UNC MPA students represent a variety of academic backgrounds and interest areas but are united by a desire to improve their communities through a career in public service. Some of our students choose to pursue a public administration degree before entering the workforce, while others seek to advance their career or change fields.

Meet Our Students

Our students are an accomplished and diverse group. Just over half of UNC MPA students are from North Carolina.

Student Life & Voices

Meet some of our students on our Student Voices page. We also invite you to learn more about student life and opportunities for engagement.

Student Life

Student News

August 16, 2024

UNC MPA is excited to welcome 64 new students in fall 2024—with 29 joining the on-campus format and…

June 27, 2024

The UNC Master of Public Administration program aims to help mold the next generation of public…

April 17, 2024

Dr. Maureen Berner, and UNC MPA student and current physician, Dr. Amro Ilaiwy were published in…

Students at a Glance

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Tom Bennett

“The cohort experience is memorable. My classmates were some of the best and smartest people I’ve ever met. To be a part of that group is something special.”

—Thomas Bennett MPA ’20

MPA Graduate, Raleigh City Manager

“The greatest value I received from the MPA program was the connection with people, the connection with movers and shakers in government, the connection with people who see government as a proponent versus an opponent.”

—Marchell Adams-David MPA ’92, City Manager, Raleigh, NC

Latest Student Blog Posts

September 03, 2024

We sat down with new student Rebecca Gilbert to learn more about why she’s here and where she’s…

August 16, 2024

My PWE at The Recycling Partnership was spectacular to say the least! This experience has been an…

August 13, 2024

This Fall we are excited to get back at it! We have students returning and new students joining…