July 8, 2025 Cara Robinson

As I reach the midway point of my PWE with the Stanly County Economic Development Commission (EDC), I wanted to take a...

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  • Local Government
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June 17, 2025 Cara Robinson

This post is written by current student Tyler Holden. Tyler Holden is a current student in the online format....

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  • Professional Work Experience (PWE)
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June 11, 2025 Cara Robinson

This post was written by 2nd year student Ryan Ledbetter....

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Professional Work Experience (PWE)

Professional Work Experience (PWE)

June 9, 2025 Cara Robinson

Lilly Parker is a 2nd year student in the MPA program.  As a former teacher from Kentucky, Lilly’s interests are...

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  • Non Profit
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April 21, 2025 Cara Robinson

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

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March 26, 2025 Cara Robinson

Q: Hi Rachel! Where's your hometown and alma mater? A: I am from Raleigh, NC and went to Appalachian State...

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April 24, 2025 Cara Robinson

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

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February 25, 2025 Cara Robinson

We interviewed current online student Allie Omens. Allie lives in Nashville, Tennessee and works as the Zero Waste...

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  • Local Government
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January 24, 2025 UNC MPA

This post was written by current student Ushni Gupta. As the Southern California wildfires continue to rage with...

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At the SOG

At the SOG

April 14, 2025 Cara Robinson

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

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  • Students

March 4, 2025 Cara Robinson

UNC MPA provides professional development opportunities for students throughout their time in the program. Through...

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  • Parks and Recreation
  • Policy
  • Professional Work Experience (PWE)
  • Public Health
  • At the SOG
  • Federal Government
  • Interests
  • Local Government
  • SOG Work Experience
  • Non Profit
  • Administration
  • State Government
  • Community Engagement
  • Education
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Economic Development
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December 12, 2024 Cara Robinson

Jenny Heckscher is the director of innovation programs for the Center for Innovation Strategies at The Ohio State...

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  • Faculty
  • Education