Register Now!: MPA Alumni Picnic

Join students, alumni, faculty, staff, friends, and their families for some tasty food and great conversation at the annual UNC MPA Alumni Kickoff Picnic.

When: August 23 5-7PM

Where: SOG- Knapp-Sanders Building Dining Room

RSVP: Register for the Picnic today!

Fall Course Highlight: PUBA 779 Strategic Fund Development

Interested in Fundraising? PUBA 779 would be a great place for you! PUBA 779-973A will be taught this fall on Mondays 7-9 pm (longer live session than most online classes as there's no recorded asynch videos). It will be taught by Alex Bartz, who is the National Director of Program Implementation at Summer Search, a nonprofit working to ensure students can fulfill their potential in school, work, and life. The course is open to students in both the on-campus and online formats and counts towards the Nonprofit concentration. Seats are currently available!

Full class description: This course is designed to help students develop a deep understanding of concepts, techniques and theories of nonprofit fundraising. After an introduction to philanthropy, students will utilize tools and resources for fundraising and analyze and evaluate fundraising methods. This course is applied meaning it is important to have a relationship with a nonprofit organization where you can access current fundraising collateral and apply principles of fundraising to the improvement of fundraising methods/products.

Sample Syllabus: On MPA Intranet

MPA Student Receives NCLGBA Scholarship

Congratulations to on-campus MPA student Sarah Dhunjishaw for being one of 2 North Carolina students to receive a scholarship this year to attend the North Carolina Local Government Budgeting Association Conference in Asheville. You can read more on the MPA website.

Student Profile: Carlos Morales on the Recycling Project with NC DEQ

This summer, on-campus MPA student Carlos Morales is serving as a PWE student for the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. He is role is with the Organics Recycling Team in the Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service. Read more about their work on the MPA Website.

Groundwork: Student Gardening & Wellness Group

Looking for a way to reduce stress, build community, and get outside? The North Carolina Botanical Garden is starting a new free program focused on supporting student mental health, fostering connection, and growing fresh food together.

Each week, students will gather at the Edible Campus Main Garden (located directly behind Davis Library) for hands-on gardening, wellness-focused activities, and opportunities to take home fresh produce and plants. You’ll gain practical gardening skills while exploring supportive self-care practices, all in a welcoming, low-pressure space. This program is open to all UNC students.

Groundwork will be held weekly from September 2 to November 25. Participants may choose from two sessions: either Tuesdays from 2-3:15pm, or Wednesdays from 3:15-4:30pm. Sessions will be held at the Edible Campus Main Garden (behind Davis Library) in a wheelchair accessible garden. All tools and materials will be provided, with adaptive tools being available.

Spots are limited -- sign up for the interest list below to receive early access when registration opens later this summer! Questions? Contact Sarah Tanke (Interim Therapeutic Horticulture Program Manager) at tanke@unc.edu.

Bynum Hall Food Pantry

The Bynum Hall Food Pantry is fully restocked and open for graduate and professional students by appointment. We’ve replenished essentials like soup, pasta, coffee, diapers, paper towels, cleaning supplies and more.

Located in Bynum Hall, the pantry is typically available Monday–Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. If you’d like to visit, please email Laura Thorp to confirm a time and ensure a staff member is available to assist you.

Graduate Student Tour Guide & Communications Specialist

Are you a graduate student who loves all things Carolina? Are you passionate about sharing your graduate experience and connecting with others? Join the UNC Visitors Center as a Graduate Student Tour Guide! This is the perfect opportunity to represent UNC and get paid for doing what you love.

Hours: 15-20 per week

Compensation: $22 per hour

Beginning: August 2025

Download this PDF to learn more about the role. To apply, send cover letter and resume to Rhonda Beatty or apply on Handshake.

Ackland Art Museum Events Graduate Assistant

The Events Graduate Assistant will be responsible for events logistics including set-up, preparation of supplies, vendor relations and staffing needs. In addition, there will be administrative tasks including event vendor research, meetings with clients, agreement creation, invoicing clients, and additional activities as needed by the External Affairs Department.

Hours: 10 per week M–F with occasional nights and weekends

Compensation: $7,500 stipend

Timeframe: August 2025 – May 2026

Qualifications: Experience planning events (talks, conferences, etc.), Microsoft Suite experience (specifically Excel and Word), and experience working with members of the public is preferred, but not required.

To apply, please email your CV to acklandevents@unc.edu.

University Libraries Graduate Assistant Positions

The Libraries offers graduate assistantships supporting a variety of programs and services. See below for open roles!

• Graduate Assistant, Health Academic & Research Engagement
• Library Communications Graduate Assistant
• Library Data Consultant Graduate Assistant

Carolina Financial Well-Being Center

The Carolina Financial Well-Being Center's mission is to offer inclusive financial education, support basic needs, and empower individuals to improve their financial well-being, ensuring success for future generations. All UNC students are invited their workshops, resource library, or to meet with a Peer Financial Coach.