Parks Recreation and Tourism Management

Jun 2, 2025

5 Tips to Stay Safe Outdoors in Extreme Heat

Prolonged exposure to extreme heat can pose serious health risks for people engaging in outdoor activities.

May 30, 2025

As International Travel to the US Declines, Expert Breaks Down Impacts

America's tourism industry could face significant financial losses if international visitation continues to decline, according to NC State Tourism Extension associate Ann Savage.

Apr 1, 2025

Emily Prickett Wants to Promote ‘Mindful Travel’ That Creates a Lasting Positive Impact

Prickett is a senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in parks, recreation and tourism management at NC State. She hopes to work in the tourism marketing field to "promote mindful travel that creates a lasting positive impact on the tourists and the residents within a destination."

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.