Clemson PRTM

Join us for the annual George B. Hartzog, Jr. Lecture featuring Tom Medema, former Associate Director of the National Park Service. “America at 250: How Our National Parks Inspire a More Perfect Union” Tuesday, March 31, 2026 2:00 PM Brooks Center for the Performing Arts Auditorium This event is free and open to the public. We hope you will join us for this engaging conversation about the legacy and future of America’s national parks. For questions, contact Robert Powell at rbp@clemson.edu.

We’re incredibly proud of our 13 PRTM students who supported Team USA at the 2026 Paralympic Games in Italy! From cheering at events to exploring Venice and Milan, they gained hands-on experience and earned academic credit. 🏅🇺🇸 A special thank you to the Robert H. Brooks Sports Science Institute for supporting this trip and helping make this incredible experience possible. 🐅🧡

Alexandra Skrocki is the 2026 recipient of the Marge Scanlin Outstanding Student Research Award from the American Camp Association. Presented annually for outstanding research, the award honors Alexandra’s work on Fight the Bite, a multi-year tick-borne disease education and prevention program. 🏕️🌟

Join us for the PRTM Spring Game Tailgate on March 28 at 11 AM in the Sirrine Courtyard. We are celebrating the 60th anniversary of PRTM with food, conversation, and fun! All alumni, faculty, staff, and students are welcome. The event is hosted by Clemson’s Club PRTM: Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management. 🐅🏈🎉

Youth Development Leadership graduate Chris Gibbons received the Jack Weiner Leadership Award at the American Camp Association National Conference in San Diego, recognizing young professionals who demonstrate outstanding leadership in the camp community and in their local ACA offices.🏕️🛶

We’re proud to highlight Megan Hazzard ’06 as our Alumni of the Week! 🌟 Her work in sports tourism is creating a lasting economic impact in her community. As Managing Director of the Henrico Sports & Entertainment Authority in Henrico, Virginia, Megan leads business development and facility operations. 🏅🏀🧡 Read more: bit.ly/4rwvTRn

Ryan Gagnon, associate professor in PRTM, served on a consensus study committee convened by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM), the leading institute for scientific research and public policy. Read more about the report: bit.ly/44DCVu6

Friday Feature: CBSHS professor and director of assessment and engagement delivers keynote address during national 4-H conference Read more: news.clemson.edu/cbshs-professo…

Tzu-Hsuan Tseng has been selected as a TALS Future Scholar by The Academy of Leisure Sciences for her outstanding performance in teaching, research, and service in leisure studies. 🌟 Congratulations, Tzu-Hsuan!

Step into the South Carolina Botanical Garden without leaving your seat. Our Virtual Reality & Nature Lab developed a virtual tour featuring pop-ups and audio to enhance your experience. 🌿 clemsonnaturerx.org/botanical-gard…

PRTM M.S. graduate Kayla Sensenbaugh on being named to the NRPA 2026 Top 30 Under 30, which recognizes emerging leaders making an impact in parks and recreation nationwide. Learn more: bit.ly/4bz9KNc