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Martin Center board member John Hood authored an opinion piece for the Carolina Journal examining the decline of humanities programs at colleges and universities. Hood argues that eliminating low-enrollment programs…
Martin Center Editor Garion Frankel wrote an opinion piece for the Houston Chronicle about the ongoing battles over academic freedom at Texas A&M. Frankel argues that conservatives should respect professors’…
Joanne Florino of Philanthropy Roundtable and Ron Brown of Heidrick & Struggles bring decades of leadership experience to the Martin Center. RALEIGH, N.C. (August 3, 2026) — The James G.…
Martin Center editor Garion Frankel wrote an opinion piece for Real Clear Education examining how the National Education Association has evolved from a teachers’ union into a progressive political organization.…
James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal Board Chairman Jane Shaw Stroup authored an opinion piece reflecting on the economic anxieties facing Generation Z. While acknowledging the challenges of high…
Martin Center President Jenna A. Robinson wrote an opinion piece for the Carolina Journal examining the growing mismatch between higher education and North Carolina’s workforce needs. Despite the state’s strong…
Martin Center editor Garion Frankel authored an opinion piece defending Texas’ decision to include Bible excerpts in its public school curriculum. Frankel argues that regardless of one’s religious beliefs, students…
RALEIGH, N.C. (July 21, 2026) — The James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal today released a new policy brief, Aligning Education with Work: Why Employer Partnerships Are the Key…
Dr. Jenna A. Robinson, president of the James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal, joined The Pete Kaliner Show to discuss the biggest higher education issues facing North Carolina students,…
Dr. Jenna A. Robinson, president of the James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal, joined Charles Mitchell, co-founder and CEO of the Opportunity Discovery Center, for a wide-ranging conversation on…