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 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, 2024Rec CenterWhat to Consider When Planning, Building or Renovating a College Rec CenterNick Madsen has some advice for fellow campus recreation professionals who want to undertake a new construction or renovation project. “Bring upper administration into your current facility...June 5, 2024Rec CenterHow College Rec Departments Are Implementing Wellbeing InitiativesEarlier this year, all 48 full-time employees in Indiana University’s Recreational Sports Department participated in a first-of-its-kind online course developed by NIRSA to help them better understand wellbeing, one of higher education’s...May 8, 2024Rec CenterNIRSA Report Offers Insights on State of Campus RecreationFour years after COVID-19 upended campus recreation, the profession is adjusting to new realities that emerged in the pandemic’s wake.April 2, 2024Page 1 of 8Next PageTop StoriesLegalFormer North Dakota Women's Soccer Coach Sues University, Claiming Title IX RetaliationFormer University of North Dakota women’s soccer head coach Chris Logan has filed a federal lawsuit against the university, claiming he was terminated as retaliation for reporting potential Title IX violations at the school.FundraisingStudent Survey on Athletics Fee Increase Could Determine Fate of SFSU AthleticsFundraisingHS Student-Athletes Seek Grant Funding, Community Donations for Weight Room RenovationsProgrammingDuke Athletics Announces New Climate InitiativeSponsored ContentEnhancing Campus Fitness Spaces with REGUPOL: The Ideal Flooring for Every Facility
