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.

The 20 colleges and universities with the most ultra-wealthy alumni

There is no other institution in the United States like Harvard when it comes to having the most well-off graduates.

New president seizes the moment, finds her ‘best life’ at Smith College

Sarah Willie-LeBreton, provost at Swarthmore College, is headed home to be a change-maker at the powerhouse women's liberal arts institution.

How far can $50 million go toward improving college student access?

Centre College is one of the chosen few capitalizing on a huge gift from the Schuler Education Foundation to improve outcomes. Generous donors are climbing on, too.

These 13 new colleges are among the ‘absolute worst’ for LGBTQ students

Labeled as unsafe and unwelcoming, they join the Campus Pride list of nearly 200 institutions that 'disciminate and perpetuate harm.'

Yes, 82% of college students are fully vaccinated, but is that enough?

Mandates have helped push numbers higher, but the American College Health Association says institutions should still be encouraging doses and providing resources.

Reports: Michigan State president facing uncertain future amid investigation

The ouster of the former dean of the Broad College of Business led to an inquiry into Samuel Stanley's oversight at the university.

Pell by the numbers: The power of expanding the federal grant program

A new brief from NASFAA reveals the stunning impact that doubling Pell could have on future students attending both public and private institutions.

Are these the 50 best ‘small’ college areas to live and study in the U.S.?

From economic mobility to sheer fun, these locations are among the most engaging for higher education students.

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

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

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

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

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