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In January 2022, Dean Mike Smith announced plans to step down from his position at the end of the calendar year.

February 4, 2022
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Mike Smith in front of shelves of books
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With the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, instructors and students face challenges in their ability to return to the classroom.

January 20, 2022
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A black laptop open to a Powerpoint presenttion titled "Zealous Advocacy During a Pandemic."
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Since the program’s inception in 2019, Lead for North Carolina (LFNC) has recruited, trained, and supported 53 recent college graduates placed in local government fellowships across the state. The real-world impact generated by this program and its fellows would not be possible without a cadre of dedicated partners from diverse institutions throughout North Carolina.

January 13, 2022
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24 young adults stand on the brick front stairway to a large building with columns in the background. They are flanked by greenery on both sides.
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In December 2021, School of Government faculty member Dale J. Roenigk was honored with the A. John “Jack” Vogt Award for Outstanding Commitment to the Advancement of Local Government Budgeting and Evaluation. 

January 11, 2022
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Dale Roenigk
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March 3, 2022

UNC-Chapel Hill and the School of Government are required to follow the University’s Community Standards in order to help maintain a healthy and safe community.

As of Monday, March 7, masks are optional on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus (with exceptions in health care settings and Chapel Hill Transit).

January 6, 2022
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If lawyers aren’t often the recipients of outpourings of gratitude, Frayda Bluestein is an exception to the rule.

“One way I can explain why I do this job is that I’m a lawyer, and, every day, people thank me for what I do,” Bluestein said with a laugh.

November 15, 2021
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Frayda Bluestein
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On November 11, 2021, the School of Government and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill celebrate Veterans Day by honoring all those who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

The School is proud to recognize its own who are veterans of the United States military. The School would also like to take this opportunity to thank those among us who are currently serving as active duty members in the armed forces.

November 11, 2021
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Presented clockwise from top left: UNC MPA student MaryBeth Spoehr, Assistant to the Dean Alecia Matthews, and Faculty Member Charles Szypszak
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The School of Government is proud to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Development Finance Initiative in 2021. Please watch this special video message to learn more about DFI's mission, history, and impact on the state.

November 8, 2021
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The School of Government hosted an ncIMPACT Town Hall event on Thursday, October 28, 2021, on “Ensuring Student Success in 2021 and Beyond.” Two groups of panelists—one featuring North Carolina’s major educational leaders and the second consisting of representatives from the state’s banking, manufacturing, workforce development, and student sector—spoke about the importance of continuing to ensure student success and the partnerships education and private commerce can forge t

November 2, 2021
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Moderator Anita Brown-Graham discusses student success with panelists Peter Hans, Thomas Stith, and Catherine Truitt
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The School of Government is excited to welcome Kimalee Dickerson into its faculty as the newest member of the management, administration, and leadership division.

October 26, 2021
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UNC MPA faculty member Kimalee Dickerson appears photographed
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School of Government faculty member David Ammons has been appointed as one of two academic members on the International City/County Management Association’s (ICMA) Credentialing Advisory Board. The School is well-represented on the board, which is led by UNC MPA alumni Tom Lundy ‘71.

October 21, 2021
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Faculty member Anita Brown-Graham was honored with the Eisenhower Distinguished Fellow Award at the Annual Awards Dinner in Philadelphia, PA, on October 12, 2021.

October 13, 2021
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ncIMPACT Director Anita Brown-Graham Receives Eisenhower Distinguished Fellow Award

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