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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.

Anika Shah standing in front of Tower Bridge in London, United Kingdom.

Sep 30, 2024

London Calling: Anika Shah Reflects on Studying Abroad in UK

Shah was one of 14 NC State students who traveled to London and other cities across the United Kingdom this summer to study sport management.

Sep 18, 2024

Caitlin McDade Awarded 2024-25 Fletcher Graduate Scholarship

McDade, who is pursuing a master’s degree in parks, recreation and tourism management, serves as a member of the Graduate Student Association and the Leave No Trace initiative at NC State.

Aug 26, 2024

Wake County announces winners of the Sheila B. Jones Environmental Education Scholarship

Addisu Serba, a senior at North Carolina State University, and Dae Borg, a sophomore at Appalachian State University, have been named the first recipients of the Sheila B. Jones Environmental…

Aug 5, 2024

Antonio Jimenez Enjoys Internship at National Baseball Hall of Fame

The 10-week experience helped Jimenez gain new skills that could help him succeed on his path to a career in professional sports.

The Eiffel Tower with the logo of the Olympic Games.

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.

Jun 10, 2024

5 Questions with Director of Softball Operations Carson Shaner

Shaner graduated from NC State in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in sport management and in 2023 with a master’s degree in parks, recreation, tourism and sport management.

Bond Lammey at Grand Canyon National Park

May 8, 2024

Bond Lammey Charts New Course with Online Master of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Sport Management 

Bond Lammey finds new direction with online Master of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Sport Management degree program.

May 3, 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. Birdwatching in particular yielded promising results, with higher gains in subjective well-being and more reduction in distress than more generic nature exposure, such as walks. Because birdwatching is an easily accessible activity, the results…

An NC State student studying abroad enjoys a guided paragliding outing over Switzerland.

Apr 8, 2024

It’s a Wolfpack World

NC State may call North Carolina home, but our impact spans the globe. Explore the research, programs and initiatives helping advance our mission on all seven continents.