News
Remembering longtime School faculty member Frayda S. Bluestein
August 21, 2025
The School of Government is saddened to share the news of the passing of former faculty member Frayda Bluestein. Bluestein joined the Institute of Government in 1991 and served as a trusted member of the faculty for three decades.
Two School faculty members win Best Book Award from ASPA for joint publication
August 8, 2025
The School of Government congratulates faculty members Whitney Afonso and Kimberly Nelson, who were honored with receipt of the 2025 Best Book Award from the American Society for Public Administration’s (ASPA) Section on Public Administration Research.
ncIMPACT partners with NC Department of Commerce to facilitate state's Strategic Economic Development Plan
July 30, 2025
In partnership with the North Carolina Department of Commerce, the School of Government's ncIMPACT Initiative is excited to support the development of the state’s next Comprehensive Strategic Economic Development Plan by facilitating regional public listening ses
Placement of Lead for NC Fellows in western NC aims to support Helene recovery
July 25, 2025
The School of Government is pleased to share the continued work of Lead for North Carolina Fellows. As the western region of the state continues to respond to the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the School placed Lead for NC Fellows in each of the five western Councils of Government in North Carolina as well as 10 other fellows in the western region of the state.
20 Years of Improving Local Government Workplaces
July 9, 2025
The Local Government Workplaces Initiative (LGWI) at the UNC School of Government is the only university-based center in the country dedicated to local government workplace climate research. The center is led by Dr. Leisha DeHart-Davis, professor of public administration and government and director of the Local Government Workplaces Initiative.
From Student to Public Servant
June 13, 2025
In August 2024, Paloma Garcia-Serrano stepped into the Foothills Regional Commission for her first day of work as a Lead for North Carolina Fellow. Lead for NC is a leadership development program that places aspiring public service leaders in fellowships at local government offices across the state.
David Ammons answers questions about new benchmarking publication
June 11, 2025
Former School of Government faculty member David Ammons, Albert Coates Professor Emeritus of Public Administration and Government, has authored a new publication.
School updates impact website with new feature, data
June 2, 2025
UNC MPA students graduate in spring 2025 MPA Commencement
May 27, 2025
Recent graduates from the UNC Master of Public Administration program gathered with faculty, family, friends, and staff on Saturday, May 10, 2025, to celebrate their commencement and coming next chapter in their public service careers.
In total, 41 students graduated from the program during the ceremony, receiving their diplomas from UNC-Chapel Hill.
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
New UNC School of Government faculty member Dylan Russell was recently recognized
