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2024 Deil S. Wright Lecture Focuses on Future of AI and Local Government
November 15, 2024
UNC MPA faculty, staff, and alumni gathered at the UNC School of Government on October 25 to participate in the 2024 Deil S. Wright Public Service Forum. The forum—held annually and focusing on a timely topic affecting public administration—convened a panel to discuss the current landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) as it relates to the policies and programs in public service and local government.
Honoring our veterans
November 11, 2024
On November 11, 2024, the School of Government is proud to celebrate Veterans Day by honoring all who have served in the United States Armed Forces, including our faculty, staff, and students who are veterans of the United States military.
The School is excited to announce our selection to participate in a new initiative connecting veterans and military families to meaningful careers in public service.
Supporting Stakeholders’ Efforts to Promote Public Safety: The Criminal Justice Innovation Lab
October 21, 2024
About the Lab
Transformative Learning: The Impact of DFI’s Class on Community Development
October 17, 2024
Since 2013, during both the fall and spring semesters, DFI staff have led interdisciplinary teams of UNC graduate students on a journey throughout the state, learning what it takes to transform vacant buildings in small-town North Carolina into occupied, vibrant spaces. Commonly known as “The DFI Class”, Community Development & Revitalization Techniques is an experiential course that pairs student teams with local government clients that have real-life revitalization projects.
Our Ongoing Response to Hurricane Helene
October 1, 2024
The School of Government and partner organizations are ready to provide support to local governments as they address the aftermath of the storm in the coming days and months.
Faculty member Jonathan Morgan’s research informs Edgecombe County efforts to “Get Off the Lists”
September 13, 2024
To improve its statewide position among North Carolina’s counties in rankings measuring quality of life, Edgecombe County’s public officials adopted an initiative in 2022 known as
Our State, Our Homes: Partnering to Address Housing Needs in North Carolina
September 10, 2024
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Carolina Across 100 initiative, with support from the UNC School of Government’s Development Finance Initiative and other campus partners, announced its fifth program Our State, Our Homes: Partnering to Address Housing Needs in North Carolina.
UNC Master of Public Administration faculty share top podcast, book recommendations from summer 2024
September 5, 2024
As the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill welcomes back faculty, staff, and students to campus, the School of Government’s Master of Public Administration (MPA) program is busy at work welcoming new and returning students.
Building Skills Employers Need: Carolina partners to offer two no-cost opportunities connecting young adults to employment
August 19, 2024
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
A Q&A with the 2024 School of Government Summer Law Fellows
August 8, 2024
In June 2024, the School of Government revived its law fellowship program, welcoming Rose Chang, Nevaeh Haddock, and Sheridan King to a summer training to work on legal issues of interest to School faculty and clients.
Belal Elrahal joins School faculty to work in criminal law and procedure
July 11, 2024
The UNC School of Government is pleased to announce the arrival of Belal Elrahal to its faculty. Elrahal joined in July 2024 as assistant professor of public law and government. He will work in the field of criminal law and procedure, specializing in motor vehicle law.
