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Elliot Stoller joins School faculty to work in leadership, management, and governance
February 2, 2024
The School of Government is pleased to welcome Elliot Stoller to its faculty. Stoller joined the School in December 2023 as assistant professor of leadership and governance. He will focus on serving elected and non-elected officials and contributing to the School’s work in the public service management field.Read More
A year as dean in review: A Q&A with Aimee Wall
February 1, 2024
In 2023, the School of Government encountered significant challenges and achieved notable successes, including the appointment of our new dean, Aimee N. Wall.Read More
Leisha DeHart-Davis wins the 2024 Herbert Simon Award
January 30, 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
Daniel Spiegel joins School's criminal law faculty
January 18, 2024
The School of Government is pleased to announce the arrival of Daniel Spiegel to its faculty ranks. Joining the School’s courts division in January 2024, Spiegel will serve as a criminal law expert, working closely with the School’s Public Defense Education group in advising attorneys who defend criminal cases, including public defenders and private appointed counsel.Read More
School of Government partners with OSBM to launch NC Certified State Government Budget Professional Program
January 11, 2024
Through a partnership with the North Carolina Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM), the UNC School of Government is launching a new certification program for state budget professionals in May 2024. With consultation from an Advisory Board composed of Chief Financial Officers, budget directors, and other state budget professionals, the NC Certified State Government Budget Professional Program offers a first-of-its-kind in the state certification, awarded by OSBM, to students upon successful completion of the program and final examination.Read More
UNC MPA faculty as engaged scholars in leading public administration organizations
December 6, 2023
UNC Master of Public Administration faculty members contribute their talents through a variety of public administration national leadership and service positions. Reflecting the breadth of expertise of its faculty, UNC MPA faculty provide service as committee members, board members, and editors of some of the nation and world’s leading scholarly public sector organizations.Read More
School of Government Promotes Fiscal Responsibility From the Classroom
November 29, 2023
The UNC School of Government furthers its commitment to serving North Carolina’s local governments through a course taught by William Rivenbark and Rebecca Badgett. The one-day training helps local officials bring their governments off the Unit Assistance List (UAL). In a first for its program, the Lead for North Carolina (LFNC) public service fellowship has brought a Fellow to the School, with LaShonda Sousa providing support to the course and serving as its project manager.Read More
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.Read More
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.Read More
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.Read More
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.Read More
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."...Read More
