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.

UC Irvine tops ‘Cool Schools’ list for sustainability efforts

Stanford places second in the Sierra Club magazine's yearly rankings which honor colleges and universities that are pushing environmentally friendly initiatives

Planning ahead: 10 tips to communicate well during a crisis

Looking ahead to 2021, being able to deliver succinct, well-thought-out messaging from college leaders will be a must, especially with various stakeholders looking for guidance

HBCU Week offers opportunities of a lifetime for students

The Career Fair gives students the opportunity to land an on-the-spot acceptance and scholarships from HBCUs

SUNY creates esports league for all of its universities

The New York state system, which put together a huge tournament early on during the pandemic, is raising the bar this fall with the creation of a league of its own

How one university is making patio classrooms a reality

Through smart planning and pitches, California Lutheran is giving a select group of students the opportunity to experience safer in-person instruction outdoors.

NJCAAe creates esports pipeline to high schools

The junior college body's partnership with Generation Esports will provide a direct recruiting path for the many students interesting in video gaming.

9 tips for assisting vulnerable student groups

ACHA CEO says, "it's incumbent on the higher education community to protect and support those of us who need it most and remove the barriers they face in completing their education."

Twitch, Cxmmunity to launch esports league for HBCUs

The Twitch partnership will provide minority students with opportunities to earn scholarships and increase skills in STEM-related education fields.

Building community with social media, esports on campus

Christian Gross of the American Video Game League and Boom.tv says smart, campus-wide strategies that reach all gamers, not just superstars, can foster growth, retention.

Illinois students lend critical data help during pandemic

The university's CHIME team is getting the project-based learning experience of a lifetime, working with the World Health Organization and the Pan-American Health Organization.

Empowering faculty, engaging students in ‘new normal’

Leaders from San Diego State, Western University and the University at Buffalo address pressing challenges on remote vs. in-person instruction with strategies and resources.

What is the future of virtual reality with esports on campus?

Solutions provider and former esports coach Josh Knutson discusses the potential for VR to take off in competitive gaming programs and some of the barriers holding it back.

The key stakeholders that help shape esports on campus

From the Academic Esports Guide, Grand View University leaders discuss the key components of every successful competitive gaming program.

Creating opportunity for all through esports, education

Johnson C. Smith University professor John Cash says universities that provide enriching curriculum and play for a diverse pool of students can spark future success in the multi-billion-dollar gaming field.