News
Faculty Member Leisha DeHart-Davis Quoted in News & Observer Article about Women Running for Public Office
December 12, 2017
Faculty member Leisha DeHart-Davis, associate professor of public administration and government, was quoted in a News & Observer article that examines the increasing number of women running for public office.
Whitney Afonso Reelected to Governing Board of National Budgeting Association
November 22, 2017
After beginning her first term on the governing board for the Association for Budgeting and Financial Management (ABFM) in January 2018, School faculty member Whitney Afonso has been reelected to the Executive Committee as an at-large member. She will begin to serve another three-year term in January 2021.
Faculty Member DeHart-Davis Releases Book on Creating Effective Rules in Public Sector Organizations
October 25, 2017
Associate Professor Leisha DeHart-Davis draws on a decade of original research and interdisciplinary scholarship in her new book, Creating Effective Rules in Public Sector Organizations.
Faculty Members Kimberly Nelson and Carl Stenberg Author New Local Government Management Publication
October 10, 2017
Associate Professor Kimberly Nelson and Professor Carl Stenberg have recently published a new book, titled Managing Local Government: An Essential Guide for Municipal and County Managers. The book offers a practical introduction to the changing structure, forms, and functions of local government. The authors incorporate real-life scenarios and case studies while providing historical context to U.S. local governments.
School of Government Partners with UNC Press
October 2, 2017
The School of Government has partnered with the University of North Carolina Press’s Office of Scholarly Publishing Services to distribute its publications.
NC Racial Equity Network Receives Award from National Association
September 29, 2017
The NC Racial Equity Network, housed at the UNC School of Government, was awarded a Program of Excellence Award by the University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA). Founded in 1915, UPCEA is the leading association for professional, continuing, and online education.
Jessica Smith Receives “Friend of the Court” Award from NC Chief Justice
September 15, 2017
On Monday, Sept. 11, faculty member Jessica Smith received the Amicus Curiae Award from North Carolina Chief Justice Mark Martin. The award, bestowing her with the title of “Friend of the Court,” recognizes Smith for her outstanding service to the Judicial Branch of North Carolina.
New Course Page Design Live on sog.unc.edu
September 1, 2017
The School of Government is proud to release a new design of our course offerings on sog.unc.edu. The new page has been designed to make finding course details and registration easier and more efficient for all users.
School of Government Recognized for Service by Statewide Association
August 18, 2017
On Saturday, August 12, 2017, the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) honored the UNC School of Government with their Distinguished Service Award. Established in 1970, the award celebrates an individual or an entity that “has rendered a truly outstanding and distinctive service to the cause of improving local government above and beyond his usual duties or occupation.”
Faculty Member Whitney Afonso Publishes Article on Local Sales Tax
July 20, 2017
Assistant Professor Whitney Afonso's article, "State LST Laws: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Laws Governing Local Sales Taxes," has been published in the top-ranked Public Budgeting and Finance journal.
School offers new online training for municipal and county managers
July 18, 2017
Who Said Criminal Law Can't be Fun?
July 5, 2017
Faculty member John Rubin is known for his expertise in criminal law and indigent defense, his creation of the Collateral Consequences Assessment Tool (C-CAT), and his many contributions to the School of Government's North Carolina
