Darlene Earnest
Education
- BA Journalism, Kent State University
Darlene Earnest is a copy editor for BestColleges, primarily working with the news team. She has had an extensive editing career, working at several news organizations including The Virginian-Pilot, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and WABE — an NPR station serving Atlanta.
Darlene also has completed programs for editors offered by the Dow Jones News Fund and the Maynard Institute for Journalism Education.
Darlene has a BA in journalism from Kent State University.
Read Darlene Earnest's Latest Articles
Colorado Students Can Get Free Tuition for Degrees in High-Demand Careers
Colorado will cover tuition, fees, course materials, and other expenses at the state's community and technical colleges for students planning to enter high-demand jobs.
April 25, 2025
These Colleges Offer Free Tuition to Students
Looking for a free college? Here are the undergraduate and graduate schools offering free tuition and fees to qualifying students.
April 25, 2025
These Colleges and Universities Are Cutting Costs Over Federal Funding Freezes
Explore our tracker of the colleges and universities that have frozen hiring, rescinded student offer letters, and laid off staff due to federal cuts.
April 25, 2025
These Are the Largest Donations to U.S. Colleges and Universities
Donations from alums, philanthropists, and billionaires are piling up at institutions across the country. Here's how the colleges and universities are spending the money.
April 24, 2025
What Happens if I Don't Pay My Student Loans?
Student loan repayment collections restart May 5. If you don't pay your student loans in a certain time period, it can affect tax benefits, financial aid eligibility, and even your wages.
April 22, 2025
