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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.
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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.
Maurice Ferrell Honored with Nonprofit Technology Award
November 10, 2016
School of Government Receives $110,000 from Prudential to Assist Local Elected Officials
October 20, 2016
The School of Government has received a $110,000 gift from Prudential for continued funding of initiatives that support the School’s work assisting North Carolina local elected officials as they lead and govern their communities.
Faculty Member Jonathan Morgan Elected to IEDC Board of Directors
October 11, 2016
Faculty member Jonathan Morgan was elected to serve a two-year term on the board of directors of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) at its recent annual conference in Cleveland, Ohio.
Faculty Member Jeffrey Welty Cited in NY Times Article about the Police Shooting in Charlotte
September 26, 2016
Faculty member Jeffrey Welty, director of the North Carolina Judicial College, was quoted in the New York Times for an article, "
NC State Bar Journal Features Faculty Articles
September 19, 2016
The Fall 2016 issue of the North Carolina State Bar Journal features two articles by School of Government faculty members.
Calculating the Consequences of Criminal Convictions
September 12, 2016
Endeavors Magazine, which highlights research and creative activity at UNC-Chapel Hill, has featured an article about faculty member John Rubin's research into the consequences of a criminal conviction and C-CAT (Collatoral Consequences Assessment Tool) in its September 12 issue.
Anita Brown-Graham Rejoins School of Government Faculty
September 9, 2016
The School of Government is pleased to announce that Anita Brown-Graham has returned to the School as professor of public law and government.
