public research university in Greenville, North Carolina, United States
Edmund Burke, the political philosopher, believed that love of country is essential to the survival of a free society, and that, for citizens to love their country, it must be lovely.…
The North Carolina House's proposal to alter the uses for sports betting tax revenue favors affluent universities.
If we examine the case for public funding of NCInnovation, it is becoming clearer that the prospect is uncompelling.
Gov. Cooper likely would sign a state budget that includes the first two years of a multi-billion-dollar plan developed by a California-based consulting firm without input from legislators. Lawmakers should…
Choosing the right school for your child can feel like an overwhelming task. North Carolina has so many different options for children across the state. We hope this comprehensive list…
Shannon Watkins of the Martin Center focuses on freshman orientation within the UNC System. North Carolina has a law that helps address students’ misconceptions about the First Amendment. In the…
The governor's proposal includes a few spending priorities worth highlighting for further consideration. So it's not all reckless, but Cooper's $4.7 billion bond proposal sure is.
The largest increase in Cooper's proposed state appropriations would be for employee salaries and benefits. Cooper's proposal does not provide price tags for Leandro or Medicaid expansion. Cooper would also…
Megan Zogby writes for the Martin Center about the impact for fraternities and sororities of pandemic-inspired campus housing restrictions. In tracing COVID-19 outbreaks at colleges, the blame has been placed…
Anthony Hennen of the Martin Center asks why the University of North Carolina spends money on diversity training that doesn’t appear to work. Higher ed leaders love committees and training…
Shannon Watkins of the Martin Center highlights one coronavirus-related problem for N.C. universities. For college campuses across North Carolina, the fall ushered in a less-than-ideal reality. The coronavirus, although under…
The remedial plan requires more than just the cooperation of the General Assembly. Instead, it requires the defendants to coordinate with multiple entities that never have been involved in the…