NIRSA founding HBCU spotlight on Bethune-Cookman University
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.
Since the centennial – Updates from UMich Rec Sports
The University of Michigan holds a special place in NIRSA history. On this National Michigan Day, learn more about what Rec Sports at UMich has been up to over the past 10 years!
NIRSA facility feature: University of Minnesota Duluth Recreational Sports Outdoor Program Pool
In 2023, University of Minnesota Duluth Recreational Sports Outdoor Program Pool was honored with a NIRSA Outstanding Facilities Award. Learn more about this innovative facility.
NIRSA is helping mitigate the officials shortage
Learn why working as an intramurals student official isn’t simply a job. Many of the skills officials develop on campus are transferable to practically any career.
Joshua Brunson is a rising star in campus recreation
Recreation "is an outlet that creates a sense of belonging," says “JayB” Brunson at the University of Southern Mississippi; the future of rec and wellbeing is bright with emerging stars like JayB among NIRSA's membership.
NIRSA facility feature: Texas A&M University Southside Rec Center
NIRSA decorated Texas A&M University's Southside Rec Center with a 2023 Outstanding Facilities Award.
Sosie Kae Quarrie is a rising star in campus recreation
Sosie Kae Quarrie, now Assistant Director for Admissions Events - Undergraduate Admissions at Florida Atlantic University (FAU), is a rising star in campus recreation.
Finding belonging with some of NIRSA’s Latinx Caucus community
Tanika Santos MacSwain interviews Iván Serrano of Cal Poly Pomona and Brandon Bermea at Oklahoma State University as we close out 2023's Hispanic Heritage Month.
Campus recreation marketing: Instagram and beyond
In the October 2023 issue of Athletic Business Magazine, Michael Popke interviews two NIRSA members to learn about how campus recreation departments can leverage social media for marketing.
Flag football scores big at campus rec level
In the September 2023 issue of Athletic Business Magazine, Michael Popke interviews three NIRSA leaders to discuss the Association is joining forces with RCX Sports to grow flag football in collegiate intramural and club sports.