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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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Celebrate Eric Nickel, 2020 NIRSA Honor Award recipient, on Feb. 22

By Vicki Highstreet|2021-01-14T16:51:10-08:00January 14, 2021|

Be a part of NIRSA’s next strategic plan

By Pam Watts, Erin O'Sullivan and Mila Padgett|2021-01-12T14:47:59-08:00January 12, 2021|

Start 2021 with savings thanks to NIRSA member discounts

By Kelley Hungerford|2021-01-11T17:35:58-08:00January 11, 2021|

Conference Updates

Registration is open for NIRSA 2021 Virtual

By NIRSA Communications|2020-12-02T13:35:45-08:00December 2, 2020|

Member Spotlight

Stacey L. Hall, Ph.D. is the 2021 NIRSA Honor Award recipient

By Nazifa Islam|2021-01-14T08:34:42-08:00January 14, 2021|

NIRSA Foundation

There’s still time to apply for a NIRSA Foundation scholarship

By Maxwell Miller and Marti Tomlin|2021-01-14T12:06:39-08:00January 14, 2021|

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

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

Knowing me knowing you

2020-11-19T12:39:53-08:00By Tanika Santos, NIRSA Student Leader|

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