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Photo: Marchell Adams-David, Class of ’92; City Manager of Raleigh, NC
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“This is work with meaning. Making your community better and helping your fellow citizens is at the heart of public service.”
Our faculty bring practical application to the classroom, equipping students with the skills they need to become transformative public service leaders.
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