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Lead for North Carolina Hosts Winter Training on Diversity
February 20, 2020
On January 17-18, 2020, Lead for North Carolina (LFNC) Fellows and representatives from their host governments convened in Chapel Hill for a winter training on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility for our state’s local governments. The two-day event is part of LFNC’s ongoing efforts to provide training and growth opportunities for Fellows and jurisdictions participating in the program.
CAGC Presents “Build with the Best” Award to Norma Houston
February 18, 2020
The Carolinas Association of General Contractors (CAGC) awarded School faculty member Norma Houston with their Build with the Best award on January 25, 2020.
Four Faculty Members Appointed Bradshaw Professorships
February 4, 2020
In 2009, Richard and Judy Vinroot pledged a gift of $1 million to the School of Government in h
Norma M. Riccucci Set to Deliver 2020 Deil S. Wright Lecture
February 3, 2020
This event has been canceled.
Norma M. Riccucci, Board of Governors Distinguished Professor at Rutgers School of Public Affairs and Administration, will deliver the 2020 Deil S. Wright Lecturer at the UNC School of Government on Thursday, April 2 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. She will speak on “Preparing People of Color for 21st Century Jobs: Unfulfilled Promises and Lost Opportunities”
Explore Resources in Honor of Human Trafficking Awareness Month
January 31, 2020
National Human Trafficking Prevention Month is coming to a close, but the work to combat and recognize the indicators of trafficking continues. In honor of this work, the School is spotlighting resources to inform North Carolina’s public officials of the strategies they can leverage to tackle human trafficking.
The following publications, initiatives, and programs across the state are leading the fight against trafficking:
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ncIMPACT Returns for Season 2 on UNC-TV
January 28, 2020
In partnership with UNC-TV and Civic Federal Credit Union, the ncIMPACT Initiative is excited to premiere the second season of ncIMPACT on Thursday, February 6, at 8 p.m.
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.
LFNC Seeks Local Government Hosts to Employ College Graduates as 2021 Fellows
December 5, 2019
The Lead for North Carolina (LFNC) program is currently recruiting local governments to host and employ 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. Local governments can request to host a Fellow through the application.
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 Master of Public Administration students who are veterans of the United States military. The School would also like to take this opportunity to thank those among us who are currently serving as active duty members in the armed forces.
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.
