Join the Martin Center on Thursday, May 13 at 2:30PM for a panel discussion about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs on college campuses and the threats they may pose to freedom of speech. Click here to register. Our panelists: Jeanette Doran, President of the North Carolina Institute for Constitutional Law. Ms. Doran has served…
Join the Martin Center on Thursday, May 13 at 2:30PM for a panel discussion about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs on college campuses and the threats they may pose to freedom of speech. Click here to register. Our panelists: Jeanette Doran, President of the North Carolina Institute for Constitutional Law. Ms. Doran has served…
Dr. Michael C. Munger Dr. Michael C. Munger, Duke University professor of political science and director of the Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Program, will be our featured speaker at this year's Summer Session luncheon! Join us at the Carolina Country Club in Raleigh, NC on Thursday, July 15th for Dr. Munger's talk on campus safe…
Dr. Michael C. Munger Dr. Michael C. Munger, Duke University professor of political science and director of the Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Program, will be our featured speaker at this year's Summer Session luncheon! Join us at the Carolina Country Club in Raleigh, NC on Thursday, July 15th for Dr. Munger's talk on campus safe…
On Thursday, October 7th, join the Martin Center as we welcome author and Asian-American activist Kenny Xu for a virtual talk entitled "Asian-Americans and Meritocracy: Why They Succeed, and Why the Woke Can't Stand Them." Xu's presentation is the first in the Martin Center's bi-monthly series of talks with authors of books about higher education.…
On Thursday, October 7th, join the Martin Center as we welcome author and Asian-American activist Kenny Xu for a virtual talk entitled "Asian-Americans and Meritocracy: Why They Succeed, and Why the Woke Can't Stand Them." Xu's presentation is the first in the Martin Center's bi-monthly series of talks with authors of books about higher education.…
The Martin Center will hold its annual policy banquet on Friday, October 29th—this year featuring Professor Gail Heriot—to discuss the "dubious expediency" of racial preferences. Tickets are available now! The event is based on ideas discussed in a book of the same name. You may find A Dubious Expediency: How Racial Preferences Damage…
The Martin Center will hold its annual policy banquet on Friday, October 29th—this year featuring Professor Gail Heriot—to discuss the "dubious expediency" of racial preferences. Tickets are available now! The event is based on ideas discussed in a book of the same name. You may find A Dubious Expediency: How Racial Preferences Damage…
On Thursday, December 2nd, join the Martin Center as we welcome author and Associate Director of the Arete Initiative John Rose for a virtual talk on his book Until Our Minds Rest in Thee: Open-Mindedness, Intellectual Diversity, and the Christian Life. Rose's presentation is the second in the Martin Center’s bi-monthly series of talks with authors…
On Thursday, December 2nd, join the Martin Center as we welcome author and Associate Director of the Arete Initiative John Rose for a virtual talk on his book Until Our Minds Rest in Thee: Open-Mindedness, Intellectual Diversity, and the Christian Life. Rose's presentation is the second in the Martin Center’s bi-monthly series of talks with authors…
Mark Bauerlein Mark Bauerlein joins the Martin Center on Thursday, February 10th for a presentation about how the growth of students' power and moral authority on campus has led to both a decline in academic rigor and the elevation of social justice in American higher education. Bauerlein argues that the fault lies not with the…
Mark Bauerlein Mark Bauerlein joins the Martin Center on Thursday, February 10th for a presentation about how the growth of students' power and moral authority on campus has led to both a decline in academic rigor and the elevation of social justice in American higher education. Bauerlein argues that the fault lies not with the…
On Wednesday, February 23, the Martin Center welcomes Dr. Mary Grabar to discuss her latest book, Debunking The 1619 Project: Exposing the Plan to Divide America. In her book, Grabar, shows just how full of flat-out lies, distortions, and noxious propaganda the “1619 Project” really is. It is essential reading for every concerned parent, citizen,…
On Wednesday, February 23, the Martin Center welcomes Dr. Mary Grabar to discuss her latest book, Debunking The 1619 Project: Exposing the Plan to Divide America. In her book, Grabar, shows just how full of flat-out lies, distortions, and noxious propaganda the “1619 Project” really is. It is essential reading for every concerned parent, citizen,…
On Thursday, May 26th, the Martin Center will host a webinar with its director of editorial content, George Leef, to discuss his first novel, The Awakening of Jennifer Van Arsdale. A Q&A session for attendees will follow the presentation. The novel’s setting is the American political scene in the near future. The country has been…
On Thursday, May 26th, the Martin Center will host a webinar with its director of editorial content, George Leef, to discuss his first novel, The Awakening of Jennifer Van Arsdale. A Q&A session for attendees will follow the presentation. The novel’s setting is the American political scene in the near future. The country has been…
