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Daniel Lussier - Online Grad Appreciates His Journey Spanning Three Decades - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State University

Dec 15, 2022

Online Grad Appreciates His Journey Spanning Three Decades

NC State Online graduate Daniel Lussier finishes his degree in December of 2022 from Master of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Sports Management program while also earning a Graduate Certificate in Sports and Entertainment Venue Management. He shares his story of discovering his career path spanning three decades.
Three people view a waterfall - How Outdoor Adventures Can Help Students Bond - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management

Sep 16, 2022

How Outdoor Adventures Can Help Students Bond

Facing adversity on outdoor adventures helped students make meaningful connections, even across differences, an NC State study found.
Person holding a plant - A Tree Planter's Guide to Environmental Justice - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management

Aug 5, 2022

A Tree Planter’s Guide to Environmental Justice

In a recent paper, researchers from NC State described a series of environmental justice strategies to guide tree planting, greening or park planning efforts .
Micaela Nardino in front of a Twiddy and Company property - Twiddy Intern Micaela Nardino is Promoting Outer Banks Tourism - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management

Aug 5, 2022

Twiddy Intern Micaela Nardino is Promoting Outer Banks Tourism

This article is part of the Not Your Average Summer series highlighting the internship experiences of both undergraduate and graduate students from the NC State College of Natural Resources. Micaela Nardino is a rising senior studying sustainable tourism and environmental sciences in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management.

Tiger sharks - How 'Shark Week' Could Inspire Love For Ocean Predators - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management

Jul 21, 2022

How ‘Shark Week’ Could Inspire Love For Ocean Predators

Findings from a new study indicate positive YouTube videos could be a useful tool for shark conservation.
Massey Stichter - Graduation to Vocation: Massey Stichter is Promoting Outdoor Recreation - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management

May 2, 2022

Graduation to Vocation: Massey Stichter is Promoting Outdoor Recreation

Upon graduation, Stichter will work as an outdoor adventure guide for The Road Less Traveled.
Penguins in Antarctica - Some See Antarctica as 'Last Chance' Destination; for Others, It's a Backdrop - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State University

Apr 12, 2022

Some See Antarctica as ‘Last Chance’ Destination; for Others, It’s a Backdrop

Travel to nature-based destinations to socialize is a growing trend in tourism, and it was a significant pre-pandemic motivator for travel to Antarctica.
Penguins in Antarctica - The COVID-19 Pandemic Impacted Research and Tourism, Even in Antarctica - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State University

Apr 12, 2022

The COVID-19 Pandemic Impacted Research and Tourism, Even in Antarctica

An NC State researcher spoke about the pandemic’s impact on his work studying how tourists can impact penguins in Antarctica.
The Worthington Family - New Scholarship Established for Parks and Recreation Students - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State University

Mar 29, 2022

New Scholarship Established for Parks and Recreation Students

For NC State alumni James “Jake” Worthington, donor support was pivotal in helping him pursue his lifetime dream of becoming a recreational and commercial fisherman in the Outer Banks. Now his parents, Jon and Lori, are #GivingPack to help other NC State students pursue their dreams.
Traffic light sign under water - Gaps Found in Research on 'Climate Gentrification' - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State University

Mar 28, 2022

Gaps Found in Research on ‘Climate Gentrification’

Climate change, and policies related to it, are displacing vulnerable communities. But a new analysis of research on this phenomenon – called “climate gentrification” – finds that there is a lack of long-term research that examines these issues. What’s more, the analysis finds that members of vulnerable communities under study are not being given a…