Parks Recreation and Tourism Management

Dec 16, 2017

NC State Alumnus Discusses Online Learning Experience

Donta’ Fairey talks about earning his Master of Geospatial Information Science and Technology through NC State Online and Distance Education.

Dec 6, 2017

Student Spotlight: Caitlyn Seastrunk

PGA Golf Management major Caitlyn Seastrunk works part-time at the Lonnie Poole Club House and Golf Course as part of her hands-on experience to prepare for her future in the golf industry.

Nov 27, 2017

Student Spotlight: Zach Sansavera

Sport Management major Zach Sansavera spent his summer as a Brands Retainer Intern in the Marketing Division at Wasserman, a sport and entertainment consulting agency.

Nov 3, 2017

Jim Wall Honored as 2017 Alumnus of the Year

Jim Wall, a Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management alumnus, honored as the 2017 College of Natural Resources Alumnus of the Year during Red and White Week.

Oct 31, 2017

What Motivates College Students to Play Pokémon Go?

Playing Pokémon Go gets students moving, including those who aren't gamers. Public health experts and Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management researchers in the College of Natural Resources say that's a good thing.

Oct 24, 2017

NSF Grant Funds Smart City Research to Tackle Regional Problems with Serious Games

With NSF funding, a research team led by Center for Geospatial Analytics director Ross Meentemeyer will unite four universities in the Triangle and regional stakeholders to develop a serious game for stormwater management.

Oct 23, 2017

Student Spotlight: Sarah Bowman

Sport Management major Sarah Bowman recently interned at Raleigh Orthopaedic Athletic Performance Center, a sports physical therapy center in Cary, N.C.

Oct 12, 2017

Study: Walkable Neighborhoods Linked with More Active Older Adults 

New Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management research explores ways to build neighborhoods where older adults can stay active and age in place.

Oct 6, 2017

Student Spotlight: Hannah Foederer

Sport Management major Hannah Foederer is a Marketing Intern with the Holly Springs Salamanders, a Coastal Plain League baseball team for college athletes

May 12, 2017

Online Program Prepares Graduating Student for Career in Parks and Rec

Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Sport Management graduate Micah Dobson will put his new Master's Degree to good use through leisure advocacy and his continued role as the recreation coordinator for the Governor Morehead School for the Blind.