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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


Checking In On Tuition Freezes

About a decade ago, public universities around the country began freezing tuition in response to student and parent complaints about the high costs of a college education. In the years…





Academic Program Reviews Are Normal

Earlier this year, the UNC System revised its Academic Program Review (APR) policy, requiring that all 16 constituent institutions complete portfolio reviews at least every seven years. Unlike UNC Greensboro’s…


Colleges Can’t Curate “Belonging”

A recent survey from the consulting firm EAB has found that university attempts to cultivate student “belonging” are having mixed success. However, most students are still satisfied with their educational…




How Goes the Reforming?

As we are in the midst of the short session of the North Carolina legislature, which typically focuses on budgetary matters, we haven’t seen much that pertains to higher education.…