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.

Biden administration discharges $5.8 billion for defrauded loan borrowers

Students, including many veterans who attended the for-profit institutions, will have debts dismissed. Will others get relief?

The big merger of 2 Philadelphia universities is finally complete

St. Joseph’s University has taken over the University of the Sciences, completing a historic, multi-billion-dollar fusion of institutions.

No relief? Romney, 4 Republican senators move to stop Biden from loan forgiveness

Conservative leaders push new Student Loan Accountability Act, saying it won't help most Americans during time of inflation.

Kaepernick, 2 other ‘vanguards’ will receive honorary degrees from Morgan State

The former quarterback has been giving back to kids, writing books and being a leading spokesman on social causes.

5 tech leaders say higher ed must do better to meet employer demands

Embracing shorter-term credentials and leaning on partners are crucial to sustained success at colleges and universities.

The priceless plan from 22 higher ed groups that might trump $1.7T student loan fix

NASFAA and other organizations have drafted a lengthy report calling for a reset of the entire loan system.

‘The great elevator up’: 3 HBCU presidents discuss the need to lift students

Morehouse, Dillard and Paul Quinn leaders say investments need to be made in colleges that truly make a difference.

President Series: At Holy Cross, tradition reigns, but change has been positive

Vincent Rougeau says higher ed is ‘seeing a real moment’ of transformation, but liberal arts still has enormous value.

Why 7 colleges are turning to course sharing to better serve students

A new consortium will give group of HBCUs and MSIs more opportunities to retain students, build enrollment and offer new courses.

Behind $1.1 billion donation, Stanford will open School for Sustainability

After several of years of planning, it's launching just in time to tackle a foreboding climate crisis.

The 2 critical areas colleges must address in meeting student need

A study of young and adult learners shows that institutional supports are key, including how technology is utilized.

What shifting to COVID-19 endemic mode looks like at one university

Even as higher ed is moving past the pandemic, two presidents have tested positive in the past week.

Colleges paying ransom only get 60% of data back. Here is how to protect it.

Cyber attacks are becoming more prevalent and more costly, but smart institutions can power through them.

More than new 70 colleges and universities chosen to help the incarcerated get credentials

The Department of Education is expanding Second Chance Pell Experiment for prospective students in prison.

President Series: The small university that continues to be ‘relentlessly relevant’

President Jody Horner has helped lead a resurgent Midland University, with a focus on technology and career pathways.