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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.
Access and Affordability

Is catering to part-time students a smart move for colleges?

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A new report from Complete College America shows institutions must start meeting shifting demographics and student need.
Briefings

New vaccines get green light as University of Illinois deals with huge COVID outbreak

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Booster shots could be a difference-maker this fall, but will colleges impose mandates or will students accept them?
Academic Affairs

Is higher ed to blame for lack of gender, racial equity in workforce?

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A new report from Georgetown unveils gaps in key industries, fueled by lack of representation of Blacks, Hispanics and women in top fields.
Academic Affairs

Leveling silos: Anthology CEO discusses creating data cohesion for higher ed, students

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Jim Milton talks about his company's merger with Blackboard and the benefits of creating seamless, simple comprehensive learner records.
Access and Affordability

$605 billion: New Wharton report shows cost of Biden’s loan forgiveness, at minimum

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As Democrats and Republicans weigh in, there is concern that his plan could exceed $1 trillion.
Access and Affordability

The top 100 colleges and best in majors, with a lean to ROI, according to Niche

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MIT leads this year's lists, which include the top party schools, dorms, student life, athletics and more.
Access and Affordability

Is this simple solution key to fixing the student debt crisis?

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A key pivot during the pandemic could provide an efficient way for higher education to be more affordable.
Administration

Monkeypox, COVID and masks: Most colleges tell students, it’s on you to stay safe this fall

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A few outliers, however, remain cautious and implement new mandates to stave off potential early outbreaks of coronavirus.
Briefings

These 40 colleges and universities earn 5 stars for LGBTQ work

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The 'Best of the Best' are making extended efforts to recruit, retain and embrace all groups of students on their campuses.
Access and Affordability

Biden announces $10,000 in loan forgiveness, plus $20,000 in Pell relief for borrowers

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While Democrats and philanthropy groups rejoice, Republican leaders call the president's decision to push ahead on the massive plan 'bloated' and 'political'.
Academic Affairs

Memphis president’s ‘Fountain Dash’ highlights newsy first week of fall

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Two other women leaders announce retirements during addresses at respective universities.
Administration

Renovate or build new? What colleges can gain from saving legacy buildings

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The charm might seem gone from historic campus structures, but preserving them can have its advantages.
Administration

Will monkeypox cases at 2 major universities be harbinger for fall?

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One system is testing wastewater for the emerging virus and another that was prominent in the 1950s: polio.
Briefings

The top 5 rankings in key categories from the 2023 Princeton Review

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Vanderbilt University nearly sweeps three of the best measures voted on by students. But which colleges have the top dorms, food and career services?
Academic Affairs

Report: Gag orders impacting education jump 250% this year

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Though K-12s in conservative states bear brunt of attacks on free speech, colleges have been deeply impacted.
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