Let’s go viral! Attend the 2025 Collegiate Marketing Institute
Join aspiring and accomplished collegiate marketing pros in Oklahoma City for the 2025 NIRSA/ACUI Collegiate Marketing Institute, taking place on December 3–5.
Wanted: More student development opportunities
In the July/August 2025 issue of Athletic Business Magazine, Michael Popke interviews two NIRSA members to talk about how colleges are offering transformative experiences to students through employment in campus rec centers.
NIRSA Facility Feature: UMass Climbing Facility
The UMass Climbing Facility at University of Massachusetts Amherst was one of the four recipients of a 2025 Outstanding Facilities Awards; see some of the highlights that impressed the selection committee.
Invite your favorite vendors to elevate the NIRSA 2026 Campus Rec Expo!
When you refer a company to the Campus Rec Expo, you elevate the entire event by shaping an expo that’s responsive to the needs of campus rec, inspiring for attendees, and reflective of the field.
Federal and state policy and legislative updates
As an association, NIRSA strives to monitor and track policy and legislative issues with the potential to impact our members or the campus communities they serve; see the Active Policy Solutions updates from July 1.
NIRSA insights with President Lashica Thomas – governance edition
In her second NIRSA President's Notes leadership blog, Lashica Thomas, Director of Campus Recreation at Columbus State University, shares insights with NIRSA members about the upcoming work looking at association governance.
Heart of the Series: Notes from the NIRSA Championship Series Committee Chair
Chair of the Championship Series Executive Team Stephanie Calhoun shares about her passion for campus recreation and what she believes the "heart of the Series" is all about.
Level-up at the 2025 Collegiate Esports Virtual Institute
Whether you’re just bringing esports to your rec program or have several years of experience under your belt, the Collegiate Esports Virtual Institute is an ideal place to connect with likeminded professionals.
Remembering Sev-Ira Brown: A giant among us
Former NIRSA leader, mentor, and champion for inclusion, Sev-Ira Brown leaves a lasting legacy; he passed away on May 17.
Members on the Move – June 2025
Congratulations to the movers and shakers within NIRSA who have recently changed jobs within the collegiate recreation profession!