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Jovan Tripkovic

Jovan Tripkovic joined the Martin Center in February 2025. He holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Caldwell University, as well as master’s degrees in European and global studies from the University of Padova in Italy and in political science from the University of Wyoming.

Previously, Jovan served as an editorial fellow at Religion Unplugged, where he covered topics related to Orthodox Christianity.

Throughout his academic career, Jovan has been a Shaftesbury Fellow with the Center for Religion, Culture & Democracy and a Wilbur Fellow at the Russell Kirk Center. His writing has appeared in Religion Unplugged, Inside the Vatican, The American Conservative, American Habits, and other notable publications.

Articles by Jovan Tripkovic


Yes, UNC Syllabi Are Public Records

Earlier this summer, the Oversight Project filed a public-records request with UNC seeking the release of class materials and syllabi for 74 university courses. According to the Oversight Project, the…



Fifty Years of the Common App

This year marks a significant milestone in the history of American higher education—the Common Application celebrates its 50th anniversary. Over the past half-century, the Common Application has become the dominant…


A New Vision for Middle East Studies

For decades, Middle East Studies programs and centers across the country have acted more as hubs of ideological indoctrination than as places to educate future leaders committed to advancing American…


Five Steps to Revive the Liberal Arts

For centuries, the liberal arts have been a cornerstone of academic life at Western universities. A liberal-arts education offers an interdisciplinary foundation in the humanities, natural and social sciences, and…




The Case Against Online AP Testing

This May, Advanced Placement tests for 28 of 36 AP subjects were held entirely online.  Going forward, College Board will administer most exams through Bluebook, the central testing platform that…