This event is open only to UNC MPA students.  Representatives will be here to share about their organization, opportunities they’ll have, and ways to get involved and then you’ll have the opportunity to meet 1:1 with a member of their team to have a networking conversation or have your resume reviewed. As a bonus, they’re also providing lunch!

They are excited to not only share information about working with their organization, but also this is a great opportunity to talk with employers about your resume or any other job/internship search questions.

Meeting invites will be sent to those that register.

This event is an opportunity for enrolled public administration and public policy students around the Triangle to learn about the relevant work and opportunities at multiple North Carolina State Agencies.

Event collaborators are the North Carolina Office of State Human Resources and the career centers at UNC MPA School of Government, Duke Sanford School of Public Policy, Meredith College, NC State School of Public and International Affairs.

This event will take place at the Albemarle Building in Raleigh.  Contact your career services professional for more information.

Leadership as taught and demonstrated in the military and how it translates to leadership in public service, including the interrelationship of the military and other public service and the transition of veterans to civilian leadership roles.

Are you considering whether the MPA is a good fit for you?
Are you wondering whether the online or on-campus format is better for you?
Are you interested in hearing more about what makes UNC MPA the best out there?

You won’t want to miss this information session taking place on Monday, November 4th at 7:00pm EST.  Join our Director of Admissions, Cara Robinson and current students in the online/on-campus formats for a 1 hour webinar talking about UNC MPA.

If you have been deciding what to do for graduate school and have been considering the above paths, you won’t want to miss this event hosted by UNC MPA.  We will host faculty members Charles Szypszak, Maureen Berner, and Jonathan Morgan to discuss what the MPA is, who it is for, and how it relates to and differs from the J.D. degree and Masters of Public Policy degrees.  This event is open to anyone interested in these degrees and looking for some perspective on graduate school and program outcomes.

This event will be held via zoom.

The Promises and Perils of Artificial Intelligence for Public Administration and Government

Join David Yokum, JD, PhD, North Carolina’s Chief Scientist in the Office of State Budget & Management and Professor of the Practice and Director of The Policy Lab at UNC-Chapel Hill’s School of Data Science & Society, who will lead a panel discussion about AI’s current landscape as it relates to the policies and programs in public service and local government.

A reception will immediately follow the panel discussion.

Please register EACH individual who plans to attend.

Virtual attendees are invited to register here.

Join us for a 45-minute information session to find out everything you need to know about the on-campus format of UNC MPA.  Our Director of Admissions will go over the program and the application process, and a current student or member of our alumni community will be present to talk about the student experience and program outcomes.  This event is open to anyone considering the MPA program at UNC, especially the campus based format.

Please join us for a special topics webinar for those interested in the MPA and careers in the environmental realm.  Our Director of Admissions will be hosting this webinar alongside alum Matt James and current student Allie Omens.  Matt James serves as the Grant Development Manager for The Recycling Partnership out of Raliegh, NC and Allie Omens serves as the Zero Waste Program Coordinator for the City of Nashville, TN.

This event is open to anyone considering the MPA (on-campus or online format) or with interests in environmental affairs.

We will be discussing what the MPA is, who it is for, the pairing of the MPA with environmental interests, and more about our program and how it works.

The UNC MPA program will host a Happy Hour Hub in conjunction with the ICMA conference in Pittsburgh, PA.  (Re)Connect with MPA alumni, students, faculty, and staff for drinks, lite bites, and great conversation.  This event is open to faculty, current students, alumni, and program friends.

This event will take place at The Yard, 11 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

The Fall 2024 MPA Immersion course will be led by Professor John Stephens.  The topic will be ‘Exploration of Artificial Intelligence and Public Administration’.  Immersions are weekend intensive learning opportunities for UNC MPA online and on-campus students which count for credit and require registration.  All programming takes place at the School of Government, Knapp-Sanders building.  Registration is through Connect Carolina.  Contact Elizabeth Langefeld to get registered.

View this short video message about the course from Professor John Stephens.