UNC School of Government

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

[UNC School of Government @uncsog]

The School is proud to share that faculty member Whitney Afonso has been elected vice chair of @abfm_aspa.

She will serve a four-year term and will sit on the executive committee. As vice chair, she will oversee site selection for the 2028 ABFM conference and serve on other committees.

Read more about her dedication to ABFM:

https://t.co/1PCtRzJiVU

[UNC Public Affairs @UNC_PAffairs]

Mission Monday

At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the mission to serve the state comes to life through Carolina Across 100.

With the launch of its final program, Our State, Our Future, Carolina celebrates a powerful milestone: building partnerships across all 100 North Carolina counties. From workforce development to mental health and affordable housing, this five-year effort has connected communities with campus expertise to drive real impact.

More than a program, it’s a model for what’s possible when communities and universities work together, creating lasting change across the state.

Learn More: https://t.co/8gFpLr6zqE

#MissionMonday #UNC #CarolinaAcross100 #PublicService #TarHeels

[UNC School of Government @uncsog]

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:

https://t.co/0x5mEk5gv4

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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://t.co/0x5mEk5gv4

[UNC School of Government @uncsog]

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.💡

[UNC School of Data Science and Society @UNCSDSS]

Curious about careers in research?

Faculty from SDSS, @uncpolisci, @UNC_SOM, and @uncsog share how they built their paths.

Register for our online conversation TONIGHT at 7:30 p.m. → https://t.co/fmGYADfIVn

[UNC School of Government @uncsog]

The School congratulates faculty member @BooneKirk on being recently elected to the Board of Directors of the @IAAOHQ.

IAAO is a professional organization that advances property assessment and taxation worldwide through education, research, standards, and professional designations, made up of 8,500 professional members.

Read more about the honor of being elected and Boone's plans for the role:

https://t.co/wLHboQTmiM

[UNC School of Government @uncsog]

With new faculty having joined the School in the past six months, we are sharing our updated "Faculty Fields of Expertise" guide.

For public officials with queries and unsure who to contact from the School, consult this resource.

https://t.co/heDnTEVfpQ

[UNC School of Government @uncsog]

Lead for NC 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.

Apply to host a Fellow: https://t.co/Iafz7voxs0

[UNC School of Government @uncsog]

In celebration of #BlackHistoryMonth, the School is proud to share its SERVICE Mural.

The mural is a creative interpretation of the 1960 Greensboro sit-in. This work of art is centered on African American educators, activists, and politicians and commemorates their legacy and impact on the state of North Carolina.

Learn more about it or visit it at the School of Government:

https://t.co/WvbRIZ162o

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The School 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://t.co/IwuKiIM2JL

[UNC MPA Program @UNCMPA]

In person classes are cancelled again today as more winter weather moved into the area over the weekend...

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As the Lead for NC Fellow for the Town of Murphy, Maria Cuenca-Romero has worked on everything from empowering local high school students to reimagining community spaces and supporting disaster mitigation efforts.

Read more about her:

https://t.co/GrOeq5iNBQ

[UNC School of Government @uncsog]

What big-picture issues and topics should we be monitoring this year? School of Government faculty are looking ahead to the key issues local governments need to tackle this year—and the solutions they are working to create to solve them.

Read about six trends that state and local governments will face in 2026.

https://t.co/SN63J3n6HH

[UNC MPA Program @UNCMPA]

It's one month away! Whether you are attending the NCCCMA Winter Seminar or not, we’d love to see you at our next #uncmpa Happy Hour Hub in Winston-Salem!
https://t.co/Ol0bHSbOym

[WNC Recovery @WNCRecovery]

Apply by Jan. 30: The Helene Recovery Recycling Infrastructure Grant Program provides up to $25 million in grants over multiple phases to help communities rebuild and strengthen waste reduction and recycling systems. Learn more and apply: https://t.co/B33T5yPuLX

[UNC School of Government @uncsog]

After decades of public service, our own Patrice Roesler is retiring at the end of December.

At the School, Patrice led elected official programming and played a pivotal role in advancing the Local Elected Leaders Academy.

Please join us in wishing her well in retirement!

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For years, the School's Public Law for the Public's Lawyers program has provided a high-level overview of a range of issues and legal developments relevant to attorneys who work in or with North Carolina state government.

Read about the history of the course:
https://t.co/mtAsstaBnH

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Being a supervisor in local government today is more challenging than ever. 

The School's "Fundamental Supervisory Practices" program provides supervisors with the critical knowledge and skills needed to be effective supervisors.

Register here:
https://t.co/fvPukEsi5B

[UNC School of Government @uncsog]

Fall is one of the most beautiful seasons at Carolina. As the leaves turn crisp and fall away, @UNC is sharing scenes of autumnal beauty around campus.

📷 Credit: University photographers Johnny Andrews and Jon Gardiner

https://t.co/dPUDD9ilZe