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  • Year three off to a successful start: A Successful Orientation has the 2016 Cohort Ready to Begin Classes

    Year three off to a successful start: A Successful Orientation has the 2016 Cohort Ready to Begin Classes

    It is hard to believe that we are about to begin our third academic year of the Ed.D. in KIN Online program. In June the new fall 2016 cohort of 21 students joined us on campus for 3 days to get to know each other, meet the faculty, and develop … Continued

  • Incoming Ed.D. student Sara Clawson awarded Hayes Graduate Fellowship

    Incoming Ed.D. student Sara Clawson awarded Hayes Graduate Fellowship

    Newly admitted Ed.D. student Sara Clawson received some exciting news in April. She has been awarded a Hayes Graduate Fellowship to help with her cost of attendance. We caught up with Sara recently to learn a little bit more about her. Tell us a little bit about yourself, where are … Continued

  • Incoming Ed.D. Student Christine Rockey Awarded Receives Hayes Graduate Fellowship from UNCG

    Incoming Ed.D. Student Christine Rockey Awarded Receives Hayes Graduate Fellowship from UNCG

    Newly admitted Ed.D. student Christine Rockey just got some great news from the Graduate School at UNCG – she has been awarded the Hayes Graduate Fellowship to aid with her educational expenses. We caught up with Christine to learn a bit more about her. Tell us a little bit about … Continued

  • EdD Student Jason Suby Named Director of Assessment at West Point

    EdD Student Jason Suby Named Director of Assessment at West Point

    Jason Suby, a current student in the Doctor of Education in Kinesiology Online program (Ed.D. in KIN Online) at UNCG, has recently been named the Director of Assessment in the Department of Physical Education (DPE) at the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY. Jason previously served as the … Continued

  • Ed.D. Student David Wilkenfeld Appointed to the High Point University Athletic Training Department Advisory Board

    David Wilkenfeld, a member of the 2014 Ed.D. in Kinesiology cohort, was recently appointed to the High Point University Athletic Training Department Advisory Board by the athletic training department faculty. David is a  valued member of the sports medicine community and current preceptor for High Point University, and the Board … Continued

  • Ed.D. Student David Kyle (University of AL, Huntsville) Receives Grant from Ability Sports Network

    David Kyle, a member of the 2015 Ed.D. cohort and a faculty member at The University of Alabama, Huntsville (UAH), was recently awarded a grant to become a “satellite” location for the Ability Sport Network which originally began at Huntingdon College in Montgomery, AL. This grant was a result of … Continued

  • Ed.D. Faculty and Alumni Receive NCAA Innovations in Research and Practice Grant

    Ed.D. Faculty and Alumni Receive NCAA Innovations in Research and Practice Grant

    We are excited to share the news that our own UNCG Ed.D. faculty member Dr. Erin Reifsteck, along with Ed.D. Alumni Dr. DeAnne Brooks (Salem College), and Dr. Lenka H. Shriver (UNCG) are one of four research teams in the country to receive funding through the NCAA  Innovations in Research and Practice Grant Program … Continued

  • Jacob Surratt – Making a difference at Gaston College

    Jacob Surratt – Making a difference at Gaston College

    Jacob Surratt, a member of the 2015 cohort of Ed.D. students, was recently featured in this story about the Health and Fitness Science Program at Gaston College in Dallas, NC. Jacob is the Associate Dean of Health and Human Services and enjoys the role he plays in helping students succeed. … Continued

  • Ed.D. in Kinesiology Online Welcomes Two New Faculty Members

    The Ed.D. in Kinesiology program has the pleasure of welcoming two new faculty members to our ranks. Drs. Erin Reifsteck and Michael Hemphill will join the growing program. Dr.  Hemphill will join UNCG beginning in the fall 2016 semester and Dr. Reifsteck has joined us beginning this semester. Michael A. Hemphill, … Continued

  • Ed.D. in Kinesiology at UNCG – The military connection

    UNCG is in the top 15% of colleges and universities that support veterans success and has been named a “Military Friendly” school for the past four years in a row. The Ed.D. in Kinesiology program extends this tradition with some of our own students. A number of the current Ed.D. … Continued

  • Ed.D. in KIN Student Jennifer Lichty – Working Abroad While Getting Her Degree

    Ed.D. in KIN Student Jennifer Lichty – Working Abroad While Getting Her Degree

    The Ed.D. in Kinesiology program provides a unique opportunity for students to pursue professional opportunities while attending classes. Our student, Jennifer Lichty from the 2015 cohort, is taking full advantage of this. Jennifer is from Oro Valley, AZ but recently took a position in Shenzhen, China teaching Physical Education. We … Continued

  • The National Academy of Kinesiology Honors Dr. Shirl Hoffman

    Dr. Shirl Hoffman, UNCG professor emeritus of Kinesiology, was awarded the Hetherington Award by the National Academy of Kinesiology (NAK). It is the highest honor bestowed by the NAK. The award is presented annually to an individual who has impacted and strengthened the field of kinesiology. Dr. Shirl Hoffman came … Continued