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Aug 20, 2020

Fall 2020 Undergraduate Courses Move Online

Directional signs in classroom buildings to help students find socially distant seating. Photo by Becky Kirkland.NC State announced that all undergraduate courses will move to online instruction beginning Monday, Aug.…

Aug 19, 2020

Five Questions with Athletic Coordinator Garrit Soney

We sat down with Garrit Soney, a 2019 Parks, Recreation, and Tourism graduate, to talk about his experience as an Athletic Coordinator and time at NC State.

Aug 18, 2020

Researchers Strive to Boost NC’s Oyster Tourism Industry

The cultivation of oysters is a rapidly growing industry in the state,” said Dr. Whitney Knollenberg, Assistant Professor in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management. “North Carolina produces…

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…

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.

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.

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…

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…

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.