Dr. Melanie Rose

EdD Alumna Melanie Rose Steps Into New Leadership Role

With a career defined by confidence, resilience, and a growth-oriented mindset, Dr. Melanie Rose is no stranger to leadership. Recently, she assumed a new role as Chair of the Kinesiology Department at Tarrant County College in Fort Worth, Texas. There, she also serves as an assistant professor and the Employee… Continue reading…

open house flyer for our graduate programs

Fall 2025 Open House Events for KIN Graduate Programs

You’re invited! UNCG Kinesiology is holding in-person and virtual open house events in October and November for prospective students to learn more about our many graduate programs. Learn more about our graduate degrees and areas of study.

Former EdD students.

Two EdD in KIN Grads, One City: New Roles in Winston-Salem

Two EdD in KIN graduates are shaping the future of health and wellness education right here in Winston-Salem, NC! Callie Phillips and Tyler Johnston bring their expertise, vision, and commitment to their new roles, demonstrating the lasting influence of their UNCG EdD in KIN training. Callie Phillips Callie Phillips, an… Continue reading…

EdD Student & Alumna Continue to Grow in thier Careers

We love connecting with our students and alumni to hear about career changes and other accomplishments. This story will share more about a current student and alumna, check it out to learn more. Reggie Overton Reggie Overton, a current EdD student, began a new job at Gettysburg College as the… Continue reading…

Adam Berg

Kinesiology Professor Discusses Importance of Jackie Robinson

There’s a lot of racist ideology undergirding those social practices and the structures in place, and when (baseball player Jackie) Robinson and his teammates walk on the field, they’re challenging the ideas that validate those structures.

Ed.D. in Kinesiology 2025 Dissertation Research

In May 2025, the graduating class of the Doctor of Education in Kinesiology program presented their doctoral research to their peers, Kinesiology faculty members, and others during the Dissertation Showcase. The students designed the visual abstracts to share their findings and the implications of the work with the community to… Continue reading…