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Balancing Act: Navigating Water Challenges and Financing in North Carolina's Local Communities
August 18, 2023
This story is part of a series called “Hidden Issues,” in which we explore how the School of Government addresses lesser-known issues in local government through its research and advising.
School of Government Faculty Share Top Listens and Reads from Summer 2023
August 16, 2023
As the University prepares to welcome back faculty, staff, and students to campus, the School of Government recently checked in with many of its own faculty to find out how they continued reading, listening, and learning during the slower, warmer months of the year.
Hear below from our faculty about what books, publications, and podcasts caught their attention this summer.
Faculty Member Cheryl Howell Receives State Bar’s Distinguished Service Award
July 21, 2023
The North Carolina State Bar recently honored North Carolina Judicial College faculty member Cheryl D. Howell with a John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award.
UNC, Collaboratory, and state government partner to bring new wastewater treatment tech to local governments
July 14, 2023
Nestled high in the mountains of western North Carolina on the banks of the French Broad River, Hot Springs is emblematic of many of the state’s small communities.
Founded more than 200 years ago and home to 528 year-round residents, the town punches above its weight as a summer vacation hotspot thanks to its proximity to the river, the Appalachian Trail, Pisgah National Forest, and restorative natural mineral hot springs.
Ann Sanders, Longtime School of Government Supporter, Passes Away at 96
July 10, 2023
The UNC School of Government mourns the recent passing of Margaret “Ann” Sanders, wife of longtime School faculty member and two-time director John L. Sanders. Sanders passed away at the age of 96 on July 4, 2023 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Submit Community Revitalization Projects for UNC Graduate Students
July 6, 2023
The School of Government is inviting interested parties to submit community revitalization projects for free analysis by students.
Developing Leaders in Rockingham County
June 21, 2023
Rockingham County's motto is "You're in a Good Place" and their county government works hard to
DFI’s expertise helps turn a former mill into new apartments
June 20, 2023
In early 2018, the School of Government’s Development Finance Initiative received a call from the City of Lenoir, the county seat of Caldwell County in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Carolina launches statewide program focused on improving mental health and reducing suicide
June 12, 2023
Following the success of its first project addressing youth unemployment, Carolina Across 100 at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is partnering with the UNC Suicide Prevention Institute to lower the number of suicides in North Carolina.
LFNC Fellow Keshav Javvadi Makes His Mark in Person County
June 8, 2023
In Roxboro, North Carolina, employees of Person County work hard to address the challenges facing their community. For the past year, Keshav Javvadi, a Carolina alum, has been serving alongside them as a fellow for Lead for North Carolina.
The Lead for North Carolina (LFNC) program increases government capacity in local communities in North Carolina by placing young people in high-impact fellowships across the state.
Enduring Lessons on Leadership - 10 Years of LGFCU Fellows
June 6, 2023
Committed local government leaders take the next step in their personal and organizational leadership journey by becoming an LGFCU Fellow and completing the Leading for Results program, which includes engaging in executive coaching and joining the alumni network.
