Parks Recreation and Tourism Management

May 12, 2021

The Next Generation of Hunters Could Look Different

A new survey led by NC State researchers found a diverse group of potential hunters in a survey of college students.

May 11, 2021

Graduation to Vocation: Max Stoltz is Restoring Trails in Sequoia National Forest

After graduation, Stoltz will work as a trails resource assistant at Sequoia National Forest with a direct hire certificate to continue working at the U.S. Forest Service.

May 10, 2021

Graduation to Vocation: Caitlin Reilly is Connecting Youth to Agriculture

Reilly will graduate in May 2021 with a master’s degree in parks, recreation and tourism management and a minor in human dimensions of natural resources. After graduation, Reilly will serve as assistant director of the outdoor education program at Davidson College.

May 6, 2021

Graduation to Vocation: Kendall Jane Vaughn is Promoting Golf Gear in North Carolina

Vaughn will graduate in May 2021 with degrees in parks, recreation and tourism management and professional golf management. After graduation, Vaughn will work for STITCH Golf as a sales operations analyst.

Apr 22, 2021

Meet Our Fall 2021 Incoming Students

This fall, a new cohort of undergraduate students will join the NC State College of Natural Resources. Check out their stories and discover how they are pursuing their passions as the newest members of the Wolfpack.

Apr 20, 2021

Officials, Voters, Show More Concern About Plastic Waste in Ocean After Kids’ Presentations

An NC State study shows voters and leaders showed more concern about trash in the ocean after kids' presentations.

Apr 12, 2021

5 Questions with Parks and Recreation Director Sheila Long

Long '09 currently oversees parks and recreation planning and operations for the town of Zebulon in North Carolina. In this Q&A, she reflects on her position and how the College of Natural Resources helped to prepare her.

Apr 8, 2021

For Girls, Learning Science Outside Linked to Better Grades, Knowledge

NC State researchers found an outdoor science program was linked to higher average grades and an increase in a measure of science knowledge for a group of fifth grade girls in North Carolina.

Apr 2, 2021

Analysis: Studies of U.S. National Parks Are Trending Down, Focused on Popular Parks

Research conducted in U.S. national parks has focused largely on five iconic parks, an analysis from NC State researchers found.

Mar 29, 2021

Celebrating Women’s History Month

In honor of Women’s History Month, we recently spoke with female faculty and staff about their experiences in the field of higher education and their contributions to the College of Natural Resources.