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London Thomas holding a red flag - NC State Sport Management Student is Super Bowl-Bound - Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State University

Feb 5, 2024

NC State Sport Management Student is Super Bowl-Bound

London Thomas will work behind the scenes to ensure that America’s biggest sporting event is memorable for thousands of football fans.
A football on a field - Super Bowl: A Money Machine, But for Whom? - Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State University

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.
National Park Service sign - New Scholarship Paves Trail for Future Park Rangers - Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State University

Jan 22, 2024

New Scholarship Paves Trail for Future Park Rangers

A scholarship established by Rebecca Harriett ’79 and her husband will support College of Natural Resources students interested in working at state or national parks.
Logan Jones - Logan Jones Takes a Swing to Expand His Experience - Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State University

Dec 6, 2023

Logan Jones Takes a Swing to Expand His Experience

Logan Jones recently completed an NC State Online degree program. Currently with the Chicago White Sox, Jones travels often and found the online format helpful as he continued his educational journey. Read more about Jones’ experiences with NC State Online!
Kathryn Stevenson standing beside Robert Powell in a forested area - NC State Professor Recognized for Advancing Environmental Education - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State University

Oct 31, 2023

NC State Professor Recognized For Advancing Environmental Education

Kathryn Stevenson, an associate professor of parks, recreation and tourism management, was recently honored with the William C. Everhart Award by the Clemson University Institute for Parks.
aerial view of a city neighborhood - Greener Neighborhoods Can Protect Us- at the Cellular Level - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State University

Oct 18, 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.

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.
Suspension bridge - Survey: Tourists' Long-Term Plans More Uncertain Under Climate Change - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State University

Aug 25, 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.
Cailsen Lackey holds a climbing rope - Cailsen Lackey Provides Inclusive Summer Camp Experiences - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State University

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.

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.