UTSA modernizes climbing wall with help from NIRSA associate member EP Climbing
The University of Texas San Antonio (UTSA) recently modernized its climbing wall through a groundbreaking resurfacing project done by NIRSA associate member EP Climbing.
Paul Wilson—former NIRSA Historian—has passed away
It is with great sadness that we share news of the loss of Paul Wilson, retired Director of Intramural Rec Sports at the University of Oklahoma and long-time NIRSA Historian.
Bill Crockett is the 2024 recipient of NIRSA’s Honor Award
The NIRSA Honor Award Committee is excited to announce that Bill Crockett has been selected to receive the 2024 NIRSA Honor Award, sponsored by Mondo.
NIRSA founding HBCU spotlight on Bethune-Cookman University
Through Rudolph Matthews, Roosevelt Grattic, and Neslon Williams, Bethune-Cookman University—then known as Bethune-Cookman College—was one of the 11 schools represented at NIRSA’s founding.
Thriving at Washington State University, wrestling becomes a varsity sport club
It took several years of hard work, but the wrestling team at Washington State University has become one of the best wrestling club teams in the nation.
NIRSA emphasizes inclusion and representation heading into 75th year
Learn how NIRSA is jumping into 2024 with a series of year-long celebrations that will include social media highlights about the association’s history.
Since the centennial – Updates from UMich Rec Sports
The University of Michigan holds a special place in NIRSA history. On this National Michigan Day, learn more about what Rec Sports at UMich has been up to over the past 10 years!
NIRSA facility feature: University of Minnesota Duluth Recreational Sports Outdoor Program Pool
In 2023, University of Minnesota Duluth Recreational Sports Outdoor Program Pool was honored with a NIRSA Outstanding Facilities Award. Learn more about this innovative facility.
NIRSA is helping mitigate the officials shortage
Learn why working as an intramurals student official isn’t simply a job. Many of the skills officials develop on campus are transferable to practically any career.
Joshua Brunson is a rising star in campus recreation
Recreation "is an outlet that creates a sense of belonging," says “JayB” Brunson at the University of Southern Mississippi; the future of rec and wellbeing is bright with emerging stars like JayB among NIRSA's membership.