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Parks Recreation and Tourism Management

City and Parks

Jul 19, 2019

Can Parks Help Cities Fight Crime?

A study of green space and parks in the 300 largest U.S. cities reveals what helps lower the risk of crime.

Student poses while climbing in Denali

Jun 26, 2019

Military Student Brings Lawmakers and Veterans Together Outdoors to Create Change

U.S. Army Captain Matthew Arevian is bringing stakeholders together to show the impact of the outdoors to veterans.

Meet DELTA Faculty Fellow Stacy Supak

Jun 21, 2019

Meet DELTA Faculty Fellow Stacy Supak

With hundreds of eager students under her guidance each semester, DELTA Faculty Fellow Stacy Supak plays an important role on campus. She makes the most of it by teaching with technology. Hear how she's ushering in new tools and techniques to help students think spatially at NC State.

Student in front of NC State sign

May 9, 2019

Graduation to Vocation: Managing Philanthropic Events

College of Natural Resources graduate Ellison Lambert wants to help others by organizing events and fundraisers for non-profits.

Climate Education for Kids Increases Climate Concerns for Parents

May 6, 2019

Climate Education for Kids Increases Climate Concerns for Parents

A new study finds that educating children about climate change increases their parents' concerns about climate change.

Student coaching players with special needs in basketball

May 3, 2019

One Student’s Mission to Make Basketball Inclusive for All

College of Natural Resources graduate, Cal Maxwell, founded Spirit League for basketball players with special needs.

Student receiving award

May 2, 2019

Graduation to Vocation: Online Master’s Crucial to Career in Tourism Marketing

Taira Landavere will use her online masters in her role as director of marketing for a tourism organization.

Fulbright Scholar Carla Barbieri to Study Agritourism in Spain

May 1, 2019

Fulbright Scholar Carla Barbieri to Study Agritourism in Spain

Beginning in September, Barbieri will spend four months at the University of Alicante studying the entrepreneurial success of farmers.

Student hikes

Apr 30, 2019

Graduation to Vocation: Helping Others Study Abroad

College of Natural Resources graduate Emily Fletcher will help provide life-changing experiences abroad to future students

Student does field work in forest

Apr 29, 2019

Graduation to Vocation: Solving Park Management Problems with GIS

College of Natural Resources graduate, William Beam, uses GIS to increase efficiency in park management.