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UNC Bachelor to MPA

UNC undergraduate students with the desire to continue their graduate studies and pursue an MPA have the opportunity to begin completing their MPA requirements during their junior and senior years.

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Dual Masters Degrees

Gain the leadership and expertise to lead with these dual degrees: MSW/MPA, JD/MPA, City and Regional Planning MA/MPA, Library Sciences MS/MPA

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Upcoming Admissions Events

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June 02, 2026

UNC MPA General Information Session

Join us for our UNC MPA General Information Session to learn more about our program including our…

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April 28, 2026

UNC MPA Application Drop-In Hour

Thinking about applying, or already started your application? Join our MPA Application Drop‑In…

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April 08, 2026

UNC MPA General Information Session

Join us for our UNC MPA General Information Session to learn more about our program including our…

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March 24, 2026

UNC MPA Career Spotlight Special Topics Webinar

In this pre‑recorded Career Spotlight conversation, Allison Binkley and Shauna Hines‑Farmer,…

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Recent Blog Posts

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April 14, 2026

How One Conversation Sparked Opportunity for Noah Ellington

By Hattie Lecka When MPA student Noah Ellington attended an alumni event in January,…

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March 24, 2026

Investing in Future Public Leaders: The Power of MPA Program Support 

Thanks to the generosity of our alumni and friends, UNC MPA students are able…

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March 10, 2026

What I Learned at COP30 in Belém: Local Government, Climate Justice,…

This past November, current student Brianna Beadle, Public Administration and…

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