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Whitney Knollenberg Named to Travel and Tourism Research Association Board

Parks Recreation and Tourism Management

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Sep 29, 2023

One Alumnus’ Journey From Natural Resources to Social Media

Meet Eric Evans II, a 2017 alum who went from majoring in sport management to working as a social media specialist for NC State.
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Aug 28, 2023

Survey: Tourists’ Long-Term Plans More Uncertain Under Climate Change

Findings from a new study suggest that climate change could impact not only the total number of tourists visiting a place, but also the timing and duration – factors that could be important for tourism-related staffing and revenue.
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Aug 21, 2023

5 Questions with UBS Arena Engineering and Maintenance Director Trevor Thomas

Thomas '19 was recently named to the International Association of Venue Managers 30 Under 30 Class of 2023.

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Aug 14, 2023

Cailsen Lackey Provides Inclusive Summer Camp Experiences

This summer, Lackey served as an adventure counselor at Victory Junction in Randleman, North Carolina.

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Aug 3, 2023

Extreme Heat is Changing How People Experience the Outdoors

As record-breaking heat waves become more common around the world, many people are changing the timing and location of their outdoor activities.
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Jun 28, 2023

New Tool Maps South Florida Fire Risk Pixel by Pixel

NC State researchers designed a computer model to allow fire managers to map fire risk in South Florida on a day-to-day basis.
Tylene Powell - Scholarships Support Tylene Powell's Passion for Sport Management - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Jun 16, 2023

Scholarship Support Allows Tylene Powell to Pursue Her Passion for Sport Management

For NC State junior Tylene Powell, the support that she's received from scholarships has been vital to her academic success.

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Jun 15, 2023

Women in Sport Leadership Summit Empowers Female Athletes and Students

The event serves as an important resource to develop, connect and advance female professionals who will be entering the sport industry.

A person plants a young tree into a mound of soil - Urban Tree Planting is Booming, Just Not In Low-Income and Minority Neighborhoods - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Jun 14, 2023

Urban Tree Planting is Booming, Just Not In Low-Income and Minority Neighborhoods

The distribution of trees remains inequitable in many American cities, with low-income and non-white neighborhoods typically having fewer trees.
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Jun 2, 2023

Whitney Knollenberg Named to Travel and Tourism Research Association Board

Whitney Knollenberg, an associate professor of parks, recreation and tourism management at NC State, will serve on the board for three years.