The 2017 Life, Well Run Student Photo Contest ended two weeks ago, and our judges have been pouring over submissions to decide the winner of our four very special prizes. Opened to students and next generation local government professionals, the Student Photo Contest allowed us to take a peek into the everyday lives of the students who…

Values should guide our decisions and actions, especially in times of uncertainty and change.

Heroism. It’s a description that conjures a lot of images and an ideal that has been the basis of countless good vs. evil, triumph-over-tragedy stories told throughout generations. The qualities of heroes (and heroines) are ones that our very best selves strive to attain. To seek the good of others over oneself, to stand for,…

Best Chapter Event Contest. Student chapter leaders win travel funds to attend the ICMA Annual Conference.

From mentee to mentor, advice from an early career professional in local government.

I have been having a lot of “pinch me” moments over past last couple of months on the job. In the summer of 2012 I was halfway through my MPA degree and had yet to work a single day for a local government. Today, five years later, I am hard at work for the city of Goodyear…

What is the status of MPA programs today?