Barry J Reed , 2021

Chief of Party (DOBRE Program)Global Communities
My UNC MPA provided a solid foundation in local governance upon which I built two careers. First, I worked as a local government manager. Then, I provided assistance to strengthen local governments in the developing world. My UNC MPA literally helped me see the world and help people along my journey.

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July 18, 2025

This blog post was written by current student Lilly Parker. In my first blog post, I shared...

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July 11, 2025

Meet Carlos Morales, a 2nd year student in the UNC MPA program. I grew up in Columbia, SC,...

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July 11, 2025

This post was written by current student Tyler Holden....

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