This event is open to anyone exploring the MPA degree – either online or on-campus format.

The MPA is a broad-based leadership degree for people who want to impact change across the public realm.  Join us as we discuss the MPA program, career paths, outcomes, and how our curriculum supports a jump start or advancement to your career.

Topics of discussion include:

Special Guests include:

Jennifer Cohen Golynsky – Director of Human Resources, SERC Reliability Corp., UNC MPA Alumna

Brent Thompson – Attorney, Hartman King PC, UNC MPA Alum

Join Director of Admissions, Cara Robinson and County Attorney for Stafford County, Virginia/UNC MPA alumna Rysheda McClendon for a UNC MPA Special Topics Webinar: Law and the MPA.  We will be discussing the differences and similarities between a law degree and the MPA, how someone might want to do a joint degree with both Law and the MPA, and how a MPA degree can support career advancement in a specialized industry such as law.

This event is for anyone exploring the MPA and/or a law degree.

Did you know 100% of our students are looking to start, advance, or change their careers?  Attend this event to learn more about what the MPA can do for you.  Join Director of Admissions, Cara Robinson and Associate Director of Career Services and Professional Development, Allison Binkley as they discuss the versatility of the MPA degree, our program outcomes, and how we support leadership development for all of our students.

The relationship between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve is under the microscope in many communities.  Join Professor John Stephens as he discusses public participation, citizen oversight of local law enforcement drawn from his book Police Accountability: Civilian Advisory and Review Boards in North Carolina Local Government.

This event will be open to the public and for anyone interested in law enforcement, community relations, local government work, and those exploring the MPA and those interested in public administration.  There will be a brief Q & A with Professor John Stephens and a discussion with follow.

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Register for this event if you are interested in learning more about the MPA program at UNC.

This event will specifically dive into the differences between a MPA and a MPP.  We will be joined by a UNC MPA alumna, Tiffany Oliva and current student, Charlie Rocci.  Both students received their undergraduate degrees in Public Policy from UNC and joined our online MPA format.  This session is for anyone exploring the MPA, and we will talk about both of our format options – online and on-campus.

Topic areas that will be discussed include:
– What is a MPA, and who is it for?
– MPA vs. other degrees
– Program Outcomes, Careers
– Student Experience

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Please join us for a UNC MPA Special Topics Webinar – Women in Government featuring current student Melissa Cordell.  Our Director of Admissions and student guest will discuss the inspiration behind her new podcast, ‘Women in Government’, why she decided to pursue the MPA, and what she has learned about a career in government and the importance of women in government.

This event will explore the MPA degree as an option for those considering careers in government.  This event is open to anyone exploring the MPA or a career in government.

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This event is for anyone interested in learning more about the Masters of Public Administration program.  The event will be facilitated by our Director of Admissions, Cara Robinson along with participation from a member(s) of our community.  This session is for anyone exploring the MPA, and we will talk about both of our format options – online and on-campus.

Topic areas that will be discussed include:
– What is a MPA, and who is it for?
– MPA vs. other degrees
– Why UNC MPA?
– The student experience oncampus and our curriculum
– Program Outcomes and Career Services
– Application Process and Financial Aid

Register here.