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Former Graduate Student Success
Kym Fasczewski, a former graduate student in UNC Greensboro’s Kinesiology program recently published an article in Disability and Health Journal. The article is titled, “I ride for MS: The impact of bike MS participation on motivation for physical activity in individuals with multiple sclerosis.” The purpose of this study was
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Ed.D. In KIN Student Awarded $76,000.00 Research Grant to Study the Health and Environmental Impacts of Antimicrobial Resistant Bacteria and Antimicrobial Resistant Genes along the Critically Endangered Catawba River
Patricia Williams, a second-year student in the Ed.D. program in Kinesiology and Instructor of Biology at Gaston College, and a colleague were awarded a research grant from the Women’s Impact Fund to study the antimicrobial resistant genes and bacterial species present in the critically endangered Catawba River. The Catawba River
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First Year Ed.D. in KIN student, Darnell Clark, elected to NSCA Board of Directors
Darrnell Clark, a member of the Ed.D. in KIN 2019 cohort, has been elected to the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) board of directors for a three-year term. Darnell shared with us, “This is a great personal achievement for me and one that I am particularly proud of. To
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Surprise Visit From Online Ed.D. in KIN Student
An Ed.D. in KIN online student, Adam Graham, surprised director of the Ed.D. program, Dr. Pam Brown, last week by stopping by her office door to say hello. Adam was on campus in his professional role as the men’s basketball athletic trainer for Tennessee Tech, who was playing UNC Greensboro
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KIN-dos! Ed.D. in KIN Online alum Eric Tucker receives promotion at UNC Health Alliance
Congratulations are in order for Ed.D. in KIN alumni Eric Tucker who recently received a promotion to Program Manager on the UNC Health Alliance Population Health Clinical Services team. Eric is a licensed clinical social worker and faculty at NC State in the Department of Social Work. Since joining the
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David Kyle, 2019 Ed.D. graduate, Continues his Line of Research
David Kyle, a recent Ed.D. in KIN alumni has been busy since graduating with his doctorate. His dissertation was titled, “The Impact of Youth Adapted Sport on Physical Activity of Adults with Disabilities.” In this project, he found that adults who participated in adapted youth sport perceived that it had
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2019 Cohort Finding Togetherness at Ed.D. in KIN Orientation
Following Ed.D. in KIN tradition, our 6th cohort of doctorate students arrived on campus for orientation this past June. We welcomed the 2019 cohort on campus for three days. They were greeted by a panel of distinguished guests, faculty, and alumni to learn more about what to expect out of
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Proposals, Defenses, and Graduation — Oh My!
This past May was a busy month for the Ed.D. in KIN program. Busy— in the best possible way. Numerous students from various cohorts were on campus to share their dissertation research with the UNCG community. We had 19 students propose their dissertations and 21 students defend and graduate. Our
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Kinesiology Faculty Set the Standard: Faculty Awards
To say congrats just doesn’t do it justice. Our faculty have really outdone themselves this year!
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Ed.D. in KIN Connections: How Two Track and Field Athletes Came Full Circle
Dave Wiederrecht, current Ed.D. student, grew up in Pennsylvania and attended Messiah College where he ran track and field. “The 400 hurdles was my main event,” recalls Dave. His coach, Doug Miller, played an essential role in his life, beyond coach he was his professor, and ultimately his academic advisor.