Parks Recreation and Tourism Management

Apr 6, 2022

Gaps Found in Research on ‘Climate Gentrification’

Climate change, and policies related to it, are displacing vulnerable communities. But there's a lack of long-term research on these issues.

Mar 24, 2022

Carol Love Recognized With NCRPA’s Hall of Fame Award

Love has been a steadfast leader in the field of parks and recreation for more than 25 years.

Mar 22, 2022

New Scholarship Established for Parks and Recreation Students

NC State alumnus Jake Worthington found his dream job not long after graduating from the College of Natural Resources in May 2020. Now his parents have established a scholarship to help other students pursue their dreams.

Mar 15, 2022

Putin’s Invasion of Ukraine Will Impact Russian Sports For Decades

Russian sports teams will face a decline in fan support, ticket sales, and access to international talent.

Feb 28, 2022

The Hidden Figures of America’s National Parks

Throughout history, Black conservationists and naturalists have made significant but often-overlooked contributions to national parks — from Sequoia National Park in California to Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky.

Feb 21, 2022

Historic Discrimination to Blame for Diversity Gap in US Parks, Expert Says

Many parks were defined, conceptualized and managed by powerful white elites who were racists and eugenicists.

Feb 14, 2022

5 Questions with First Tee Programs Director Jordan Hall

Hall, who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in sport management and a minor in business administration in 2016, is working to empower kids and teens through golf at First Tee - Triangle in Raleigh.

Feb 10, 2022

Beijing Winter Olympics a Cautionary Climate Tale, Expert Says

The ideal conditions for winter sports are becoming increasingly scarce as climate change progresses.

Feb 9, 2022

Tracking Injustice in the History of US Public Parks

NC State's KangJae “Jerry” Lee discusses the history of "slow violence" within park systems.

Jan 27, 2022

Parks and Recreation Alum Promotes Luxury Camping

Patricia "PJ" Ray found her calling in parks and recreation and is now successfully operating her own glamping company.