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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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,
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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.
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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
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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
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Doing it all: Ed.D. Student Katie Thompson talks about life as a full-time student, full-time employee, and new mom
We recently caught up with Katie Thompson, of the 2014 Ed.D. in KIN cohort, to talk about life changes she’s experienced this fall. Katie’s a new mom, works full-time, and excels at her studies. We wanted to know how she managed to make it all work and look so easy.
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Congratulations Katelyn Todd – 2015 Major of the Year!
Katelyn Todd is the recipient of the SHAPE (Society of Health and Physical Education) Major of the Year for 2015.
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Year two off to a successful start: Classes begin for UNCG’s Ed.D. in KIN Online
UNCG’s Ed.D. in KIN Online program is beginning its second academic year online. Program Director, Pam Brown, is excited about the upcoming year. “Our second cohort of 22 students joined us in June for orientation. It was amazing how quickly they bonded; by the second day you would have thought