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Chris Burt

about

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

President moves: Harvard’s Bacow retiring, Sonoma’s Sakaki may shift to faculty in 2023

The five-year president at Harvard, lauded as a ‘great captain’ by colleagues, will remain on until next summer.
Academic Affairs

MIT keeps grip on No. 1 in World Rankings, but will U.S. maintain top spots in future?

American institutions fare well again in list compiled by QS, but new methodologies could impact next year’s positions.
Admin & Management

Are colleges that hope to boost COVID-19 vaccine numbers missing a key strategy?

Researchers at Penn State and the University of Kansas say a specific form of messaging might change perception.
Admin & Management

Sonoma State President Sakaki becomes third CSU leader to resign amid scandal

Allegations of harassment and retaliation have plagued the California State University system over the past few years.
Academic Affairs

Why 50% of Gen Z students say they see less value in college degrees

A new survey from ECMC and Vice Media questions just how well colleges can prepare them for the future.
Briefings

The 50 institutions that offer the best starting salaries for 4-year degree holders

Private institutions lead the way, but some online schools, publics and for-profits prove just as competitive.
Admin & Management

Which 25 universities rank among the best employers for new grads?

Forbes’ annual list of the Top 300 businesses for the next wave of college degree holders includes 25 higher ed institutions.
Uncategorized

Rittenhouse says he’s going to Texas A&M and ‘it’s going to be awesome.’ The university disagrees.

A spokesperson tells The Dallas Morning News that the man who killed two people in a protest in Wisconsin, has not been admitted.
Admin & Management

How 6 top HBCUs are reacting to exodus of presidents

Some of higher education’s most respected leaders are exiting their positions later this month.
Admin & Management

After overdose death, Stanford facing new lawsuit over 6-year suspension of fraternity

Alumni of Theta Delta Chi say the penalty is unprecedented and that the university failed to allow the fraternity due process during its investigation.
Access and Enrollment

How well does your college encourage students to freely express views?

A new study from Heterodox Academy shows many are afraid to speak out on topics such as politics and religion.
Academic Affairs

Biden administration discharges $5.8 billion for defrauded loan borrowers

Students, including many veterans who attended the for-profit institutions, will have debts dismissed. Will others get relief?
Academic Affairs

The big merger of 2 Philadelphia universities is finally complete

St. Joseph’s University has taken over the University of the Sciences, completing a historic, multi-billion-dollar fusion of institutions.
Admin & Management

Racial healing: 75 colleges to explore truth, justice through virtual event

Institutions large and small are hoping to learn from others at AAC&U sessions how they can help fight systemic racism.
Academic Affairs

Why Notre Dame is boldly pushing ahead on blend of live and remote learning

Intent on the in-person experience, the university is still finding value by mixing asynchronous components on campus.
The U.S. Department of Education said Princeton University risked losing federal funding for admitting that systemic racism existed on campus. (GettyImages/aimintang)
Academic Affairs

Princeton fires tenured professor Katz for not being ‘straightforward’ in investigation

The vote by trustees to immediately dismiss a popular Classics professor angered conservatives.
Admin & Management

The new COVID policies at 6 big universities, 1 community college this summer

While some are relaxing their policies, others are standing by protocols until fall because of surges.
Access and Enrollment

Marijuana, alcohol, vaping: How much is really occurring on college campuses?

Washington State University study shows how peers may be influencing use, plus a key resource to fight abuse.
Admin & Management

Biden, Dems make 2 big pitches to higher ed leaders to tackle mental health

The Administration wants colleges to more robustly use HEERF funds, while two senators draft Awareness Act.
Uncategorized

Why long COVID may tax higher education’s resources for 2022-23

A task force devoted to help disability offices and the ACHA are working on further guidance for other campus leaders.