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who improve the world through collegiate recreation

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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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Andy Lemons: Leaving a legacy behind for campus recreation

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Members on the Move – December 2018

By Megan Granholm|2018-12-01T07:38:56+00:00December 1, 2018|

National Soccer Championships at 25: Silver Anniversary, Gold Standard

By Scott Flickinger|2018-12-01T06:50:33+00:00December 1, 2018|

Concussion protocols at Elon University

By Larry Mellinger, Caroline Ketcham, Emily Williams, and Eric Hall|2018-12-01T06:46:15+00:00December 1, 2018|

Rowan University named a Top 5 National Banner Unified School by ESPN

By Erin O’Sullivan|2018-11-30T14:17:59+00:00November 30, 2018|

Comment period is open on Title IX proposed rule changes

By Erin O’Sullivan|2018-12-03T14:07:39+00:00November 30, 2018|

Conference Updates

Calling all volunteers for NIRSA 2019

By Brittany Rejda|2018-12-11T15:27:05+00:00December 11, 2018|

Member Spotlight

Check out the Campus Rec Podcast with Tommy Willis and Jason Hilton

By Jason Hilton and Tommy Willis|2018-11-20T09:49:58+00:00November 20, 2018|

NIRSA Foundation

Fund the Revolution at NIRSA 2019

By Brent Harrison|2018-12-11T16:03:04+00:00December 11, 2018|

Completing the cycle of gratitude

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Growing through adversity

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