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 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, 2024AquaticsHow New Technology Is Assisting Lifeguards With Drowning PreventionAquatics professionals need no reminder that drowning is one of the leading causes of unintentional injury-related deaths, especially among children; they’re on the front lines — and pool decks — every day. They’re also facing a potential fourth consecutiApril 1, 2024Rec CenterNIRSA Emphasizes Inclusion and Representation Heading Into 75th YearOn Feb. 22, 1950, Dr. William N. Wasson organized a meeting of 20 professionals from 11 Historically Black Colleges and Universities to discuss his findings in “A Comparative Study of Intramural Programs in Negro Colleges,” which was funded by...January 1, 2024Rec CenterHow NIRSA Is Helping Mitigate the Officials Shortage by Certifying StudentsKelsey Jones began officiating intramurals basketball as a freshman at the University of Central Florida in 2011. By her junior year, she was working junior college games, earning $125 for a few hours of work.November 1, 2023Rec CenterHow Campus Recreation Departments Can Leverage Social Media for MarketingLaura Gilham knows marketing. After all, she worked in the Office of Strategic Communications at Penn State University before moving into her role as assistant director of marketing for the university’s Campus Recreation department.October 4, 2023Rec CenterHow College Rec Programs Are Embracing Flag FootballNo fewer than seven states sanction high school girls’ flag football, with at least one more (New York) joining the ranks in 2024. And roughly 20 states offer pilot programs in the sport.September 20, 2023AquaticsHow to Keep Natatorium Air and Water CleanMisperceptions abound about indoor pools and outdoor pools. One of the biggest has to do with costs to build and operate.September 18, 2023Rec CenterPreparing for the Next Generation of Collegiate Recreation LeadersThis is a tale of two campus recreation administrators seeking to make a difference at their institutions.June 30, 2023AquaticsDesigning an Aquatics Facility to Maximize Programming FlexibilityWhen the City of Sedalia, Mo., began designing the aquatics components of what would become the 92,000-square-foot Heckart Community Center, plans called for a leisure pool, a competition pool and a whirlpool. But then local school district officials...June 30, 2023Page 1 of 7Next PageTop StoriesAthletic TrainingWatch: Tour University of Maryland's Soccer FacilitiesWith over 40,000 students, Maryland's men's soccer program competes in NCAA Division I as part of the Big Ten Conference. With Four National Championships, this is a top NCAA D1 Soccer Program. Check out a tour of the Terps' soccer facilities and...Governing BodiesOhio HS Track Coaches Allege 'Cheating', Say OHSAA Isn't Enforcing 16-Meet LimitStadium & ArenaDodgers' First Ohtani Bobblehead Giveaway Snarls Traffic at The RavineGoverning BodiesWisconsin High School Association Reconsidering Track Athlete's Ban From CompetitionSponsored ContentHow Three Communities Improved the Game Day Experience With New Audio Systems