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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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By Scott Flickinger|2019-05-13T14:14:14-07:00May 13, 2019|

Be a program reviewer for the 2019 Triventure, presented by Mondo

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Register today for the 2019 Women’s Leadership Institute

By Nick Zumbrun|2019-05-09T14:57:40-07:00May 9, 2019|

Announcing the 2019 Collegiate Sport Club Institute keynote speaker

By Nick Zumbrun|2019-05-10T10:00:18-07:00May 8, 2019|

Federal and state policy and legislative updates

By Erin O’Sullivan|2019-05-07T12:31:34-07:00May 7, 2019|

Healthy UC Davis offers comprehensive wellbeing to its campus community

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Conference Updates

Propose an educational session for NIRSA 2020 in Phoenix

By David Peters|2019-05-16T15:34:39-07:00May 16, 2019|

Member Spotlight

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NIRSA Foundation

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Don’t confuse your title with your purpose

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The journey of adjourning

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