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.

Ask, and Ashland students receive: around $500,000

Ohio university gives back after receiving $10 million gift.

Feds aim to boost access by removing financial aid barriers

U.S. Department of Education installs temporary federal aid verification changes to help millions of low-to-moderate-income students seeking to enroll or remain in college.

Double Pell Alliance’s new site is a direct line to Congress

Advocates say Congress needs to act quickly to help students.

How California State University is tackling equity with technology

CSU's gifts to new students, transfers likely to have profound impact.

At Illinois public colleges, admissions tests are now optional

The state's Fair Admissions Act aims to break down barriers that have prevented students from pursuing higher education.

Report: 80% of students stronger from pandemic

A new Pearson report of students and parents in four countries underscores the resiliency and compassion of young learners.

Persistence, retention rates drop sharply for fall 2019 cohort

Clearinghouse Research Center report shows significant setbacks again for community colleges.

Robot food delivery coming to college campuses this fall

Grubhub and Russia-based Yandex are teaming up to bring meal services to students through rovers.

Bay Path creates first course on academic program evaluation

Designed for senior administrators, researchers and graduate students, it helps leaders make more informed decisions.

Knights donate $500M more to Oregon’s science campus

The gift will create a second research facility and boost the number of its faculty and students.

Corporate demand rises again for MBA graduates

More than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, prospects are strong again for business schools and degree seekers.

Vaccine mandate or not? Fall plans at 10 universities that saw COVID spikes in 20-21

Michigan State and Wisconsin are among the many that haven’t installed mandates or will require masks.

Willamette finalizes merger with PNCA, gets $2M boost

The union between the Oregon university and the Pacific Northwest College of Art will connect liberal arts and sciences with design.

How Modern Campus deal may streamline learn-to-earn paths

The purchase of Presence could mean more engagement, retention and completion for institutions they serve.

Excited for fall: Why 98% of international students are ready to return

Even with COVID-19 still lurking and uncertainty lingering on many campuses, they see opportunities.