Parks Recreation and Tourism Management

Mar 22, 2021

Students Showcase Research at Fourth Annual Graduate Research Symposium

Graduate students and post-doctoral researchers in the NC State’s College of Natural Resources proudly displayed their hard work and dedication virtually at the college’s Fourth Annual Graduate Research Symposium.

Mar 17, 2021

Women in Natural Resources: Recreation Resources Service Director Charlynne Smith

Smith, director of the Recreation Resources Service, talks about her professional journey and the challenges she's faced as a female in the field of natural resources.

Mar 16, 2021

5 Questions with Associate Athletics Director Ryan Jones

Jones, who graduated with a degree in sport management in 2011, now serves as the associate athletics director for development and ticketing operations at Western Carolina University.

Mar 15, 2021

For Teens, Outdoor Recreation During the Pandemic Linked to Improved Well-Being

A study from North Carolina State University found outdoor play and nature-based activities helped buffer some of the negative mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic for adolescents.

Feb 22, 2021

Black Excellence: Field Researcher Roslynn Powell

Powell, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management, is studying the emotional labor of interpreting enslavement at heritage sites.

Feb 15, 2021

5 Questions with Senior Associate Athletics Director Tim House

House, who graduated with a degree in sport management in 2008, is now senior associate athletics director and assistant vice president for development at Purdue University.

Jan 27, 2021

Decline in Hunting Threatens Conservation Funding

Fewer Americans are taking up hunting every year, a trend that has wildlife agencies across the country looking for new ways to fund conservation.

Jan 19, 2021

How COVID-19 is Impacting the Mental Health of College Students

A study of students at seven U.S. universities identified risk factors for greater mental health impacts linked to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jan 4, 2021

Study Identifies Amenities Parents Want in Public Parks

Parents from diverse backgrounds value parks that offer playgrounds, sports fields and green spaces, and safety, according to a survey from NC State researchers.

Dec 17, 2020

A Year in Review: Our Best Research Stories of 2020

Despite the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic, it's been a productive year for researchers at NC State's College of Natural Resources.