![Albert Coates Professor of Public Law and Government John Rubin Albert Coates Professor of Public Law and Government John Rubin](https://www.sog.unc.edu/sites/default/files/cover_images/_MG_5914.jpg)
![Kara Millonzi is the faculty lead for the new program Lead for North Carolina. Kara Millonzi is the faculty lead for the new program Lead for North Carolina.](https://www.sog.unc.edu/sites/default/files/cover_images/Screenshot%202022-05-03%20skinny.jpg)
In October 2018, the School of Government at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill received a gift of $115,000 from Prudential Financial, Inc., to continue its support of the School’s work assisting North Carolina local elected officials as they lead and govern their communities.
![rudential Invests in Training Locally Elected Leaders throughout North Carolina rudential Invests in Training Locally Elected Leaders throughout North Carolina](https://www.sog.unc.edu/sites/default/files/cover_images/Pru_RGB.jpg)
The H1031 Working Group, authorized by North Carolina Session Law 2018-83, will meet on Wednesday, October 10, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. During this meeting, the working group appointees will review their legislative charge and formulate a plan for carrying out their work.
The UNC School of Government and the New York City-based Volcker Alliance have partnered on the Government-to-University (G2U) Initiative, which focuses on building connections between government and universities to strengthen alignment on recruitment, skills development, and research.
![The Volcker Alliance](https://www.sog.unc.edu/sites/default/files/cover_images/VolckerAlliance.jpg)
The Opioid Data for Local Governments in North Carolina Webinar will be held on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 from 10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. As North Carolina communities respond to the opioid crisis, measurement is an essential element for identifying the challenges and crafting successful solutions.
![Adam Lovelady Adam Lovelady](https://www.sog.unc.edu/sites/default/files/images/_MG_6387.jpg)
Brian Dabson, a research fellow at the UNC School of Government, contributed a chapter on workforce development in rural communities in a forthcoming book titled, Investing in America’s Workforce: Improving Outcomes for Workers and Employers.
![Brian Dabson Published Book Chapter on Workforce Development in Rural Communities Brian Dabson Published Book Chapter on Workforce Development in Rural Communities](https://www.sog.unc.edu/sites/default/files/cover_images/20180802_CED_IAW_Chapter5_Hero.png)
Faculty member Leisha DeHart-Davis has been elected as a fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration.
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In August 2018, the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners honored School of Government staff member Patrice Roeslerwith the Hall of Fame award. Roesler serves as manager of elected official programming for the School’s Center for Public Leadership and Governance after an esteemed 42-year career at the Association.
![Patrice Roesler Inducted into NCACC Hall of Fame Patrice Roesler Inducted into NCACC Hall of Fame](https://www.sog.unc.edu/sites/default/files/cover_images/2018%20Annual%20Conference-08596.jpg)
Faculty member James Markham was named the Thomas Willis Lambeth Distinguished Chair in Public Policy. The award is a five-year term professorship t
![James Markham James Markham](https://www.sog.unc.edu/sites/default/files/Markham_Jamie_2013_5765%20web.jpg)
In accordance with the University’s policies and statements and to ensure safety of students, faculty, and staff in anticipation of Hurricane Florence, all School courses and MPA on-campus classes are canceled and the School of Government building is closed Thursday, Sept. 13 and Friday, Sept. 14.
![Updates and resources from the UNC School of Government in anticipation of Hurricane Florence Updates and resources from the UNC School of Government in anticipation of Hurricane Florence](https://www.sog.unc.edu/sites/default/files/cover_images/hurricane_stock_009.jpg)
UNC School of Government faculty member Whitney Afonso will moderate a virtual roundtable this Thursday, September 6 at 1p.m. to discuss more on the issue of retail sales taxes.
![Whitney Afonso, Assistant Professor of Public Administration and Government](https://www.sog.unc.edu/sites/default/files/cover_images/_MG_7316.jpg)