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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 17, 2020

Changes in Preservation Policy Needed in Era of Climate Change

Researchers at NC State’s Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management contend landmarks facing climate threats could transform. They also believe that decisions about how important landmarks can and should change need to…
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Aug 14, 2020

Preparing Parks, Recreation and Tourism Students To Serve Diverse Audience

North Carolina State University professors joined experts from around the country and nation in generating recommendations for other educators preparing students to serve a diverse clientele.
Hand holding Oyster shell - Researchers Strive to Boost NC’s Oyster Tourism Industry - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State University

Aug 14, 2020

Researchers Strive to Boost NC’s Oyster Tourism Industry

Researchers in NC State University’s Department of Parks, Recreation Tourism Management are working to launch the North Carolina Oyster Trail.
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 time and…
Zoom Collage of Diverse People - Social Justice Scholars at NC State Aim to Help Instructors Deepen Diversity - Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State University

Aug 11, 2020

Social Justice Scholars at NC State Aim to Help Instructors Deepen Diversity

We have witnessed a rise in the Black Lives Matter Movement, fueled by a series of disturbing incidents of racial discrimination that has placed festering social justice issues in the…
Venice Flood - Landmarks Facing Climate Threats Could Transform, ' Experts Says - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State University

Aug 10, 2020

Landmarks Facing Climate Threats Could ‘Transform,’ Expert Says

Researchers asked whether iconic locations threatened by climate change should be allowed to transform.
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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.
Student Martina Nordstrand Standing Outside - Meet Our Fall 2020 Incoming Students - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State University

Aug 6, 2020

Meet Our Fall 2020 Incoming Students

Join us in welcoming our fall 2020 incoming students. They come from different backgrounds and will be working towards a variety of degrees, but are all connected by the College of Natural Resources to Think and Do.
Golf Lesson and Practice - Tee Time: A Conversation with a Golf Club Fitter - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State

Aug 5, 2020

Tee Time: A Conversation with a Golf Club Fitter

Ben Freundt graduated with a degree in Professional Golf Management in 2017. We sat down with him to talk about his career as a club fitter and time at NC State.