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Adam Lovelady to Host Webinar on the Use of Data in Addressing NC's Opioid Crisis
September 27, 2018
The Opioid Data for Local Governments in North Carolina Webinar will be held on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 from 10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. As North Carolina communities respond to the opioid crisis, measurement is an essential element for identifying the challenges and crafting successful solutions.
Brian Dabson Published Book Chapter on Workforce Development in Rural Communities
September 20, 2018
Brian Dabson, a research fellow at the UNC School of Government, contributed a chapter on workforce development in rural communities in a forthcoming book titled, Investing in America’s Workforce: Improving Outcomes for Workers and Employers.
Leisha DeHart-Davis Selected as NAPA Fellow
September 20, 2018
Faculty member Leisha DeHart-Davis has been elected as a fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration.
Patrice Roesler Inducted into NCACC Hall of Fame
September 18, 2018
In August 2018, the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners honored School of Government staff member Patrice Roeslerwith the Hall of Fame award. Roesler serves as manager of elected official programming for the School’s Center for Public Leadership and Governance after an esteemed 42-year career at the Association.
James Markham Named UNC’s Lambeth Distinguished Chair in Public Policy
September 18, 2018
Faculty member James Markham was named the Thomas Willis Lambeth Distinguished Chair in Public Policy. The award is a five-year term professorship t
Updates and resources from the UNC School of Government in anticipation of Hurricane Florence
September 11, 2018
In accordance with the University’s policies and statements and to ensure safety of students, faculty, and staff in anticipation of Hurricane Florence, all School courses and MPA on-campus classes are canceled and the School of Government building is closed Thursday, Sept. 13 and Friday, Sept. 14.
Whitney Afonso to Moderate Virtual Roundtable on Retail Sales Taxes
September 5, 2018
UNC School of Government faculty member Whitney Afonso will moderate a virtual roundtable this Thursday, September 6 at 1p.m. to discuss more on the issue of retail sales taxes.
Leisha DeHart-Davis Recognized as Thorp Faculty Engaged Scholar
August 24, 2018
In 2018, UNC School of Government faculty member Leisha DeHart-Davis was recognized as one of nine Thorp Faculty Engaged Scholars for their community engagement through scholarly endeavors. The program, an initiative of the Carolina Center for Public Service, brings together selected faculty from across campus for a two-year experiential, competency-based curriculum designed to advance their engaged scholarship.
School Faculty Member David Ammons Serves as Senior Scholar for International Young Scholars Workshop
August 23, 2018
In 2018, School of Government faculty member David Ammons was selected as one of seven senior scholars by the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA).
Maureen Berner Writes Introductory Chapter in Book on Food Insecurity
August 14, 2018
In the introductory chapter of Food and Poverty: Food Insecurity and Food Sovereignty among America's Poor, Professor Maureen Berner alerts readers to the food insecurity crisis faced today by many Americans living in poverty.
Faculty Member Carl Stenberg Helps Local Governments Navigate State Powers
July 23, 2018
The July 2018 issue of Public Management magazine included an article titled “Local Government Options in the Era of State Preemption.” This article was written as a collaboration between School of Government faculty member Carl Stenberg, retired professor James Svara, and associate professor and director at the C
DeHart-Davis’ Book on “Green Tape” Named “Best Book” by Two National Organizations
July 17, 2018
Faculty member Leisha DeHart-Davis’ latest publication, Creating Effective Rules in Public Sector Organizations, continues to earn accolades from public administratio
