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Download the NC Drinking Water Incident Response Toolkit Online
July 30, 2019
When drinking water systems fail or water becomes unsafe, communities may be left unprepared. Incidents such as floods, infrastructure failures, or contaminations may create real or perceived threats to the safety of drinking water.
Margaret Henderson Interviewed by the N&O for Her Work on Human Trafficking
July 9, 2019
Faculty member Margaret Henderson was quoted in a June 27 News & Observer article about illegal massage businesses and human trafficking in North Carolina. The article describes how traffickers fraudulently recruit women from abroad, bring them to the United States to work in these businesses, and keep them in line using force or coercion, or both.
Inaugural LFNC Cohort Begins with Summer Institute
July 8, 2019
The Lead for North Carolina (LFNC) inaugural fellowship program began Friday, June 21, with 16 Fellows who have volunteered to work in local governments across the state for two years. These Fellows are graduates from 10 different North Carolina universities. Seven will be returning to their hometowns or regions to serve. Almost two-thirds are women and almost half identify as an ethnic or racial minority. Six of these Fellows are first-generation college students.
Jonathan Morgan Examines Local Economic Development Strategies in New Journal Article
July 3, 2019
School of Government faculty member Jonathan Morgan explores the use of various local government strategies to spur economic development in his latest published article in Economic Development Quarterly, a leading academic journal. Everything but the Kitchen Sink?
“Focus Carolina” Features School of Government Faculty
June 24, 2019
WCHL’s Focus Carolina series features UNC-Chapel Hill faculty members who talk about things that ignite their passion for their work. Since last fall, Focus Carolina has featured three School of Government faculty members. In these segments, each of these three faculty members highlights certain issues they focus on or projects they’re involved with.
Leisha DeHart-Davis Becomes Vice President of PMRC
June 18, 2019
On Thursday, June 13, the Public Management Research Association (PMRA) announced School of Government faculty member Leisha DeHart-Davis as the association’s new vice president. Furthermore, PMRA announced that DeHart-Davis will take on the mantle of president in 2020. The announcement was made at this year’s edition of the Public Management Research Conference (PMRC), which was hosted by the School of Government on June 11–14 in Chapel Hill.
PMRC 2019 Kicks Off in Chapel Hill
June 10, 2019
On Tuesday, June 11, 2019, the PMRA (Public Management Research Association) will kick off its annual Public Management Research Conference (PMRC). Featuring cutting-edge management research from around the world, this year’s PMRC will begin with pre-conference sessions and workshops. Throughout the week, presenters and participants will explore the latest research on emerging issues of public management and governance in various seminars, workshops, and discussions.
Professor Charles Szypszak in Lithuania
June 7, 2019
In May 2019, faculty member Charles Szypszak conducted a weeklong workshop for junior law faculty and doctoral students at the University of Vilnius law school in Lithuania. During his visit, Szypszak instructed participants from various specialties, including human rights, marriage law, as well as civil and criminal procedure.
Retired Director John Sanders to Receive Honorary Degree at Spring 2019 Commencement
May 9, 2019
Retired faculty member and then-Institute of Government Director John L. Sanders will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill at Spring Commencement on Sunday, May 12.
Governor Cooper Nominates Jeffrey Hughes for North Carolina Utilities Commission
May 6, 2019
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has nominated School of Government faculty member Jeffrey A. Hughes to serve on the North Carolina Utilities Commission. If confirmed by the General Assembly to sit on the body, Hughes will help regulate the rates and services of all public utilities in the state.
Leisha DeHart-Davis Receives Award from Brigham Young University’s Marriott School
April 3, 2019
In March 2019, faculty member Leisha DeHart-Davis received the Cornia Award from the Brigham Young University (BYU) Marriott School. DeHart-Davis gave a lecture as part of the Gary C.
State Employees’ Credit Union Invests in Developing Local Government Workforce Through UNC School of Government Training
March 26, 2019
In March 2019, State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Foundation and the UNC School of Government announced the expansion of Lead for North Carolina, an effort to train and place young graduates in local governments across North Carolina. Made possible by a gift of $500,000 from SECU Foundation, the UNC School of Government will train and place 20 young college graduates in city and county governments in Tier I communities across the state.
