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Mindy Smith, EdD in KIN Graduate, Publishes Dissertation
Dr. Mindy Smith, a 2019 EdD in KIN graduate, recently published her dissertation. Mindy is currently an Assistant Professor in Applied Health Science and Director of Student Wellness at Messiah College. Mindy, along with her faculty mentors Dr. Diane Gill and Dr. Erin Reifsteck, published in the Journal – Case Studies in Applied Sport and […]
Trivia Night brings EdD Students and Alumni together for some Virtual Fun
A few weeks ago we kicked off our first monthly EdD in KIN virtual social event for the 2020-2021 academic year. As we all know, it is hard to stay connected with others in the current climate. We wanted to offer something lighthearted and fun for students and alumni to take a break and connect. […]
EdD Graduate Presents Dissertation Virtually
Dr. Jason Suby, a 2019 graduate of the EdD in KIN program, recently presented his dissertation research virtually at the SHAPE America National Convention. Jason was originally accepted to present orally at the conference, but due to COVID-19, SHAPE asked presenters to provide an oral PowerPoint presentation that could be viewed virtually and widely disseminated. […]
Scholar Strike for Racial Justice
Dr. DeAnne Brooks held a “Scholar Strike for Racial Justice” on September 9, 2020 for Kinesiology students, faculty, and staff. She used the article “The Way We Never Were: Postracial Kinesiology in America” (Smith & Jamieson, 2017) to guide the discussion. Thank you, Dr. Brooks, for a very insightful session!
EdD in KIN Orientation via Zoom
Following EdD in KIN tradition, our 7th cohort of doctorate students participated in orientation in June. However, things were a bit different this year. Given the current circumstances we welcomed the 2020 cohort to the UNC Greenboro community via Zoom instead of in person. The students were greeted by a panel of distinguished guests, faculty, […]
The summer has been busy for the EdD in KIN students, faculty, and staff.
The summer has been busy for the EdD in KIN students, faculty, and staff. Numerous students from various cohorts shared their dissertation research with the UNCG community via Zoom. We had 16 students successfully defend their dissertations and 19 students propose their dissertations. Our 2016 EdD in KIN cohort, as part of their 4th year, […]
LETTER FROM BLACK UNCG FACULTY
Recently Black UNC Greensboro faculty wrote a letter to Black students at UNCG. They shared, “We write to you all as Black faculty members that feel called to address the utter outrage, grief, and despair that is present in the ongoing police and state violence against Black people. We see you and we are with […]
Kinesiology Position Statement on Racial Justice
The Department of Kinesiology at UNCG would like to share a statement with our community related to recent events. We are shaken by the recent deaths of Rayshard Brooks, George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor — the latest public atrocities added to the more than 400-year history of relentless oppression faced by Black people. […]
Juneteenth Statement on Racial Justice
In recognition of Juneteenth, the Department of Kinesiology at UNCG would like to share a statement with our community related to recent events. We are shaken by the recent deaths of Rayshard Brooks, George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor — the latest public atrocities added to the more than 400-year history of relentless oppression […]
A message from the UNCG EdD in KIN faculty to our students, alumni and friends about our “shared fate” and how with your help, we can focus on antiracism and social justice
In these times of uncertainty and unrest, we have continued to operate under our “business as usual” mode…however, we realize that it is important to pause and take time to affirm that we will not tolerate racism in our country. We are eager to find ways to ensure that our students know that we care and […]