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.

How $6 trillion could help close attainment gaps

A new thought piece from Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce, suggests a deep investment would empower individuals and boost GDP.

How knocking down barriers can lift some private colleges

The TIAA and Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors offer four examples of institutions that have found success through retention ... and questions others should be asking.

Biden lifts Trump-era ban on aid to undocumented students

Dreamers, refugees and international students all will have access to funds under the new rule.

New study at 8 colleges will look at boosting OER use

Achieving the Dream and SRI Education, which saw sparkling results from long-term research, are seeking 'innovative practices' from institutions on open educational resources.

Study shows lack of Black, Latinx women in surgical faculty

White men continue to dominate key leadership positions such as full professors and chairs within departments.

The 5 strategies that can empower adult learners

A California Competes report notes huge opportunities to close workforce gaps for those 24 and over and how higher education institutions can help meet those goals.

Cuomo: SUNY, CUNY students must get COVID-19 vaccines

As the 16-24 age group lags behind others, the governor mandates that 700,000 students must get vaccinated before coming to campus in fall.

Wild admissions ride: What 2020-21 may mean for fall

A chaotic application cycle, punctuated by pandemic changes, led to some unique solutions that may remain in place heading into 2021-22.

Community College Cyber Summit seeks session proposals

The three-day 3CS event will feature top speakers, workshops, hackathons, panels and developing technologies.

Eyes on the fall: A&M’s ‘shining jewel’ ready for future

Texas A&M-San Antonio has sparkled during the pandemic, providing students with strong learning options and academic support while continuing to build up its campus. And it doesn't plan on slowing down.

Harvard joins other elite institutions in vaccine mandate

The university will require returning students to be vaccinated two weeks before they return to campus in the fall.

4 Florida colleges team with nonprofit to reskill workers

For four Florida institutions, partnering with SkillUp will help retrain and provide resources for those who have lost jobs.

How do universities rank on diversity, international impact?

New ranking from analyst QS shows that many elite institutions strong on research and employability don't reach the same heights on equity and inclusion.

Blockbuster esports partnership set to transform K-12 gaming

The HSEL and Middle School Esports League are teaming up with education leader NASEF to bring more fun, more opportunities and more career pathways to students.

State universities join vaccine mandate with more than 200 institutions

Nova Southeastern in Florida backtracks, will not require vaccinations for students; Oregon State, RIT, Muhlenberg are on board.