School of Kinesiology honors 10 graduates in PhD hooding celebration

The School of Kinesiology awarded 10 students their kinesiology PhD degrees on Friday, May 10, 2024. The celebration was led by Diane Wiese-Bjornstal, PhD, Interim Director, and Daheia Barr-Anderson, PhD, Director of Graduate Studies. After receiving their academic regalia, the students’ advisors delivered kind remarks regarding each of their students’ academic journeys. Many advisors commented on their student’s ambition, commitment, and growth throughout their time at the School of Kinesiology.

Most of these graduates began their PhD program online during the COVID-19 pandemic, but remained undeterred as they delved into diverse fields of research, tackling complex challenges, and pushing the boundaries of kinesiology. We wish our 2024 graduates all the best as they continue to make a difference in the world.

Students awarded their PhD degrees:

Danilo Arruda
Degree: Kinesiology
Emphasis area: Perceptual motor control and learning

Tyler Dregney
Degree: Kinesiology
Emphasis area: Sport and exercise psychology

Anton Sebastian Hesse
Degree: Kinesiology
Emphasis area: Exercise physiology

Daniel Burke Hoffman
Degree: Kinesiology
Emphasis area: Exercise physiology

Qiyin Huang
Degree: Kinesiology
Emphasis area: Biomechanics and neuromotor control

Leila Riley
Degree: Kinesiology
Emphasis area: Sport management

Suryeon Ryu
Degree: Kinesiology
Emphasis area: Physical activity and health promotion

Jacquelyn Victoria Lucia Sertic
Degree: Kinesiology
Emphasis area: Biomechanics and neuromotor control

Bridget Marie Sturch
Degree: Kinesiology
Emphasis area: Sport and exercise psychology

Kaitlyn Swinney
Degree: Kinesiology
Emphasis area: Physical activity and health promotion