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ECU Makes the Secret Hurt Visible

Sep 12, 2022 · Ashlynn Warta · Comments Off on ECU Makes the Secret Hurt Visible

Is higher education the highest priority for East Carolina University, or is the institution just pushing a political narrative? On August 19th, ECU held its 2022-23 faculty convocation, and the … Continue reading “ECU Makes the Secret Hurt Visible”


Fit to Print? UNC’s Settlement with Nikole Hannah-Jones is Bad News

Aug 1, 2022 · Phillip W. Magness and James R. Harrigan · Comments Off on Fit to Print? UNC’s Settlement with Nikole Hannah-Jones is Bad News

A reporter who hasn’t dreamt of one day writing for the New York Times is a rare bird. “I’ll start with my local newspaper,” they tell themselves. “Then I’ll move … Continue reading “Fit to Print? UNC’s Settlement with Nikole Hannah-Jones is Bad News”


The Origins and Impact of Racially Divisive Curricula

Jul 6, 2022 · George Leef · Comments Off on The Origins and Impact of Racially Divisive Curricula

In the fall of 2021, it appeared that Virginia’s Democratic gubernatorial candidate, Terry McAuliffe, would rather easily defeat his Republican challenger, Glenn Youngkin. But the election turned dramatically once a … Continue reading “The Origins and Impact of Racially Divisive Curricula”


Pressure to Conform: UNC Journalism School May Implement Top-Down Woke Agenda

May 23, 2022 · Shannon Watkins · Comments Off on Pressure to Conform: UNC Journalism School May Implement Top-Down Woke Agenda

On March 11, UNC-Chapel Hill announced the appointment of a new dean for the Hussman School of Journalism and Media. Raul Reis, whose hiring was approved by the board of … Continue reading “Pressure to Conform: UNC Journalism School May Implement Top-Down Woke Agenda”


Education Book Discussion Featuring Mary Grabar

Feb 9, 2022 · Ashley Campbell · Comments Off on Education Book Discussion Featuring Mary Grabar

On Wednesday, February 23, the Martin Center welcomes Dr. Mary Grabar to discuss her latest book, Debunking The 1619 Project: Exposing the Plan to Divide America. In her book, Grabar, … Continue reading “Education Book Discussion Featuring Mary Grabar”


Academic Freedom and Tenure: It’s More Complicated Than People Think

Aug 30, 2021 · Michael Munger · Comments Off on Academic Freedom and Tenure: It’s More Complicated Than People Think

This essay is based on a talk given by Professor Munger at a Martin Center luncheon on July 15, 2021. What is academic freedom, and who has it? The question … Continue reading “Academic Freedom and Tenure: It’s More Complicated Than People Think”


Did you Know? A Comprehensive “1776 Curriculum” is Released

Aug 12, 2021 · Sumantra Maitra · Comments Off on Did you Know? A Comprehensive “1776 Curriculum” is Released

Hillsdale College has published a gigantic collection of reading materials and curriculum of nearly 2,500 pages, which it has termed the 1776 curriculum collection. It is available and free for … Continue reading “Did you Know? A Comprehensive “1776 Curriculum” is Released”


The Backlash to Critical Race Theory Is on The Way

Jun 11, 2021 · Sumantra Maitra · Comments Off on The Backlash to Critical Race Theory Is on The Way

Michelle Goldberg complains in the pages of The New York Times about how it is the left wing that is currently a victim of cancel culture—thanks to the right, which is trying … Continue reading “The Backlash to Critical Race Theory Is on The Way”


It’s Not About ‘Politics’—The Brouhaha over Nikole Hannah-Jones

May 24, 2021 · Jenna A. Robinson · Comments Off on It’s Not About ‘Politics’—The Brouhaha over Nikole Hannah-Jones

Last week, the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Board of Trustees came under fire for “viewpoint discrimination” over its decision not to offer tenure to Nikole Hannah-Jones, who will join … Continue reading “It’s Not About ‘Politics’—The Brouhaha over Nikole Hannah-Jones”


UNC’s 1619 Project Hire: A Case Study of Failed University Governance

May 10, 2021 · Shannon Watkins · Comments Off on UNC’s 1619 Project Hire: A Case Study of Failed University Governance

The recent hiring of New York Times columnist Nikole Hannah-Jones as a faculty member in UNC-Chapel Hill’s Hussman School of Journalism raises serious red flags about how the university is … Continue reading “UNC’s 1619 Project Hire: A Case Study of Failed University Governance”

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