David Vinson, PUPN staff writer, has a PhD in English with specializations in transatlantic literature and cultural studies. He is a committed scholar, teacher, husband, and dad. If you ever meet David, avoid the subject of soccer. His fandom borders on the truly obnoxious.

Clean Water and Clean Air in Modern Aquatics Facilities

In 2014, the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) commissioned Dr. Scott Forrester to analyze and interpret the...  More

The SportsArt Revolution

With offices around the world servicing 80 countries, SportsArt provides superlative technology and equipment that empowers fitness,...  More

Sustainable Practices and LEED Certification at Samford University

Located approximately five miles south of the vibrant metropolitan area of Birmingham, Alabama, Samford University is Alabama’s...  More

The Growing Influence of LEED Certification in Higher Education

Higher education plays a significant role in guiding society towards a sustainable future. It does so through research and community...  More

Presentation Technologies in the Lecture-Based Classroom

For years institutions of higher education have integrated smart devices and technologies into the classroom with the goal of improving...  More

Enhancing Campus Aesthetics with Exterior Doors and Windows

Architecture is a visual art, one not so unlike a painting or sculpture. Architects, particularly those who set out to innovate and...  More

Setting the Standard: Strategies for Constructing Energy Efficient Campus Buildings

In size, population, and the many activities taking place on campus, private colleges and universities are in many respects like small,...  More

The Benefits of Student-Driven Recreation Programs

Notable studies have shown that student enrollment and retention have benefitted from universities creating a sense of belonging through...  More

Revolutionizing Green Technology

Founded in 1977, SportsArt has built a culture of forward-facing excellence with its remarkably innovative and green-friendly equipment...  More

Enrollment Recovery and Improving Campus Life

This fall, more than 14.8 million students in the U.S. will return to campus for full-time classwork. What this number tells us is that...  More