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  • Kinesiology “family” gathers at Nakhe conference in New Orleans

    Kinesiology “family” gathers at Nakhe conference in New Orleans

    Our UNCG “KIN” family made an impressive showing at the NAKHE Conference in early January. This year’s conference theme was “Connections: Leading for Good in a Post-Pandemic World,” which focused on setting the stage for reconnection and reflection on lessons learned, challenges overcome, and opportunities discovered through the events of … Continued

  • Fall 2022 Doctoral Hooding Ceremony: Smiles and Celebrations

    Fall 2022 Doctoral Hooding Ceremony: Smiles and Celebrations

    On December 8th, 2022, the EdD in KIN program celebrated the following graduates at UNCG’s doctoral hooding ceremony: Jene’ Baclawski, Alain Aguilar, Amber Fair Booker, and Dianne Habring-Frelich. Dr. Gill, Dr. Hemphill, and Dr. Brooks hooded these graduates in recognition of their achievements.

  • Ed.D. Alumna creates a teaching advisory committee at Wake Forest university

    Since graduation in May of 2022, Dr. Abbie Wrights has continued working as a teaching professional at Wake Forest University in the Health and Exercise Science (HES) Department. But, while her position has not changed, she has been able to directly apply both her coursework and dissertation findings to her current role.

  • Ed.D Alumna promoted to associate dean of arts and sciences at Gaston College

    Dr. Patricia Williams, a 2022 graduate of the Ed.D. in KIN program, has had a busy fall semester since summer graduation at UNCG. At the start of the Fall 2022 semester, Patricia was promoted from Instructor of Biology to Chair of the Science Department. Within the month, she received a … Continued

  • Amber Fair Booker: a lot has changed in 6 months

    Amber Fair Booker: a lot has changed in 6 months

    After a little more than 6 months in business, we decided to check back in with Amber Fair Booker to hear more about how things are going at One Wellness Center, especially as she prepares to graduate from UNCG in December. Amber shared that things are going well and they can continue to grow their services. 

  • UNCG Kinesiology Alumni and Current students at NCSHAPE convention

    UNCG Kinesiology Alumni and Current students at NCSHAPE convention

    NCSHAPE hosted their annual convention October 27 and 28 in Winston Salem. Many UNCG Kinesiology alumni and current students were at the convention to learn more about health and physical education from the many professionals in attendance.

  • Welcome Ed.D. in Kinesiology Graduate Assistants!

    As we start a new academic year, new faces come along! This year, we have four graduate assistant students helping us in the EdD in Kinesiology program. Our graduate assistant students are excited to be a part of this journey and are looking forward to giving a helping hand! Please welcome Yongsun “Sun” Lee, Maggie…

  • Ed.D. Alumna Featured NAKHE Member and engaged scholar recipient

    Ed.D. Alumna Featured NAKHE Member and engaged scholar recipient

    Dr. Amanda Aguilar, a graduate from the Ed.D. in Kinesiology program, found her way as a member of the professional organization, National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education (NAKHE), through Dr. Diane Gill and Dr. Pam Brown.

  • Mental Activity

    Mental Activity

    Dr. Jennifer Etnier received UNCG’s 2021 Senior Research Excellence Award for her scholarship on physical activity and cognition.

  • Ed.D. in KIN 2019 Cohort Proposals

    Ed.D. in KIN 2019 Cohort Proposals

    The 2019 cohort came to campus and presented their dissertation proposals in front of their advisors and colleagues. Between proposals, debriefs and other programming, students visited the Civil Rights Museum and the Greensboro Science Center. There were many great learning opportunities presented as well as some much needed in person time amongst peers and colleagues.

  • Ed.D. Dissertation showcase and Doctoral hooding

    Ed.D. Dissertation showcase and Doctoral hooding

    The Ed.D. in Kinesiology program hosted a dissertation showcase for our students to allow them to share the exciting research they have been doing. Students presented their dissertation findings in a “lightning talk” format. It was a great opportunity for attendees (in person or on zoom), to learn more about … Continued

  • Ed.D. in Kin Dissertation Research

    Ed.D. in Kin Dissertation Research

    In May 2022, the graduating class of the Doctor of Education in Kinesiology program presented their doctoral research to their peers, Kinesiology faculty members, and others at the Dissertation Showcase. The students designed the visual abstracts below to share their findings and the implications of the work with the community to help others potentially use…