Articles from March 2026
Musco x Iowa: Helping UISRM Students See the Light
Sunday, March 22, 2026
A pioneer in sports lighting, Musco is also advancing the careers of young sport and recreation professionals. Learn how Musco and UISRM provided the foundation on which Jeremy Chaplin and other UISRM alumni are experiencing early-career success.
UISRM Field Trip Recap – Indianapolis
Sunday, March 22, 2026
A host of UISRM students met with 31 sport industry professionals in Indianapolis and learned about dozens of careers and how to take the next steps in their professional development. Get a taste of all that this transformative experience included.
The UISRM Awards Go To…
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Movie fanatics love the film awards season and the culmination of it at the Academy Awards. UISRM students love scholarship season, where prospective and current students share their stories to unlock financial support made possible by the program’s generous supporters.
#SalesHawks Thrive in Cleveland
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Fifteen UISRM students traveled to Cleveland for the TeamWork Online Sports Sales Workshop & Job Fair on February 20, 2026. Learn how this year’s cohort of #SalesHawks thrived at the premier pro sports hiring event.
Guided Field Experience Success and UISRM Achievements (March 2026)
Sunday, March 22, 2026
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.
Why I Give – In memory of my father
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Professor Dan Matheson and his family have a very personal inspiration for giving to UISRM during #1DayForIowa after the passing of his father in January. Read about George Matheson’s legacy and how we can all carry on his spirit of supporting education on March 25.
Whitaker Lab Research Featured at National AHA Conference
Monday, March 16, 2026
Research from the Physical Activity & Women’s Health Lab was highlighted at the AHA EPI | Lifestyle Scientific Sessions, showing how increased daily movement and reduced sedentary time may lower the risk of hypertensive disorders during pregnancy and supp
Journal Featuring HSHP Research Recognized by U.S. News & World Report
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The American Journal of Preventive Cardiology, which recently published research from the Physical Activity and Women’s Health Lab, has been highlighted by U.S. News & World Report.
Josh Lens Examines the NCAA’s Gambling Problem
Friday, March 6, 2026
In a forthcoming 2026 article in Georgia Law Review Online, Lens analyzes the NCAA’s complex relationship with sports betting, including recent discussions about allowing student-athletes, coaches, and administrators to wager on professional sports.