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Chris Burt

Chris is a reporter and associate editor for University Business and District Administration magazines, covering the entirety of higher education and K-12 schools. Prior to coming to LRP, Chris had a distinguished career as a multifaceted editor, designer and reporter for some of the top newspapers and media outlets in the country, including the Palm Beach Post, Sun-Sentinel, Albany Times-Union and The Boston Globe. He is a graduate of Northeastern University.
Academic Affairs

Hiring faculty? Why these 6 college leaders say equitable policies are key

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Before job candidates even arrive for interviews, it is vital to have measures in place to ensure diversity, equity and inclusion.
Access and Affordability

Targets of bomb threats, HBCUs can get help, money from federal government

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Through Project Serv, colleges and universities can get grants that can make campuses more secure and provide care for students.
Access and Affordability

The A-list speakers at 2022 spring college commencements

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Tebow, Swift, Jeong, Biden and Fauci are just a few of the big names slated to deliver speeches at this year's ceremonies.
Administration

Prominent HBCU leader Ruth Simmons stepping down as president of Prairie View

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She plans to remain active at the university even after the search for a successor is completed.
Academic Affairs

House-approved $400 Pell Grant boost is ‘significant’ but falls short of hopes

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Higher education advocates are still seeking a doubling of maximum awards, or getting closer to Biden's $2,000 proposal.
Academic Affairs

High Point University announces massive $400 million academic expansion

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Three donors pledge a total of $100 million to help launch new facilities, student residences and library.
Academic Affairs

‘Worst fears’: What 5 college leaders are saying about Russia’s attacks on Ukraine

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One Vermont student decides to forego her study abroad trip, opting to remain in Ukraine with her family.
Access and Affordability

Excited or ill? Social media watches as 2022 commencement speaker choices roll in

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Tyler Perry, John Leguizamo and Ken Burns are among the popular early choices as others weigh options before May.
Academic Affairs

Remaining relevant in 2022 requires deep focus on students, employees

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Dr. Christine Sobek discusses how her community college is pivoting to meet the needs of Latinx and diverse learners.
Academic Affairs

Oh, the humanities: Can these colleges help save tradition in higher education?

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Several institutions are taking advantage of grant money to fortify programs that teach students essential skills.
Academic Affairs

How is the Russia-Ukraine war impacting international student exchange?

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As uncertainty reigns, colleges and universities must consider the effects on Russians and Ukranians studying in the U.S. and provide robust resources.
Academic Affairs

War in Ukraine prompts dire warnings and backlash on college campuses

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Higher education leaders and student groups weigh in with support, protests, vigils and seminars on the conflict.
Academic Affairs

The top 125 institutions that produced the most Fulbright scholars in 2021-22

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Brown, Bowdoin and University of Illinois among best at placing students into international diplomacy and learning program.
Academic Affairs

More than 30 groups call on Biden Administration to support college completion

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Increased funding in next year's budget could help retain and get more students to completion.
Administration

Will stealth variant and spring break bring a huge college COVID surge?

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There are still many unknowns about the omicron's spinoff strain now circulating but it is highly transmissible.
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