Campbell University starts a new engineering program in its effort to become a regional force in higher education.
Campbell University starts a new engineering program in its effort to become a regional force in higher education.
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Jesse Saffron
Jesse Saffron is the former managing editor of the Martin Center, where he worked from 2013 to 2017. He is a graduate of the University of Baltimore School of Law and the College of Charleston. Saffron also studied at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland.His articles have appeared in Modern Age, Newsweek, Minding the Campus, Business North Carolina, the Carolina Journal, Greensboro's News & Record, and See Thru Edu. He contributed frequently to National Review Online’s Phi Beta Cons, a higher education blog. In addition to editing and writing Martin Center articles, Saffron managed the Center’s internship program.
Articles by Jesse Saffron
Over the Top
North Carolina State University’s new Global Luxury Management program smacks of superficiality.
Struggling to Stay Afloat
Many colleges and universities face a difficult and uncertain financial future.
Budget Season Is Upon Us
Here’s a breakdown of North Carolina governor Pat McCrory’s 2014-15 higher education budget proposal.
Abusing the Rules
Vague and unenforced UNC system policies give bureaucrats and campus officials too much latitude.
Free College for Inmates?
States like North Carolina should look to private funding for prison education programs.
Debating HBCUs
An event at NC Central posed tough questions about the viability of historically black universities.
Worthwhile Reform or Vain Endeavor?
The UNC system’s newly-formed General Education Council hopes its initiative will improve core curricula.
University Success or Government Waste?
The government, high-tech companies, and North Carolina State have joined forces.
Changing the Collegiate Climate
Speaking at NC State, Freeman Hrabowski shared his thoughts on how schools can spur academic and cultural innovation.