Michael PopkeMichael Popke is a freelance writer based in Madison, Wis., and a former editor at AQUA and Athletic Business. He now owns Two Lakes Media and has won awards for his writing.Rec CenterNIRSA Rec Center: How Collegiate Rec Departments Are Offering Student Development OpportunitiesIn 2025, convincing college students to believe in themselves, even those who have some of the best jobs on campus, working in the recreation center, is a major challenge.July 9, 2025Rec CenterNIRSA Institutional Membership Benefits Expand to Meet Evolving Industry NeedsAlthough campus recreation centers have always been showcased prominently on tours for incoming students, colleges and universities are relying on physical fitness and health and wellness opportunities to attract and engage students like never before.June 25, 2025Rec CenterHow NIRSA is Advancing Intramural and Club Sports ProgrammingEach program has its own quirks and responsibilities, and ensuring they operate smoothly and efficiently can be an overwhelming task.May 14, 2025Rec CenterNIRSA Celebrates 75 Years at Conference & ExpoIn addition to more than 75 educational sessions, preconference workshops and tours, and a solid lineup of presenters and speakers, organizers also have planned a series of special events and new programming to mark the occasion.April 23, 2025Rec CenterHow Evolving Technology Influences Campus Recreation Facility DesignBuilding or renovating a recreation center in 2025 requires a different mindset than it did even a few years ago — in large part because of rapidly evolving technology.April 23, 2025Rec CenterHow an Independent Review Can Make Your Campus Rec Department BetterThe University of Kansas was the first NIRSA member institution to complete an external campus recreation department review under the Program Review Collaborative (PRC).February 12, 2025Rec CenterHow Cleaning and Maintenance Are Managed at Bakke Recreation and Wellbeing CenterDesigning, opening and maintaining a campus recreation center in the post-COVID era carries with it the responsibility of balancing the facility’s cleanability and overall maintenance with several other key priorities.December 9, 2024Rec CenterThe Success and Reach of NIRSA’s Championship SeriesThe 2024 US Open attracted more than one million fans, a first for the three-week Grand Slam tournament held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, N.Y.November 21, 2024Rec CenterNIRSA Rec Center: Improvements to the CSAEd-CR™ Credentialing ProgramThe certification began as a pilot program in 2022 and has come a long way in a short time.October 2, 2024ProgrammingHow Three Parks Directors Channeled Resources Into Outdoor Recreation and Fitness CoursesNew outdoor spaces equipped with dedicated fitness and recreation equipment — sometimes alternately referred to as Ninja courses, fitness courts and obstacle courses — are popping up in city and county parks all over the country.September 13, 2024Page 1 of 8Next PageTop StoriesLegalFormer Baseball Player Sues Central Michigan Claiming He Was Punched by CoachA former Central Michigan University baseball player has filed a lawsuit against the school, seeking unspecified compensatory and punitive damages stemming from an alleged punch in the chest from an assistant coach.Safety & SecurityUniversity of Arkansas Introduces Three-Minute Countdown Clock for Field RushingMarketingOklahoma Selling Fan Access to Football Postgame Press ConferencesFacilitiesDaily Digs: App State Breaks Ground on Indoor Practice Facility, Furman's $40M Stadium Renovation, and More!Sponsored ContentRedefine Outdoor Fitness With ELEVATE® and ACTIVATE® Fitness Solutions by BCI Burke®
