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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.
Rebecca Fisher-Gabbard joins School of Government faculty to work with municipal attorneys
June 4, 2024
The School of Government is excited to announce the addition of Rebecca L. Fisher-Gabbard to its faculty ranks. Fisher-Gabbard joined the School’s law and finance division in May 2024. As assistant professor of public law and government, she will advise and instruct municipal attorneys.
ASPA recognizes MPA program director, alumnus as outstanding contributors to public personnel field
May 21, 2024
At the 2024 American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) Conference, two UNC Master of Public Administration leaders took home honors for their leadership in the public personnel field.
UNC MPA celebrates Spring 2024 Commencement
May 17, 2024
The UNC School of Government’s Master of Public Administration Class of 2024 gathered with faculty, family, friends, and staff on May 11 to celebrate their graduation from the program. The ceremony, held at the Frank Porter Graham Student Union, honored 52 on-campus and online graduates—who completed the program in Summer 2023, Fall 2023, and Spring 2024, respectively.
Faculty Member Kristi Nickodem Discusses Generative AI and Local Government
May 10, 2024
The rise of widely available generative AI tools has sparked numerous
Unleashing the Power of Improv in Civic Fellows
April 22, 2024
Improvisational theater is not often connected to the office environment, but it takes center stage in the Civic Fellows program.
A workshop on improvisational acting has long been a part of the Fellows’ curriculum, and Paula Pazderka and Andrew Aghapour have led emerging leaders through the activities for the last several years. “Improv is not only fun; it’s a way to train our minds to become more present when collaborating with others,” said Aghapour.
Leisha DeHart-Davis wins the 2024 Herbert Simon Award
April 14, 2024
The School of Government extends its congratulations to faculty member Leisha DeHart-Davis upon her receipt of the 2024 Herbert Simon Award.
UNC MPA again earns ranking among nation’s top 25 public affairs programs
April 14, 2024
The UNC School of Government is proud to share the continued success of its Master of Public Administration program. Now in its 27th year at the School, the UNC-Chapel Hill MPA has once again been named one of “America’s Best Graduate Schools” by U.S. News & World Report in its 2025 rankings.
LFNC fosters professional development, cohort-building for Fellows across North Carolina
April 8, 2024
The Lead for North Carolina (LFNC) program continues to lead the way in preparing its Fellows for successful careers in public service.
