James Huey joined the School of Government in August 2026 as an assistant professor of public law and government.
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November 10, 2026
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Food insecurity experts gathered at the 2026 Deil S. Wright Public Service Forum delivered a clear message: hunger in the state of North Carolina is both a systemic and money-related problem, especially in a relatively wealthy state—and country—with plenty of food.
November 5, 2026
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October 26, 2026
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Two parking lots next to Durham County government buildings had long sat underused.
October 19, 2026
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The Bill and Peggy Britt Foundation made a $5 million gift to the UNC School of Government to help students, recent graduates, and emerging professionals discover, prepare for, and pursue meaningful careers in public service.The gift established the Bill and Peggy Britt Legacy Endowment for Service and Public Leadership and provides immediate support for the School’s growing continuum of public service education and workforce development programs.
October 13, 2026
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Lucas Lawrence has joined the UNC School of Government as the first fellow in a new initiative designed to strengthen the pipeline of attorneys entering local government law across North Carolina.
October 6, 2026
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In North Carolina, 26.8 percent of older adults live alone, with 1 in 4 globally experiencing isolation, and 1 in 10 dealing with the effects of depression caused by isolation.
September 25, 2026
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Three School of Government faculty members
September 16, 2026
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Few people can say they’re skilled helicopter pilots. Fewer still can say they’ve carried out high-stakes search-and-rescue missions—or coordinated them.
September 9, 2026
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Kirk Boone, associate teaching professor of public finance and government and property assessment expert, retired from the UNC School of Government in August 2026.
August 26, 2026
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For more than three decades, Cheryl Howell has been one of North Carolina’s leading experts
August 26, 2026
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Kirsten Leloudis calls herself a public health nerd.
August 20, 2026
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