Jailene Bernal (ex. BS 2025) is experiencing a dream field experience opportunity this fall as a Pittsburgh Penguins media relations intern. The opportunity, and the lessons learned in the role, came to fruition through her passions, success in previous roles, and the encouragement of the UISRM community. Learn more about Jailene’s student success in this feature article.

Join former Hawkeye linebacker A.J. Edds in supporting UISRM! Gifts to the UISRM program before the end of the year will help students take a field trip to meet with A.J., now V.P. of Football Administration at the Big Ten, and other top college athletics executives at the Big Ten Conference headquarters. Read about our field trip plans and how you can support UISRM’s “Student focused. Industry centered.” mission during this season of giving.

Adam Kempenaar (BA 1998, MA 2005) knows good content when he sees it. As a podcasting pioneer and veteran pro sports content manager, he brings his wealth of industry experience to the classroom to curate student success through courses in social media and content creation. Bailey Ortega’s and Kiersten Mann’s successes are examples of Adam’s effective teaching.

The UISRM Symposium is one of the program’s special ingredients that builds momentum in multiple ways toward an array of student successes. Learn of ways students experience success during and after the event.

Recreation is much more than a way to ‘recharge’ when outside of work. It is a time to imagine and pursue the infinite possibilities ahead. Taylor Kruse, Alex Tuttle, and other UISRM students are realizing this and experiencing success through the efforts of faculty member Sarah Hardin.

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.