A study commissioned by the American Journal of Prescriptive Medicine examining the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) found that (1) the ten traumatic childhood experiences included in the study are common experiences and (2) that increased exposure to ACEs was related to increased risk for negative health and well-being outcomes and

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.

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.

In 2023, the School of Government encountered significant challenges and achieved notable successes, including the appointment of our new dean, Aimee N. Wall.

Below, Dean Wall reflects on her first year of tenure.

What were some unexpected opportunities that arose during your first year as dean?