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AG Osborne - Alum AG Osborne Wins Anderson Award from REI - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State University

Jun 12, 2023

Alum AG Osborne Wins Anderson Award from REI

AG Osborne earned his online masters of recreation (MPRTSM) degree and graduated with distinction in 2022, all while working at Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI). Osborne received the company’s Anderson Award,…

Visitors paddling on the Coharie River in Sampson County, NC - Paddling with the Coharie Tribe: A People-First Tourism Experience - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State University

Nov 17, 2022

Paddling with the Coharie Tribe: A People-First Tourism Experience

One part tourism research lab and one part business, People-First Tourism (P1tLab) is a social start-up created via professors at NC State. It is both a movement and a company that…

Spring celebration group photo - Homegrown 2022 Brings PTRM Community Together for Awards and Celebrations - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State University

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…

May 20, 2022

Olivia Vilá is Creating Equitable, Resilient Communities

As a Knauss Fellow, Vilá is working to incorporate environmental justice in federal community resilience projects.

Rashawn King with NC State wolf stuffed animal on shoulder - Celebrating Black Excellence: Rayshwn King is Promoting Parks and Recreation - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State University

Feb 16, 2022

Celebrating Black Excellence: Rashawn King is Promoting Parks and Recreation

King, a regional consultant for Recreation Resources Service at NC State, provides grant administration, technical assistance, and educational sessions to parks and recreation departments in North Carolina.

Nov 24, 2021

Graduation to Vocation: Coordinating Operations for the USL Academy

Holden Hartzog will soon graduate with a bachelor’s degree in sport management. Upon graduation, he will begin working for the United Soccer League in Tampa, Florida.

Hayley Tate - Graduation to Vocation: Haley Tate is Promoting Wellness through Recreation - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State University

Nov 23, 2021

Graduation to Vocation: Hayley Tate is Promoting Wellness through Recreation

Hayley Tate will soon graduate with a master’s degree in parks, recreation, tourism and sport management. She is currently a licensed recreational therapist with UNC Health.

Harvest Festival Assistants -PRTM Students Apply Learnings at Clayton Harvest Festival - Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management

Nov 9, 2021

PRTM Students Apply Learnings at Clayton Harvest Festival

Twelve NC State students in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management (PRTM) collected data for an economic impact study of the Clayton Harvest Festival. Working with Ann Savage, Tourism…

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 and…

Group Photo - Student Spotlight: Dawn Graham - Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State University

Jul 28, 2021

Student Spotlight: Dawn Graham

Reared in a Wolfpack family in Mt Airy, North Carolina, Dawn Graham grew up in Winston-Salem. Her mother received three degrees from NC State and her son has earned a Bachelor…