UNC Greensboro

A Mission to Enhance the Quality of Life of Others

Our Ed.D. in KIN graduate, Lisa Almedina-McQuade, recently shared her dissertation work with her campus community at Lone Star College-University Park, in Houston, Texas.  Her topic addressed Yoga as a mindful physical activity to enhance college students’ well-being. Her findings were used to inform the student body, faculty, and administration … Continued


How Ed.D. in Kinesiology Students Make an Impact

Students in UNC Greensboro’s online Doctor of Education in Kinesiology program come from a variety of professions, from coaching and teaching to athletic training and physical therapy. But as they learn to translate theory and research into action, these students share a common goal — making an impact in their communities … Continued


Dr. Owens Honored with the Bryan School Staff Excellence Award

Dr. Robert Owens has been an integral part of the Bryan School of Business and Economics transition to online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic. For his excellence in helping the Bryan School transition so swiftly and efficiently he was awarded the Bryan School Staff Excellence Award!  Dr. Owens had this … Continued


Meet our graduate assistants – a key to our success

A key to our success is all the wonderful people who work with the EdD in Kinesiology program including our own graduate assistants (GAs).  Each year they serve in a variety of roles to help support the students, faculty and staff – this includes behind the scenes work that sometimes … Continued


Taekwondo for Fun with Sun

Virtual Taekwondo class

The Ed.D. in KIN program hosted a virtual social event a few weeks ago. Yongsun “Sun” Lee, a Ph.D. student and Taekwondo instructor, taught basic Taekwondo skills and movements including some punches, kicks, steps, and combinations of those skills as ways to move our body while having a lot of … Continued


Serving Students During the Pandemic

Providing his students with physical activity opportunities during the pandemic One of our newest students, Joel Frye,  was recently featured in SHAPE America’s Momentum issue for his work in equity, diversity and inclusion in physical education. Joel shared with us what he has been doing as part of the national … Continued


Dr. Kristi Johnson, Ed.D. in KIN Alum, Named an Engaged Faculty Scholar

Congratulations are in order for Dr. Kristi Vincint Johnson on being named an Engaged Faculty Scholar through North Carolina Campus Compact. Dr. Johnson is currently the Director of Dance and Assistant Professor of Dance at North Carolina Central University. A 2021 Ed.D. in KIN graduate, Kristi’s dissertation was titled, “A … Continued