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Q&A with Bill Rivenbark and Sonja Matanovic on the North Carolina-Moldova Partnership November 2023
November 7, 2023
In October 2023, faculty member Bill Rivenbark and associate dean Sonja Matanovic traveled to the small eastern European country of Moldova with a delegation led by North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall.
Lead for North Carolina prepares for futures in public service
November 2, 2023
The Lead for North Carolina program continues to support future public service leaders working towards careers focused on building up our communities and making change at the local level.
UNC MPA alum Elizabeth Biser speaks at University Day 2023 on “Service to Our State”
October 16, 2023
UNC Master of Public Administration program alumna Elizabeth Biser participated as a panelist at 2023 University Day on October 12, 2023. This year's University Day celebrated UNC’s 230-year-history and centered around the theme of “Service to Our State."
SECU Public Fellows, LFNC Fellows programs pave the way for public service
October 6, 2023
Two programs aiming to develop future public service leaders, the State Employees Credit Union Public Fellows Internship and the Lead for North Carolina Fellowship, intersect at the UNC School of Government.
Panelists Discuss Public Sector Issues in 2023 Deil S. Wright Public Service Forum
October 5, 2023
UNC MPA faculty, staff, and alumni gathered at the School of Government on
Willow S. Jacobson selected as 2023 NAPA Fellow
October 3, 2023
The School of Government is pleased to announce that Willow S. Jacobson has been selected by the National Academy of Public Administration for inclusion in its 2023 Class of Academy Fellows, in recognition of her years of public administration service and expertise.
Gathering of Minds: LGFCU Fellows Alumni Connect and Share in Morrisville
September 26, 2023
LGFCU Fellows are a select group of emerging leaders committed to enhancing their leadership to increase the effectiveness of local government in North Carolina. As Fellows, these public servants participate in a rigorous leadership program at the UNC School of Government.
Hemp or marijuana? The thin line distinguishing NC government’s regulation of the two.
September 20, 2023
This story is part of a series called “Hidden Issues,” in which we explore how the School of Government addresses lesser-known issues in local government through its research and advising.
Margaret Henderson retires from School of Government
September 15, 2023
UNC School of Government faculty member Margaret Henderson retired from her full-time position in September 2023 after more than 20 years of service to the University and the State of North Carolina.
Student Snapshots: Meet Four of UNC MPA's Newest Tar Heels
August 28, 2023
Photo courtesy Jon Gardiner/UNC-Chapel Hill
The waning days of August bring new academic terms for students enrolled in both the on-campus and online formats of the UNC Master of Public Administration program. UNC MPA students represent a wide range of professional experiences, academic disciplines, interests, and career ambitions—but all are bound by a common interest in public service.
Balancing Act: Navigating Water Challenges and Financing in North Carolina's Local Communities
August 18, 2023
This story is part of a series called “Hidden Issues,” in which we explore how the School of Government addresses lesser-known issues in local government through its research and advising.
School of Government Faculty Share Top Listens and Reads from Summer 2023
August 16, 2023
As the University prepares to welcome back faculty, staff, and students to campus, the School of Government recently checked in with many of its own faculty to find out how they continued reading, listening, and learning during the slower, warmer months of the year.
Hear below from our faculty about what books, publications, and podcasts caught their attention this summer.
