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Faculty Member Anita Brown-Graham Named 2017 CEO of the Year
March 3, 2017
Faculty member Anita Brown-Graham, who rejoined the School of Government in 2016, was named a Triangle Business Journal 2017 CEO of the Year for her leadership of North Carolina State University's Institute for Emerging Issues (IEI), where she served as director from 20
Article by Faculty Member Tyler Mulligan Published in Harvard Law and Policy Review
February 28, 2017
Faculty member Tyler Mulligan's article, "Economic Development Incentives Must be 'Necessary'," has been published in the February online edition of Harvard Law and Policy Review. In the article, Mulligan critiques courts' and legislatures' public benefit analysis for pr
Faculty Member Maureen Berner Lectures in Slovenia
February 24, 2017
Faculty member Maureen Berner delivered two lectures at the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia, to graduate students in the Joint European Master in Comparative Local Development program (Master CoDe) on February 27 and 28. Topics covered included issues of intergovernmental and nonprofit relations (using food assistance as the case study) and the diversity and disparity in programs, politics, and the criminal justice system.
Do You Know How to Read a Bill?
February 22, 2017
The School of Government has created a new e-learning module, "Exploring North Carolina's Legislative Process: How to Read a Bill," the first in a series of modules about the legislature.
Former Director John Sanders to Receive UNC Lifetime Achievement Award
January 30, 2017
On February 16, the UNC Retired Faculty Association will present John L. Sanders with the 2017 Jonathan B. Howes Lifetime Achievement Award at a ceremony at the UNC Friday Center. The award honors the life and work of Jonathan B. Howes and rewards civic engagement and public service by faculty of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Dean Mike Smith Honored with Faculty Service Award
January 19, 2017
The UNC General Alumni Association honored School of Government Dean Mike Smith with the 2017 Faculty Service Award, which celebrates faculty members who have performed outstanding service for the University or the Alumni Association. Each year the award recognizes two UNC faculty members.
UNC President Margaret Spellings to Deliver 2017 Deil S. Wright Lecture
January 13, 2017
UNC President Margaret Spellings will deliver the 2017 Deil S. Wright Lecture at 2:00 PM on March 31 at the School of Government. The event is free and open to the public.
Faculty Member David Ammons Contributes to ICMA Predictions on Local Government
January 4, 2017
The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) invited faculty member David Ammons to offer a prediction about performance management in local government for the coming year to be included in an ICMA e-book, 17 on 2017: Predictions on Local Government from 17 Experts.
Faculty Member Whitney Afonso Pens Article on State Income Tax Policy
December 15, 2016
Faculty member Whitney Afonso published an article on "The Effect of a State Income Tax on Migration: The Example of Connecticut" in the Journal of Public Policy on Dece
Student Ryan Rotundo Creates Opportunities for People with Developmental Disabilities
December 15, 2016
Graduating MPA@UNC student Ryan Rotundo was recently featured by the University for his work creating employment opportunities for people with developmental disabilities.
Below is an excerpt of the story and a link to a related video.
Faculty Member David Ammons Receives Budgeting Award
December 13, 2016
Faculty member David Ammons received the 2016 John “Jack” Vogt Award for Outstanding Commitment to the Advancement of Local Government Budgeting and Evaluation at the North Carolina Local Government Budget Association (NCGLBA) Conference in Charlotte on Thursday, December 8.
National Geographic Photographer Delivers 2017 Heath Environmental Lecture
December 6, 2016
On Monday, January 9, 2017, National Geographic photographer Jim Richardson will deliver the Milton S. Health Environmental Lecture at the annual meeting of the NC Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts at Hilton Charlotte University Place at 8:45 a.m. The lecture is free and open to the public.
