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PMRC 2019 Kicks Off in Chapel Hill
June 10, 2019
On Tuesday, June 11, 2019, the PMRA (Public Management Research Association) will kick off its annual Public Management Research Conference (PMRC). Featuring cutting-edge management research from around the world, this year’s PMRC will begin with pre-conference sessions and workshops. Throughout the week, presenters and participants will explore the latest research on emerging issues of public management and governance in various seminars, workshops, and discussions.
Professor Charles Szypszak in Lithuania
June 7, 2019
In May 2019, faculty member Charles Szypszak conducted a weeklong workshop for junior law faculty and doctoral students at the University of Vilnius law school in Lithuania. During his visit, Szypszak instructed participants from various specialties, including human rights, marriage law, as well as civil and criminal procedure.
Retired Director John Sanders to Receive Honorary Degree at Spring 2019 Commencement
May 9, 2019
Retired faculty member and then-Institute of Government Director John L. Sanders will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill at Spring Commencement on Sunday, May 12.
Faculty Member Jeffrey Hughes Confirmed to Join North Carolina Utilities Commission
May 6, 2019
The North Carolina General Assembly confirmed School of Government faculty member Jeffrey Hughes last Thursday, October 30, to serve on the North Carolina Utilities Commission.
Leisha DeHart-Davis Receives Award from Brigham Young University’s Marriott School
April 3, 2019
In March 2019, faculty member Leisha DeHart-Davis received the Cornia Award from the Brigham Young University (BYU) Marriott School. DeHart-Davis gave a lecture as part of the Gary C.
State Employees’ Credit Union Invests in Developing Local Government Workforce Through UNC School of Government Training
March 26, 2019
In March 2019, State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Foundation and the UNC School of Government announced the expansion of Lead for North Carolina, an effort to train and place young graduates in local governments across North Carolina. Made possible by a gift of $500,000 from SECU Foundation, the UNC School of Government will train and place 20 young college graduates in city and county governments in Tier I communities across the state.
DeHart-Davis and Nelson Advise on Advancing Women in the Local Government Profession
March 23, 2019
School faculty members Leisha DeHart-Davis and Kimberly Nelson are advising on the advancement of women in the local government profession.
Dr. Don Kettl to Deliver the 2019 Deil Wright Lecture
March 19, 2019
Donald F. Kettl, author, editor, and professor, will deliver the 2019 Deil Wright Lecture at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 4 at the UNC School of Government. An expert in public sector personnel management and intergovernmental relations, Kettl is professor at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, at the University of Texas at Austin. He is also a nonresident senior fellow at the Volcker Alliance and the Brookings Institution.
U.S. News & World Report Ranks UNC MPA Program Among the Top 20 Public Affairs Schools in the Nation
March 12, 2019
The Master of Public Administration program hosted at the UNC School of Government is ranked among “America’s Best Graduate Schools” by U.S. News & World Report. The program improved two positions since the 2020 rankings, ranking 19th overall in the public affairs category and maintaining its ranking as second in the nation in the local government specialty area.
School Convenes Experts to Assist Local Governments in Managing Public Health and Drinking Water Issues
February 28, 2019
When an event affects the supply or safety of drinking water, local governments are on the front lines to assist with a variety of needs, from obtaining alternative water supplies to getting reliable information about health risks.
School of Government to Host Criminal Justice Summit
January 30, 2019
The UNC School of Government will host North Carolina's first Criminal Justice Summit on March 15, 2019 at the Carolina Club in Chapel Hill. National and state experts with broad-ranging ideological perspectives will discuss key issues capturing attention in North Carolina and around the nation: bail reform; overcriminalization; and barriers to re-entry, including fines and fees and the crimin
Faculty Member Anita Brown-Graham Launches Television Show Highlighting North Carolina Communities
January 14, 2019
Starting January 2019, UNC School of Government faculty member Anita Brown-Graham is hosting a new television show that highlights community solutions across North Carolina.
