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School of Government hosts two events for veterans in November 2023

November 21, 2023

In honor of veterans’ service, the UNC School of Government hosted two notable events to recognize the service of United States Armed Forces members in November 2023.



New Funding from the Kenan Charitable Trust Supports Criminal Justice Innovation Lab’s Work

November 17, 2023

The UNC School of Government Criminal Justice Innovation Lab (the Lab) has received $250,000 in new funding from the William R. Kenan, Jr. Charitable Trust.



Q&A with Bill Rivenbark and Sonja Matanovic on the North Carolina-Moldova Partnership November 2023

November 7, 2023

In October 2023, faculty member Bill Rivenbark and associate dean Sonja Matanovic traveled to the small eastern European country of Moldova with a delegation led by North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall.  

 



Lead for North Carolina prepares for futures in public service

November 2, 2023

The Lead for North Carolina program continues to support future public service leaders working towards careers  focused on building up our communities and making change at the local level.



UNC MPA alum Elizabeth Biser speaks at University Day 2023 on “Service to Our State”

October 16, 2023

UNC Master of Public Administration program alumna Elizabeth Biser participated as a panelist at 2023 University Day on October 12, 2023. This year's University Day celebrated UNC’s 230-year-history and centered around the theme of “Service to Our State."



SECU Public Fellows, LFNC Fellows programs pave the way for public service

October 6, 2023

Two programs aiming to develop future public service leaders, the State Employees Credit Union Public Fellows Internship and the Lead for North Carolina Fellowship, intersect at the UNC School of Government. 



Panelists Discuss Public Sector Issues in 2023 Deil S. Wright Public Service Forum

October 5, 2023

UNC MPA faculty, staff, and alumni gathered at the School of Government on



Willow S. Jacobson selected as 2023 NAPA Fellow

October 3, 2023

The School of Government is pleased to announce that Willow S. Jacobson has been selected by the National Academy of Public Administration for inclusion in its 2023 Class of Academy Fellows, in recognition of her years of public administration service and expertise.



Gathering of Minds: LGFCU Fellows Alumni Connect and Share in Morrisville

September 26, 2023

LGFCU Fellows are a select group of emerging leaders committed to enhancing their leadership to increase the effectiveness of local government in North Carolina. As Fellows, these public servants participate in a rigorous leadership program at the UNC School of Government.



Hemp or marijuana? The thin line distinguishing NC government’s regulation of the two.

September 20, 2023

This story is part of a series called “Hidden Issues,” in which we explore how the School of Government addresses lesser-known issues in local government through its research and advising.



Margaret Henderson retires from School of Government

September 15, 2023

UNC School of Government faculty member Margaret Henderson retired from her full-time position in September 2023 after more than 20 years of service to the University and the State of North Carolina.



Student Snapshots: Meet Four of UNC MPA's Newest Tar Heels

August 28, 2023

Photo courtesy Jon Gardiner/UNC-Chapel Hill

The waning days of August bring new academic terms for students enrolled in both the on-campus and online formats of the UNC Master of Public Administration program. UNC MPA students represent a wide range of professional experiences, academic disciplines, interests, and career ambitions—but all are bound by a common interest in public service.

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