Parks Recreation and Tourism Management

Dec 19, 2024

James Buzzard Leadership Development Program Finds Success in its Inaugural Year

The program’s first cohort of 18 students enjoyed ropes courses, workshops focused on emotional intelligence, a roundtable with NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson, and much more.

Dec 6, 2024

Erin Seekamp to Co-Lead Climate and Sustainability Academy

NC State has launched a new Climate and Sustainability Academy to unite faculty, students and staff to promote sustainable and resilient solutions to climate and other global challenges.

Dec 5, 2024

5 Questions with Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation’s George Ivey

Ivey graduated from NC State in 2021 with a master’s degree in parks, recreation, tourism and sport management. He now serves as the North Carolina development director for the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation.

Dec 4, 2024

Digital Greenspaces Map Promotes Wellness

The NC State Greenspaces Map helps the NC State community use on-campus areas to relax, socialize, study, exercise and more.

Dec 3, 2024

Grad Student Profile: Muhammad Ikbal Putera

As the first park ranger from Komodo National Park — and possibly the first from Indonesia’s Ministry of Forestry — to undertake this advanced degree, Ikbal aims to break barriers and inspire others.

Nov 7, 2024

Susannah Weaver Explores Lifelong Passion for the Outdoors

Weaver is a junior pursuing a bachelor's degree in parks, recreation and tourism management at NC State and a member of the Caldwell Fellows program.

Oct 28, 2024

From NC State to the Olympics: One Graduate’s Unique Journey

Ellie Whittington ‘20 combined her passion for journalism and sports and now works as a social media freelancer for NBC Sports, covering mega sporting events like the Olympics.

Oct 15, 2024

The Planet is Our Classroom

College of Natural Resources students gain valuable career skills and cultural knowledge through study abroad.

Oct 2, 2024

What Climate Change Means for Tourism

Tourism-dependent communities must take action to become more resilient to climate change if they want to maintain visitors, according to NC State professor Erin Seekamp.

Sep 30, 2024

London Calling: Anika Shah Reflects on Studying Abroad in the UK

Shah was one of 14 NC State students who traveled to London and other cities across the United Kingdom this summer to study sport management.