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Addressing Affordable Housing in Hendersonville
May 19, 2025
In 2024, the City of Hendersonville, North Carolina, engaged the Development Finance Initiative (DFI) to assist with increasing the amount of affordable housing in their community. “Like most other cities, Hendersonville is faced with a housing crisis,” said City Attorney Angela Beeker.
Faculty member Dylan Russell honored for teaching, leadership, and service
May 13, 2025
UNC School of Government faculty member Dylan Russell was recently recognized
Jessica Smith retires from School of Government
May 7, 2025
Jessica Smith retired from the School of Government faculty in April 2025 after 25 years of service to the University and the State of North Carolina.
Creating a Town Center from Scratch in Morrisville
April 24, 2025
In the early 2000s, the growing town of Morrisville, North Carolina, first began envisioning the value a town center could bring for their burgeoning population. They wanted an area that would have multiple uses: residential space, retail shops, and parks, all within a walkable area. “The town center is meant to activate the area and to create a destination that is distinctly Morrisville.
Taylor Morris joins School faculty to work in emergency management and code enforcement
April 23, 2025
The UNC School of Government is pleased to welcome Taylor Morris to its faculty ranks. Morris joined the School in March 2025 as a nominated assistant professor, working specifically to teach, research, and advise in emergency management and code enforcement law.
In his new faculty position, Morris looks forward to trailblazing and finding innovative ways to serve the public officials who rely on him for instruction and advice.
School faculty member Carl Stenberg wins prestigious Elmer B Staats Award from ASPA
April 22, 2025
The UNC School of Government congratulates Master of Public Administration faculty member and James E. Holshouser Jr. Distinguished Professor of Public Administration and Government Carl W. Stenberg on his recent receipt of the 2025 Elmer B. Staats Lifetime Achievement Award for Distinguished Public Service from the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA).
Bridging Policy and Community: Kirk Boone’s Mission to Support Western NC After Hurricane Helene
April 11, 2025
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene's unprecedented devastation in September 2024, western North Carolina faced challenges that tested the resilience and expertise of its communities. Among those deeply invested in the region's recovery was Associate Professor of Public Finance and Government Kirk Boone.
School of Government Office Hours Support Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts
April 8, 2025
On a Monday morning in March, School of Government faculty member Kara Millonzi prepares to lead more than 50 public officials in a weekly ritual she calls “Finance Office Hours.” It is a time she and her colleagues set aside each week for the last five years—or sometimes every other week—to pull together the public finance officers working in local and state governments across North Carolina via Zoom.
UNC MPA improves its top 25 ranking among America’s Best Public Affairs Grad Schools
April 8, 2025
The UNC School of Government proudly shares the sustained success of its Master of Public Administration program. In its 28th year at the School, the UNC-Chapel Hill MPA improved its ranking among the top 25 public affairs programs—as measured by U.S. News & World Report in their “Best Graduate Schools” list.
Building Community in Civic Fellows
March 27, 2025
Each fall, local government leaders from across North Carolina assemble at the UNC School of Government for the Civic Fellows program—two transformative weeks of personal growth and leadership development. Designed to sharpen skills and build connections, the program offers more than just classes; it creates a network of support that participants carry with them for the rest of their careers.
School of Government hosts Women in Government Leadership panel
March 27, 2025
Attendees gathered on March 4, 2025, at the School of Government to hear from a panel of women in government leadership roles. Sponsored by the School, Carolina Veterans Alumni Network, and Carolina Women’s Center, the panel featured four accomplished leaders who have made significant contributions to public service.
Learning to Achieve Public Sector Goals: How DFI and LFNC Shape Future Leaders
March 21, 2025
Lead for North Carolina is an innovative full-time fellowship program that connects future public service leaders with local governments across the state. Every summer, Fellows gather at the UNC School of Government for an intensive summer academy, during which they are introduced to community revitalization by Tyler Mulligan and Marcia Machado Perritt, leaders of the Development Finance Initiative (DFI).
