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Three people view a waterfall - How Outdoor Adventures Can Help Students Bond - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management

Sep 16, 2022

How Outdoor Adventures Can Help Students Bond

Facing adversity on outdoor adventures helped students make meaningful connections, even across differences, an NC State study found.

Micaela Nardino in front of a Twiddy and Company property - Twiddy Intern Micaela Nardino is Promoting Outer Banks Tourism - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management

Aug 5, 2022

Twiddy Intern Micaela Nardino is Promoting Outer Banks Tourism

This article is part of the Not Your Average Summer series highlighting the internship experiences of both undergraduate and graduate students from the NC State College of Natural Resources. Micaela Nardino is a rising senior studying sustainable tourism and environmental sciences in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management.

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…

Produce grows in garden boxes - Project for Outdoor Learning Garden Presented to Dillard Drive Elementary School - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State University

Dec 9, 2021

Project for Outdoor Learning Garden Presented to Dillard Drive Elementary School

Moving school classes and programs offsite and into outdoor spaces in the community is useful and rewarding, but also takes specialized planning to efficiently accomplish. Students in NC State’s Department…

PRTM Associate Department Head Kim Bush and Student Sydney Jordan - Tips for Teaching in a Pandemic - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State University

Dec 2, 2021

Tips for Teaching in a Pandemic

The final seminar for PRTM featured several award-winning teaching faculty sharing stories and strategies for providing quality education during this challenging and dynamic period. Assembled under the now infamous ‘big…

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,…

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…

Lauren Petro - Student Spotlight: Lauren Petro - Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State University

Nov 9, 2021

Student Spotlight: Lauren Petro

A senior in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management, Lauren Petro was recently inducted into the Alpha Chapter of Rho Phi Lambda, NC State’s Honorary Professional Recreation, Park…

Massey Featured Photo - Student Spotlight: Massey Stichter - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management as NC State University

Oct 7, 2021

Student Spotlight: Massey Stichter

Massey Stichter facilitating a customized challenge course for students enrolled in enrolled in PRT/HESM 214: Introduction to Adventure Education at Schenck Forest.