Campus Recreation All Star: Stefani Plummer
NIRSA: Leaders in Collegiate Recreation is so fortunate to have Stefani Plummer as a dedicated NIRSA member and leader. Read about her rise to all star status in the profession!
Kevin Marbury is the 2022 recipient of NIRSA’s Honor Award
R. Kevin Marbury, PhD has been selected as the recipient of the 2022 NIRSA Honor Award, the Association’s most prestigious honor. Colleagues can congratulate Kevin at the 2022 NIRSA Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon.
New adaptive equipment strengthens inclusivity at Washington State
In a step towards increasing access, University Recreation (UREC) at Washington State University purchased new adaptive equipment designed specifically to meet the needs of people with disabilities.
Three North Carolina campuses help students picture resilience
Chuck Steines, a senior at Elon University studying sport management, shares what he learned recently about a unique project where three North Carolina campuses helped students picture resilience.
Kansas State University celebrates 100 years of recreation on campus
This summer, Kansas State University Recreational Services celebrated 100 years of service at K-State with cake and ice cream, a climbing wall challenge, a sand volleyball tournament, and more.
Pioneering the way: NIRSA member spotlight on Dr. Lloyd Hisaka
Elon University's Charles Steines recently interviewed long-time NIRSA member Dr. Lloyd Hisaka, retired Director at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa, about his involvement in campus rec, service to NIRSA, and his cultural identity.
How rec sports can be a vehicle for social change
In the September 2021 issue of Athletic Business Magazine, writer Michael Popke catches up NIRSA members and volunteer leaders to discuss how sport can be a vehicle for social change.
NIRSA Senior Director of Operations, Mary Callender retires
At the end of this month, Mary Callender—NIRSA’s longest ever tenured staff member—is set to hang up her lanyard for the last time, after 26 years of employment.
Esports opportunities can enrich students’ social wellbeing
As rec professionals look to build community for students on and off campus, esports and gaming opportunities offer benefits to participants—especially among some users who may not otherwise have been involved with programs.
How to create a campus rec environment for everyone
In the July/August 2021 issue of Athletic Business Magazine, writer Michael Popke catches up with NIRSA members to see how campus recreation departments are working to create campus rec environments for everyone.