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Episode 37: What They Don’t Tell You About Becoming a Director with Eric Hawkes and Dax Kuykendall

by Heather Hartmann

June 10, 2025

It’s time to go behind the curtain of the director role and have honest discussions with leaders in the campus...

Columns

How the Midnight Mountaineers Event Series Benefitted West Virginia University Recreation

by Amanda Bray

June 5, 2025

West Virginia University’s (WVU) Student Life team has a program — Mountaineer Connections — aimed at addressing student loneliness and...

Programming

How Campus Rec Centers Prioritize Student Wellness All Year

by Gracie Moore

June 5, 2025

How four campus rec centers across the U.S. are helping students put their mental wellness first. Mental Health Awareness Month...

Spotlights

Product Spotlight: BeaverFit Shred Shed

by Rachel Zabonick-Chonko

June 4, 2025

The BeaverFit Shred Shed is the only American-made outdoor fitness solution that combines secure storage, versatile strength and functional training...

Rec of the Month

University of Houston-Clear Lake Campus Recreation: Fostering Physical and Mental Wellness

by Gracie Moore

June 3, 2025

Mission The department of Campus Recreation and Wellness creates educationally purposeful experiences through outstanding facilities, programs and services that inspire...

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Club Sports

Why Campus Recreation Leaders Should Start Paying Attention to Padel

May 15, 2025

Columns

How to Finish Strong as a Group Fitness Manager

May 8, 2025

Columns

The 2025 Summit is Around the Corner — and 2026 Should be on Your Radar

May 6, 2025

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Counting Every Blessing at Samford University

by Kylie Wulf

May 21, 2025

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Ask the Expert

Q&A on Unified Sports and Inclusive Intramurals

May 21, 2025

Fitness

How Outdoor Fitness Can Transform Campus Recreation

May 21, 2025

Facility Development

Sustainability Practices for Rec Centers

May 21, 2025

Final Exam

As campus rec centers look to create more engaging and wellness-focused programming, outdoor fitness has become a popular addition. The...

Thank You to the 2025 Leadership Summit Sponsors!

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BeaverFit Launches Redesigned Shred Shed: The Next Evolution in Outdoor Training

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April 29, 2025

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