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MPA Matters seeks to explore and explain all the current happenings and pursuits of those interested in public administration and public service. Special focus will be put on highlighting careers in public administration and the current initiatives of the MPA at UNC program including our faculty, current students, and alumni.

Recent Blog Posts

June 11, 2025

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

  • Students
  • Professional Work Experience (PWE)
  • Community Engagement
  • Economic Development
  • Local Government

June 09, 2025

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

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Policy
  • Non Profit
  • State Government
  • Education

April 24, 2025

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

  • Federal Government
  • Local Government
  • NonProfit
  • Students
  • Military