UNC School of Government

UNC School of Government We partner with our state's public officials to improve the lives of North Carolinians.

The UNC School of Government is the largest university-based local government training, advisory, and research organization in the United States.

We’re proud to share that our MPA program earned a Top 20 national ranking in U.S. News & World Report’s Public Affairs ...
04/07/2026

We’re proud to share that our MPA program earned a Top 20 national ranking in U.S. News & World Report’s Public Affairs rankings and continues to excel in areas that reflect our mission and impact.

A few highlights:
• Ranked #2 nationally in Local Government Management

• Ranked #9 in Public Management and Leadership

• Ranked #15 in Public Finance and Budgeting

This recognition belongs to our entire UNC MPA community — our faculty, students, alumni, staff, and partners — whose dedication and public service continue to make a difference.

For all who have given – THANK YOU for an incredible GiveUNC. 💙To everyone who made a gift today, we are deeply grateful...
03/24/2026

For all who have given – THANK YOU for an incredible GiveUNC. 💙
To everyone who made a gift today, we are deeply grateful. Your support strengthens the School of Government and the public servants who serve communities across North Carolina.
If you haven’t yet there is still time! GiveUNC ends at midnight!
If you have not yet made your gift, you can join us through the link in our profile.
Thank you for helping fuel public service in North Carolina.

Today, we want to highlight one of the people who truly brings the School of Government’s mission to life. After more th...
03/24/2026

Today, we want to highlight one of the people who truly brings the School of Government’s mission to life. After more than 30 years of service to the UNC School of Government, Professor John Rubin is retiring. He leaves an extraordinary legacy as a revered teacher, trusted advisor, renowned author, and mentor. As the first faculty member to work on public defense in North Carolina, John created the Public Defense Education program.

The program has reached thousands of defenders through an annual curriculum of law courses, a library of reference materials, and case consultations.

As we celebrate John’s retirement, we invite you to help us sustain programs like Public Defense Education for years to come.

Go to GiveUNC, search for School of Government, and select Public Defense Education Fund (050548)

It’s lunchtime and we have a challenge! ⏰The current and past members of the School of Government Foundation Board will ...
03/24/2026

It’s lunchtime and we have a challenge! ⏰
The current and past members of the School of Government Foundation Board will give $10,000 to the School of Government if 20 donors make a gift to any SOG designation between 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
That means your gift during this two-hour window helps unlock additional support for public service across North Carolina.
Every gift counts. Help us meet the challenge!
You can give through the link in our profile.

Happy GiveUNC! ✨We’re already 7 hours into 24 hours of giving – celebrating and supporting the work of the UNC School of...
03/24/2026

Happy GiveUNC! ✨
We’re already 7 hours into 24 hours of giving – celebrating and supporting the work of the UNC School of Government and helping fuel the spark of public service across North Carolina.
From Murphy to Manteo, public servants show up every day for their communities. The School of Government is here to support them with the training, resources, and guidance they need to serve our state.
Your gift today helps keep that work going and strengthens public service across North Carolina.
Give now through the link in our profile.

GiveUNC begins tomorrow at midnight!⏰We hope you’ll consider participating in Carolina’s annual day of giving and suppor...
03/23/2026

GiveUNC begins tomorrow at midnight!⏰

We hope you’ll consider participating in Carolina’s annual day of giving and supporting the UNC School of Government. Your gift makes an impact across North Carolina by supporting the resources and guidance we provide to public service leaders.

