How College Rec Centers Improve Student Life

Jun 13, 2016

Across the country, colleges and universities are investing in their recreation and wellness centers, offering students a hub for campus life.

The folks at Ohio University have compiled an infographic explaining the benefits to institutions of investing in campus recreation and wellness centers.

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NIRSA Rec Center: How Collegiate Rec Departments Are Offering Student Development Opportunities

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Electronic Beam Steering: How LVH-900 Saved the Day at Georgia Southern

Electronic Beam Steering: How LVH-900 Saved the Day at Georgia Southern

NIRSA Rec Center: Notes From the NIRSA Championship Series Committee Chair

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NIRSA Institutional Membership Benefits Expand to Meet Evolving Industry Needs

NIRSA Rec Center: Elevating Our Impact: Introducing the Inter-Association Wellbeing Collaborative

NIRSA Rec Center: How Collegiate Rec Departments Are Offering Student Development Opportunities

In 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.

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NIRSA Rec Center: Notes From the NIRSA Championship Series Committee Chair

There’s a certain kind of magic that surrounds the NIRSA Championship Series; not just in the thrill of competition or in the art of the call, but in the people who return, year after year, to give back to the game.

NIRSA Institutional Membership Benefits Expand to Meet Evolving Industry Needs

Although 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.

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NIRSA Rec Center: Elevating Our Impact: Introducing the Inter-Association Wellbeing Collaborative

The Inter-association Wellbeing Collaborative (IWC) represents the next phase in a growing and unified movement to elevate wellbeing across higher education.

NIRSA Rec Center: Are You Trooh-ly Committed to the NIRSA Foundation?

Is your campus searching for ways to cut through the noise and reach your students without having to make a big investment of money and time?

NIRSA Rec Center: Announcing the SportsArt Campus Challenge Sweepstakes Winners

SportsArt Americas took to the stage to announce the recipients of over $145,000 in ECO-POWR™ sustainable fitness equipment and $12,000 in cash prizes and directed charitable donations.

Gimme Shelter: How Rec Centers Can Serve Their Communities in Times of Need

Eight years ago, in the wake of Hurricane Harvey in Texas and Hurricane Irma in Florida, I predicted that demand for community recreation centers that...

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NIRSA Rec Center: Federal and State Policy, Legislative Updates

NIRSA’s Government Affairs Committee stays up-to-date on the latest federal and state policy and legislative news through a variety of scanning tools.

NIRSA Rec Center: NIRSA Member Research, Jacob Tingle and Officiating

NIRSA is excited to shine a spotlight on the exciting research being done by Jacob K. Tingle, Ed.D., director of sport management at Trinity University and NIRSA member since 1994.

How NIRSA is Advancing Intramural and Club Sports Programming

Each program has its own quirks and responsibilities, and ensuring they operate smoothly and efficiently can be an overwhelming task.

Building for Wellness: The New Era of Community Recreation Design

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In cities and towns throughout the country, forward-looking leaders are transforming rec centers into wellness centers...

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NIRSA Rec Center: 2025 NIRSA National Basketball Championships Tournament Recap

The 2025 NIRSA National Basketball Championships brought an exciting conclusion to the year, with a thrilling tournament in Wisconsin!

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