On Wednesday, November 20th, the Martin Center welcomes Cary Nelson for a discussion of his latest book, Hate Speech and Academic Freedom. About the book: Completed shortly before Hamas carried out its barbaric October massacre, Hate Speech and Academic Freedom takes up issues that have consequently gained new urgency in the academy worldwide. It is the…
On Wednesday, February 5, Ilana Redstone will join the Martin Center for a webinar on her latest book, "The Certainty Trap: Why We Need to Question Ourselves More―and How We Can Judge Others Less." In this work, Redstone encourages readers to avoid the trap certainty can set - which then often manifests as moral outrage…
Join America’s Future and Jenna Robinson of the James G. Martin Center for a conversation about the future of higher education. According to a recent report by the Council of Graduate Schools, the number of students enrolling in graduate school is steadily declining. While graduate school enrollment increased by 6% between 2010 and 2020, it…
In this free Education Book Webinar, Duke University Professor Don Taylor will discuss his forthcoming book, Renewing the Marketplace of Ideas on Elite University Campuses. Webinar attendees will have a chance to be part of the writing process by giving Professor Taylor feedback and asking questions to help him hone his ideas before the book…
"Professors Speak Out: The Truth About Campus Investigations," a new book by Professor Nicholas Wolfinger, showcases the stories of 22 faculty members from various fields, all of whom have been investigated by their own colleges or universities. Join the Martin Center to hear stories and discussion from three of those professors, including Lee Jussim, Dave…
Preston Cooper is well-known for his efforts to make postsecondary education affordable and valuable for every American. As a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, he researches college return on investment (ROI), the economics of higher education, and student loan reform. In 2024, while at The Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity, he authored…
Join us for a luncheon and discussion of Richard K. Vedder’s provocative new book: Let Colleges Fail: The Power of Creative Destruction in Higher Education. In Let Colleges Fail, Vedder argues persuasively that the federal government needs to greatly reduce its role in higher education and allow American universities to be guided by the private…
Kathleen deLaski, in her thought-provoking work Who Needs College Anymore?: Imagining a Future Where Degrees Won’t Matter, provides a transformative vision for higher education that addresses contemporary challenges such as declining university enrollment and diminishing confidence in the value of a college degree. By advocating for a crucial shift in mindset regarding the pathways and…
We are excited to host renowned author and speaker Amity Shlaes for our 10th Annual Policy Banquet in Raleigh, NC, on October 16 at the North Ridge Country Club. Ms. Shlaes will speak on “Calvin Coolidge, The Greatest Educator of All.” Amity Shlaes is the author of four New York Times bestsellers: The Forgotten Man:…
Join authors Adam Kissel, Rachel Alexander Cambre, and Madison Marino Doan for a thought-provoking virtual discussion of their new book, Slacking: A Guide to Ivy League Miseducation. About the Book: It is still possible to earn a great education at Princeton, Harvard, Yale, Penn, Columbia, Brown, Cornell, or Dartmouth, but doing so requires prudence and…
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On January 8, visiting fellow for higher education reform at The Heritage Foundation Adam Kissel joins Martin Center president Jenna Robinson to discuss the implications of the Martin Center's most recent policy brief.