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School of Government Promotes Fiscal Responsibility From the Classroom
November 29, 2023
The UNC School of Government furthers its commitment to serving North Carolina’s local governments through a course taught by William Rivenbark and Rebecca Badgett. The one-day training helps local officials bring their governments off the Unit Assistance List (UAL). In a first for its program, the Lead for North Carolina (LFNC) public service fellowship has brought a Fellow to the School, with LaShonda Sousa providing support to the course and serving as its project manager.Read More
School of Government hosts two events for veterans in November 2023
November 21, 2023
In honor of veterans’ service, the UNC School of Government hosted two notable events to recognize the service of United States Armed Forces members in November 2023.Read More
New Funding from the Kenan Charitable Trust Supports Criminal Justice Innovation Lab’s Work
November 17, 2023
The UNC School of Government Criminal Justice Innovation Lab (the Lab) has received $250,000 in new funding from the William R. Kenan, Jr. Charitable Trust.Read More
Q&A with Bill Rivenbark and Sonja Matanovic on the North Carolina-Moldova Partnership November 2023
November 7, 2023
In October 2023, faculty member Bill Rivenbark and associate dean Sonja Matanovic traveled to the small eastern European country of Moldova with a delegation led by North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall.Read More
Lead for North Carolina prepares for futures in public service
November 2, 2023
The Lead for North Carolina program continues to support future public service leaders working towards careers focused on building up our communities and making change at the local level.Read More
UNC MPA alum Elizabeth Biser speaks at University Day 2023 on “Service to Our State”
October 16, 2023
UNC Master of Public Administration program alumna Elizabeth Biser participated as a panelist at 2023 University Day on October 12, 2023. This year's University Day celebrated UNC’s 230-year-history and centered around the theme of “Service to Our State."...Read More
SECU Public Fellows, LFNC Fellows programs pave the way for public service
October 6, 2023
Two programs aiming to develop future public service leaders, the State Employees Credit Union Public Fellows Internship and the Lead for North Carolina Fellowship, intersect at the UNC School of Government.Read More
Panelists Discuss Public Sector Issues in 2023 Deil S. Wright Public Service Forum
October 5, 2023
UNC MPA faculty, staff, and alumni gathered at the School of Government on Friday, September 29 to hear speakers at the Deil S. Wright Public Service Forum. The forum's topic was the role philanthropy, nonprofits, and governments play in responding to issues those working in public service address daily.Read More
Willow S. Jacobson selected as 2023 NAPA Fellow
October 3, 2023
The School of Government is pleased to announce that Willow S. Jacobson has been selected by the National Academy of Public Administration for inclusion in its 2023 Class of Academy Fellows, in recognition of her years of public administration service and expertise.Read More
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.Read More
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.Read More
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.Read More
