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The NC State football team takes to the field - Expert: College Athletics Offer Platform for Promoting Sustainable Behavior - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management

Jun 27, 2022

Expert: College Athletics Offer Platform for Promoting Sustainable Behavior

Higher education institutions can use their athletic programs to promote sustainable behavior among fans, according to NC State expert Jonathan Casper.
Scratchboard illustration of increasing airline prices - How Inflation is Impacting North Carolina's Tourism Industry - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management

Jun 9, 2022

How Inflation is Impacting North Carolina’s Tourism Industry

With only half of Americans comfortable with air travel due to the pandemic, North Carolina has an opportunity to capitalize on the heightened travel demand.
Massey Stichter - Graduation to Vocation: Massey Stichter is Promoting Outdoor Recreation - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management

May 2, 2022

Graduation to Vocation: Massey Stichter is Promoting Outdoor Recreation

Upon graduation, Stichter will work as an outdoor adventure guide for The Road Less Traveled.
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…
Penguins in Antarctica - Some See Antarctica as 'Last Chance' Destination; for Others, It's a Backdrop - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State University

Apr 12, 2022

Some See Antarctica as ‘Last Chance’ Destination; for Others, It’s a Backdrop

Travel to nature-based destinations to socialize is a growing trend in tourism, and it was a significant pre-pandemic motivator for travel to Antarctica.
Penguins in Antarctica - The COVID-19 Pandemic Impacted Research and Tourism, Even in Antarctica - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State University

Apr 12, 2022

The COVID-19 Pandemic Impacted Research and Tourism, Even in Antarctica

An NC State researcher spoke about the pandemic’s impact on his work studying how tourists can impact penguins in Antarctica.
The Worthington Family - New Scholarship Established for Parks and Recreation Students - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State University

Mar 29, 2022

New Scholarship Established for Parks and Recreation Students

For NC State alumni James “Jake” Worthington, donor support was pivotal in helping him pursue his lifetime dream of becoming a recreational and commercial fisherman in the Outer Banks. Now his parents, Jon and Lori, are #GivingPack to help other NC State students pursue their dreams.
Surf City Representatives - LeadHERship 2022 Celebrates and Inspires Women in Parks and Recreation - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State University

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,…
Musher with huskies on snowy trail - PRTM Host Timely Seminar on Transformative Tourism - Dale, Charlynne and Vonda - LeadHERship 2022 Celebrates and Inspires Women in Parks and Recreation - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State University

Mar 10, 2022

PRTM Hosts Timely Seminar on Transformative Tourism

NC State’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management (PRTM) hosted the first seminar of 2022 on February 25th featuring Joelle Soulard, assistant professor in the Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism…
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.