

Bennett Leckrone
Education
- BS Journalism, Ohio University
Expertise
- Business Education
- Workforce Development
- MBA Programs
- STEM
- Data Journalism
- Regional Public Universities
Bennett Leckrone is a business education reporter for BestColleges. His work focuses on innovation in business education, graduate programs, certificate programs, and workforce development.
Since joining BestColleges in 2022, Leckrone has written forward-looking trend pieces on business education, as well as deep dives on innovative business programs. He also writes resources and guides for business students with a focus on working professionals.
Leckrone holds a bachelor of science in journalism from Ohio University. Before joining BestColleges, Leckrone reported on state politics with the nonprofit news outlet Maryland Matters as a Report for America fellow. He previously interned for The Chronicle of Higher Education, The Columbus Dispatch, Dayton Daily News, PennLive.com, and the Troy Daily News.
Read Bennett Leckrone's Latest Articles

Best Online MBA in Finance Programs of 2025
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Best Accelerated Online Accounting Degree Programs of 2025
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May 13, 2025
Here’s How Harvard Is Helping Online Students and Grads Network In-Person
Harvard Business School Online's annual Connext event gives online students what many say they want: in-person networking.
May 7, 2025
This MBA Program Is Using AI to Boost Human Skills
Tulane is embracing experiential learning and AI in its MBA program as part of a growing trend in business education.
May 5, 2025
ROI Is More Important Than Rankings for Business Students: Report
A new report from GMAC found that business students are prioritizing return on investment in their search for a school.