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Kathryn Masterson

Staff Writer (former)
The Chronicle of Higher Education

Kathryn Masterson reported on the almost-$30-billion world of college fund raising for The Chronicle of Higher Education. She also covered other areas of higher-education management, including endowments.

Before coming to The Chronicle, in 2008, she was a staff writer for the Chicago Tribune’s RedEye edition and a freelance writer for the Tribune’s national section. She has worked as a reporter and editor for the Associated Press in Hartford, Conn., covering the state legislature with a focus on education. She has also worked as a reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Masterson earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and journalism from the University of Richmond and a master’s from Ohio University’s E.W. Scripps School of Journalism.

Stories by This Author

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By Kathryn Masterson October 28, 2018
Beyond academic development, some colleges take a holistic approach to their faculty members’ well-being.
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By Kathryn Masterson October 28, 2018
When you hired them, you made a great investment. To keep them, help them hone their skills and manage their work-life balance so they don’t burn out.
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By Kathryn Masterson March 18, 2018
Clearly written expectations, mentorships, and get-togethers with faculty and students are among tools to help board members get settled.
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By Kathryn Masterson March 18, 2018
If you want to avoid governance disasters, you need to be systematic about orienting trustees.
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By Kathryn Masterson November 26, 2017
These experiences are short. Making the most of them requires careful planning.
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By Kathryn Masterson November 26, 2017
What winter break? For players, it’s often taken up by training. So at Davidson College, career advisers plan accordingly.
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By Kathryn Masterson November 26, 2017
Home? Meh. Today’s students can choose from an array of travel, service learning, career sampling, and outdoor adventures.
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By Kathryn Masterson October 8, 2017
Awards and research presentations are key to getting faculty members and students involved.
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By Kathryn Masterson October 8, 2017
Colleges especially like the problem-solving skills it can provide. Here’s how to offer more opportunities on a tight budget.
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By Kathryn Masterson October 8, 2017
How a faculty mentor helped a student foster her passion for anthropology.