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Brendali Carrillo ’18 Discusses Her Path to Parks and Recreation

Parks Recreation and Tourism Management

Bond Lammey stands in front of the Grand Canyon.

May 8, 2024

Bond Lammey Charts New Course with Online Parks and Recreation Program

Lammey moved from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh in the fall of 2022 to join the online Master of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Sport Management degree program.
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Birdwatching Can Help Students Improve Mental Health, Reduce Distress

A new study finds people who have nature-based experiences report better well-being and lower psychological distress than those who do not.
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Pack Reflections: Celebrating the Spring Class of 2024

Get to know five students from this year’s graduating class as they discuss their NC State journeys.
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Pack Reflections: Julia Egler ’24

Julia Egler graduated with a bachelor's degree in parks, recreation and tourism management. She was recently hired by the City of Raleigh to serve as assistant director of the Lake Lynn Park and Community Center.
A student in a classroom wears a virtual reality headset.

Mar 28, 2024

Immersive VR Tours Promote Inclusive Recreation

NC State professor Nathan Williams embraces virtual reality in his courses to advocate for inclusive outdoor recreation.

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Tourism is Booming in Raleigh. Here’s Why

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A hunter standing in a field.

Mar 13, 2024

Experts Share Strategies for Recruiting Hunters on College Campuses

Research shows that college campuses offer prime habitat for hunter recruitment efforts.
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Mar 12, 2024

Exchange Program Promotes Positive Youth Development Through Sports

A cultural exchange program led by NC State aims to improve the capacity of coaches to implement youth soccer programs focused on the holistic development of participants.
A trail leading into a forest.

Mar 4, 2024

New Partnership Supports Workforce Pathways for Youth in Parks and Recreation

NC State has partnered with the National Recreation and Park Association to deliver job training and develop summer and year-round workforce pathway opportunities for youth.
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Feb 8, 2024

Brendali Carrillo ’18 Discusses Her Path to Parks and Recreation

Carillo graduated from NC State with a master's degree in parks, recreation and tourism management. She now works as a research professor in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at the Peruvian University of Applied Sciences in Lima, Peru.