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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


Chapel Hill’s DEI Obsession Was Mandated at the Top (Part II)

Aug 7, 2023 · Ashlynn Warta · Comments Off on Chapel Hill’s DEI Obsession Was Mandated at the Top (Part II)

In July of 2020, UNC-Chapel Hill’s chancellor sent an email to the university’s leadership cabinets requesting responses to three questions regarding “structural racism.” Through public records requests, the Martin Center … Continue reading “Chapel Hill’s DEI Obsession Was Mandated at the Top (Part II)”


How Extensive Is DEI “Training” in the UNC System?

Jul 17, 2023 · Ashlynn Warta · Comments Off on How Extensive Is DEI “Training” in the UNC System?

This session, the North Carolina legislature has taken aim at Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) trainings on UNC-System campuses. On March 14th, Senate Majority Staff Director Derrick Welch sent a … Continue reading “How Extensive Is DEI “Training” in the UNC System?”


NC State and the Great Land Grab

Jun 5, 2023 · Ashlynn Warta · Comments Off on NC State and the Great Land Grab

North Carolina State University’s campus is nestled in the heart of downtown Raleigh, but its physical footprint continues to grow and will eventually span from Hillsborough Street to U.S. Highway … Continue reading “NC State and the Great Land Grab”


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”

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