{"id":14,"date":"2018-02-06T15:47:33","date_gmt":"2018-02-06T20:47:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/prtm\/?page_id=14"},"modified":"2026-09-16T13:36:18","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T17:36:18","slug":"home-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/prtm\/","title":{"rendered":"Transforming Communities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n
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Our students enjoy close relationships with faculty as they earn a practical education that combines theory and classroom instruction with hands-on experiences and real-world research.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Working side-by-side with world class faculty and industry leaders, our graduate students gain the knowledge to become faculty members, researchers, policymakers and professionals.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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From sport and society to protected landscapes and sustainable tourism, our research enhances the social, environmental and economic well-being of communities worldwide.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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A Leader in Outdoor Recreation<\/h2>\n

\n Our programs are ranked No. 1 nationally for parks and recreation education in the Southeast by College Factual<\/em>.\n <\/p>\n

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A Top Public University<\/h2>\n

\n NC State is consistently ranked among the nation\u2019s top public universities by U.S. News & World Report<\/em>.\n <\/p>\n

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Learn about our programs, meet our students, connect with faculty and learn more about your future home in the College of Natural Resources. Meet with our admission team or attend an event today!<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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