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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

Purdue expects record 10,000-plus in freshman class

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The university continues to surpass its targets with a simple strategy: be innovative, prioritize students.
Access and Affordability

Stanford athletes sue over program cuts, claim Title IX violation

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Student-athletes in eight of 11 sports programs at Stanford say they were misled by the university; athletes from five teams claim those deepened gender inequity.
Academic Affairs

Northwestern mandates vaccines, 75% of students are on board

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The university joins more than 330 institutions that have decided to require vaccination against COVID-19. It already has a strong start.
Academic Affairs

New study at 8 colleges will look at boosting OER use

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Achieving the Dream and SRI Education, which saw sparkling results from long-term research, are seeking 'innovative practices' from institutions on open educational resources.
Academic Affairs

Wild admissions ride: What 2020-21 may mean for fall

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A chaotic application cycle, punctuated by pandemic changes, led to some unique solutions that may remain in place heading into 2021-22.
Academic Affairs

Eyes on the fall: A&M’s ‘shining jewel’ ready for future

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Texas A&M-San Antonio has sparkled during the pandemic, providing students with strong learning options and academic support while continuing to build up its campus. And it doesn't plan on slowing down.
Academic Affairs

Harvard joins other elite institutions in vaccine mandate

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The university will require returning students to be vaccinated two weeks before they return to campus in the fall.
Academic Affairs

How do universities rank on diversity, international impact?

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New ranking from analyst QS shows that many elite institutions strong on research and employability don't reach the same heights on equity and inclusion.
Access and Affordability

Blockbuster esports partnership set to transform K-12 gaming

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The HSEL and Middle School Esports League are teaming up with education leader NASEF to bring more fun, more opportunities and more career pathways to students.
Academic Affairs

What one HBCU credits for record surge in applications

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Morgan State University is enjoying the riches of a bigger prospective student pool this year.
Academic Affairs

How this HBCU raised $181.4M in donations in 8 years

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North Carolina A&T received more than 20,000 gifts during the campaign, which is already paying dividends in research, new centers of excellence and scholarship assistance.
Academic Affairs

‘Justice served’: 12 college leaders share powerful words after Chauvin verdict

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Higher education leaders across the country impart strong messages after the trial result in the murder of George Floyd and offer support for their communities.
Academic Affairs

Colleges fight to end food insecurity; 9 potential solutions

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Sacred Heart, North Texas and other institutions have forged unique strategies to prevent students from going hungry.
Academic Affairs

Four HBCU medical schools receive $6M in vaccine effort

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Bloomberg Philanthropies and its Greenwood Initiative make another huge donation to help those in underserved communities, this time through mobile vaccination units.
Campus Safety

Fortnite: 10 college conferences prep for tournament series

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Hosted by GCN, the esports events will take place in May for students with prizes and scholarships on the line.
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