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Ashlynn Warta

Ashlynn Warta joined the Martin Center in September of 2021. She holds an associate in arts degree from Wake Technical Community College and is pursuing a bachelor's degree. Warta is a North Carolina native and lives south of Garner with her husband, son, and their two dogs. In her free time, Warta enjoys reading non-fiction and poetry, as well as drawing and spending time with her family.

Articles by Ashlynn Warta


The General Assembly’s Long Higher-Ed Reach

May 11, 2023 · Ashlynn Warta and Jenna A. Robinson · Comments Off on The General Assembly’s Long Higher-Ed Reach

Last week, the North Carolina General Assembly marked a special occasion: crossover. May 4, the official “crossover deadline,” was the last day on which bills could pass out of the … Continue reading “The General Assembly’s Long Higher-Ed Reach”


Speech Protections Are Spreading Across the UNC System

May 4, 2023 · Ashlynn Warta · Comments Off on Speech Protections Are Spreading Across the UNC System

Free-speech protections are on the rise in the UNC System. Late last year, UNC-Chapel Hill’s Board of Trustees and Faculty Council adopted free-speech resolutions, with the latter signing on to … Continue reading “Speech Protections Are Spreading Across the UNC System”


Does the Governance Commission Care About UNC Governance?

Apr 13, 2023 · Ashlynn Warta · Comments Off on Does the Governance Commission Care About UNC Governance?

Governor Cooper’s Commission on the Governance of Public Universities in North Carolina has been holding public forum meetings since February in an effort to spur conversation and ideas about the … Continue reading “Does the Governance Commission Care About UNC Governance?”


Checking In on Project Kitty Hawk

Mar 27, 2023 · Ashlynn Warta · Comments Off on Checking In on Project Kitty Hawk

In 2021, the North Carolina General Assembly appropriated $97 million for the launching of an ed-tech startup known as Project Kitty Hawk (PKH). This non-profit is designed to partner with … Continue reading “Checking In on Project Kitty Hawk”


Don’t Eliminate Standardized Testing for Teacher Candidates

Feb 20, 2023 · Ashlynn Warta · Comments Off on Don’t Eliminate Standardized Testing for Teacher Candidates

North Carolina is facing a teacher shortage. The state is struggling to produce enough teachers for its K-12 schools and is currently relying heavily on substitute teachers to fill the … Continue reading “Don’t Eliminate Standardized Testing for Teacher Candidates”


A New Anti-DEI Petition for UNC Medical School

Feb 2, 2023 · Ashlynn Warta · Comments Off on A New Anti-DEI Petition for UNC Medical School

The Martin Center has often reported on the damage being done in colleges and universities under the guise of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Now, another organization, Color Us United … Continue reading “A New Anti-DEI Petition for UNC Medical School”


It’s Way Past Time to End the Standardized Testing Waiver

Jan 9, 2023 · Ashlynn Warta · Comments Off on It’s Way Past Time to End the Standardized Testing Waiver

In the midst of the Covid pandemic, the UNC Board of Governors made the decision to take some pressure off potential applicants by implementing an emergency waiver for the System’s … Continue reading “It’s Way Past Time to End the Standardized Testing Waiver”


Can UNC-System Schools Afford to Show Taxpayers the Money?

Dec 26, 2022 · Ashlynn Warta · Comments Off on Can UNC-System Schools Afford to Show Taxpayers the Money?

Some North Carolina residents may not be aware of just how many of their tax dollars go to support the UNC System. Given the massive support provided by the state … Continue reading “Can UNC-System Schools Afford to Show Taxpayers the Money?”


Which Majors Do Students Most Regret, and Why?

Dec 1, 2022 · Ashlynn Warta · Comments Off on Which Majors Do Students Most Regret, and Why?

Former students regretting the choices they made during college isn’t a new phenomenon. Perhaps they wish they’d attended a different school, taken out fewer student loans, or considered their school’s … Continue reading “Which Majors Do Students Most Regret, and Why?”


Who Shall Run the Universities?

Oct 10, 2022 · Jay Schalin and Ashlynn Warta · Comments Off on Who Shall Run the Universities?

One of the most important tasks of a public university system is choosing the leaders of its individual institutions. Because these leaders are at the center of all campus activities, … Continue reading “Who Shall Run the Universities?”

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