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Maureen Berner Writes Introductory Chapter in Book on Food Insecurity
August 14, 2018
In the introductory chapter of Food and Poverty: Food Insecurity and Food Sovereignty among America's Poor, Professor Maureen Berner alerts readers to the food insecurity crisis faced today by many Americans living in poverty.
Social Services Regional Supervision and Collaboration Working Group Meeting on Aug. 8
August 3, 2018
The Social Services Regional Supervision and Collaboration Working Group (SSWG) will meet on Wednesday, August 8 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The SSWG will hear a presentation from the Center for the Support of Families about the progress they have made in developing recommendations related to child welfare and social services system reform.
Faculty Member Carl Stenberg Helps Local Governments Navigate State Powers
July 23, 2018
The July 2018 issue of Public Management magazine included an article titled “Local Government Options in the Era of State Preemption.” This article was written as a collaboration between School of Government faculty member Carl Stenberg, retired professor James Svara, and associate professor and director at the C
Social Services Regional Supervision and Collaboration Working Group Meeting on Jul. 24
July 17, 2018
The Social Services Regional Supervision and Collaboration Working Group (SSWG) will meet on Tuesday, July 24 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The SSWG will hear a presentation from Wilson County on innovations in child welfare services, with a particular focus on intercounty collaboration.
DeHart-Davis’ Book on “Green Tape” Named “Best Book” by Two National Organizations
July 17, 2018
Faculty member Leisha DeHart-Davis’ latest publication, Creating Effective Rules in Public Sector Organizations, continues to earn accolades from public administratio
Development Finance Initiative Wins National Recognition from Credit Union Association
July 12, 2018
The Development Finance Initiative (DFI), a part of the UNC School of Government and supported by the Local Government Federal Credit Union (LGFCU), has garnered recognition twice in the past year from the Credit Union National Association
Faculty Member DeHart-Davis Helps Public Employees Be Heard
July 9, 2018
Faculty member Leisha DeHart-Davis recently penned an opinion piece in GOVERNING magazine on capturing employee voices in public institutions.
Faculty Member’s Unique Publication Garners National Recognition
June 26, 2018
In October 2017, the School of Government published its first graphic novel, In Prison: Serving a Felony Sentence in North Carolina, written by School faculty member
School Sponsors Training for Local Governments to Recognize Signs of Human Trafficking
June 20, 2018
In collaboration with Project No Rest, the School of Government is sponsoring two training sessions designed to help local government staff recognize the basic indicators of sex and labor trafficking.
Faculty Member Anita Brown-Graham Advises Statewide Educational Attainment Initiative
June 15, 2018
On Friday, June 15, School of Government faculty member and ncIMPACT Director Anita Brown-Graham presented her research on workforce development to the myFutureNC Commission, a statewide initiative on educational attainment.
Anita Brown-Graham Named Lifetime Champion for Fighting Poverty
June 8, 2018
This year faculty member and director of ncIMPACT Anita Brown-Graham was named a Lifetime Champion by the North Carolina Justice Center. The Justice Center presents its Defender of Justice Awards annually to honor individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions in combatting poverty.
Vinroot and Brown-Graham Selected as Influencers in McClatchy News Series
June 8, 2018
In June 2018, Sara Glines, the publisher of the News & Observer announced the North Carolina Influencer Series as coverage of the 2018 election.
