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Chris Burt

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Chris is a reporter and associate editor for LRP Media Group's publications, including University Business and District Administration magazines, covering all topics related to leadership. Prior to coming to LRP, Chris had a distinguished career as a multifaceted journalist and sports editor 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.

Academic Affairs

President Series: Leading the way as a pioneer for women and her college

Kathleen Harring recognizes the significance of her role in Muhlenberg’s success as an administrator and educator.
Academic Affairs

The 5 ways colleges can reverse trend of students stopping out

Institutions not only must find new ways to meet their financial needs but also build relationships with them.
Academic Affairs

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

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.
Admin & Management

Some colleges push COVID-19 boosters as others kill employee vaccine mandates

Institutions in conservative states favor pausing the worker requirement after Biden’s order is struck down.
Academic Affairs

Is white privilege a factor in college admissions process? Study says yes

Black and Hispanic students see gaps exist in information that can determine their postsecondary education future.
Admin & Management

ACHA addresses vaccines, variants, burnout in new COVID-19 guidance

The college health association says adapting to conditions, multilayered strategies are key to success.
Academic Affairs

Omicron reaches 2 university campuses; DePaul will go online to start 2022

USC and Tulane report individual cases of the latest COVID-19 variant in students.
Admin & Management

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

Syracuse and Notre Dame are among those mandating third doses.
Academic Affairs

Three state universities caught in the crosshairs of critical race theory

One lawmaker says an institution has ‘turned its back on the values of intellectual diversity and the discussion of differing viewpoints.’
Academic Affairs

Most students who took a gap year in 2020 still haven’t enrolled in college

High School Benchmarks report shows downturns for minorities and those who attended lower-income schools.
Academic Affairs

Model for the future? One fully online university’s stunning success

While other institutions have slumped during the pandemic, Western Governors has grown enrollment while bolstering its curriculum.
Admin & Management

How one college in Boston is helping fight gun violence

Emerson is teaming with Massachusetts General Hospital and a community organization to try to change narrative.
Academic Affairs

What omicron’s global spread could mean to international students

Despite perceived threat of omicron, higher education programs have proven to be adaptable during pandemic.
Academic Affairs

Fulbright’s impact: National leaders honor 75 years with moving tributes

A long history of excellence from international program gets proper celebration at Kennedy Center.
Admin & Management

Giving Tuesday: Big donations pour in to help colleges, students

Several institutions report receiving more than $1 million and 2,000 individual gifts from alumni and donors.
Admin & Management

Why omicron variant demands quick response from higher ed leaders

Campus communities need transparency and reassurance about strategies in place and changes that may be coming.
Academic Affairs

The top 2 concerns for colleges as they assess pending FAFSA changes

Only about half of administrators have gotten a jumpstart on key updates coming to financial aid.

Academic Affairs

How a new Roadmap for colleges on civil dialogue can drive free expression

Bipartisan Policy Center and task force of higher education leaders combine to improve free speech on campuses.
Admin & Management

COVID Q&A: 7 questions about omicron with Brown University health expert

How should institutions of higher education be reacting to this latest variant of concern?
Academic Affairs

President Series: Why kindness has been one of keys to Stetson’s success

Roellke has brought empathy and shared ownership to the Florida university along with strong fundraising skills.