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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. Training events seek to cultivate a network within the state where Fellows can share best practices and lessons from their jurisdictions.Read More


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. This award honors “an individual who has contributed significantly to the improvement of the Carolinas construction industry and overall economic welfare of the region.” Houston received the honor at the CAGC’s Pinnacle Awards Ceremony during the organization’s 99th Annual Convention in Aruba.Read More


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 honor of Richard’s longtime friend, mentor, and law partner, Robert Bradshaw. A portion of those funds were matched by the state’s Distinguished Professors Endowment to create the Robert W. Bradshaw Jr. Distinguished Professorship.Read More




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.Read More


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.Read More


Join the School of Government's Faculty

January 23, 2020

The School of Government is hiring!...Read More


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.Read More


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. The deadline to apply is February 19, 2021.Read More


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.Read More


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.Read More


Tar Heel Bus Tour Journeys to School Projects Across North Carolina

October 22, 2019

Ninety faculty and staff from UNC-Chapel Hill traveled across the state on October 16-18 on the Tar Heel Bus Tour, a three-bus journey to 26 towns and cities throughout North Carolina. Through the three-day, two-night trip, bus tour participants learned about the issues facing North Carolinians and the people who are working to effect change—including community members and their University partners.Read More

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