News and updates related to Association governance and leadership.
Announcing new members on the NIRSA boards
The Association is pleased to welcome incoming leaders to positions on the 2024-2025 NIRSA boards of directors beginning on May 1.
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, 2024.
Congratulations to NIRSA’s newly elected leaders
The Association is pleased to welcome our incoming professional leaders to positions on the 2024-2025 NIRSA Board of Directors and Member Network beginning on May 1.
Grow your leadership skills by volunteering with NIRSA
The Association is currently recruiting volunteers to serve in various roles across NIRSA, NSC, and NIRSA Foundation during the 2024-2025 NIRSA leadership year.
Meet the candidates standing for leadership positions
NIRSA membership votes annually to fill positions on the NIRSA Board and the Member Network. The 2024 NIRSA Elections will launch on January 18 and close on January 30.
Dr. Wendy Windsor explores hidden talents and Black excellence in NIRSA
In episode two of NIRSA President Dr. Wendy Windsor's Hidden Talents in NIRSA series, she talks with four professionals who are Black women leaders at campus recreation programs across the country.
Sam Hirt—former NIRSA President and Honor Award recipient—has passed away
With sadness, NIRSA shares that Sam Hirt—recipient of the NIRSA Honor Award and Past President of our Association—passed away on August 10, at the age of 82.
Hidden talents in NIRSA with Dr. Wendy Windsor
Current Association President Dr. Wendy Windsor kicked off her Hidden talents in NIRSA series by talking with four professionals who are first-generation college graduates and leaders at campus recreation programs across the country.
Bruce Anderson—former president and lifetime member of NIRSA—has passed away
With sadness, we share the news that Dr. Bruce D. Anderson, former president of NIRSA, passed away. Bruce joined NIRSA in 1959 and actively volunteered during his 46-year career at the University of Minnesota.
New regional representatives join the Member Network
The 2023–2024 Member Network is excited to welcome Armando Espinoza as the Region IV Representative and Ryan Kirchner as the Region VI Representative.