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The Master of Public Administration Program at UNC-Chapel Hill is a full-time, two-year program that serves up to 60 students annually. It consistently ranks among the best public administration graduate programs in the country:

http://www.mpa.unc.edu

The University of North Carolina School of Government’s online Master of Public Administration, MPA@UNC, is a groundbreaking degree program design

ed for working professionals and others seeking to advance their careers in public service while retaining the freedom and flexibility to honor their current commitments:

http://www.onlinempa.unc.edu

UNC MPA faculty are bringing scholarship to DC for the 2026 Public Management Research Conference – a premier public adm...
06/05/2026

UNC MPA faculty are bringing scholarship to DC for the 2026 Public Management Research Conference – a premier public administration research conference.

UNC MPA faculty and staff gathered for our summer retreat to connect, share information, and engage in topics that will ...
06/02/2026

UNC MPA faculty and staff gathered for our summer retreat to connect, share information, and engage in topics that will help us continue to support our students and achieve our mission of preparing public service leaders and creating usable knowledge to improve governance.

Wrapping up our series! Stephanie Starr’s MPA experience deepened her leadership through reflection, financial insight, ...
05/29/2026

Wrapping up our series! Stephanie Starr’s MPA experience deepened her leadership through reflection, financial insight, and collaboration. Her biggest takeaway: complex public challenges require trust, teamwork, and diverse perspectives, and it’s never too late to keep learning. Read the full story in our bio!

Brenda Portaro’s MPA journey transformed her approach to local government. From coursework to hands-on experience with t...
05/28/2026

Brenda Portaro’s MPA journey transformed her approach to local government. From coursework to hands-on experience with the Town of Holly Springs, she gained insight into strategic planning, financial analysis, and sustainable community impact. See bio for the full story!

For Patrick Jones, the biggest surprise of the UNC MPA program was personal growth. Beyond building skills, the experien...
05/27/2026

For Patrick Jones, the biggest surprise of the UNC MPA program was personal growth. Beyond building skills, the experience sparked self-reflection, helping Patrick better understand strengths, challenges, and leadership potential. See bio for the full story!

The UNC MPA program helped Sara Paige Murray sharpen her leadership skills and broaden her vision for public service. Th...
05/26/2026

The UNC MPA program helped Sara Paige Murray sharpen her leadership skills and broaden her vision for public service. Through a dynamic online cohort, she gained new perspectives, strengthened collaboration, and developed a more informed, principled path forward. See our bio for the full story!

Join us on June 2 at 7PM for our UNC MPA General Information Session to learn more about our program including our curri...
05/20/2026

Join us on June 2 at 7PM for our UNC MPA General Information Session to learn more about our program including our curriculum, student experience, and the wide range of career paths our graduates pursue. Registration in our bio.

Whether you’re just beginning to explore graduate study or considering your next step in public service, this is a great opportunity to discover how the MPA can help you achieve your career goals.

Introducing our new Director of Admissions & Student Recruitment — Welcome Natalie Larson! "I am excited to connect with...
05/18/2026

Introducing our new Director of Admissions & Student Recruitment — Welcome Natalie Larson!

"I am excited to connect with prospective students as they discover how the unique opportunities of the UNC MPA program align with their personal and professional goals. I look forward to working together to inspire and educate the next generation of public service leaders."

We are so excited to have you on the UNC MPA team!

For faculty Friday, we want to take a moment to thank the faculty for creating learning environments that inspire, chall...
05/15/2026

For faculty Friday, we want to take a moment to thank the faculty for creating learning environments that inspire, challenge, and support the next generation of public service leaders!

Behind the scenes of every great Commencement, is the staff making the show flow. Thank you UNC MPA staff members for th...
05/14/2026

Behind the scenes of every great Commencement, is the staff making the show flow. Thank you UNC MPA staff members for their work on this event, particularly Susan Lynch, Operations Manager, and Elizabeth Langefeld, Director of Academic Advising and Student Life.

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