Why we need Pride more than ever
June is a month to both celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and for us to try to understand the struggles being faced across the country by our members and the communities and individual students who NIRSA members serve.
Finding belonging with some of NIRSA’s Asian Caucus community
To close out AANHPI Heritage Month, Maria Lauron-Ramos asked a few NIRSA Asian Community Caucus members to share about their Asian identities, where they find belonging on campus, and to share a bit about their pathways into campus rec.
The NIRSA family celebrates the life and legacy of Mrs. “Mama” Lee Wasson
With profound sadness, we share that Mrs. Lee Wasson—widow of NIRSA founder Dr. William Wasson—passed away on Monday, May 22; take some time to celebrate her life and legacy.
NIRSA facility feature: UMass Amherst Recreation Turf Fields
NIRSA recently decorated the renovated University of Massachusetts Amherst's Recreation Turf Fields with a 2023 Outstanding Facilities Award.
Brittany Mueller is a rising star in campus recreation
NIRSA is proud to have such a talented and dedicated professional as Brittany Mueller, Assistant Director of Intramural Sports at Florida State University, among its membership ranks.
Meeting the post-pandemic challenges of hiring student staff
In the May 2023 issue of Athletic Business Magazine, writer Michael Popke catches up with three NIRSA members to talk about the challenges of hiring and retaining student staff members for campus recreation centers.
NIRSA facility feature: University of Maryland, Baltimore County’s RAC
NIRSA recently decorated the University of Maryland, Baltimore County’s Retriever Activities Center with a 2022 Outstanding Facilities Award.
CPR and AED training: Why it matters for campus recreation employees
In the April 2023 issue of Athletic Business Magazine, two NIRSA members and student to talk about the value of regular CPR and AED training for campus recreation employees.
Laurie Braden is the 2023 NIRSA Foundation Leadership Award recipient
Laurie is a true leader in higher education, collegiate recreation, and NIRSA. Her service is greatly valued and her contributions to the organization are deeply appreciated.
Read all about how NIRSA members celebrated Rec Day 2023
Every year on February 22, NIRSA members celebrate Recreational Sports & Fitness Day in commemoration of NIRSA’s founding date. Here are some glimpses at some amazing Rec Day 2023 festivities!