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NIRSA: More than 4,500 members

who improve the world through collegiate recreation

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Updates and resources related to the effect of COVID-19 on NIRSA and campus recreation

NIRSA Believes

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!

we play

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

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Congratulations to the 2021 NIRSA award recipients

By Chelsea Hansson|2021-02-26T13:51:03-08:00February 26, 2021|

Day 2 of NIRSA 2021 Virtual keeps the momentum rolling

By Sierra Smith|2021-02-24T23:44:46-08:00February 24, 2021|

What people are saying about Day 1 of NIRSA 2021 Virtual

By Sierra Smith|2021-02-24T23:38:37-08:00February 23, 2021|

Conference Updates

Day 3 caps off an amazing Virtual Conference & Expo

By Sierra Smith|2021-02-26T13:42:30-08:00February 26, 2021|

Member Spotlight

NIRSA Associate Member Moody Nolan receives prestigious industry award

By Dana Ford|2021-02-22T15:55:23-08:00February 22, 2021|

NIRSA Foundation

Suzette Smith is the 2021 NIRSA Foundation Leadership Award recipient

By Lexi Chaput|2021-02-04T16:41:55-08:00February 4, 2021|

David Davenport and Mrs. Lee Wasson catch up to talk NIRSA

2020-12-11T16:58:52-08:00By NIRSA Communications|

Stirring string

2021-01-04T11:12:22-08:00By Tanika Santos, NIRSA Student Leader|

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