Awards and Honors

Nov 16, 2020

PRTM Seminar Series: A Transformative Journey to the Antarctic Peninsula

National parks and other protected areas play a vital role in the conservation of wildlife and natural resources, while providing opportunities for people to enjoy the outdoors and connect with…

Nov 5, 2020

PRTM Awards and Honors

Our faculty, students and alumni garnered significant recognition for their accomplishments over the past year. Here are a few highlights from 2019 and 2020: Erin Seekamp, professor of parks, recreation…

Aug 17, 2020

Dr. Jonathan Casper Receives Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award

Dr. Jonathan Casper has received the Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award. The award recognizes excellence in teaching at all levels. Faculty must receive the Outstanding Teacher Award in order…

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.

Jul 31, 2020

Faculty Continue Course Quality Achievements

Join us in congratulating Lisa Falk, Edwin Lindsay, Dmitri Mitin, and Justin Post for earning certification from Quality Matters! 

May 8, 2020

2020 Walston Fellowship and Wilson Fellowship Recipients

The PRTM Department and its Graduate Program Advisory Committee, are pleased to announce the following recipients for the 2020 Walston Fellowship and Wilson Fellowship. 2020 Susie Deazley Walston and Mac…

Apr 21, 2020

Dr. Jonathan Casper Receives Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award

Dr. Jonathan Casper has received the Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award. The award recognizes excellence in teaching at all levels. Faculty must receive the Outstanding Teacher Award in order…

Apr 14, 2020

Dr. Candace Goode Vick Receives the 2020 LEGEND Award

 Dr. Candace Goode Vick has been selected as the recipient of the 2020 LEGEND Award bestowed by the National Advisory Committee of the Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies…

Mar 22, 2020

New PRTM Student Success Scholarship

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management is pleased to announce a new PRTM Student Success Scholarship. The effects of COVID-19 have been far-reaching in our community. We want…

Oct 25, 2019

World Leisure Organization Awards NC State & Health Matters & Project

Health Matters was recognized as a “Highly Recommended Project” (one of only three recognized) by the World Leisure Organization for their International Innovation Prize. Dr. Jason Bocarro (a co-PI on the…