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we believe

participation in campus recreation programming can make our global community healthier

What is NIRSA? | What is Collegiate Recreation?

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we are leaders in collegiate recreation

strengthening our members to strengthen our cause

we grow

Professional development events help our members keep up-to-date with best practices and certifications.

we discover

We use exclusive benchmarking, assessments, and data sets to help and promote the profession.

we connect

Our members connect with each other by sharing conversations, files, and experiences.

we lead

With 1,850 volunteer opportunities, we have a fit for you. Help us lead the profession!

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The NIRSA Championship Series hosts annual national tournaments and dozens of regionals.

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Apply to serve as a 2019 NIRSA regional flag football tournament host

By Nicole Jackson|2019-02-07T08:44:03+00:00February 7, 2019|

NIRSA member profiles just got a facelift

By Christine Haluzak|2019-02-05T12:50:36+00:00February 5, 2019|

Help inform wellbeing research – join NIRSA, NASPA, and ACHA at NIRSA 2019

By Erin O’Sullivan|2019-02-05T06:54:19+00:00February 5, 2019|

Concussion protocols at University Nebraska-Lincoln Campus Recreation

By Jennifer Krueger|2019-02-05T06:35:04+00:00February 5, 2019|

Concussions pose a threat to recreation and other campus programs

By Ian McGregor, PhD|2019-02-05T06:33:46+00:00February 5, 2019|

Congratulations to NIRSA’s newly-elected leaders

By Leah Hall-Dorothy|2019-02-05T06:28:17+00:00February 5, 2019|

Members on the Move – February 2019

By Megan Granholm|2019-02-05T06:08:45+00:00February 5, 2019|

The NIRSA 2019 Guidebook app is now available

By Cory Granholm|2019-02-04T13:51:25+00:00February 4, 2019|

Conference Updates

Give back to Boston and join the glove drive at NIRSA 2019

By Shana Kessler|2019-02-08T15:10:05+00:00January 22, 2019|

Member Spotlight

Then and now: member spotlight on RSJ editor-in-chief Paul Milton

By Sarah Kosch|2019-01-08T11:32:28+00:00January 8, 2019|

NIRSA Foundation

Make an impact, fund the revolution: The Annual Conference Campaign

By Kim Holmes|2019-02-01T08:26:30+00:00February 1, 2019|

Completing the cycle of gratitude

2018-10-08T14:21:50+00:00By Ken Morton, CRSS|

Amplify your experience

2018-12-12T13:34:11+00:00By Caroline Ciell, NIRSA Student Leader|

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