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Recreation, Park, Tourism, and Hospitality

Department of Recreation, Park, Tourism, and Hospitality

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Feb 27 2026

Owens Honored with RPTH Distinguished Alumnus Award

The ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Illinois University Department of Recreation Park, Tourism, and Hospitality (RPTH) is pleased to announce Kraig Owens is the newest Jim Berousek Distinguished Alumnus Award recipient.

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Oct 09 2024

WIU Horn Field to Host Haunted Trail Oct. 27

Are you ready for a Halloween scare? The annual Haunted Trail event is back at ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Illinois University's Horn Field Campus (HFC) in Macomb on Sunday, Oct. 27.

Jun 26 2024

WIU Announces Realignment For COEHS

The ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Illinois University College of Education and Human Services (COEHS) is announcing program and structural changes, effective July 1.

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Feb 16 2024

Building Unity in Outdoor Communities at WIU

´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Illinois University students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to hear President and Founder of Black Folks Camp Too Earl B. Hunter, Jr. present from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20 in Morgan Hall, room 109, co-hosted by the WIU Department of Recreation, Park, Tourism and Hospitality (RPTH) and the Multicultural Center (MCC).

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Feb 16 2024

Summer Opportunities (job) Fair 2024

It’s that time of the year: time to start planning for summer. ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Illinois University’s Department of Recreation, Park, Tourism and Hospitality (RPTH) will host the annual WIU Summer Opportunities (job) Fair from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21 in the University Union Grand Ballroom.

Oct 31 2023

WIU Nominated for Student Veteran Leader and Veteran Champion of the Year in Higher Education

´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Illinois University had one student leader and faculty member selected out of all institutions of higher learning in the nation as one of the top 30 Student Veteran Leaders and one of the top 40 Veteran Champions of the Year in Higher Education for 2023 by G.I. Jobs. WIU student veteran Michael Hendrickson and WIU Associate Professor of Recreation, Park, Tourism, and Hospitality (RPTH) Jeremy Robinett were selected for these respective awards.

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Jun 28 2023

Robinett Named Liaison Between WIU Athletics and University Faculty

´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Illinois University Recreation, Park, Tourism, and Hospitality Associate Professor Jeremy Robinett has been named the University's Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR), beginning July 1.

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Jun 20 2023

WIU Department Renamed RPTH to Reflect Hospitality Connection

Beginning Saturday, July 1, the ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Illinois University Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration (RPTA) will become the Department of Recreation, Park, Tourism, and Hospitality (RPTH).

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Jun 08 2023

Lukkarinen Named RPTA Department Chair

´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Illinois University Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration Interim Chair Michael D. Lukkarinen has been named the department chair, effective July 1.

Jun 01 2023

RPTA Alumnus Seeks to Protect & Improve Natural Areas One ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ At a Time

´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Illinois University alumnus and conservation biologist Steve Acuff remains dedicated to his research, findings and management of Cheatham Lake, as well as wildlife, forestry, fisheries and habitat management expanding across the middle Tennessee region.

Contact Information

Department of Recreation, Park, Tourism, and Hospitality

140 KnoblauchÌýHall
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455

(309) 298-1967
rpth@wiu.edu

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Undergraduate Program

Bachelor of Science in RPTA

Graduate Programs

Master of Science in RPTA
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Master of Science in Sport ´ºÓêÖ±²¥

Professional Development

  • Careers
  • Certifications
  • Experiential Learning
    • Adapted Activities for All: WIU Interdisciplinary Movement ProgramÌý(AAfA)
    • Camp Rocky
    • Foos for Families
    • ProfessionalÌýDevelopment Conference
    • SummerÌýOpportunities Fair
    • Senior Olympics

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