The Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management (PRTM) Blog

Tips for Academic Writing Month from Clemson’s YDL Team

November is Academic Writing Month, a month that encourages academics to be more intentional about dedicating time and effort to their writing pursuits. However, this task can be easier said than done, and there can be a whole host of barriers when trying to commit to our academic writing pursuits. More often than not, the […]

How are Youth Development Programs Helping Military Youth and Families?

Introduction As the Tigers prepare to face Connecticut this weekend, the game is dedicated to military servicemen and servicewomen to show gratitude for their service to the United States of America. Recognized as Military Appreciation Day, the event is a great opportunity to highlight research by the Youth Development Leadership (YDL) faculty and students targeting […]

Esteemed professor, author and researcher recognized for championing natural and cultural heritage

Marc J. Stern, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation at Virginia Tech, was recently honored with the William C. Everhart Award by the Clemson University Institute for Parks in recognition of sustained achievements that provide creative insights and that foster an appreciation of our natural and cultural heritage. The Institute presents the […]

Kansas State Parks Director wins innovative achievement award

Linda Lanterman, State Parks Director for the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, was recently honored with the Fran P. Mainella Award by the Clemson University Institute for Parks in recognition of her long-standing commitment to diversity and inclusion in our nation’s parks. The institute presents the annual awards program, which is named for George […]

Clemson University Distinguished Alumni Professor to deliver lecture during annual Hartzog event

CLEMSON — Drew Lanham, Ph.D., award winning author, poet and Distinguished Alumni Professor in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation at Clemson University will deliver a call to action for considering conservation more broadly at the 2021 George B. Hartzog Jr. Lecture at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2, at the Brooks Center for the Performing Arts […]