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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.
Administration

Calls for end to COVID-19 vaccine booster mandates growing in higher ed

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Petitioners cite many factors in requests to lift requirements, including ‘evolving scientific data’ and natural immunity.
Academic Affairs

How colleges are honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, hosting Day of Racial Healing

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Peaceful marches, powerful speakers and students serving their communities will highlight week of activities.
Access and Affordability

Title hopes? Why switching athletic conferences is a big gamble for universities

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Research shows that moves intended to boost notoriety instead cause major disruption to brands and bottom lines at most institutions.
Academic Affairs

The student vote: Why it counts and how colleges can help in the process

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Raising awareness and aiding young students in navigating a complex system can make them more civically engaged.
Academic Affairs

Two big higher ed developments: Return of Michigan HBCU, new build in Times Square

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The revival of institution in Detroit will provide big opportunities for diverse students in retail.
Academic Affairs

The top 100 colleges and universities that spent on R&D in 2020

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Growth slowed but research was still robust across a range of fields, especially health sciences.
Academic Affairs

Looking ahead in higher education, with a focus on 2030

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With COVID still lingering, leaders will be pressed to forge ahead on new initiatives and new ways of increasing student success.
Academic Affairs

Critical race theory: 3 experts discuss its true role in higher education

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University leaders offer a history lesson by debunking several theories, including its prevalence on campuses.
Academic Affairs

‘It wasn’t easy’ but December graduates get their day, with Biden leading way

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The commencement shows go on at many colleges and universities despite threat of COVID-19 and omicron.
Academic Affairs

HBCUs get another big gift before holidays: $2 million from Ralph Lauren Foundation

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Morehouse, Spelman and 10 other institutions will target the donations toward scholarships that create retail pathways for students.
Academic Affairs

Is red-hot cryptocurrency becoming the new gold standard in higher education?

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University of the People is one of a number of institutions accepting payments, donations via Bitcoin and other digital assets.
Academic Affairs

Omicron fears rise as 900 cases of COVID-19 shut down Cornell University

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University of Washington researchers are working quickly to identify the variant in nation’s hotspot.
Academic Affairs

SUNY chancellor resigns from fallout of scandal tied to ex-Gov. Cuomo

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He says he no longer wants to be a 'distraction' and succumbs to pressure after admitting involvement in mocking a sexual assault accuser tied to the ex-governor.
Academic Affairs

Three state universities caught in the crosshairs of critical race theory

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One lawmaker says an institution has 'turned its back on the values of intellectual diversity and the discussion of differing viewpoints.'
Administration

More big universities require COVID-19 boosters, while some keep masks on

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Syracuse and Notre Dame are among those mandating third doses.
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