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School of Government Recognizes 78 New UNC MPA Alumni
May 11, 2020
The School of Government is pleased to congratulate the 78 UNC Master of Public Administration (MPA) students who joined the program’s alumni ranks this past weekend. These students have successfully completed their coursework and defended their portfolios for the 2019-20 academic year.Read More
Lead for North Carolina Fellows Assist with COVID-19 Response
May 7, 2020
The daily operations of North Carolina’s municipalities and counties have been heavily impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak in our state. As local governments grapple with the ripple effects of the pandemic, Lead For North Carolina (LFNC) Fellows are on the working on the front lines of response efforts in their communities.Read More
Together for North Carolina: A Special Video Message
April 30, 2020
Since 1931, the UNC School of Government has been committed to its partnership with North Carolina’s local governments. In times of crisis, our faculty and staff remain dedicated to providing training, advice, and support to public officials across the state. Together, we are one North Carolina.Read More
Lead for North Carolina Director Honored with Public Service Award
April 28, 2020
Lead for North Carolina (LFNC) Executive Director Dylan Russell was honored with the 2020 Robert E. Bryan Public Service Award at a virtual ceremony on April 24, 2020. The Carolina Center for Public Service selected Russell as a recipient based on his work co-founding and directing the LFNC program through its inaugural year. This award is given annually to a member of the University community who demonstrates “extraordinary public service and engagement.”...Read More
School of Government Celebrates Its Own #CarolinaHeroes
April 28, 2020
April 28 is National Superhero Day, and in honor of this, the University is celebrating the Superheroes around campus. #CarolinaHeroes work across many different fields – healthcare, research, operations, food service, and more – to keep the University running safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Much of their brave work is being put to use to help find treatment, mitigate the disease’s spread, and maintain a functional yet safe public life.Read More
Roadmap for Success: Transforming a Conference for NC’s Municipal Attorneys
April 3, 2020
It was the week that felt like a year.Read More
School of Government Offers 25% Discount on Course Registration Fees
March 27, 2020
With the spread of COVID-19 taking place at home and across the globe, North Carolina’s public servants are more important than ever. The School understands local governments are on the front lines to protect communities from the dangers this pandemic poses. The School is honored to stand beside the state's public servants and help through this unprecedented challenge.Read More
Lead for North Carolina Prepares Future Leaders
March 27, 2020
Lead for North Carolina (LFNC) is generating real-world impact in North Carolina’s communities. By placing promising young leaders in paid local government fellowships across the state, the program is helping to create the next generation of public servants.Read More
School of Government's COVID-19 Webinar Attracts Nearly 2,000 Local Government Officials
March 23, 2020
School faculty members Diane Juffras, Jill Moore, Norma Houston, and Christopher McLaughlin hosted two two-hour live webinars on Wednesday, March 18 to address legal questions and share critical resources for North Carolina local governments combatting the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. In total, more than 1,800 county and municipal officials from 56 of North Carolina’s 100 counties tuned in to discuss how they can best help their communities during this time.Read More
Sharing Stories for Impact
March 20, 2020
This story was featured in the Winter 2020 issue of Coates Connection, a publication of the School of Government.Read More
Explore Responses and Resources for Local Governments Combatting Coronavirus
March 9, 2020
School faculty members Diane Juffras and Jill Moore will host live webinars on March 18 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. (with on-demand viewing to follow) to prime local governments on steps to take to combat the spread of coronavirus in the workplace and broader community. The webinar will provide 1.5 general credit hours with the NC State Bar, pending course approval.Read More
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. Training events seek to cultivate a network within the state where Fellows can share best practices and lessons from their jurisdictions.Read More