William A. Jacobson joins the Martin Center on Thursday, June 23rd for a talk about the ideology of critical race theory and how to curb its influence on higher education policy. The presentation will take place during a luncheon at the Carolina Country Club in Raleigh, North Carolina. William Jacobson is a Clinical Professor of…
William A. Jacobson joins the Martin Center on Thursday, June 23rd for a talk about the ideology of critical race theory and how to curb its influence on higher education policy. The presentation will take place during a luncheon at the Carolina Country Club in Raleigh, North Carolina. William Jacobson is a Clinical Professor of…
On Thursday, August 25th, join the Martin Center as we welcome author and Heritage Foundation education fellow Jonathan Butcher for a webinar on his latest book, "Splintered: Critical Race Theory and the Progressive War on Truth." Butcher's presentation is the next event in the Martin Center’s quarterly series of talks with authors of books about…
On Thursday, August 25th, join the Martin Center as we welcome author and Heritage Foundation education fellow Jonathan Butcher for a webinar on his latest book, "Splintered: Critical Race Theory and the Progressive War on Truth." Butcher's presentation is the next event in the Martin Center’s quarterly series of talks with authors of books about…
This year, we are bringing our annual fall policy presentation to the fireside! Join the Martin Center for a discussion on the state of higher education, featuring Martin Center president Jenna Robinson, former UNC Board of Governors member Steve Long, and North State Journal opinion editor Frank Hill. Catering provided by Prime BBQ.
This year, we are bringing our annual fall policy presentation to the fireside! Join the Martin Center for a discussion on the state of higher education, featuring Martin Center president Jenna Robinson, former UNC Board of Governors member Steve Long, and North State Journal opinion editor Frank Hill. Catering provided by Prime BBQ.
Since we opened our library to the public in 2018, our collection has grown tremendously! Please join us for a reception to celebrate our library of journals, essays, government publications, and more than 600 books on higher education. Also, we have many wonderful works that…
Since we opened our library to the public in 2018, our collection has grown tremendously! Please join us for a reception to celebrate our library of journals, essays, government publications, and more than 600 books on higher education. Also, we have many wonderful works that…
On Thursday, February 2, join the Martin Center as we welcome theology professor and Scala Foundation founder Margarita Mooney Clayton for a webinar on her latest book, The Wounds of Beauty: Seven Dialogues on Art and Education. Currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Practical Theology at Princeton Theological Seminary, Clayton founded Scala…
On Thursday, February 2, join the Martin Center as we welcome theology professor and Scala Foundation founder Margarita Mooney Clayton for a webinar on her latest book, The Wounds of Beauty: Seven Dialogues on Art and Education. Currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Practical Theology at Princeton Theological Seminary, Clayton founded Scala…
Join Martin Center president Dr. Jenna Robinson and UNC-Chapel Hill professor Mark McNeilly for a night of discussion about how AI is affecting higher education and integrity in the classroom. We will also hear from Brooke Medina, vice president of communications for the John Locke Foundation, about free speech implications in big tech. …
Join Martin Center president Dr. Jenna Robinson and UNC-Chapel Hill professor Mark McNeilly for a night of discussion about how AI is affecting higher education and integrity in the classroom. We will also hear from Brooke Medina, vice president of communications for the John Locke Foundation, about free speech implications in big tech. …
“David E. Bernstein’s excellent book—Classified: The Untold Story of Racial Classification in America—exposes the full extent of what we all should have known: When governments dispense benefits based on race and ethnicity, the conflict over which groups should receive those benefits and which individuals qualify as members of those groups will be never-ending.” - Gail…
“David E. Bernstein’s excellent book—Classified: The Untold Story of Racial Classification in America—exposes the full extent of what we all should have known: When governments dispense benefits based on race and ethnicity, the conflict over which groups should receive those benefits and which individuals qualify as members of those groups will be never-ending.” - Gail…
Nearly all of America's top medical schools have made Critical Race Theory and "anti-racism" parts of their core curriculum. Will the introduction of this ideology lead to discrimination in healthcare or lower educational standards? What can be done to ensure that medical education remains rigorous and centered on the specific needs of the individual patient?…
Nearly all of America's top medical schools have made Critical Race Theory and "anti-racism" parts of their core curriculum. Will the introduction of this ideology lead to discrimination in healthcare or lower educational standards? What can be done to ensure that medical education remains rigorous and centered on the specific needs of the individual patient?…