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Transforming Communities

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management prepares our students to be the next generation of leaders who make our communities stronger through recreation, sport, tourism, events and more.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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#1 University in the Nation

for advancing sustainable industry, innovation and infrastructure, according to the 2021 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.

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A Leader in Outdoor Recreation

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management received the National Recreation Resource Leadership Award from the Society of Outdoor Professionals in 2020.

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Beth Wilson ('72, '74) and Mary Bethel ('71)

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.” Notonly…

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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 NaturalResources.…

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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 andopen…

Upcoming Events

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Nov 30

Wednesday12:00 PM

CNR DIRE Dialog with Dr. Mamie Parker, Former Head of Fisheries, US Fish and Wildlife Service
Dec 05

Monday8:00 AM

Last Day of Classes
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