The Cover Story: January/February 2026
Tradition and Innovation at Yale
How Yale Campus Recreation is moving forward while keeping one foot firmly planted in traditions. In 1701, the Connecticut legislature...
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TinyMobileRobots: An Efficient and Effective Solution
Started in 2015, TinyMobileRobots is offering campus recreation a way to decrease costs and get their time back with the...
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Smarter Systems, Stronger Connections: The Growing Role of Technology in Campus Rec
Across the country, campus recreation departments are using technology to improve efficiency, accessibility and the student experience. Technology is no...
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Low-Cost Marketing Trends to Implement in 2026: Part One
This is part one of a two-part series on low-cost marketing trends for 2026. Part one shares four strategies campus...
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Activity to Aesthetics: How to Pick the Best Flooring for Your Campus Rec Facility
Campus rec leaders at Creighton University and Binghamton University share the key factors considered when selecting flooring for their facilities....
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Campus Rec Wellness Events to Support Student Well-being Through Finals
From stress relief activities to movement-based programming, departments across the country are helping students navigate finals with campus rec wellness...
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Episode 43: Campus Recreation Hiring and Onboarding with Larry Mellinger
Welcome to the Director Download, powered by Campus Rec Magazine. It’s time to go behind the curtain of the director...
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Supplier Voice Episode 10: Powering Change — SportsArt Turns Campus Workouts into Sustainable Action
In this episode of the Supplier Voice podcast, Ruben Mejia, the executive vice president of SportsArt America, shares how his...
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Supplier Voice Episode 11: Inside the CENTERS Model — Rethinking Managed Campus Recreation Operations
In this episode of the Supplier Voice podcast, Mike Schneider, the assistant vice president of Operations at CENTERS, shares what...
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Campus Rec Fitness Certifications: How Departments are Structuring Training Models
Explore how departments at Rutgers University and the University of Kentucky are structuring campus rec fitness certification pathways to meet...
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Episode 44: Global Campus Rec Leadership with Zarko Krkeljas
It’s time to go behind the curtain of the director role and have honest discussions with leaders in the campus...
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Top Fitness Trends of 2026 and What Campus Rec Pros Need to Know
With the arrival of 2026 comes new fitness trends to keep a sharp eye on. That’s why for the 20th year, the...
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Colby College Campus Recreation: Bridging the Gap Between Athletics and Community
Mission Athletics and Recreation at Colby College continues to thrive with innovative recreational programming at the Harold Alfond Athletics and...
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A Look Back on Campus Rec Magazine’s 2025 Cover Stories
From renovated historic facilities to wellness-focused programs, Campus Rec Magazine’s 2025 cover stories highlighted how departments across the U.S. are...
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How Campus Rec Departments are Preparing for the Spring Semester
Many campus recreation departments are preparing for the spring semester by refreshing staff, updating programs and maintaining facilities during the...
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Combating Student Staff Burnout in Campus Recreation
Explore how Central Michigan University uses flexible scheduling, open communication and meaningful recognition to help student employees thrive. Campus recreation...
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University of Arkansas Campus Recreation Reimagines How Students Connect and Move
Mission The mission of University Recreation + Wellness (UREC) is to empower students for success through recreation and wellness. Facility(s)...
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Inside the NRG Zone at the University of Guelph: A Sensory-Friendly Approach to Campus Recreation
The University of Guelph’s sensory-friendly fitness studio offers a model for campus rec teams aiming to expand access, belonging and...
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