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.

More than 500,000 public service workers with student loans to get relief

The U.S. Department of Education is improving the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and giving credit due to borrowers.

The 5 key strategies to keep alumni active, engaged and giving

Targeting those who were involved in clubs and athletics over all past students is a smart strategy, researchers say.

Why president who plagiarized speech regrets post at University of South Carolina

In a recently letter to state newspaper, he backs what he said in emails earlier this year: the environment is 'hostile.'

Are more than 40% of unvaccinated college students really submitting fake cards?

Some colleges with COVID-19 mandates have installed policies to try to prevent the submission of false documents.

This struggling HBCU might not survive beyond the spring

Kentucky State University will need financial help or be forced to shut down after operating in the red for more than two years.

Personal choice? How universities are reacting to COVID-19 vaccine exemptions

A look at how institutions in states that allow philosophical refusals for vaccination are being impacted during the pandemic.

Texas A&M, Penn State take action against those who fail to get COVID-19 tests

The universities warn students, employees that noncompliance may result in significant sanctions.

Exclusive: Dozens of college presidents have gotten COVID-19 since pandemic began

Nevada-Reno's Brian Sandoval is the latest on a lengthy list of those who are in public-facing higher ed positions.

How one college is helping to keep dialogue civil among students

The Marshall Center for Intercultural Learning at Wheaton College is a place where listening and understanding is welcomed.

Diversity matters: Why change is vital in university business leadership

The PhD Project's Blane Ruschak says it's time to start promoting 'business disciplines as a normal career path.'

Transfers among students fell 8.4%, but elite universities saw gains

Clearinghouse notes the potential aftereffects of COVID in report.

Has your college had a conversation on telepsychiatry and student care?

Mantra Health’s new report shows the benefits, including ROI, of delivering flexible mental health services.

5 student-athletes, Stanford reach settlement over Title IX lawsuit

University must perform review, make plan public by next October.

Gen Z excited to be back at college but wants masks, vaccines

Less than 15% are feeling anxious but are wary of COVID-19.

Indiana’s vaccine mandate stands as Supreme Court Justice denies students’ request

Amy Coney Barrett refuses to advance case vs. university.