Author Profile

Shannon Watkins

Shannon Watkins joined the Martin Center in March 2017. She holds a bachelor of arts degree in Spanish and Linguistics from the University of California, Los Angeles. She has also studied at the University of Carlos III in Madrid, Spain.

Her articles have appeared in Townhall, the Washington Examiner, the Daily Caller, Rare Politics, and the Carolina Journal.

In her free time, Watkins enjoys reading philosophy, history, and classic literature.

Articles by Shannon Watkins

How the Academy Is Failing Feminism

Apr 10, 2017 · Shannon Watkins

Christina Hoff Sommers, also known as YouTube’s “Factual Feminist,” spoke last Wednesday at UNC Chapel Hill. Her talk, titled “The Failures of Feminism,” was sponsored by the UNC College Republicans. … Continue reading “How the Academy Is Failing Feminism”

Concerns Raised Over NC’s Dual Enrollment Program and Possible Community College Misconduct

Apr 3, 2017 · Shannon Watkins

Each year, roughly 1.4 million high school students take college courses. This is made possible by dual enrollment programs, which give those students opportunities to earn credits and work toward … Continue reading “Concerns Raised Over NC’s Dual Enrollment Program and Possible Community College Misconduct”