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Gathering of Minds: LGFCU Fellows Alumni Connect and Share in Morrisville
September 26, 2023
LGFCU Fellows are a select group of emerging leaders committed to enhancing their leadership to increase the effectiveness of local government in North Carolina. As Fellows, these public servants participate in a rigorous leadership program at the UNC School of Government.
Hemp or marijuana? The thin line distinguishing NC government’s regulation of the two.
September 20, 2023
This story is part of a series called “Hidden Issues,” in which we explore how the School of Government addresses lesser-known issues in local government through its research and advising.
Margaret Henderson retires from School of Government
September 15, 2023
UNC School of Government faculty member Margaret Henderson retired from her full-time position in September 2023 after more than 20 years of service to the University and the State of North Carolina.
Student Snapshots: Meet Four of UNC MPA's Newest Tar Heels
August 28, 2023
Photo courtesy Jon Gardiner/UNC-Chapel Hill
The waning days of August bring new academic terms for students enrolled in both the on-campus and online formats of the UNC Master of Public Administration program. UNC MPA students represent a wide range of professional experiences, academic disciplines, interests, and career ambitions—but all are bound by a common interest in public service.
Balancing Act: Navigating Water Challenges and Financing in North Carolina's Local Communities
August 18, 2023
This story is part of a series called “Hidden Issues,” in which we explore how the School of Government addresses lesser-known issues in local government through its research and advising.
School of Government Faculty Share Top Listens and Reads from Summer 2023
August 16, 2023
As the University prepares to welcome back faculty, staff, and students to campus, the School of Government recently checked in with many of its own faculty to find out how they continued reading, listening, and learning during the slower, warmer months of the year.
Hear below from our faculty about what books, publications, and podcasts caught their attention this summer.
Faculty Member Cheryl Howell Receives State Bar’s Distinguished Service Award
July 21, 2023
The North Carolina State Bar recently honored North Carolina Judicial College faculty member Cheryl D. Howell with a John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award.
UNC, Collaboratory, and state government partner to bring new wastewater treatment tech to local governments
July 14, 2023
Nestled high in the mountains of western North Carolina on the banks of the French Broad River, Hot Springs is emblematic of many of the state’s small communities.
Founded more than 200 years ago and home to 528 year-round residents, the town punches above its weight as a summer vacation hotspot thanks to its proximity to the river, the Appalachian Trail, Pisgah National Forest, and restorative natural mineral hot springs.
Ann Sanders, Longtime School of Government Supporter, Passes Away at 96
July 10, 2023
The UNC School of Government mourns the recent passing of Margaret “Ann” Sanders, wife of longtime School faculty member and two-time director John L. Sanders. Sanders passed away at the age of 96 on July 4, 2023 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Submit Community Revitalization Projects for UNC Graduate Students
July 6, 2023
The School of Government is inviting interested parties to submit community revitalization projects for free analysis by students.
Developing Leaders in Rockingham County
June 21, 2023
Rockingham County's motto is "You're in a Good Place" and their county government works hard to
