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Beth Wilson ('72, '74) and Mary Bethel ('71) - NC Senior Games and PRTM Have Long History of Partnering for Success - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management

Oct 13, 2022

NC Senior Games and PRTM Have Long History of Partnering for Success

Ready. Set. Game On! An experience like no other, the North Carolina Senior Games (NCSG) is a statewide olympic program for adults 50 years of age and “better.” Not only…
Corey Johnson on a hike - Faculty Feature: Corey Johnson - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management

Oct 12, 2022

Faculty Feature: Meet Corey Johnson

Corey Johnson was named the Karla A. Henderson Distinguished Professor, the first funded distinguished professorship in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State’s College of Natural Resources.…

Oct 5, 2022

Park Scholar Isaac Drown Talks About His Journey to NC State

Drown, who is majoring in parks, recreation and tourism management, is one of 42 NC State students to be named to the 27th class of Park Scholars.
Pedestrians crossing city sidewalk - October Seminar to Focus on Pedestrian Commuting in the Urban Environment - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management

Oct 3, 2022

October Seminar to Focus on Pedestrian Commuting in the Urban Environment

Dan Andersson from the Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences in Stockholm will be presenting to our community on Friday, October 7, 2022. This event is free and open…
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.
Curling USA Team Members on the Ice - USA Curling Partners with NC State to Conduct National Survey - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management

Sep 13, 2022

USA Curling Partners with NC State to Conduct National Survey

The sport of curling has experienced unprecedented growth over the past several years, and with this growth, it is important to understand who is partaking in the sport, how often…
Person holding a plant - A Tree Planter's Guide to Environmental Justice - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management

Aug 5, 2022

A Tree Planter’s Guide to Environmental Justice

In a recent paper, researchers from NC State described a series of environmental justice strategies to guide tree planting, greening or park planning efforts .
Wolf Statue on NC State Campus - Homepage - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Aug 5, 2022

New Karla A. Henderson Distinguished Professor Named

Corey Johnson comes to NC State from the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada, where he is a professor in the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies. He teaches courses on inclusive social justice, recreation, gender and sexuality, qualitative research methods, and the philosophy of science.
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.

Tiger sharks - How 'Shark Week' Could Inspire Love For Ocean Predators - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management

Jul 21, 2022

How ‘Shark Week’ Could Inspire Love For Ocean Predators

Findings from a new study indicate positive YouTube videos could be a useful tool for shark conservation.