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Parks Recreation and Tourism Management

Mar 14, 2025

Natural Resources Alumni Affected by Federal Layoffs Speak Out

Courtney Hotchkiss and Julianne Reas were among the thousands of federal employees to recently lose their jobs as a result of the government’s “workforce optimization initiative.”

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Mar 3, 2025

Natural Resources Professor Promotes Post-Disaster Resilience in Impacted Communities

Kathryn Stevenson is one of many researchers collaborating on a project aimed at supporting teachers in resilience-focused disaster response.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park entrance sign in forest.

Feb 27, 2025

Trump’s Mass Federal Layoffs Raise Concerns About the Future of Public Lands

America's national parks, forests and other public lands could be facing an existential crisis as the Trump administration continues to terminate thousands of federal employees.

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Feb 18, 2025

5 Questions with Wolfpack Club’s Banks Cathey

Cathey graduated from NC State in May 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in sport management. He now works as a development assistant for the Wolfpack Club.

Close-up of copper wolf statue - Martin Hubbe Awarded 2023 Gunnar Nicholson Gold Medal Award - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Feb 4, 2025

Tony Rosselli Named Director of Golf Management Program

Tony Rosselli has served as the program's internship coordinator and director of player development since 2021.

Jude and Katie pose on Centennial

Jan 20, 2025

Parks and Recreation Alumni Making Centennial Campus A Vibrant and Active Community Space

Jude DesNoyer '06 and Katherine “Katie” Butler '23 are the brains behind a new initiative known as Centennial Campus Placemaking, which aims to attract the local community to Centennial Campus.

Bocarro and students do a group photo - James Buzzard Leadership Program Equips Students for Leadership - College of Natural Resources News at NC State

Dec 19, 2024

James Buzzard Leadership Development Program Finds Success in its Inaugural Year

The program’s first cohort of 18 students enjoyed ropes courses, workshops focused on emotional intelligence, a roundtable with NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson, and much more.

Winter sky at Wolf Plaza - New Karla A. Henderson Distinguished Professor Named - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Dec 6, 2024

Erin Seekamp to Co-Lead Climate and Sustainability Academy

NC State has launched a new Climate and Sustainability Academy to unite faculty, students and staff to promote sustainable and resilient solutions to climate and other global challenges.

George poses outdoors - 5 Questions with Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation's George Ivey - College of Natural Resources News at NC State University

Dec 5, 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.

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Dec 4, 2024

Digital Greenspaces Map Promotes Wellness

The NC State Greenspaces Map helps the NC State community use on-campus areas to relax, socialize, study, exercise and more.