NIRSA founding HBCU spotlight on Dillard University
On February 22, 1950, 20 intramural directors, representing 11 Historically Black Colleges & Universities including Dillard University, formed the National Intramural Association.
Maeve McKinney is a rising star in campus recreation
NIRSA is excited to have emerging stars like Maeve McKinney counted among its membership. The future of campus recreation is made brighter by her rising star!
Take your professional development to the next level in 2023
In the January/February 2023 issue of Athletic Business Magazine, two NIRSA members and staff to talk about NIRSA's full slate of professional development opportunities planned in 2023.
Juliette Moore—NIRSA’s first Black female President and Honor Award recipient—has passed away
With deep sadness, NIRSA shares the news that NIRSA Past President and Honor Award recipient Juliette Moore passed away on January 7.
Sacramento State’s The WELL hosts its annual Adventure Race
Earlier this year, The WELL at Sacramento State University offered a unique program that combines climbing, swimming, running and biking: The Adventure Race debuted on campus in 2019 and returned in 2022.
NIRSA facility feature: Elizabethtown College Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness and Well-Being
Helping students flourish and graduate to live healthy, meaningful lives, the Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness and Well-Being at Elizabethtown College was honored with a NIRSA Outstanding Facilities Award in 2022.
Adaptive training boosts inclusivity in WSU’s UREC fitness programs
Washington State University’s University Recreation (UREC) staff recently participated in a two-day workshop to help them take a more proactive and systematic approach to creating a welcoming environment.
NIRSA facility feature: Colby College Harold Alfond Athletics & Recreation Center
The Colby College Harold Alfond Athletics & Recreation Center provides opportunities for all members of the campus community to participate in recreation activities in a beautiful, sustainably-designed building.
Coming Soon: Standards for on-campus esports programs
In the November/December 2022 issue of Athletic Business Magazine, two NIRSA members to talk about forthcoming standards for on-campus esports from the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS).
Enhancing professional development for student staff
In the October 2022 issue of Athletic Business Magazine, three NIRSA members to talk about how to enhance professional development opportunities for student staff.