The University of Iowa's summer session is when many students apply what they learn in a classroom to the working world they aspire to enter after graduation. Few programs provide students the menu of options to earn course credit as they apply their knowledge and skills the way UISRM does. This edition of the UISRM Newsletter shares inspiring stories of students earning both guided and independent field experience.

Already in 2024, over 100 students earned course credit and strengthened their experience portfolio through guided field experience practicums. Learn who completed practicums, what organizations they worked with, and about their experiences.

While Hawkeye fans remember Keith Duncan for what he did on a football field, his efforts to raise money in support of expectant mothers and provide experiential learning opportunities to UISRM students are more impressive. Learn more about Keith, Every Kick Counts, and how UISRM students are discovering the power of philanthropy through sport and recreation.

Sport and recreation professionals are key contributors to the success of Olympic athletes. Learn about six women with strong ties to UISRM who support the Olympic Movement and the dreams of athletes.

Current students, recent graduates, and UISRM alumni have been busy earning their way into and moving up within the sport and recreation industry. See the accomplishments that the UISRM program is aware of and let us know of any achievements, updates, or news that you would like to share.

The Sport and Recreation Management program impacted the lives of hundreds of students during the past academic year thanks to generous philanthropy from our community of supporters. Read about how annual gifts and pledges supported more than $60,000 of impact in UISRM last year.