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Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management

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Golfers on Course - Teeing Off for a Good Cause: Annual Fundraiser Supports Student Scholarships - Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State University

Jun 22, 2021

Teeing Off for a Good Cause: Annual Fundraiser Supports Student Scholarships

The College of Natural Resources’ Second Annual Golf Tournament raised $7,000 for scholarship funds for PGA Golf Management and Paper Science and Engineering students.
Charlynne stands in front of Town of Mills River sign - Women in Natural Resources: Meet Charlynne Smith - Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State University

Mar 17, 2021

Women in Natural Resources: Meet Charlynne Smith

Smith, director of the Recreation Resources Service, talks about her professional journey and the challenges she’s faced as a female in the field of natural resources.
Roslynn poses in front of Congaree National Park sign - Black Excellence: Field Researcher Roslynn Powell - Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State University

Feb 22, 2021

Black Excellence: Field Researcher Roslynn Powell

Powell, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management, is studying the emotional labor of interpreting enslavement at heritage sites.

Dec 14, 2020

Nature Gap: Why Outdoor Spaces Lack Diversity and Inclusion

People of color may be far less likely to engage in outdoor recreation, largely due to historic and modern-day discrimination, but they have played a significant role — and still do — in public parks systems.
Overhead view of stadium - Sport and Environment: What is the Connection? - Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State University

Nov 6, 2020

Sport and the Environment: What is the Connection?

Sport can negatively impact the environment, something teams and colleges across the country are working to remedy.
Dillard Drive and NC State students pose for group photo on basketball court

Oct 21, 2020

Partnerships Foster Community Outreach and Engagement

Students in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management strive to actively engage with local communities and schools. Here are some of the department’s most recent community partnerships and community engagement opportunities:
Hand holding Oyster shell - Researchers Strive to Boost NC’s Oyster Tourism Industry - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State University

Aug 14, 2020

Researchers Strive to Boost NC’s Oyster Tourism Industry

Researchers in NC State University’s Department of Parks, Recreation Tourism Management are working to launch the North Carolina Oyster Trail.

Aug 7, 2020

Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management Recognized as Leader in Outdoor Recreation

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management is being recognized with the National Recreation Resource Leadership Award from the Society of Outdoor Professionals.
Kids and Apples - Agritourism Experiences Increase Consumers & Pro-Environmental Behaviors - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State

Jul 7, 2020

Agritourism Experiences Increase Consumers & Pro-Environmental Behaviors

Researchers in NC State’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management hope to create more support for agritourism experiences.
Ellie poses with friends - Graduation to Vocation: Promoting Student Athletes - Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State University

Jun 18, 2020

Graduation to Vocation: Promoting Student Athletes

College of Natural Resources graduate Ellie Rinehart’s passion is sport management. Read more about her journey.