The University of North Carolina Institute of Politics

The UNC IOP is excited to welcome energetic and dedicated individuals to join our program teams. Individuals seeking to gain professional development skills and engage in political discourse are encouraged to apply. We have a variety of positions open that we would love to fill. Students are encouraged to apply to as many or as few positions as they like, and many positions are open to students of all years and experience levels. Deadline has been extended to October 8th for all students. For any questions or concerns, please contact [email protected] or [email protected]. The link to the application can be found in our instagram bio and in our newsletter.

The Institute of Politics will be hosting four distinguished guests for a panel on redistricting in North Carolina on Wednesday, August 31st. The panelists will discuss gerrymandering, the redistricting process, and an upcoming Supreme Court case from NC that is expected have massive implications on the outcome of future federal elections. The moderated discussion will be followed by an audience Q&A session.

The event will feature North Carolina State Senators Natalie Murdock and Amy Galey, who are responsible for drawing our state’s electoral maps, as well as Professors Asher Hildebrand and Andrew Taylor, two leading academic experts on redistricting.

The panel will take place from 6 to 7pm in the Kresge Common Room (039), located in the bottom floor of Graham Memorial Hall. No registration is required to attend.

We hope everybody had an amazing FWOC! Join us as we welcome our ’22/’23 IOP executive team. Swipe to meet the team, get to know us, and learn why we joined the IOP!

Our application to join our team launches this Friday, August 26. If you want to learn more about the IOP and how to get involved head over to our website unciop.org or meet us at SmallFest this Friday from 11-1pm!

A big thank you to for such an amazing kickoff seminar!
On Wednesday the IOP will be hosting two additional guests, State Senator Don Davis (District 5) and former Congressman Bob Etheridge as they join Commissioner Goodwin on a seminar about the changing dynamic of rural NC politics and its impact on the state and it’s leaders. All seminars are hosted on Wednesdays at 6pm in Greenlaw rm 0305 and accessible on Zoom.

Seminars are free and open to students, faculty, staff, University affiliates, and members of the community. No RSVP is required to attend, but you can sign up through the link in our bio!

OFFICE HOURS BEGIN THIS WEEK! Remote office hours are from 3:30- 4:30pm and accessible through the link in our bio. In-person office hours start at 5pm in GL rm 0305.

Join us TONIGHT for our first seminar with the UNC IOP’s Fall Fellow, Wayne Goodwin! Wayne Goodwin has served as Chairperson of the NC Democratic Party in 2017 and 2019, following his two statewide elections in 2008 and in 2012 as our state's tenth Insurance Commissioner. Prior to that he served four elected terms in the NC House of Representatives. Our kickoff seminar will feature Commissioner Goodwin’s stories about his experience in politics and public service, his motivations to run for legislative and statewide office, and his experiences in campaigning, fundraising, messaging, and organizing at both the grassroots and statewide levels.

CORRECTION: The seminars will take place in Greenlaw 305 from 6-7pm! No registration is required. Seminar zoom link can be found in our bio!

Join us THIS WEDNESDAY for our first seminar with the UNC IOP’s Fall Fellow, Wayne Goodwin! Wayne Goodwin has served as Chairperson of the NC Democratic Party in 2017 and 2019, following his two statewide elections in 2008 and in 2012 as our state's tenth Insurance Commissioner. Prior to that he served four elected terms in the NC House of Representatives. Our kickoff seminar will feature Commissioner Goodwin’s stories about his experience in politics and public service, his motivations to run for legislative and statewide office, and his experiences in campaigning, fundraising, messaging, and organizing at both the grassroots and statewide levels.

The seminars will take place in Greenlaw 305 from 6-7pm! No registration is required. Seminar zoom link can be found in our bio!

It is that time of year again, the Institute of Politics is participating in GiveUNC, the University’s largest event of the year to promote the work of departments, programs, and student organizations from all corners of campus!

We’re excited to be a part of this annual showcase of the cutting edge work being done by so many of our incredible neighbors here in Chapel Hill, and to use this opportunity to support the new horizons that we’re pushing, too.

If you're as excited for the future we’re trying to build of a North Carolina that is more engaged with the electoral process and more informed about the politics that shape our communities as we are, we urge to consider donating here: https://give.unc.edu/donate?f=602415&p=aasf&s=giveunc2021.

We also encourage everyone to support the IOP by adding a frame to their Facebook profile photo. You can do that by going to your profile picture > Add Frame > Search: “IOP GiveUNC 2021” > Use as Profile Picture.

We are excited to launch the IOP's newest program, the Student Policy Collaborative, which is an off-shoot from the Civic Engagement Action Coalition. SPC exists to put student policy solutions into action through ongoing partnerships with UNC Administration and North Carolina elected officials. It will be a streamlined pathway for students to connect with local and statewide figures to empower young leaders to enact real change in and around our community. SPC will house a University-focused student run think tank, a research arm, and the NC General Assembly policy challenge. There will be an interest meeting this Friday, March 5th at 6:30 pm. Get the Zoom link here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYNctToOHaFKm-rzk8HQ9XluXLa6OJ-LywmIhjofDmpTWKgQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Join UNC’s Institute of Politics on March 9th at 5:30 pm for an in-depth conversation with former congressional candidate Dan McCready! Known for his 2018 US Congress campaign to represent NC’s 9th District, when he exposed his opponent’s campaign’s election fraud and made history by overturning the fraud-tainted election, McCready is also a North Carolina native, Marine Corps veteran, and solar energy entrepreneur. During this exclusive one hour event, McCready will share his journey thus far and a behind-the-scenes look at running for office in North Carolina. Come with questions ready as there will be time for Q+A at the end!

This virtual event is for UNC students only and will not be recorded. SIGN UP HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPO9VO9EAHaXP7cqOCkhEN4wF43E3CnV8ib613hr1KpVl6uA/viewform

The IOP's newest program, the Student Policy Collaborative, is excited to host a UNC Student Body President election debate tomorrow at 6:00pm. Sign up to attend here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_t5NYUiSHRkGiyAtF11n3dw!! Lamar Richards for Student Body President Senate Speaker Javvadi for SBP

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: IOP SBP Debate. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: IOP SBP Debate. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.