Join students, alumni, faculty, staff, friends, and their families for some tasty food and great conversation at the annual UNC MPA Alumni Kickoff Picnic. This event is free, and please bring your families, roommates, etc.!
This event will take place at the School of Government in the Dining Room.
Please join us for our UNC MPA August General Information Session featuring current students Russ Pulley and Angelica Foster who will discuss their careers and why they are currently pursuing an MPA. We will also go in depth on who the MPA is for, how it can support you in your career, and what makes our program the best out there. We will also discuss the online vs. on-campus formats, the curriculum and student experience, the application process, and financial aid.
This information session is open to anyone considering the MPA (either the online or the on-campus format).
Hosted by our Director of Admissions, Cara Robinson.
(Re)Connect with MPA alumni, students, faculty, and staff for drinks, lite bites, and great conversation in Beaufort for a UNC MPA Happy Hour Hub. Whether you are attending the NCLGBA Conference or not, we’d love to see you!
Thursday, July 11th
6:00-7:30 PM
Moonrakers (map)
326 Front St
Beaufort, NC 28516
Join our Director of Admissions and current student Lebon Hoboyan for a UNC MPA Information Session, where we will go in-depth on the MPA program and who it’s for. Lebon will be a 2nd year student in the on-campus format and is currently employed with the US Army.
We will talk about why the MPA, the differences between the MPA and other degrees like the MPP and MBA, and what makes our program stand out.
You won’t want to miss this!
*This event is open to anyone considering the MPA. While we will be mostly focussed on the on-campus format, we will touch on the differences between our online and on-campus formats.
Register for this event if you are interested in learning more about the MPA program at UNC. This session is for anyone exploring the MPA, and we will talk about both of our format options – online and on-campus.
The event will be facilitated by our Director of Admissions, Cara Robinson and will include participation from two members of our alumni community – Paula Dibley and Brent Thompson.
Topic areas that will be discussed include:
– What is the MPA, and who is it for?
– MPA vs. other degrees
– Why UNC?
– The student experience
– Program Outcomes and Career Services
– Application Process and Financial Aid
This event is open to anyone exploring the MPA degree – either online or on-campus format.
The MPA is a broad-based leadership degree for people who want to impact change across the public realm. Join us as we discuss the MPA program, career paths, outcomes, and how our curriculum supports a jump start or advancement to your career.
Topics of discussion include:
Special Guests include:
Jennifer Cohen Golynsky – Director of Human Resources, SERC Reliability Corp., UNC MPA Alumna
Brent Thompson – Attorney, Hartman King PC, UNC MPA Alum
Join Director of Admissions, Cara Robinson and County Attorney for Stafford County, Virginia/UNC MPA alumna Rysheda McClendon for a UNC MPA Special Topics Webinar: Law and the MPA. We will be discussing the differences and similarities between a law degree and the MPA, how someone might want to do a joint degree with both Law and the MPA, and how a MPA degree can support career advancement in a specialized industry such as law.
This event is for anyone exploring the MPA and/or a law degree.
We look forward to celebrating all of your accomplishments! The ceremony will start at 10 am in the Frank Porter Graham Student Union Auditorium, with lunch to follow for graduates and their guests in the Knapp-Sanders Dining Room.
Join UNC MPA on April 9th from 5-7:30pm in our nation’s capital to (re)connect with MPA alumni, students, prospective students, faculty, and staff for drinks, lite bites, and great conversation for our Happy Hour Hub. First round and nibbles are on us.
Calico
50 Blagden Alley Northwest
Washington, DC 20001
This event is open to all affiliated or interested in the MPA program at UNC. Registration is required.
*If you would like to help organize a Happy Hour Hub in your community, contact Brandon Foster at foster@sog.unc.edu or 919.962.0426.
Did you know 100% of our students are looking to start, advance, or change their careers? Attend this event to learn more about what the MPA can do for you. Join Director of Admissions, Cara Robinson and Associate Director of Career Services and Professional Development, Allison Binkley as they discuss the versatility of the MPA degree, our program outcomes, and how we support leadership development for all of our students.