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May 2, 2016

Study Shows Benefit of Recreation to Academic Success

A new study from NC State University shows that physical activity equates to a higher likelihood of academic success. The study, conducted by Dr. Heather Sanderson, Associate Director of University Recreation, and Dr. Jason DeRousie, Assistant Director of Assessment, analyzed the physical activity habits of more than 20,000 NC State students during the course of the 2013-14… 

Apr 28, 2016

Wolfpack Unites with Special Olympics

On Saturday April 23, the 2016 Special Olympics were held on the courts in Carmichael gym. This particular afternoon, the NC State and UNCW teams balled it out in 5-on-5 basketball. However, this wasn’t the typical special olympic basketball game. The teams are in a league called “Unified” meaning that the teams are half special needs… 

Apr 12, 2016

7th Annual Rubbage Ride Beautifies NC State Campus

“I would highly recommend this event, it’s a good way to give back and it only took four hours to really make a difference,” said Holly after her group finished the ride. 

Feb 22, 2016

Big Pink volleyball tournament held to raise money for Kay Yow Cancer Fund

On Thursday February 11, University Recreation partnered with Big Pink Volleyball to hold a tournament with proceeds going towards the Kay Yow Cancer Fund, a breast cancer awareness foundation. Kay Yow was the Women’s Basketball coach at NC State until she was diagnosed with cancer in 1987. Yow passed away in 2009, but her legacy lives… 

Feb 22, 2016

Clubs Recognized for Philanthropic Efforts

Having played a major role in the progression of NC State’s impact, we are proud to see the impact student-athletes are making in the community. 

Feb 2, 2016

NC State Club Swim hosts charity event for UNC Children’s Hospital

On Saturday, January 30, NC State’s club swim team hosted the Inaugural Triangle-Area “Pajamas for the Kids” Invitational. The meet featured more than 100 swimmers from NC State University, Duke University, and University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Courtney Like-Mathews, the coach of NC State club swim team, had the original idea of starting a charity meet. “Kids most… 

Jan 26, 2016

Locker Room Project Featured in Athletic Business Magazine

University Recreation was recently featured in Athletic Business Magazine for progress of the Locker Room Renovation and Fitness Center Expansion Project. The article addresses current trends and drivers of collegiate recreation facilities, and how those are met through renovations of locker rooms and underutilized space. Jason Spivey, Associate Director of University Recreation, said “For us,… 

Jan 14, 2016

Wolfpack Strength and Conditioning Centers Scheduled to Open

The wait is over for NC State Students and Carmichael Complex Members. The Wolfpack Strength and Conditioning Centers, located in the Carmichael Gym, are scheduled to open on Tuesday, January 19. More than 5,000 square of additional fitness space has been added, as part of the Locker Room Renovation and Fitness Center Expansion project. Here’s some… 

Dec 17, 2015

Locker Room Project Update

Students & Carmichael Members: As the spring semester begins, I want to give you a quick update on the Carmichael Locker Room Renovation & Fitness Center Expansion project. As you know, we were hoping to open the first section of the renovation when we return in January 2016…and we will be very close. However, due… 

Nov 30, 2015

Special Olympics NC Unified Sports Participates in Flag Football at NC State

This fall was the first year that NC State and University Recreation have partnered with Special Olympics Unified to plan a flag football league. This brings people with and without intellectual disabilities together on the field, allowing them to compete together. Students and Special Olympic athletes were split into four teams, and students and athletes were…