Pick a College and Graduate
The rising cost of college has been a serious issue in recent decades. Students everywhere are trying out different strategies as a result. Some are deciding not to go to … Continue reading “Pick a College and Graduate”
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Grace Hall
Grace Hall joined the Martin Center in September 2020 as the Marketing and Communications intern. She graduated from NCSU in 2017 with a bachelor's degree in Psychology. She works and lives in Georgia. In her free time, Hall enjoys reading, going on walks, and spending time with family and friends. She can be contacted at ghall@jamesgmartin.centerArticles by Grace Hall
Pro-Hamas Foolishness Hurt Colleges
Since the October 7 terrorist attacks on Israel last year, pro-Hamas protests have become a hot-button issue on campuses across the nation. Few Americans managed to avoid the national coverage … Continue reading “Pro-Hamas Foolishness Hurt Colleges”
Parents Aren’t Saving Enough for College
College has long been thought necessary for success later in life, and it is often assumed to be the best pathway for recent high-school graduates. While that may have been … Continue reading “Parents Aren’t Saving Enough for College”
Even the Left Admits the Red-State Faculty “Brain-Drain” Never Happened
Much “news” today consists of quick, divisive headlines with little regard for complexity or subtlety. A prominent example is the rapid firestorm that surrounded the conservative governments of Florida, Texas, … Continue reading “Even the Left Admits the Red-State Faculty “Brain-Drain” Never Happened”
North Carolina’s Community-College Outcomes Are Improving
Significant student-loan debt has hindered young people. That much is clear. Politicians, commentators, and vocal citizens often throw their two cents in on whether it is the individual’s or society’s … Continue reading “North Carolina’s Community-College Outcomes Are Improving”
Why Is the College-Completion Rate Stagnating?
A college education is often touted as absolutely necessary if one is to achieve the American dream. Yet college-completion rates have stagnated in recent years. Given that enrollment rates have … Continue reading “Why Is the College-Completion Rate Stagnating?”
Another Useless “Racial-Climate” Study
A new report by the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) contains a truly shocking finding: College students and the administrators self-tasked with their ideological direction have different ideas … Continue reading “Another Useless “Racial-Climate” Study”
“Burned-Out” Students Have Been Lied To
One fact of life that everyone in human society has known over the millennia: Life is hard. Yet, in recent years, particularly post-Covid, American society has developed the notion that … Continue reading ““Burned-Out” Students Have Been Lied To”
Another Florida Blow for Higher-Ed Freedom
The higher-ed policies of Florida and Governor Ron DeSantis have been a lightning rod for liberal rage for quite some time now, and the intensity has only heated up with … Continue reading “Another Florida Blow for Higher-Ed Freedom”
Inflation Has Taken a Bite Out of Faculty Compensation
It is no secret that the economy has been rocked by the pandemic. Economic recovery over the last three years has been rocky at best. Inflation has hit four-decade highs, … Continue reading “Inflation Has Taken a Bite Out of Faculty Compensation”