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 $800M deal that could change remote learning

Online technology powerhouse 2U has agreed to a takeover of edX, which would remain as a nonprofit with the two serving 50 million degree-seeking students.

The 5 factors driving Indiana’s record enrollment surge

Simple but effective, the university has launched several initiatives over the past year to help meet student.

Fast Start: HBCU aims to expand access in partnership

Morgan State University's partnership with Modern States will provide free college courses to high school students to help ease admission, costs.

RPI president, a science leader and trailblazer, will retire in 2022

From her work at the Institute to her influence on the global stage, Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson has been a transformational force in Troy, N.Y.

Planned protests today over vaccine mandates at Va. Tech, Colorado

Vaccine requirement protests set today at Colorado, Va. Tech

With Delta swirling, university sweetens vaccine incentives

Missouri State’s slew of offers to get students COVID-19 doses includes tuition, housing, parking and tons of tech.

How colleges can be more LGBTQ+ friendly and more inclusive

Messaging is important but not as vital as following it up with concrete action and showing a willingness to embrace social causes, says one college professor.

Why these 3 college vaccine mandates are significant

Will their requirements spark others to sign on, or will institutions continue to stand by 'encouraging' vaccination?

Game-changer: 5 key factors in Supreme Court’s ruling on college athletes

From compensation for students to budgets to Title IX, the potential opportunities and pitfalls awaiting institutions and the NCAA.

At-risk and minority college students need more support

Providing mental health services and offering help 24/7 should be goals for institutions, according to a Blackboard study.

Wharton drops from No. 1 EMBA spot in world rankings

United States executive business schools show prowess in research and career outcomes, according to QS report.

Were ‘B’ students really enrolled at higher rates than ‘A’ students?

A select group of colleges may have brought in more lower-GPA students from the Class of 2020 during the past year.

Trust science? The struggles of remote learning for STEM students

A report done by the Danforth Plant Science Center shows engagement, understanding did suffer among some college students operating online in pandemic.

Stranded no more: Releasing transcripts to those who owe

Southern New Hampshire University is giving students new access to key documents, including diplomas. Though it isn't wiping away debt, the change is significant.

Northeastern poised to rescue Oakland’s Mills College

The new partnership would prevent the small California institution from closing and continue inclusivity missions for both.