The network of UNC MPA alumni is far-reaching and provides multiple opportunities for professional and personal connections. Our network of active alumni can be found in almost every U.S. state as well as several countries outside the U.S. UNC MPA alumni are highly engaged and supportive.
Our Alumni play an important role in mentoring students, hiring students and graduates, and supporting the professional development of our community.
UNC MPA graduates attain leadership positions in every level of government and in public and private organizations that support the public interest. The program has a job placement rate of nearly 100 percent, and our alumni are also regularly granted prestigious ICMA Local Government Management Fellowships.
To see where UNC MPA alumni are building public service careers, use our Careers Search tool.
1,432 Active UNC MPA Alumni
Local Government – Top Employment Sectors for UNC MPA Alumni
341 alumni attended a UNC MPA event in ‘21-22
July 07, 2025
This spring UNC MPA awarded diplomas to 41 graduates. We reached out to a few of them to find out…
June 12, 2025
by Katie Geith New UNC School of Government faculty member Dylan…
June 02, 2025
James Quackenbush embarked on his Master of Public Administration (MPA) journey at the University…
All UNC MPA graduates are encouraged to stay connected to the program. Visit our Ways to Engage page to find out how.
August 23, 2025
Join students, alumni, faculty, staff, friends, and their families for some tasty food and great…
February 06, 2025
Held in conjunction with the NCCCMA conference in Winston-Salem. Whether you are attending the…
February 06, 2025
Catch up with fellow alumni, faculty, staff, and meet current students at the annual UNC MPA Alumni…
February 06, 2024
Connect with MPA alumni, students, faculty, and staff for drinks, lite bites, and great…