Texas Southern University has become one of the most diverse institutions in Texas. The professionals leading TSU Campus Recreation carry forward a tradition of NIRSA involvement that goes back 75 years.
NIRSA is celebrating 75 years as an organization in 2025. To mark this milestone, the past Presidents of NIRSA were asked to reflect on their term of presidential service and share their memories.
With profound sadness, we share that Will Holsberry—Executive Secretary of the Association from 1973-1986, Executive Director from 1986-1997, and 1980 Honor Award recipient—passed away on Monday, January 6 at the age of 89.
Learn more about this special event and how to order Rec Day 2024 swag, download official logos, and get the downlow on the second annual Founders Day of Giving.
Will’s longtime contributions to NIRSA and the field of collegiate recreational sports has demonstrated his unwavering dedication to the profession; learn more about his legacy and contributions to NIRSA.
We’re excited to celebrate 75 years of NIRSA in 2025! Celebrations will start online in January and continue throughout the year. In-person celebrations will happen at ERSL, the NIRSA Conference, and local fall events.
While there is still work for NIRSA to do, Lexi Chaput hopes that Pride 2024 has offered an opportunity for reflection and celebration of those who made this association what it is.
On Wednesday, February 14, 2024, the Association finalized the sale of the NIRSA Headquarters building. Our staff team is now officially fully remote.
It is with great sadness that we share news of the loss of Paul Wilson, retired Director of Intramural Rec Sports at the University of Oklahoma and long-time NIRSA Historian.
Through Rudolph Matthews, Roosevelt Grattic, and Neslon Williams, Bethune-Cookman University—then known as Bethune-Cookman College—was one of the 11 schools represented at NIRSA’s founding.
