News
Longtime Faculty Member Anne Dellinger Passes Away at 80
April 29, 2021
The UNC School of Government mourns the passing of retired faculty member Anne Dellinger, who served among the ranks for 31 years with distinction. Dellinger joined the then-Institute of Government in 1974, beginning her work in education law. As the School’s resident expert in this field, she travelled across the state giving lectures and advice to school board members, superintendents, and principals.
Landscape Architecture Magazine profiles DFI project
April 26, 2021
When the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services unveiled plans for a new Broughton Hospital campus, it presented both a great challenge and immense opportunity for Morganton and Burke County, North Carolina. The facility would be located near—and serve as replacement for—the historic Broughton Hospital campus, a psychiatric hospital originally opened in 1883.
Jill Moore named Secretary of the Faculty, first woman to hold position
April 23, 2021
The UNC School of Government is proud to announce that faculty member Jill Moore has been elected the next Secretary of the Faculty at the University. She is the first woman to hold the position since the office was established at the University’s founding.
Faculty Member Anita-Brown Graham Honored with 2021 Ned Brooks Award
April 15, 2021
The School of Government extends its congratulations to faculty member and ncIMPACT Initiative Director Anita Brown-Graham, who was honored by the Carolina Center for Public Service with receipt of the 2021 Ned Brooks Award for Public Service.
Faculty Member Shannon Tufts Receives 2021 Bryan Public Service Award
April 15, 2021
The School of Government is proud to announce that Shannon H. Tufts has been selected as the faculty recipient of the 2021 Robert E. Bryan Public Service Award by the Carolina Center for Public Service.
Remembering Laurie Mesibov
April 15, 2021
The UNC School of Government is saddened to share the passing of Laurie Mesibov, former faculty member and UNC Faculty Ombuds. Mesibov passed away on March 31, 2021, after a 19-month battle with glioblastoma. Her obituary is available here.
Five UNC MPA Students Compete in Simulation Challenge
April 7, 2021
The School of Government congratulates current Master of Public Administration students Chase Loudermelt, Jeana Taylor, Meredith Marlier, Jane Kaufmann, and Tiffany Oliva on being selected to represent the program at the
Local Government in North Carolina Available Now as Open-Source Publication
April 1, 2021
Local Government in North Carolina, an interactive, multi-platform collaboration between School faculty members Ricardo S. Morse and Gordon Whitaker, is now available for free access.
UNC MPA Program Remains Among Top 20 Public Affairs Schools in United States
March 30, 2021
The UNC School of Government’s Master of Public Administration program has once again been named one of “America’s Best Graduate Schools” by U.S. News & World Report.
Preparing the workforce for economic recovery
March 25, 2021
The ncIMPACT Initiative at theUNC School of Government was awarded more than $906,000 from the John M. Belk Endowment to launch 10 local educational attainment collaboratives across North Carolina.GiveUNC Returns on March 30
March 15, 2021
The UNC School of Government will join the wider University community for GiveUNC on March 30, 2021. GiveUNC is Carolina’s annual one-day giving event, convening alumni, faculty, staff, students, and friends in support of an array of University programs and initiatives.
Development Finance Initiative project wins N.C. Main Street Award
March 11, 2021
The Development Finance Initiative (DFI) at the UNC School of Government has received an N.C. Main Street Award for “Best Adaptive Reuse Project” from the North Carolina Main Street and Rural Planning Center, part of the Department of Commerce.













