Between the spring and summer sessions, over 85 students earned course credit and strengthened their experience portfolio through guided field experience practicums in 2025. Learn who completed practicums, what organizations they worked with, and what their experiences entailed.

UISRM’s Independent Field Experience structure allows students to earn field experience credit anywhere they’re able to find an approved position. Three students, with the help of UISRM and UI resources, earned field experience outside of the United States during the summer 2025 session. Learn more in this feature article.

Iowa is the only National Congress of State Games member to host summer, winter, senior, adaptive, and corporate games, bringing a wide range of health and wellness benefits to participants. Learn how UISRM students and alumni fuel the Iowa Sports Foundation in this feature article.

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.

Since 2019, the John E. Evans Experiential Learning Award has impacted hundreds of UISRM students by helping remove financial barriers to the experiences they need to achieve their goals. Read about John Evans’ legacy and some of the students that have benefitted from the scholarship established in his memory.