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School Faculty Member John Rubin Teaches Criminal Justice in London
December 4, 2018
Together with Partners, School of Government Launches Lead for North Carolina
December 4, 2018
Prudential Invests in Training Locally Elected Leaders throughout North Carolina
November 14, 2018
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.
Special Meeting Notice: Wednesday, October 10, 2018
October 8, 2018
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.
School of Government Partners with Volcker Alliance on Government/University Initiative
October 3, 2018
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.
Adam Lovelady to Host Webinar on the Use of Data in Addressing NC's Opioid Crisis
September 27, 2018
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.
Brian Dabson Published Book Chapter on Workforce Development in Rural Communities
September 20, 2018
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.
Leisha DeHart-Davis Selected as NAPA Fellow
September 20, 2018
Faculty member Leisha DeHart-Davis has been elected as a fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration.
Patrice Roesler Inducted into NCACC Hall of Fame
September 18, 2018
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.
James Markham Named UNC’s Lambeth Distinguished Chair in Public Policy
September 18, 2018
Faculty member James Markham was named the Thomas Willis Lambeth Distinguished Chair in Public Policy. The award is a five-year term professorship t
Updates and resources from the UNC School of Government in anticipation of Hurricane Florence
September 11, 2018
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.
Whitney Afonso to Moderate Virtual Roundtable on Retail Sales Taxes
September 5, 2018
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.
