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Oct 2, 2024

What Climate Change Means for Tourism

Tourism-dependent communities must take action to become more resilient to climate change if they want to maintain visitors, according to NC State professor Erin Seekamp.

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Aug 1, 2024

5 Reasons Why the Olympics Are Important

From facilitating international cultural exchanges to promoting diversity and inclusion in sports, the Olympics are unlike any other sporting event in the world.

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May 7, 2024

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.

Mar 14, 2024

Tourism is Booming in Raleigh. Here’s Why

Raleigh is becoming one of North America's top destinations, according to one NC State professor.

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.

A group of people sitting at a table.

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.

A football on a field.

Feb 5, 2024

Super Bowl: A Money Machine, But for Whom?

NC State professor Mike Edwards breaks down the socioeconomic impact of the NFL's annual championship game.

Curling stones on ice - New Study Looks at Modern Trends in One of the World's Oldest Sports - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Nov 17, 2023

New Study Looks at Modern Trends in One of the World’s Oldest Sports

More than 60% of the Americans who participate in the sport of curling are between the ages of 25 and 54, according to a new study published by NC State researchers.

aerial view of a city neighborhood - Greener Neighborhoods Can Protect Us - at the Cellular Level - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Oct 23, 2023

Greener Neighborhoods Can Protect Us – at the Cellular Level

A new study finds that greenspace in urban environments has a positive impact on a key genetic marker associated with exposure to stress.