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Building a Bridge for Campus Recreation at the University of Pittsburgh
Seven years in the making, the University of Pittsburgh’s 270,000-square-foot Recreation and Wellness Center represents a new era for campus...
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SportsArt’s Campus Challenge Turns Recreation Centers Into Sustainability Hubs
Through grant funding and energy-generating fitness equipment, SportsArt’s Campus Challenge is empowering students and rec departments to turn sustainability goals...
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Campus Rec Management Software Trends and Expectations Shaping Operations
Industry leaders share the trends, challenges and tools shaping how departments operate — and what to look for in a...
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Navigating Campus Rec Within an Athletics Department with Jessica Ward
In this episode of the Director Download podcast, Jessica Ward, the senior associate director of Athletics for Campus Recreation at...
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Designing Impactful Campus Rec Spring Break Trips
How structured planning, staffing and communication helped shape successful outdoor spring break experiences at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. Many...
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Designing the Future of Campus Rec with Moody Nolan
In this Leadership Viewpoint, Troy Sherrard, the Sports and Recreation Practice Leader at Moody Nolan, shares insights from over 30...
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A Place for Everyone at Texas A&M University Recreational Sports
Mission The mission of Texas A&M University is to promote activity, wellness and development by providing high-quality, inclusive experiences and...
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Automating Campus Rec Operations with TinyMobileRobots
In this Leadership Viewpoint, Paul Geerdes, the managing director for TinyMobileRobots (TMR), shares how autonomous field-painting technology is helping campus...
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Connecting Campuses with Pepperdine’s Virtual Pacific Crest Trail Expedition
How a virtual program during the COVID-19 pandemic evolved into a wellness challenge connecting participants across campuses and continents. When...
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Engaging Students and Innovating Recreation with Brock University
Mission As a part of the Department of Brock Sport & Recreation, Brock Recreation provides innovative, engaging, and high-quality sport...
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Beyond the Workout: Campus Rec Wellness and Recovery Programming Trends
Campus recreation leaders share how departments are evolving wellness and recovery offerings to support student well-being through flexible spaces, recovery services and...
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Floating Sound Therapy Expands Wellness Programming at Northern Michigan University
How a small campus recreation team built a floating sound therapy program at Northern Michigan University from scratch, and planning...
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Designed with Intention: How Paddock Pool Equipment Company Prioritizes Safety and Longevity
In this customer spotlight, Adrian Lazaro, a principal at Page, shares how a commitment to long-term building performance led...
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Campus Rec Profit Centers Beyond Student Fees to Build Smarter Revenue
Tips for diversifying revenue streams and what other departments can learn from their approaches. From bridal exhibitions to spa services, campus recreation...
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From Inflatable Dome to Year‑Round Facility: Mt. Hood Community College’s Partnership with DynaDome
In this customer spotlight, Charles George, the associate vice president of Facilities, Public Safety and Risk Management at Mt. Hood...
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Building a Sustainable Campus Rec Esports Program
Professionals from three institutions share how they launched campus rec esports programs, overcame early obstacles and created sustainable gaming spaces for...
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UMass Recreation and Wellbeing Opens New NEST Challenge Course
Recreation and Wellbeing (RecWell) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass) recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new challenge...
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Built for Campus Rec: SportReach Streamlines Intramurals and Club Sports
Managing intramural leagues and club sports has never been a small job. Between chasing down waivers, fielding registration questions and...
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