Welcome to NIRSA: Leaders in Collegiate RecreationCory Granholm2021-04-20T04:29:07-07:00

NIRSA: More than 4,500 members

who improve the world through collegiate recreation

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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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Members on the Move – May 2021

By Megan Granholm|2021-05-04T07:16:20-07:00May 4, 2021|

Federal and state policy and legislative updates

By Erin O'Sullivan|2021-05-03T11:27:38-07:00May 3, 2021|

In-person learning returns at the AB Show & NIRSA Facilities Institute

By NIRSA Communications|2021-05-04T08:21:41-07:00May 3, 2021|

Conference Updates

Explore the Virtual Campus Rec & Wellness Expo through April 30

By Kelley Hungerford|2021-03-09T12:05:26-08:00March 9, 2021|

Member Spotlight

Nora Osei of Princeton celebrates her mentor Dr. Wendy Windsor

By Nora Osei|2021-04-08T07:26:55-07:00April 5, 2021|

NIRSA Foundation

Announcing new members on the NIRSA boards

By Pam Watts|2021-04-02T11:39:23-07:00March 31, 2021|

David Davenport and Pam Watts reflect on the 2020-2021 leadership year

2021-05-03T13:04:23-07:00By NIRSA Communications|

Climber down

2021-03-08T12:25:29-08:00By Tanika Santos, NIRSA Student Leader|

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