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  • ED.D. STUDENTS AND FACULTY GOT TOGETHER AND CHEERED ON THE SPARTANS

    ED.D. STUDENTS AND FACULTY GOT TOGETHER AND CHEERED ON THE SPARTANS

    On February 25, approximately 60 of the Ed.D. in Kinesiology students, faculty, staff, and their families gathered together for a social hosted by the Ed.D. in Kinesiology online program. Students and faculty gathered for food and fun prior to the UNCG Men’s baseball game vs. Michigan State, Women’s softball game … Continued


  • Neil Barrett Recognized at Carolina Hurricanes Game

    Neil Barrett Recognized at Carolina Hurricanes Game

    Kinesiology Undergraduate student, Neil Barrett, was recognized for his service to the United States Air Force Friday February 17, 2017 at the Carolina Hurricane’s Hockey game.


  • Ed.D. students got together at ATEC 2017

    Ed.D. students got together at ATEC 2017

    Athletic Training (AT) professionals, educators, and researchers from all over the country gathered in Dallas, TX from February 17-19 for the 2017 Athletic Training Educator’s Conference (ATEC). This conference offers educators a chance to network and present the research focused on the teaching and learning of AT students and professionals. … Continued


  • Cathy Ennis is awarded 2017 Luther Halsey Gulick Award by SHAPE America, the highest honor of the association

    UNCG Ed.D. in Kinesiology Professor Cathy Ennis was recently honored as the recipient of 2017 Luther Halsey Gulick Award by Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE America) Convention in Boston. The Luther Halsey Gulick is regarded as the highest honor given by SHAPE America. This award is presented annually … Continued


  • Ed.D. in KIN Student Eric Tucker published an article to the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Mental Health Newsletter

    Eric Tucker, a member of the 2014 Ed.D. in Kinesiology cohort and  a part-time lecturer in the at North Carolina State University Department of Social Work at North Carolina State University recently published an article to the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Mental Health Newsletter on self-care. As a … Continued


  • Ed.D. student Chris Crawford participated in the Paralympics in Rio, Brazil

    Ed.D. student Chris Crawford participated in the Paralympics in Rio, Brazil

    One of our Ed.D. in Kinesiology students experienced the Paralympics in Rio as as an athletic trainer for the US Swimming team. Chris Crawford, a member of the 2016 cohort, was responsible for the various athletic needs of the of 33 athletes on the US Paralympic Swimming team. Chris described … Continued


  • Ed.D. in KIN Student Sara Clawson participated in UCI Road Cycling World Championships in Doha, Qatar

    Ed.D. in KIN Student Sara Clawson participated in UCI Road Cycling World Championships in Doha, Qatar

    Sara Clawson, a current UNCG Ed.D. in KIN student, recently went to Doha, Qatar for the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Road Cycling World Championships, as head soigneur for TWENTY16 Ridebiker Women’s Professional Cycling Team. As head soigneur, she took care of the needs of the riders for their peak performance. … Continued


  • Ed.D. student Kristi Johnson led her non-profit organization, the Triangle Dance Project to successful performance

    Ed.D. student Kristi Johnson led her non-profit organization, the Triangle Dance Project to successful performance

    Kristi Johnson, a member of the 2016 Ed.D. in Kinesiology cohort, recently led her non-profit organization, the Triangle Dance Project to successful performance. The Triangle Dance Project, a community building nonprofit arts organization, offers local choreographers and performers opportunities showcase their talents as they emerge onto the regional dance scene. Byron … Continued


  • Faculty Profile: Dr. Michael Hemphill

    Faculty Profile: Dr. Michael Hemphill

    The UNCG KIN department is glad to recognize a new member of its close-knit community, Michael Hemphill, the new Assistant Professor of Kinesiology. Hemphill holds a Bachelor’s degree from Wingate University (NC) and a Ph.D. from Purdue University. Previously, he held a faculty position at the College of Charleston (SC).


  • Alumni Profile: Josh Porter

    Today, Porter is the Senior Athletic Trainer for the collegiate baseball program at the University of Mississippi, as well as the softball athletic trainer and graduate assistant for men’s tennis.


  • Newest Faculty Members Are Getting Settled

    After having a little time to get settled in their new roles, we caught with Dr. Erin Reifsteck and Dr. Michael Hemphill to share a little more about themselves. We asked them a few questions about themselves, their experience, and their research interests. Here is what they had to say: What … Continued


  • Inaugural AASP HBCU regional conference featuring Ed.D. grads

    We are thrilled to share the news about the Inaugural AASP[1] HBCU[2] Southeast Regional Conference at Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, North Carolina. Our EdD alums, Drs. Rennae Williams Stowe, Rob Owens and Lizzie Lange served as conference organizers. Dr. Diane Gill delivered a keynote entitled, “Culture and Diversity … Continued