Dean Aimee N. Wall announced several new awards and professorships for School of Government faculty in January 2025. Marking her first selection of these recipients during her tenure as dean, these honors recognize outstanding “quality, quantity, breadth, and depth of service rendered to the people of the State through the School.”
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January 28, 2025
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The UNC School of Government is pleased to welcome Joseph Laizure into its faculty ranks. Joining the School’s North Carolina Judicial College in December 2024, he works with court officials, court staff, and attorneys in the areas of civil procedure, the enforcement of judgments and supplemental proceedings, court-ordered attorney fees, order drafting, and the conduct of hearings and trials.
January 10, 2025
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UNC-Chapel Hill collaborating with 22 counties to address affordable housing needs in North Carolina
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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Carolina Across
January 9, 2025
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The UNC School of Government is saddened to share the recent passing of adjunct faculty member Leslie Anderson at the age of 74. A long-time friend of the School and an instructor for the School’s Center for Public Leadership and Governance (CPLG), Anderson led several courses for elected officials and facilitated board retreats for local governments across the state.
January 8, 2025
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Alex Beddick's journey from a passionate environmental science student to a dedicated public servant in Hyde County is inspiring. Through an impactful opportunity provided by the Lead for North Carolina (LFNC) program, Beddick translated his academic knowledge into meaningful action while addressing critical issues in one of North Carolina's least populated counties.
December 20, 2024
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In November 2022, the UNC School of Government’s North Carolina Adult Protection Network (APN), with grant funding from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), launched the APN Help Desk to build and strengthen adult protection multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) across North Carolina.
December 12, 2024
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Lead for North Carolina (LFNC) places young people interested in working in public service into impactful fellowships in local government offices across the state to support communities and grow the next generation of public service leaders.
November 21, 2024
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UNC MPA faculty, staff, and alumni gathered at the UNC School of Government on October 25 to participate in the 2024 Deil S. Wright Public Service Forum. The forum—held annually and focusing on a timely topic affecting public administration—convened a panel to discuss the current landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) as it relates to the policies and programs in public service and local government.
November 15, 2024
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On November 11, 2024, the School of Government is proud to celebrate Veterans Day by honoring all who have served in the United States Armed Forces, including our faculty, staff, and students who are veterans of the United States military.
The School is excited to announce our selection to participate in a new initiative connecting veterans and military families to meaningful careers in public service.
November 11, 2024
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About the Lab
October 21, 2024
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Since 2013, during both the fall and spring semesters, DFI staff have led interdisciplinary teams of UNC graduate students on a journey throughout the state, learning what it takes to transform vacant buildings in small-town North Carolina into occupied, vibrant spaces. Commonly known as “The DFI Class”, Community Development & Revitalization Techniques is an experiential course that pairs student teams with local government clients that have real-life revitalization projects.
October 17, 2024
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The School of Government and partner organizations are ready to provide support to local governments as they address the aftermath of the storm in the coming days and months.
October 1, 2024
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