Use the link to give, and stay tuned tomorrow as we share more throughout the day.

https://give.unc.edu/giveunc?p=sogv&?f=050585

🎉 Celebrate Women's History Month with us! Join Carolina Women’s Center, Carolina Veterans Alumni Network, Military & Ve...
03/20/2026

🎉 Celebrate Women's History Month with us! Join Carolina Women’s Center, Carolina Veterans Alumni Network, Military & Veterans Student Success Center, School of Government, and the Office of Student Life & Leadership for a free panel discussion featuring accomplished leaders in public service.
Hear firsthand stories of leadership, gain practical wisdom, and connect with others passionate about service and impact — including from UNC MPA alumna Marchell Adams-David '92.
📅 Wednesday, March 25, 2026 ⏰ 6PM – 9PM 📍 Frank P. Graham Student Union, Auditorium & Art Gallery ✅ CLE credit eligible

📲 Registration link go.unc.edu/WomenInGovtLeadership

We are one week away from GiveUNC – Carolina’s annual day of giving. 📅On March 24, the Carolina community will come toge...
03/17/2026

We are one week away from GiveUNC – Carolina’s annual day of giving. 📅

On March 24, the Carolina community will come together for 24 hours of giving. We hope you’ll consider supporting the UNC School of Government.

Be a spark of public service by making a gift and helping support the training, research, and guidance that strengthen communities across North Carolina.💡

02/16/2026

The Drivers of Change Webinar series continues on Friday, February 20 with a timely conversation on the water workforce 💧

As experienced workers near retirement, many utilities across North Carolina are facing growing challenges around recruitment, retention, and training. Join the team and guest speakers Christy Ihlo, Deputy Director of the Environmental Finance Center at the UNC School of Government, and Daniel Manring, Executive Director of the Tuckaseigee Water & Sewer Authority, from 10–10:45 a.m. ET to explore practical, adaptable strategies for strengthening the water workforce—especially in small and rural communities.

This webinar is free and open to the public. Register by visiting https://reg.learningstream.com/view/cal4a.aspx?ek=&ref=&aa=&sid1=&sid2=&as=46&wp=393&tz=&ms=&nav=&cc=&cat1=1689&cat2=&cat3=&aid=UNCSOG&rf= today!

Well over a year after Hurricane Helene struck western North Carolina, many communities remain deeply engaged in recover...
02/05/2026

Well over a year after Hurricane Helene struck western North Carolina, many communities remain deeply engaged in recovery. While the emergency phase has passed, local governments continue to navigate long-term financial, administrative, and infrastructure challenges left by the storm. Officials are balancing day-to-day service delivery with complex grant management, rebuilding efforts, and compliance requirements that will continue for years. In response, and together with statewide partners, the School of Government supported local governments through training, practical guidance, office hours, and an evolving set of recovery resources tailored to long-term recovery needs.

Now, the School of Government is proud to announce the launch of the NC Local Government Disaster Recovery Portal, a one-stop, centralized resource to help local governments impacted by Hurricane Helene access disaster-recovery funding, training, and practical guidance. This website brings together current funding opportunities, tools, and recovery resources in a single, reliable platform to support communities affected by natural disasters.

The portal was made possible through a joint effort of many regional partners. Learn more about it and explore:

https://www.sog.unc.edu/about/news/bridge-after-storm-school-launches-nc-local-government-disaster-recovery-portal-regional-partners

Lead for North Carolina (LFNC) is beginning its recruitment for its eighth cohort of Fellows. LFNC is a fellowship progr...
02/04/2026

Lead for North Carolina (LFNC) is beginning its recruitment for its eighth cohort of Fellows.

LFNC is a fellowship program that aims to create the next generation of local government leaders in North Carolina. LFNC places recent college graduates in paid, high-impact positions in local governments across the state to work on transformative community projects.

Local governments are encouraged to apply to host a Fellow. Fellows receive up to three weeks of training prior to placement and ongoing training and support from the School of Government. The deadline to apply to host a Fellow is March 6.

Apply to host a Lead for NC Fellow here:

https://unc.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eWZmVnwWHIn8rI2?utm_campaign=Local%20Government%20Newsletter&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--Z7TYWh_BiTUKKd9R9kCv_jsG_wofSO-vvVggikqSWiL_nIpWERfIE_oMyA7NG1kcckxM0

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