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              Creating a Town Center from Scratch in Morrisville
              Creating a Town Center from Scratch in Morrisville
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              Taylor Morris joins School faculty to work in emergency management and code enforcement
              Taylor Morris joins School faculty to work in emergency management and code enforcement
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              School faculty member Carl Stenberg wins prestigious Elmer B Staats Award from ASPA
              School faculty member Carl Stenberg wins prestigious Elmer B Staats Award from ASPA
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              Bridging Policy and Community: Kirk Boone’s Mission to Support Western NC After Hurricane Helene
              Bridging Policy and Community: Kirk Boone’s Mission to Support Western NC After Hurricane Helene
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              Leading for Results - Civic Fellows
              Leading for Results - Civic Fellows
              Applications for 2025 Cohorts are open from March 1st-June 1st. 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.
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              UNC MPA improves its top 25 ranking among America’s Best Public Affairs Grad Schools
              UNC MPA improves its top 25 ranking among America’s Best Public Affairs Grad Schools
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              Public Executive Leadership Academy
              Public Executive Leadership Academy
              Public Executive Leadership Academy (PELA) program is our premier leadership experience for government professionals from the School of Government. We are celebrating over two decades of excellence in leadership. The application will close May 15, 2025. The dates are July 13-18 and August 3–8, 2025 in person at the School of Government.
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              School of Government Office Hours Support Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts
              School of Government Office Hours Support Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts
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              School of Government hosts Women in Government Leadership panel
              School of Government hosts Women in Government Leadership panel
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              Building Community in Civic Fellows
              Building Community in Civic Fellows
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              Learning to Achieve Public Sector Goals: How DFI and LFNC Shape Future Leaders
              Learning to Achieve Public Sector Goals: How DFI and LFNC Shape Future Leaders
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              Dean Wall announces new awards and professorships for 11 faculty members
              Dean Wall announces new awards and professorships for 11 faculty members
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