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Amanda Aguilar featured NAKHE member and Engaged Scholar Recipient
Dr. Amanda Aguilar, a graduate from the EdD in KIN program, found her way as a member of the professional organization, National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education (NAKHE), through Dr. Diane Gill and Dr. Pam Brown. NAKHE is a non-profit organization whose mission is to foster leadership in kinesiology administration and policy related to […]
Dr. Will Adams Lecture September 15
Join UNCG Kinesiology for a presentation and open Q&A with Dr. Will Adams, Associate Director of Sports Medicine Research at the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee. Thursday, September 15 at 4PM Jarrell Lecture Hall, Jackson Library Open to all students, faculty, and staff! Join via Zoom: go.uncg.edu/kinguestzoom
Dr. William Karper Retires After 44 Years at UNCG
After an impressive 44 years of service to UNC Greensboro, Dr. William Karper retired from the Department of Kinesiology in May, 2022. During his tenure at UNCG, Dr. Karper has made numerous and valuable contributions to the department, school, and university that have ranged across teaching and advising, research, curriculum development, and institutional service and […]
EdD Student Opens Wellness Center
Amber Fair Booker, a 4th year student in the EdD Kinesiology Program recently opened the One Wellness Center (OWC). OWC’s focus is to allow patients to be heard and not just seen, to treat individuals instead of just their medical condition, and to create a space where people feel supported and guided in their wellness […]
Dr. DeAnne Brooks Presents on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at SEACSM
Our colleague Dr. DeAnne Brooks recently presented at the South East American College of Sports Medicine (SEACSM) Conference. Her presentation was a collaboration with Dr. Jared Russel of Auburn University and Dr. TJ Exford of NC A&T State University titled “Thinking Strategically About Organizational Diversity: Promising Practices and Action Steps for Kinesiology Units.” The presentation […]
KIN Colloquium: Centering Culture in KIN Scholarship
We at UNCG were privileged to have Dr. Natalie Welsh and Dr. Ketra Armstrong lead a KIN colloquium on centering culture in KIN scholarship. Dr. Welsh is a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and has committed her life’s work to the education and promotion of Native American athletes and athletics. Dr. Welsh […]
EdD in KIN presents at the National Academy of Kinesiology in Higher Education
EdD in KIN presents at the National Academy of Kinesiology in Higher Education Several of our EdD in KIN students recently presented at the National Academy in Higher Education (NAKHE) Conference 2022 that focused on the effective use of technology in these difficult times. Crystal Reimer presented a Virtual Poster Presentation titled “Mindfulness in PE: […]
EdD in KIN Professional Award Winners Jan 2022
We are excited to share that three of our EdD colleagues have recently won KIN Professional Awards! Nori Pennisi, Joel Frye, and Tim Howley will all receive funding to help them pursue educational opportunities that will further enhance their professional and academic careers. Each of our colleagues shared their plans for the funding with us, […]
Dec 2021 Hooding and Celebration
In December, the EdD in KIN program celebrated the accomplishments of six graduates at the Greensboro Coliseum for the UNCG Doctoral Hooding Ceremony. Many traveled from other states and cities to be able to walk across the stage and participate in this event. After many years of hard work, our six graduates were able to […]
Dr. Diane Gill Presents on “Moving Towards Social Justice” at the National Academy of Kinesiology
Our esteemed faculty member Dr. Diane Gill was given the honor of presenting as an invited speaker at the National Academy of Kinesiology (NAK) annual meeting. The meeting’s theme was “Kinesiology’s Social Justice Imperative”. Dr. Gill’s presentation titled: Kinesiology: Moving toward Social Justice? looked at Kinesiology’s social justice movement over the nearly 100 years of […]