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Public Law and Public Administration
December 2, 2015
This article by Gini Hamilton originally appeared in the Winter 2015 issue of the North Carolina State Bar Journal.
A County Manager Takes an Unforgettable Trip to Paris
November 24, 2015
Mike Ruffin and his wife Robbie had finally taken the trip they had been planning for years: a whirlwind tour of European cities—London, Amsterdam, Rome, Venice, Florence, Innsbruck, Munich, Heidelberg, Boppard, Lucerne, and a final two nights in Paris. On their last night, Friday, November 13, they dined at a neighborhood restaurant and went back to their hotel, but not before a short walk to the Eiffel Tower and a cruise down the Seine River.
Thirty-Nine Graduate From Revamped Clerks' Certification Institute
November 16, 2015
The UNC School of Government buzzed with excitement the afternoon of October 30, when 39 of the state’s newest and most promising local government leaders graduated from the 2015 Clerks’ Certification Institute.
School of Government Salutes Faculty, Staff, Student Veterans and Active Duty Military Students
November 11, 2015
The School of Government serves within a diverse community whose leaders and citizens come from many walks of life and perspectives. Faculty members also come from many different backgrounds. For several of the School's current faculty members, this includes service as officers in the nation's military.
Faculty Member Jeff Welty Appointed as Judicial College Director
November 9, 2015
Jeffrey B. Welty will become director of the North Carolina Judicial College effective January 1, 2016.
A Celebration of Innovation and Generosity
October 14, 2015
UNC-Chapel Hill is recognizing “bold, innovative, and inspirational” stories about the University's research and teaching and the support that helps make that work possible.Faculty Spotlight: Jessica Smith
September 29, 2015
Jessie Smith talked recently about her choice of career, her work at the School of Government and with the NC Commission on the Administration of Law and Justice, and observations about the officials she works with.
UNC Alumni Event Highlights the Importance of Public Service
September 28, 2015
Family members of several notable African Americans depicted in the SERVICE mural shared personal stories of their loved ones’ accomplishments through memorabilia and an oral history at the School of Government on Friday, September 25.
Leadership Education Is Critical For Surry County Official
August 28, 2015
Larry Phillips might be a relative newcomer to the Surry County Board of Commissioners. However, his roots run deep in the community.
A proud, 37-year resident of his county, Phillips was appointed to the Board in 2012 with only a few months before the end of the term. Joining experienced members, he knew the learning gap would be wide. He credits the School of Government with helping him catch up.
School of Government Launches a Redesigned Online Experience
August 17, 2015
We know that many of you come to the School of Government's website for content you need at your fingertips or when searching for helpful information. We're pleased to introduce to you our new, mobile-friendly web experience with a clean look and expanded search capabilities.
Faculty Member David Ammons Joins ASPA Center for Accountability and Performance
August 17, 2015
Faculty member David Ammons has been appointed to the board of directors of the Center for Accountability and Performance at the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA). The Center was established in 1996 to address the need for performance-based, results-driven management at all levels of government.
