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 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, 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, 2024Previous PagePage 2 of 9Next PageTop StoriesGoverning BodiesTwo New Rules Effect Student-Athlete Transfers, Eligibility in Florida High SchoolsNew guidelines for Florida high school student-athletes will change the process for transfer students and non-traditional students in the state.Governing BodiesNFHS Urges Districts to Keep Sports and Activities Alive as Budget Issues AriseBudgetingColorado Overpaid Deion Sanders by $50K for Alamo Bowl AppearanceSafety & SecurityThe Dangers of Court and Field Storming in Collegiate AthleticsSponsored ContentRedrawing the Rules: The Autonomous Future of Sports Field Marking
