News
Cite or Arrest? The School’s New Innovation Lab Will Research the Options
January 14, 2020
The Criminal Justice Innovation Lab (CJIL) at the UNC School of Government is pleased to announce the launch of The Citation Project in 2020. The project seeks to improve policing practices through implementation and rigorous evaluation of citation in lieu of arrest pilot programs across North Carolina.
The Criminal Justice Innovation Lab: Adding an Exponent to Impact
January 13, 2020
As a bipartisan, national conversation on criminal justice reform emerges, criminal justice experts like School of Government faculty member Jessica Smith see a chance to enact meaningful and lasting change. In an initiative led by Smith, the School has launched the Criminal Justice Innovation Lab (CJIL).
LFNC Seeks Local Government Hosts to Employ College Graduates as 2020 Fellows
December 5, 2019
The Lead for North Carolina (LFNC) program is currently recruiting local governments to host and employ up to 20 recent college graduates as LFNC Fellows. Trained by the UNC School of Government, these Fellows have an invested interest in strengthening public service across the state.
School of Government Celebrates Veterans Day
November 11, 2019
Today, the School of Government and University celebrate Veterans Day by honoring all those who have served in our nation’s armed forces.
The School is proud to recognize our faculty, staff, and MPA students who are veterans of the U.S. military. The School would also like to take this opportunity to thank those among us who are currently serving as active duty members of the U.S. military.
To the following, thank you for your service:
Longtime Faculty Member Milton Heath Passes Away at 91
October 29, 2019
Former School of Government faculty member Milton S. Heath Jr. died at age 91 on October 20, 2019.
Tar Heel Bus Tour Journeys to School Projects Across North Carolina
October 22, 2019
Ninety faculty and staff from UNC-Chapel Hill traveled across the state on October 16-18 on the Tar Heel Bus Tour, a three-bus journey to 26 towns and cities throughout North Carolina. Through the three-day, two-night trip, bus tour participants learned about the issues facing North Carolinians and the people who are working to effect change—including community members and their University partners.
David Ammons Selected for 2019 Paul Posner Pracademic Award
October 3, 2019
Faculty member David N. Ammons has been selected as the winner of the 2019 Association for Budgeting and Financial Management Paul Posner Pracademic Award. This award recognizes the important contributions that recipients have made to their field as both practitioners and academics. David received the award this past September at a conference in Washington, D.C. He is only the second recipient of this award.
LGFCU and DFI Are Supporting Local Revitalization Projects
September 30, 2019
Local Government Federal Credit Union, an ongoing supporter of the School's Development Finance Initiative (DFI), published an article in their membership magazine, Aim, titled "The Power of Partnership: How LGFCU and DFI Are Helping NC Towns Plan for Bright Futures."
School of Government To Host MPA Fall Open House on October 9
September 24, 2019
The School of Government will host the annual Fall Open House for its top-ranked Master of Public Administration program on Friday, October 9 from 6-8pm. This is an opportunity for interested individuals to gain first-hand information from our staff, current students, faculty, and alum about the program.
Margaret Henderson Named Voinovich Public Innovation Challenge Finalist
September 18, 2019
School of Government faculty member Margaret Henderson is one of four finalists in the Voinovich Public Innovation Challenge.
Research Fellow Teshanee Williams Joins the School of Government
September 10, 2019
The School of Government is pleased to welcome Postdoctoral Research Fellow Teshanee Williams. She is a recipient of the Carolina Postdoctoral Program for Faculty Diversity Fellowship. Over the next two academic years, she will work with the School of Government as a Research Fellow and will continue her research on topics like policy implementation and management of public sector and nonprofit partnerships.
