The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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

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.

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

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.

She joined the School after working in private practice in the area of education law and as a judicial law clerk for a judge at the North Carolina Court of Appeals.

Understanding Law for Public Administration

Cynicism about the law abounds. The legislative process often seems aimless, and individuals regularly suffer injustice in the court system. Despite even the best intentions, the law will be flawed—it is a human endeavor subject to human limitations and differences. But history proves that there is no form of governance better suited to the pursuit of happiness than a rule of law. Studying the law in principle and in practice enables us to honor it when it works and to reform it when it does not.

Celebrating 20 Years of PELA, With an Eye Toward the Future

More than 20 years ago, members of the North Carolina City/County Management Association (NCCCMA) identified a need for advanced professional development. They envisioned a program that would serve the state’s senior executive leaders in local government: department heads, assistant managers, and managers. And when North Carolina’s local governments are in need, the UNC School of Government answers the call.

Camber Foundation Supports Our State, Our Wellbeing

According to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), suicide is the state's leading cause of death for youth aged 10 to 18 and the third leading cause of death for adults aged 19 to 34. Suicide is a major public health issue and affects not only the victims but their families, friends, and community. Research shows that, on average, 135 people are exposed to each suicide. 

NC Certified State Government Budget Professional Program

The North Carolina State Budget Professional Certification is a collaboration between the Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) and the UNC School of Government to develop and offer an academic state budget certification program. Upon successful completion of the program and exams, students will be certified as a state budget professional from OSBM. 

Participants can register for one week at $700 each, or register for all three weeks and receive a 10% discount.

This course will be held in-person at the School of Government in Chapel Hill, NC

Public Executive Leadership Academy

Public Executive Leadership Academy (PELA) is our premier leadership experience for government professionals from the School of Government. We are celebrating over two decades of excellence in leadership.

Applications are now closed.

Course dates are July 12-17 and August 2–7, 2026, in person at the School of Government.

Leading for Results - Civic Fellows

Applications for 2026 are open and close June 6th.

With the generous support of the Civic Federal Credit Union, individuals selected as Civic Fellows will receive this program tuition-free.

The Leading for Results program develops local government leaders. The fall program meets for two one-week sessions with a cohort of 25 participants (there will be two offerings this fall). The intensive two-week program at Chapel Hill aims to enhance personal and organizational leadership skills and competencies. Participants complete the program with a deeper understanding of the leadership strengths, skills for improving their organizations, and a renewed passion for public service.

Legislative Reporting Service Daily Bulletin Online

Since 1935, the Legislative Reporting Service (LRS) has produced the Daily Bulletin and other publications to inform government officials and citizens about the status and content of North Carolina legislation. The LRS website provides immediate access to the daily business of the North Carolina General Assembly. This robust online tool replaces the School’s traditional Daily Bulletin.

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