The UNCG Department of Kinesiology was recently recognized by the American Kinesiology Association at its annual leadership workshop in California. The department was awarded the 2025 Inclusive Excellence Award. Attending the conference for UNCG were (right to left): Dr. Scott Ross, Dr. Carl Mattacola, Dr. Erin Reifsteck, Dr. DeAnne Brooks and Dr. Michael Hemphill. Also attending were UNCG alums Dr. Jerono Rotich and Dr. Lindsay Nanney.
The award recognizes academic units that promote an understanding of diversity and inclusion; develop innovative programs, initiatives or strategies to enhance diversity and inclusion; have a sustained commitment to developing diversity and inclusion in kinesiology; and demonstrate support of historically underrepresented and/or marginalized individuals.