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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Lens’ forthcoming article, “The New Name, Image, & Likeness Agent,” will appear in Volume 105 of the North Carolina Law Review Forum and examines the evolving role of agents in the NIL era of college athletics.

Josh Lens was quoted in a national USA Today story addressing NCAA rules, enforcement, and the implications of violations within college sports programs.

Associate Professor of Instruction Josh Lens was quoted in The Post and Courier article on the high-profile tampering dispute between Clemson and Ole Miss football programs, in which Clemson accused Ole Miss of improper recruitment conduct under NCAA transfer rules and discussed potential legal and regulatory implications.

The new role intends to implement systems to expand faculty and student research.