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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.
Academic Affairs

Biden’s Jobs Plan includes billions for research, higher ed

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The White House's $2 trillion infrastructure proposal features research, climate, broadband and underserved assistance at its core.
Academic Affairs

Student survey offers insight on instruction, vaccines

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A strong majority say their colleges should not be having in-person instruction now; many are ready to be vaccinated.
Academic Affairs

A university’s plans to add 200 faculty, 4,500 students by 2025

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The pandemic has not slowed Cleveland State's ambitious targets to become a 'beacon institution' in its region.
Academic Affairs

How 3 HBCUs plan to use $1M in grants toward STEM

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Hampton, Howard and North Carolina A&T get opportunity to build diverse talent pools in fast-growing science, technology, engineering and math fields.
Access and Affordability

Frequent COVID testing still vital to keep colleges safe

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Even with vaccine rollout, leaders at the University of Illinois say testing is the key piece in mitigating COVID-19.
Academic Affairs

CHESS: 5 colleges team on unique shared services model

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A new collaborative of five public New Mexico colleges is creating a nonprofit resource system to better serve students.
Academic Affairs

Becker College will permanently close after 237 years, but esports will survive

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The small private Massachusetts institution could not sustain enrollment declines or the COVID-19 pandemic. Clark University is accepting some students and honoring Becker with naming of School of Design and Technology.
Academic Affairs

This HBCU plans to be fully ‘open for business’ by summer

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Morgan State's president has been confident that his university would be ready for a traditional return in 2021.
Administration

COVID vaccine study includes 12,000 students, 22 colleges

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The new trial may determine whether individuals can be infected and spread the virus after being vaccinated.
Academic Affairs

Charting the future: 3 universities team up on mental health

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Grants from the Lilly Endowment will help more than a dozen institutions in the state of Indiana tackle key initiatives.
Academic Affairs

College faculty see increased value in digital learning

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Will a full return for students mean a more traditional campus or a 'post-pandemic version of normalcy'.
Academic Affairs

Rutgers to require students have COVID vaccine by fall

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Hoping for a 'safe and robust return' for the 2021-22 year, the university is believed to be the first to make it a requirement.
Academic Affairs

Double Pell! 1,200 colleges, advocates ask Congress to act

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A coalition of colleges and universities, along with education organizations, draft letter to political leaders asking to increase grant money for students.
Academic Affairs

The $3T question: Is help coming for community college students?

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Inclusion of free tuition and supports in the next stimulus proposal would provide assistance to those struggling to afford and receive a quality education.
Academic Affairs

It’s official: 2020 H.S. grads enrolling in college fell 6.8%

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The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center amends its enrollment figures and they still aren't positive.
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