Now’s the time to lean-in to your NIRSA community
Amid the backdrop of Trump administration Executive Orders, the NIRSA Board invites members to lean-in to NIRSA networks for support.
Federal and state policy and legislative updates
As an association, NIRSA strives to monitor and track policy and legislative issues with the potential to impact our members or the campus communities they serve; see the Active Policy Solutions updates from February 11.
Transform aging facilities with smart renovation strategies
Join University of California-Riverside Rec Director Lindy Fenex and design leaders from CannonDesign for the “Renovate, Recreate and Flourish” discussion that is happening for FREE on Tuesday, March 11.
Meet the candidates for NIRSA student leadership positions
NIRSA membership votes annually, via electronic elections, to fill positions on the NIRSA Board of Directors and the Member Network. Student elections will take place March 4–7, 2025.
Federal and state policy and legislative updates
As an association, NIRSA strives to monitor and track policy and legislative issues with the potential to impact our members or the campus communities they serve; see the Active Policy Solutions updates from February 4.
Send that fan mail—Researchers are people too!
Dr. Erin Patchett passes along some of the advice she has received from the researchers that she spoke to for her presidential blog series. First up: making personal connections.
Welcome and congratulations to NIRSA’s newly elected leaders
The Association is pleased to welcome our incoming professional leaders to positions on the 2025-2026 NIRSA Board of Directors and Member Network beginning on May 1.
Member spotlight: Steven Trotter from the spin studio to the award stage
Steven Trotter, Director of Well-Being at East Carolina University, Adjunct Professor at Coastal Carolina Community College, and globally recognized fitness and wellness consultant has been a member of NIRSA since 2007.
NIRSA founding HBCU spotlight on Texas Southern University
Texas Southern University has become one of the most diverse institutions in Texas. The professionals leading TSU Campus Recreation carry forward a tradition of NIRSA involvement that goes back 75 years.
Discover the magic of NIRSA 2025 in Orlando
NIRSA understands that making the case to attend a conference involves showing its value—for you and your institution. Check out tips from our "Convince Your Boss" page to help you make your case for support.