Sharing your knowledge
Have you ever thought about sharing your successes with your peers? Perhaps presenting at your state or provincial workshops, regional conferences, and the NIRSA Conference & Campus Rec Expo is in your future.
Healthy Campus Week 2025 begins on September 15
#HEALTHYCAMPUSWEEK2025 is happening September 15–19 and the week-long initiative continues to feature the Largest Physical Activity Challenge, happening this year on Wednesday, September 17!
The value of volunteering: Why the Championship Series matters
The NIRSA Championship Series is actively recruiting for several volunteer opportunities in basketball, flag football, soccer, and tennis. Many volunteer applications are due September 15. See the value of volunteering!
NIRSA announces venue change for the 2026 NIRSA Conference
The 2026 NIRSA Conference & Campus Rec Expo will now take place April 7-10 at the Gaylord National Harbor Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.
Get ready for the 2025 NIRSA soccer lottery draw on October 8!
The 2025 NIRSA Championship Series National Soccer Championships will be hosted November 20–22, 2025; the Open Division gives teams across the country the chance to play at a national championship tournament.
Let your ideas soar at NIRSA 2026!
We’re officially opening a call for proposals for NIRSA 2026 sessions with most proposals being accepted through September 29; poster presentation proposals will be accepted through January 30.
Heart of the Series: Notes from the NIRSA Championship Series Committee Chair
Chair of the Champ Series Executive Team Stephanie Calhoun shares her passion for campus rec and what she believes the "heart of the Series" is all about: it's the relationships that grow alongside the skills.
Pickleball joins the lineup of NIRSA Championship Series sports
NIRSA is excited to announce a new partnership to serve and grow college pickleball across North America with the Association of Pickleball Players (APP), Selkirk Sport, and USA Pickleball!
The value of hosting a NIRSA Championship Series tournament
Each year, our NIRSA Championship Series work teams act like matchmakers of tournament hosting, pairing the unique needs of each sport with institutions by reviewing the applications through a strategic lens.
NIRSA Facility Feature: MizzouRec Outdoor Fitness Space
The University of Missouri (Mizzou) recently opened its MizzouRec Outdoor Fitness Space to students and was recognized with a 2025 NIRSA Outstanding Facilities Award, sponsored by Mondo.