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.

College works: Employers say they plan to rev up hiring of 2022 graduates

NACE survey shows massive interest in young workers and a willingness to have them work remotely.

With COVID-19 cases up again, masking returns at Johns Hopkins, Georgetown

Despite a rise in cases statewide in New York, the University of Rochester opts to end booster requirements for students and faculty.

Can higher ed make it through April without big COVID spikes?

One big institution has abandoned most of its mitigation strategies, including contact tracing and isolation.

This NCAA darling has a better story to tell: It’s in the top 1% for ROI

Small private Bryant University in Rhode Island is on the map after its tournament appearance, but it has been a standout for students seeking careers.

How one flagship university is changing lives on its campus

The University of Oklahoma has leaned heavily on its five pillars to cement its standing as one of the best employers in the nation.

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

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

The A-list speakers at 2022 spring college commencements

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

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

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

High Point University announces massive $400 million academic expansion

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

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

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

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