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Project FLEX participants to tell stories of how sport offered healing behind bars

February 6, 2023 Mark McGowan enewsletter, KNPE

Project FLEX somehow continues to surprise Jenn Jacobs and Zach Wahl-Alexander. More than four years have passed since the associate professors in the NIU Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education launched their initiative to deliver structured physical activity and positive life lessons

First graduate, current students thriving via KNPE’s evolving doctoral program

September 13, 2022 Mark McGowan enewsletter, Graduate Programs, KNPE

Call it perfect timing. Karisa Kuipers came to NIU to pursue a master’s degree in Kinesiology and Physical Education with a specialization in Sport and Exercise Psychology. By the time she finished in May 2019, the department was close to debuting a

Three-time alumnus Tim Mack reflects on eight years at NIU, wisdom of moms

February 2, 2022 Mark McGowan Alumni, enewsletter, Graduate Programs, KNPE

“Dear NIU,” the letter begins. “I can’t believe these past eight years have come to an end. I still remember calling my mom after my very first semester at NIU, contemplating whether college was for me because I barely finished above a