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Half Dome at Yosemite is bathed in warm sunset light, creating a striking orange glow on the granite. Foreground features tall evergreen trees.

Oct 13, 2025

What a Government Shutdown Means for National Parks

A government shutdown can limit park access and staff, threatening resources and local economies — highlighting the need for reliable funding to keep parks open and protected.
Speaker Byron Umana Herrera stands before a podium addressing to an audience in a basketball court. - Women in Sport Spring Series Exposes Students to Long List of Career Opportunities - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State University

Sep 5, 2025

Women in Sport Spring Series Exposes Students to Long List of Career Opportunities

North Carolina State University is making significant strides in its goal of becoming a hub for young adults interested in pursuing careers in women’s sports — particularly through the College of Natural Resources.
Several beer glasses lined up on a wooden bar counter. - Global Trade Tensions Threaten North Carolina's Craft Brewing Industry, Expert Says - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State University

Jul 31, 2025

Global Trade Tensions Threaten North Carolina’s Craft Brewing Industry, Expert Says

Heightened tariffs on imported aluminum and steel could have significant consequences for the industry, including decreased sales and revenue.
Close up of a FIFA World Cup soccer ball on grass. - FIFA World Cup: Can It Leave Behind a Positive and Lasting Human Rights Legacy? - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State University

Jul 29, 2025

FIFA World Cup: Can It Leave Behind a Positive and Lasting Human Rights Legacy?

The international soccer tournament has been linked to a range of human rights violations, including migrant worker exploitation, restrictions on freedom of expression, and much more.
Alumni Spotlight Diquan Edmonds - Alumni Spotlight: Diquan Edmonds Continues Mission to Make Outdoors Accessible for All - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State University

May 23, 2023

Alumni Spotlight: Diquan Edmonds Continues Mission to Make Outdoors Accessible for All

Diquan Edmonds graduated with a master’s degree in parks, recreation and tourism management in 2019. Today, he is the education and outreach manager at Triangle Land Conservancy (tlc), an organization…
Alumni Spotlight Kat Deutsch - Kat Deutsch is Blazing New Trails for North Carolina State Parks - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State University

May 16, 2023

Kat Deutsch is Blazing New Trails for North Carolina State Parks

In May 2023, Kat Deutsch graduated with a master’s degree in parks, recreation and tourism management (PRTM) while working as a state trails planner for NC State Parks. As one…
Pickleball and paddle - Pickleball Helps Older Adults Stay Physically Active - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State University

Apr 26, 2023

Pickleball Helps Older Adults Stay Physically Active

Playing pickleball helped a small group of adults aged 65 years and older reach their recommend weekly dose of moderate to vigorous physical activity, NC State researchers found.