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Jay Schalin

Jay Schalin joined the Martin Center in August 2007. A Philadelphia native, he began his writing career as a freelance journalist for the Asbury Park Press in New Jersey and wrote for several other papers in New Jersey and Delaware. Schalin has a B.S. in computer science from Richard Stockton College in New Jersey and an M.A. in economics from the University of Delaware.

His articles have appeared in Forbes, the Washington Times, Fox News Online, U.S. News and World Report, Investor's Business Daily, Human Events, and American Thinker. His op-eds have been published by the McClatchy News Service and the Raleigh News & Observer. He has been interviewed on ESPN, National Public Radio, and UNC-TV, and his work has been featured on ABC News and Fox News' The O'Reilly Factor.

Schalin is a member of the National Association of Scholars and is on the Board of Directors for the Academy of Philosophy and Letters.

Articles by Jay Schalin


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?”


Breaking Away From Leviathan: Colleges Can Thrive Without Federal Funding

Aug 10, 2022 · Jay Schalin · Comments Off on Breaking Away From Leviathan: Colleges Can Thrive Without Federal Funding

Can an academic institution be truly free if it relies on government funding? Perhaps in some perfect world, but today in the U.S., however, unencumbered generosity is not part of … Continue reading “Breaking Away From Leviathan: Colleges Can Thrive Without Federal Funding”


The Pushback Against Classroom Indoctrination Begins

Jul 20, 2022 · Jay Schalin · Comments Off on The Pushback Against Classroom Indoctrination Begins

America is finally waking up to the fact that poisonous, divisive ideas are proliferating in public education, from pre-K to graduate school. The question is how to push back against … Continue reading “The Pushback Against Classroom Indoctrination Begins”


Rules for Academic Reformers

Feb 24, 2022 · Jay Schalin · Comments Off on Rules for Academic Reformers

From the executive summary of Rules for Academic Reformers: For decades, observant Americans have looked upon our institutions of higher learning with dismay. The reasons for their anxiety varied; some … Continue reading “Rules for Academic Reformers”


Placing Limits on Faculty Speech

Feb 18, 2022 · Jay Schalin · Comments Off on Placing Limits on Faculty Speech

Editor’s note: This is part 2 of a two-part series of articles. Part 1 can be found here.  What are the boundaries of the “fitness” standard for faculty employment in … Continue reading “Placing Limits on Faculty Speech”


On Academic Freedom, Public Comments, and the “Fitness” of Faculty

Feb 16, 2022 · Jay Schalin · Comments Off on On Academic Freedom, Public Comments, and the “Fitness” of Faculty

Editor’s note: This is part 1 of a two-part series of articles. Part 2 can be found here.  Does academic freedom protect faculty members who promote such activities as genocide, … Continue reading “On Academic Freedom, Public Comments, and the “Fitness” of Faculty”


The Bell Tolls for Tenure?

Jan 3, 2022 · Jay Schalin · Comments Off on The Bell Tolls for Tenure?

A bill making its way through the South Carolina legislature may have a tremendous impact on the state’s public higher education system.  And if successful, it may prove as a … Continue reading “The Bell Tolls for Tenure?”


Let the Buyer Beware!

Dec 20, 2021 · Jay Schalin · Comments Off on Let the Buyer Beware!

“Almost all students cite getting a better job as a primary reason for attending college,” writes Preston Cooper in the opening paragraph of his new study, entitled Is College Worth … Continue reading “Let the Buyer Beware!”


Survey Says: Davidson College Should Mend Its Ways

Nov 29, 2021 · Jay Schalin · Comments Off on Survey Says: Davidson College Should Mend Its Ways

One of higher education’s most enduring enigmas is the continued support given by relatively traditional donors to their rapidly radicalizing institutions. This deep division between the beliefs of important donors … Continue reading “Survey Says: Davidson College Should Mend Its Ways”


Sheep No More: the Alumni Rise

Oct 27, 2021 · Jay Schalin · Comments Off on Sheep No More: the Alumni Rise

In my nearly 15 years as a higher education journalist and analyst, I have, unfortunately, witnessed too few victories for the reform movement. In that time, and certainly for several … Continue reading “Sheep No More: the Alumni Rise”

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