Dan Berrett
About Dan Berrett
Dan Berrett is a Senior Editor at The Chronicle of Higher Education, where he has worked since 2011. He has a background in journalism and creative writing, with experience at various publications including The New York Times and Pocono Record.
Current Role at The Chronicle of Higher Education
Dan Berrett serves as a Senior Editor at The Chronicle of Higher Education, a position he has held since 2011. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing editorial content and contributing to the publication's mission of providing comprehensive coverage of higher education issues. His tenure at The Chronicle has spanned over a decade, during which he has engaged with various topics relevant to the academic community.
Previous Experience in Journalism
Prior to his current role, Dan Berrett gained extensive experience in journalism. He worked as a Reporter at Pocono Record from 2005 to 2010, where he covered local news stories. He also served as a Freelancer for The New York Times in 2004-2005 and contributed to Newsweek for a brief period in 2005. Additionally, he was a Reporter at Inside Higher Ed from 2010 to 2011, focusing on higher education reporting.
Educational Background
Dan Berrett holds a Bachelor of Arts in English-Creative Writing from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he studied from 1988 to 1992. He furthered his education at Columbia University, earning a Master of Science in Journalism from the Graduate School of Journalism in 2004. His academic background has equipped him with strong writing and reporting skills essential for his career in journalism.
Early Career and Other Roles
Dan Berrett's early career included various roles that contributed to his professional development. He worked at the Museum of Jewish Heritage as a Public Relations and Development Officer, as well as a Research and Editorial Assistant from 1993 to 1996. He also served as a Senior Associate in Communications at Nonprofit Finance Fund from 1997 to 2003, where he focused on communication strategies for nonprofit organizations.