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Nick DeSantis

Assistant Managing Editor, Audience (former)
The Chronicle of Higher Education

Nick DeSantis, who joined The Chronicle of Higher Education in 2012, wrote for the publication’s breaking-news blog, helped coordinate daily news coverage, and led newsroom audience-growth initiatives as assistant managing editor, audience. He has also reported on education technology, with a focus on start-up companies and online learning.

Before joining The Chronicle, he covered real estate, business, and transportation for hyperlocal news blogs in New York City. His work has appeared in the pages of Washington City Paper as well.

DeSantis earned a bachelor’s degree in British and American literature at Middlebury College and a master’s in journalism at New York University.

Stories by This Author

Dan Gerlach, interim chancellor of East Carolina U., talks with students at the student center on its main campus.
News
East Carolina U.’s Interim Chief Resigns Amid Investigation of His Drinking at Student Hangout
By Nick DeSantis October 26, 2019
Dan Gerlach had been placed on leave after videos showed him drinking and socializing with students.
News
Alaska Regents Will Vote Monday on Declaration of a Financial Emergency
By Nick DeSantis July 20, 2019
The university system’s president said the regents accelerated their timeline for the vote in light of a recent downgrade of the university’s credit rating.
James L. Gallogly announced suddenly that he was retiring as president of the U. of Oklahoma.
News
U. of Oklahoma’s Chief Will Retire, Putting a Sudden End to a Rocky Tenure
By Nick DeSantis May 12, 2019
The former oil-industry executive was hired to fix the institution’s finances, but quickly found himself mired in a series of controversies.
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Sexual Misconduct
Education Dept. Stops Providing Details on Resolved Title IX Cases
By Nick DeSantis March 15, 2018
The Chronicle asked for basic information about sexual-violence investigations that have been resolved. A spokesman said the department “has no plans at this time” to provide those details.
Faculty
Tell Us: What Will It Take to Change the Climate on Harassment?
By Nick DeSantis October 12, 2017
The accusations of sexual harassment against the Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein raise questions for colleges and academic disciplines. Have thoughts? Share them here.
The Ticker
U.S. Asks Court to Put Hold on Lawsuit as It Reviews 2011 Title IX Guidance
By Nick DeSantis August 11, 2017
The Education Department asked for a 90-day suspension of proceedings in a lawsuit over its guidance on campus sexual-assault policy, because it is “reviewing” the guidance at the center of the case.
The Ticker
Fresno State Says Lecturer Who Tweeted ‘Trump Must Hang’ Won’t Teach This Fall
By Nick DeSantis August 5, 2017
Lars Maischak came under fire after Breitbart News drew attention to a series of his controversial tweets.
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Government
Federal Sex-Assault Investigations Are Being Resolved More Often. These 11 Cases Show How.
By Nick DeSantis August 3, 2017
Under President Trump, the Education Department’s civil-rights office is cutting through the backlog of cases more quickly, more quietly, and more often through “administrative closure.”
The Ticker
Trump’s Budget Could Eliminate Public-Service Loan Forgiveness. Here’s What to Know.
By Nick DeSantis May 17, 2017
In addition, the proposed budget would reportedly cut funding in half for the federal work-study program and would sharply reduce grants focused on career and technical education.
The Ticker
Citing Security Fears, IRS Suspends Key Tool in Financial-Aid Process
By Nick DeSantis March 9, 2017
After reports swirled about an outage, the government said it had taken offline a resource that makes it easier for people to fill out the Fafsa. College-access groups raised alarms.
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