Let’s talk about what public administration is and who it’s for in this UNC MPA Information Session. Together with our Director of Admissions and two members of our alumni community, Alex Gottschalk and Matt Owens, we will discuss the broadness of this degree and how this verstile skillset can support you whether you’re just starting out in your career or looking to advance.
This event is for anyone exploring the MPA degree, either the online or on-campus format, as we will discuss both!
Please join us for a very timely and purposeful webinar exploring the MPA and the work being done by alumni who work in the area of emergency managment. As eastern North Carolina works to rebuild its community, infrastructure, and services, alumna Meredith Miller has been assisting in recovery aspects as it pertains to her role in the U.S. Department of Education.
Hear from our Director of Admissions and alumna Meredith Miller, who serves as Director of the Disaster Recovery Unity for the U.S. Department of Education, as they discuss who the MPA is for, how it works to support your career development, transitions, or beginnings, and why the UNC MPA program should be your top choice.
This event is open to anyone interested in learning about the MPA program – both our online and our campus based formats.
Join our Director of Admissions for a general information session to find out everything you need to know about the online format of UNC MPA. Our Director of Admissions will go over the program and the application process and provide more information on the student experience and program outcomes. This event is open to anyone considering the MPA, but especially for those focused on the online format.
Featuring alumna Ashlea Hitchcock, Senior Program Manager, Amazon
Hear from employers who recruit MPA students during the Employer Pitch Session, as part of the MPA Career and Networking Fair. Each organization will have the opportunity to share information about their work, organization, and positions they are hiring for now and in the future.
While this event is for current students in the program who will be entering the job market soon, this is a great opportunity for prospective students to learn more about the MPA job market and experience our career service offerings.
Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from employers representing local governments, state governments, the federal government, non-profits, and private sector employers.
Register for this event if you are interested in learning more about the MPA program at UNC. This session is for anyone exploring the MPA.
The event will be facilitated by our Director of Admissions, Cara Robinson and will include participation from two members of our UNC MPA community.
Kevin Fulbright: Digital Accessibility Program Manager for the Indian Health Service, current online student
David Cooke: City Manager for Ft. Worth, Texas, program alum
Topic areas that will be discussed include:
– What is the MPA, and who is it for?
– MPA vs. other degrees
– Why UNC?
– The student experience
– Program Outcomes and Career Services
– Application Process and Financial Aid
Join our Director of Admissions for a 45-minute information session to find out everything you need to know about the on-campus format of UNC MPA. Our Director of Admissions will go over the program and the application process and provide more information on the student experience, living on campus, and program outcomes. This event is open to those planning to apply for the Fall 2025 on-campus format.
Are you considering whether the MPA is a good fit for you?
Are you wondering whether the online or on-campus format is better for you?
Are you interested in hearing more about what makes UNC MPA the best out there?
You won’t want to miss this information session taking place on Monday, November 4th at 7:00pm EST. Join our Director of Admissions, Cara Robinson and current students in the online/on-campus formats for a 1 hour webinar talking about UNC MPA.
If you have been deciding what to do for graduate school and have been considering the above paths, you won’t want to miss this event hosted by UNC MPA. We will host faculty members Charles Szypszak, Maureen Berner, and Jonathan Morgan to discuss what the MPA is, who it is for, and how it relates to and differs from the J.D. degree and Masters of Public Policy degrees. This event is open to anyone interested in these degrees and looking for some perspective on graduate school and program outcomes.
This event will be held via zoom.
Join us for a 45-minute information session to find out everything you need to know about the on-campus format of UNC MPA. Our Director of Admissions will go over the program and the application process, and a current student or member of our alumni community will be present to talk about the student experience and program outcomes. This event is open to anyone considering the MPA program at UNC, especially the campus based format.
Please join us for a special topics webinar for those interested in the MPA and careers in the environmental realm. Our Director of Admissions will be hosting this webinar alongside alum Matt James and current student Allie Omens. Matt James serves as the Grant Development Manager for The Recycling Partnership out of Raliegh, NC and Allie Omens serves as the Zero Waste Program Coordinator for the City of Nashville, TN.
This event is open to anyone considering the MPA (on-campus or online format) or with interests in environmental affairs.
We will be discussing what the MPA is, who it is for, the pairing of the MPA with environmental interests, and more about our program and how it works.