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School of Government welcomes two

new faculty members

The School is pleased to welcome two new faculty members into its ranks.

Elliot Stoller joined the faculty in December 2023, working in leadership, management, and governance. He will serve elected and non-elected officials.

Daniel Spiegel joined the School's courts group in January 2024, specializing in criminal law, procedure, and evidence. 

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A year as dean in review: A Q&A with Aimee Wall

February 2024 marks one year since Aimee Wall assumed the role as dean of the School of Government. In the past year, the School encountered significant challenges and achieved notable successes. 

Here, she reflects on her first year of tenure and looks ahead to the School's future.

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Leisha DeHart-Davis wins

2024 Herbert Simon Award

The School congratulates faculty member Leisha DeHart-Davis upon her receipt of the 2024 Herbert Simon Award. Given annually by the Midwest Political Science Association (MPSA), this award recognizes leading scholars who  make significant contributions to the scientific study of bureaucracy.

DeHart-Davis was recognized for her research into effective organizational practices for public sector organizations. She is the director of the Local Government Workplaces Initiative (LGWI).

The School of Government is hiring

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The  School seeks seeks an attorney with a commitment to public service, a desire to teach, and a passion for legal research and writing to serve as an assistant professor of public law and government. This tenure track position will focus on working with elected and assistant clerks of superior courts.

Apply and learn more about the position.

School of Government in the media

 

*Can song lyrics be used as evidence in NC?

Faculty member Jeff Welty gives the surprising answer in The Charlotte Observer 

 

Police ID man killed in Walmart shooting in Garner

Criminal law expert John Rubin discusses stand-your-ground law on CBS17

 

Fellowship program matches college graduates with local governments

Work of Lead for North Carolina to place young people in North Carolina local governments profiled in The Daily Tar Heel

 

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The mission of the School of Government is to improve the lives of North Carolinians by engaging in practical scholarship that helps public officials and citizens understand and improve state and local government.  Learn more at sog.unc.edu.

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