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Oysters with Lemon and Cocktail Sauce - Improving and Promoting the North Carolina Oyster Trial - Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State University

Feb 3, 2021

Improving and Promoting the North Carolina Oyster Trail

Researchers at NC State are wondering how shellfish fit into our travel plans? So much so that they hope you’ll answer a new survey designed to improve the North Carolina…
People First Tourism Team - Farmers in Western NC Featured in Films from NC State Extension - Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State University

Nov 12, 2020

Farmers in Western NC Featured in Films from NC State Extension

The Fork to Farmer team at NC State Extension is proud to share two films that show the innovation and resiliency of farmers and local food vendors who pivoted quickly…
Diquon Edmonds - PRTM Alumni Spotlight: Diquan Edmonds - Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State University

Nov 10, 2020

PRTM Alumni Spotlight: Diquan Edmonds

Diquan Edmonds graduated with a master’s degree in parks, recreation and tourism management in 2019. During his time in the College of Natural Resources, he completed his thesis project —…
Alumni Profile: Diquan Edmonds is Working to Improve Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Parks and Recreation, College of Natural Resources, Diquan Edmonds, feature

Nov 10, 2020

Alumni Profile: Diquan Edmonds is Working to Improve Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Parks and Recreation

Diquan hopes to see traditionally underserved communities reconnect with the outdoors.
Bruno at Farm Web - Alum Shows That Videos Can Promote Farm Tourism - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State

Apr 7, 2020

Alum Shows That Videos Can Promote Farm Tourism

In the midst of North Carolina’s thriving farm-to-fork movement, a recent graduate alumnus developed a series of videos that focus on the farmers behind some of the state’s best known local chefs. Bruno Ferreira, who earned his Ph.D. last fall […]
Tyson Chandler Football - Alumni Spotlight: Tyson Chandler - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State

Feb 11, 2020

Alumni Spotlight: Tyson Chandler

Tyson Chandler, NC State Alumni and athlete was born in Irvington, New Jersey where he earned All-Conference, All-County, All-Area and All-State honors by the time he graduated high school. He…
Landscape of Water and Mountains - Alumni Spotlight: Rob Sayre- McCord - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State

Jan 27, 2020

Alumni Spotlight: Rob Sayre-McCord

Rob Sayre-McCord, 2014 Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management alumnus, is a proud North Carolina native who was born and raised in the Bull City. He received his Bachelor of Arts…
Elizabeth Sharpe - Alumni Spotlight: Elizabeth Sharpe - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State

Dec 12, 2019

Alumni Spotlight: Elizabeth Sharpe

Elizabeth Sharpe, a 2016 Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management alumni has an unwavering devotion to NC State. She was raised in Edgecombe County in a family with strong ties to…
Keira Moore Volleyball - Alumni Spotlight: Keira Moore - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State

Dec 6, 2019

Alumni Spotlight: Keira Moore

Keira Moore, a 2019 NC State Alumni graduated with a Master’s of Textiles and a Certificate in Sport and Entertainment Management which she accomplished while balancing the demands of being…
Caroline Griffin - Alumni Spotlight: Caroline Griffin - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State

Nov 1, 2019

Alumni Spotlight: Caroline Griffin

Caroline Griffin, 2017 alumni of NC State’s Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management program didn’t always plan on getting a four year degree. In fact, it wasn’t until a “heart to…