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Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Sport Management

Photo of Hannah Williams, NC State MPRTSM Graduate

Feb 11, 2026

Leading Through Play: How Hannah Williams, MPRTSM ’25, Found Her Path Back to NC State

Hannah Williams, MPRTSM ’25, returned to NC State to grow as a campus recreation leader while balancing full-time work, graduate studies and basketball.
Ellison Lambert wears a graduation cap and gown and poses outside in front of a fountain.

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.
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!

May 3, 2022

PRTSM Master’s Graduates Reflect on Online Learning Experiences

NC State’s College of Natural Resources offers an online master’s degree in Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Sport Management (PRTSM) for professionals seeking to advance their careers. Read about three spring 2022 graduates' stories.

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.
Portrait of Tobin inside a gym.

Oct 8, 2021

Five Questions with Parks and Recreation Director Cory Tobin

Tobin, who graduated with an online Master of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Sport Management degree in 2016, is managing a team that maintains an 84-acre park system with 17 different facilities.