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 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, 2024Rec CenterHow NIRSA Is Implementing Virtual Education CoursesTo help newcomers to the profession establish a solid knowledge base of key campus recreation components, NIRSA this summer debuted “Recreation 101”— a series of four virtual coursesSeptember 11, 2024Rec CenterNIRSA Rec Center: How Small College Rec Programs Can Thrive With Limited ResourcesAlicia Ramsdell knows what it’s like to run a campus recreation program with limited resources. In some ways, she says, it’s not that much different than overseeing one at a larger university.July 10, 2024Page 1 of 8Next PageTop StoriesFundraisingFundraising Friday: Virginia Announces Another Seven-Figure DonationTim Smith, a 1990 University of Virginia graduate, and his wife Jennifer have pledged $5.5 million to UVA, including $4 million for athletics.Safety & SecurityNew Jersey Parent Who Berated High School Football Coach Banned From Son's GraduationSafety & SecurityDodgers Say They Denied ICE Agents Access to Stadium Parking LotsStadium & ArenaLawsuit Filed on Behalf of HS Track Athlete Paralyzed at Indoor Track MeetSponsored ContentA Renovated Home for the Cleveland Guardians and Their Management
