Alumni

May 23, 2023

Alumni Spotlight: Diquan Edmonds Continues Mission to Make Outdoors Accessible for All

Diquan Edmonds graduated with a master’s degree in parks, recreation and tourism management in 2019. Today, he is the education and outreach manager at Triangle Land Conservancy (tlc), an organization…

May 16, 2023

Kat Deutsch is Blazing New Trails for North Carolina State Parks

In May 2023, Kat Deutsch graduated with a master’s degree in parks, recreation and tourism management (PRTM) while working as a state trails planner for NC State Parks. As one…

Apr 19, 2023

Spring Social 2023 Celebrates PRTM Awards and Achievements

Students, alumni, faculty, friends and community partners gathered at Aloft Raleigh to celebrate outstanding achievements on a lovely spring evening in Raleigh, NC. Located on Hillsborough Street across from The…

Jan 24, 2023

Allie Crawford Applies Her Experience and Expertise to Older Adults

Alexandra “Allie” Crawford has been working in parks and recreation since 2014, during which time she has created and delivered recreational activities for citizens in Greensboro, Durham, Winston Salem, Burlington,…

Dec 15, 2022

Online Grad Appreciates His Journey Spanning Three Decades

NC State Online graduate Daniel Lussier finishes his degree in December of 2022 from Master of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Sports Management program while also earning a Graduate Certificate in Sports and Entertainment Venue Management. He shares his story of discovering his career path spanning three decades.

Oct 13, 2022

NC Senior Games and PRTM Have Long History of Partnering for Success

Ready. Set. Game On! An experience like no other, the North Carolina Senior Games (NCSG) is a statewide olympic program for adults 50 years of age and “better.” Not only…

Apr 22, 2022

Homegrown 2022 Brings PRTM Community Together for Awards and Celebrations

A cherished annual tradition, the Alumni & Friends Celebration for the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management (PRTM) was put on hold during the pandemic, so last week’s gathering…

Mar 22, 2022

LeadHERship 2022 Celebrates and Inspires Women in Parks and Recreation

Women working in parks and recreation throughout and beyond North Carolina gathered at the Durham Armory on March 16th for several days of networking, celebrating and mentoring. Created in 2011,…

Nov 9, 2021

2020-2021 Awards and Honors

NC State’s faculty, staff, students and alumni received recognition for their accomplishments over the past year. Following is a list of awards and honors recently earned by the Parks, Recreation…

Nov 2, 2021

Alumni Spotlight: Rashawn King

By Cara Lewis Rashawn King graduated from NC State with a master’s degree in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management. King is now a Regional Recreation Consultant for NC State’s Recreation…