Written by Olivia Moran Williams, undergraduate student in the Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communications, and student worker in the School of Community Resources and Development

Three-year AmeriCorps award will support national research and a practical workbook for organizations that engage volunteers

When learning extends beyond the classroom, professional conferences can provide opportunities to explore career paths, make industry connections and see how their field intersects with parks and recreation.

We recently sat down with Parks, Recreation and Sport Management major Nate Swanepoel to learn more about what he does when he’s not on campus. Nate is in his fourth year at ASU and is on track to complete his bachelor's degree in spring 2027.

After a major medical life event in her mid-thirties, Jenny Driessen decided to make a change.  

Summer in the School of Community Resources and Development stays just as busy as the academic year. Faculty may not be sitting in their offices, but many are hard at work beyond the brick-and-mortar classroom, offering students immersive learning experiences.

written by Olivia Moran Williams, Working Learner

Every Thursday the School of Community Resources and Development (SCRD) hosts Parks, Recreation and Sport Management Major Fun Hour in the Civic Space Park on the Downtown Phoenix campus. 

Written by Kelly Ramella, Clinical Professor, with the assistance of AI

The energy in the room was unmistakable.