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UNC Master of Public Administration faculty share top podcast, book recommendations from summer 2024

September 5, 2024

As the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill welcomes back faculty, staff, and students to campus, the School of Government’s Master of Public Administration (MPA) program is busy at work welcoming new and returning students. With summer entering the rearview mirror, the School decided to check in with Dean Aimee Wall and MPA faculty to find out what they listened to and read to keep learning and engaged during the summer—right as they kick into a new academic semester.Read More

Building Skills Employers Need: Carolina partners to offer two no-cost opportunities connecting young adults to employment

August 19, 2024

Connecting North Carolina’s young adults with high-demand employability and digital technology skills necessary for today’s workforce is the focus of two new no-cost opportunities sparked through collaboration of the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS), Microsoft, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Carolina Across 100 and ncIMPACT initiatives. Additional support is being offered by local education and workforce leaders through the "Our State, Our Work” program and the North Carolina Association of Workforce Development Boards.Read More

A Q&A with the 2024 School of Government Summer Law Fellows

August 8, 2024

In June 2024, the School of Government revived its law fellowship program, welcoming Rose Chang, Nevaeh Haddock, and Sheridan King to a summer training to work on legal issues of interest to School faculty and clients.Read More

LFNC Welcomes Sixth Cohort of Future Leaders

July 31, 2024

In July 2024, the Lead for North Carolina (LFNC) program welcomed 38 new Fellows to the School of Government to attend the summer training academy and launch their careers in public service. This year's cohort marks the sixth year of the program and the largest cohort of Fellows to date.Read More

Belal Elrahal joins School faculty to work in criminal law and procedure

July 11, 2024

The UNC School of Government is pleased to announce the arrival of Belal Elrahal to its faculty. Elrahal joined in July 2024 as assistant professor of public law and government. He will work in the field of criminal law and procedure, specializing in motor vehicle law.Read More

Rebecca Fisher-Gabbard joins School of Government faculty to work with municipal attorneys

June 4, 2024

The School of Government is excited to announce the addition of Rebecca L. Fisher-Gabbard to its faculty ranks. Fisher-Gabbard joined the School’s law and finance division in May 2024. As assistant professor of public law and government, she will advise and instruct municipal attorneys.Read More

ASPA recognizes MPA program director, alumnus as outstanding contributors to public personnel field

May 21, 2024

At the 2024 American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) Conference, two UNC Master of Public Administration leaders took home honors for their leadership in the public personnel field.Read More

UNC MPA celebrates Spring 2024 Commencement

May 17, 2024

The UNC School of Government’s Master of Public Administration Class of 2024 gathered with faculty, family, friends, and staff on May 11 to celebrate their graduation from the program. The ceremony, held at the Frank Porter Graham Student Union, honored 52 on-campus and online graduates—who completed the program in Summer 2023, Fall 2023, and Spring 2024, respectively.Read More

Faculty Member Kristi Nickodem Discusses Generative AI and Local Government

May 10, 2024

The rise of widely available generative AI tools has sparked numerous questions on how these novel technologies will impact academic and professional fields.Read More

Unleashing the Power of Improv in Civic Fellows

April 22, 2024

Improvisational theater is not often connected to the office environment, but it takes center stage in the Civic Fellows program.Read More

Leisha DeHart-Davis wins the 2024 Herbert Simon Award

April 14, 2024

The School of Government extends its congratulations to faculty member Leisha DeHart-Davis upon her receipt of the 2024 Herbert Simon Award. Given annually by the Midwest Political Science Association (MPSA), this award recognizes leading scholars who made significant contributions to the scientific study of bureaucracy. Submissions are considered by a committee of the Midwest Caucus for Public Administration.Read More

UNC MPA again earns ranking among nation’s top 25 public affairs programs