Lydian Altman, 1984

Senior Manager of Leadership Curriculum DevelopmentCenter for Public Leadership and Governance, UNC School of Government
Over the years, the core set of competencies taught in the MPA program allowed me to pivot to a variety of professional leadership roles in local government, community college system, nonprofit, and university teaching and administration. When my personal path took me in a different direction, the degree's flexibility enabled me to find the professional path forward.

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April 24, 2025

This Spring, the UNC MPA program welcomed 20 new students into the online format. From an...

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April 21, 2025

This post was written by Emma Gilliam. Emma Gilliam is a first year student in the MPA...

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April 14, 2025

UNC MPA students Olivia Boudwin, Mason McVeety, Rachel Wooster, and Josie Zakrzewski have created...

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