Parks Recreation and Tourism Management

Jan 29, 2020

A Student at 50: a Non-Traditional Journey in the College of Natural Resources

Adriene Heffner received her master's at 50 after making a commitment to self-betterment and improvement. Read about her unique journey in the College of Natural Resources.

Dec 12, 2019

Graduation to Vocation: Out of the Classroom and Onto the Ice Rink

Mark Vincent always knew he wanted to work in the sports industry. After graduation, he'll work in the sales department for the Carolina Hurricanes.

Dec 9, 2019

Celebrating 90 Years in the College of Natural Resources

To celebrate our 90th birthday, we asked faculty to predict where we'll be in another 90 years, year 2109.

Dec 4, 2019

NC State College of Natural Resources Partners with College of Education to Offer Minor in Environmental Education

Beginning in the spring semester, NC State students will have the option to minor in environmental education thanks to a partnership between the NC State College of Education and the College of Natural Resources.

Nov 25, 2019

Top 4 Places to Explore the Outdoors in Raleigh

The City of Oaks has plenty of places to explore outdoors. Check out our favorites.

Nov 12, 2019

Veteran Terry W. Shockley ‘75 named the College of Natural Resources 2019 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year

Mr. Shockley graduated from the College of Natural Resources in 1975 with a degree in Recreation and Park Administration.

Nov 12, 2019

NC State Alumnus Wins $1M Grant for Environmental Education

This grant will help alumnus Jonathan Marchal spread environmental education programs to all 100 NC counties.

Oct 14, 2019

Jenna Hartley Awarded NOAA Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship

Jenna Hartley, a PhD student in the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management, was awarded a $150K scholarship from NOAA.

Aug 19, 2019

Alumnus Devotes Career to Protecting Our Nation’s Natural and Cultural Resources

For National Park Service Trail Administrator, Johnny Carawan, administering 680 miles of the Washington Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail is more than a job — it’s a calling.

Aug 1, 2019

Children Prefer Faraway Wildlife to Local Nature

Generally, children thought more favorably of faraway charismatic species, such as pandas and cheetahs, than local ones.