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Four Faculty Members Appointed Bradshaw Professorships
February 4, 2020
In 2009, Richard and Judy Vinroot pledged a gift of $1 million to the School of Government in h
Norma M. Riccucci Set to Deliver 2020 Deil S. Wright Lecture
February 3, 2020
This event has been canceled.
Norma M. Riccucci, Board of Governors Distinguished Professor at Rutgers School of Public Affairs and Administration, will deliver the 2020 Deil S. Wright Lecturer at the UNC School of Government on Thursday, April 2 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. She will speak on “Preparing People of Color for 21st Century Jobs: Unfulfilled Promises and Lost Opportunities”
Explore Resources in Honor of Human Trafficking Awareness Month
January 31, 2020
National Human Trafficking Prevention Month is coming to a close, but the work to combat and recognize the indicators of trafficking continues. In honor of this work, the School is spotlighting resources to inform North Carolina’s public officials of the strategies they can leverage to tackle human trafficking.
The following publications, initiatives, and programs across the state are leading the fight against trafficking:
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ncIMPACT Returns for Season 2 on UNC-TV
January 28, 2020
In partnership with UNC-TV and Civic Federal Credit Union, the ncIMPACT Initiative is excited to premiere the second season of ncIMPACT on Thursday, February 6, at 8 p.m.
Cite or Arrest? The School’s New Innovation Lab Will Research the Options
January 14, 2020
The Criminal Justice Innovation Lab (CJIL) at the UNC School of Government is pleased to announce the launch of The Citation Project in 2020. The project seeks to improve policing practices through implementation and rigorous evaluation of citation in lieu of arrest pilot programs across North Carolina.
LFNC Seeks Local Government Hosts to Employ College Graduates as 2021 Fellows
December 5, 2019
The Lead for North Carolina (LFNC) program is currently recruiting local governments to host and employ recent college graduates as LFNC Fellows. Trained by the UNC School of Government, these Fellows have an invested interest in strengthening public service across the state. Local governments can request to host a Fellow through the application.
School of Government Celebrates Veterans Day
November 11, 2019
Today, the School of Government and University celebrate Veterans Day by honoring all those who have served in our nation’s armed forces.
The School is proud to recognize our faculty, staff, and Master of Public Administration students who are veterans of the United States military. The School would also like to take this opportunity to thank those among us who are currently serving as active duty members in the armed forces.
Longtime Faculty Member Milton Heath Passes Away at 91
October 29, 2019
Former School of Government faculty member Milton S. Heath Jr. died at age 91 on October 20, 2019.
Tar Heel Bus Tour Journeys to School Projects Across North Carolina
October 22, 2019
Ninety faculty and staff from UNC-Chapel Hill traveled across the state on October 16-18 on the Tar Heel Bus Tour, a three-bus journey to 26 towns and cities throughout North Carolina. Through the three-day, two-night trip, bus tour participants learned about the issues facing North Carolinians and the people who are working to effect change—including community members and their University partners.
David Ammons Selected for 2019 Paul Posner Pracademic Award
October 3, 2019
Faculty member David N. Ammons has been selected as the winner of the 2019 Association for Budgeting and Financial Management Paul Posner Pracademic Award. This award recognizes the important contributions that recipients have made to their field as both practitioners and academics. David received the award this past September at a conference in Washington, D.C. He is only the second recipient of this award.
LGFCU and DFI Are Supporting Local Revitalization Projects
September 30, 2019
Local Government Federal Credit Union, an ongoing supporter of the School's Development Finance Initiative (DFI), published an article in their membership magazine, Aim, titled "The Power of Partnership: How LGFCU and DFI Are Helping NC Towns Plan for Bright Futures."