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Kimberly Bush Writing - Kimberly Bush Receives 2020-2021 Faculty Advising Award - Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State University

Mar 18, 2021

Kimberly Bush Receives 2020-2021 Faculty Advising Award

NC State recently honored five exceptionally deserving advisors from across the university at the 2020-2021 NC state University Undergraduate Academic Advising Awards Ceremony. Kimberly Bush, Associate Teaching Professor and Director…

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.

Teen Outside with Wild Flowers - Kids and Teens Can Build Mental Resilience by Increasing Time Outside - Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State University

Mar 11, 2021

Kids and Teens Can Build Mental Resilience By Increasing Time Outside

The COVID-19 pandemic has become a profound human health stressor associated with global change. While the direct effects of contracting COVID-19 can result in a range of physical health complications…

Family Photo near a Waterfall - Faculty Feature: Meet Kathryn Stevenson - Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State University

Feb 15, 2021

Faculty Feature: Meet Kathryn Stevenson

Kathryn Stevenson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism.  She manages the EE Lab at NC State where she and her  talented team work to…

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…

Hikers with Cell Phones - Researchers Look at the Role Uncertainty Plays in Outdoor Recreation - Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State University

Jan 21, 2021

Researchers Look at the Role Uncertainty Plays in Outdoor Recreation

The mountains are calling. Do you take your smartphone or leave it behind? With quick access to comprehensive hiking guides on our smartphones, we can remove much of the uncertainty…

Yu-Fai Leung on Antarctic Peninsula - PRTM Seminar Series: A Transformative Journey to the Antarctic Peninsula - Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State University

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…

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…

Ann Savage News - Graduate Student Profiles

Aug 11, 2020

Ann Savage Named Tourism Extension Associate

NC State’s Department of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Management (PRTM) and NC State Extension welcomes Ann Savage as a Tourism Extension Associate. “Ann is joining our department at a critical…

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!