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PRTSM Online Master’s Program Sparks a New Business for PJ Ray

Parks Recreation Tourism and Sport Management

Ellison Lambert MPRTSM Grad NC State

Jun 9, 2025

Building a Future in Parks and Recreation: Meet Ellison Lambert, MPRTSM ’25

Ellison Lambert returned to NC State to pursue her online Master of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Sport Management (MPRTSM) degree while working full time and leading community programs.

George Ivey smiling outside in front of greenery.

Dec 20, 2024

5 Questions with Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation’s George Ivey

Ivey graduated from NC State in 2021 with a master’s degree in parks, recreation, tourism and sport management. He now serves as the North Carolina development director for the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation.
Carson Shaner during softball game

Jun 11, 2024

5 Questions with Director of Softball Operations Carson Shaner

Shaner graduated from NC State in 2021 with a bachelor's degree in sport management and in 2023 with an online master's degree in parks, recreation, tourism and sport management.
Bond Lammey at Grand Canyon National Park

May 8, 2024

Bond Lammey Charts New Course with Online Master of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Sport Management 

Bond Lammey finds new direction with online Master of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Sport Management degree program.
Kami Lanning poses with her beaded graduation cap.

Dec 12, 2023

Kami Lanning Completes Online Master’s Degree

Kami Lanning recently completed the NC State Online Master of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Sport Management degree. Lanning works for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians as the Recreation Manager on the Qualla Boundary in Cherokee, NC. Read more about her experiences with the MPRTSM program!
Sam Fischer poses outside of the Tennessee Titans stadium.

Apr 26, 2022

How a Wolf Became a Titan

Samantha Fischer, the stadium experience manager for the Tennesee Titans NFL team reflects on her experiences as a master's student at NC State and how they have impacted her success.
Chasity McCurdy in her office.

Mar 31, 2022

Master of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Sport Management Graduate is Knocking it Out of the Park

Chasity McCurdy, a recent MPRTSM graduate, was named to the National Recreation and Parks Association 30 Under 30 Young Professionals list in February.
Danielle Morrin stands outside of Carter-Finley Stadium on graduation day wearing her regalia.

Dec 16, 2021

Danielle Morrin: Pursuing a Passion in Sports

Danielle Morrin continued her full-time job with ECU Athletics while earning her Master of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Sport Management online at NC State.

Dec 16, 2021

Ready to Make an Impact

Work-life balance takes on a new meaning when you’re a student at NC State in addition to being an employee. That’s the case for Lauren Morris, a fall 2021 graduate in the online parks, recreation, tourism and sport management (PRTSM) master’s program.
Large Ford RV parked near grass and water.

Sep 8, 2021

PRTSM Online Master’s Program Sparks a New Business for PJ Ray

Agriculture has always been a part of Patricia Joyce “PJ” Ray’s life. In the Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Sport Management (PRTSM) online master’s program, she found a way to take agriculture to the next level.  “I grew up on a tobacco, corn, soybeans, wheat and livestock farm in Pollocksville, North Carolina. I always knew I…