Wellness Station at Swift-Cantrell Park to Open April 19
Kennesaw Patch - April 10, 2013
A ribbon cutting event on Friday, April 19 at 11 a.m. will mark the official opening of the new Life University wellness station at Swift-Cantrell Park in Kennesaw...read more
Cobb Chamber Presents 2013 Health Hero Awards
Cobb In Focus - March/April 2013
On Feb. 4, Dr. Cris Eaton-Welsh of Eaton Chiropractic was awarded the individual Health Hero Award by the Cobb Chamber. Along with her 13-year chiropractic career, she has also served as city...read more
Life University Sponsors Wellness Station
Cobb In Focus - March/April 2013
Life University (LIFE) pledged $35,000 for the purchase and installation of an outdoor fitness system at Kennesaw's Swift-Cantrell Park. In January, Greg Harris, LIFE vice president for development...read more
LIFE Wrestling Program Bound for Nationals
Marietta Daily Journal - February 27, 2013
For the first time in its young history, Life University’s wrestling program will be represented at the NAIA championships, which will take place Friday and Saturday in Des Moines, Iowa...read more
International Rugby Game Set for LIFE
Marietta Daily Journal - January 17, 2013
The college rugby season is set to begin as soon as next week, and as a precursor, fans can get a taste of what’s to come with an event taking place this weekend. The USA Rugby South All-Star team will be playing the Mexican national team in a 1 p.m. game Saturday...read more
LIFE President Seeks to Increase Enrollment
Marietta Daily Journal - January 5, 2013
When Dr. Guy Riekeman became president of Life University in 2004, enrollment was 600. Now it’s 2,700, and he doesn’t want to stop there...read more
'He was bigger than LIFE' - University founder Dr. Sid Williams dies at 84
Marietta Daily Journal - December 28, 2012
Dr. Sidney Earl Williams, the beloved, colorful founder of Life University, died Thursday at his home in Powder Springs. He was 84. Williams, who had been recovering from a stroke he suffered in December 2011, died from complications of pneumonia. Affectionately known as “Dr. Sid,” ...read more
LIFE Wrestlers Starting off Strong
Marietta Daily Journal - November 29, 2012
Life University’s inaugural wrestling team held its first practice in early October, and there are already signs that the Running Eagles could be successful for years to come. With a 15-member roster encompassing all 10 collegiate weight classes, coach Mike Miller has Life on the verge of making some serious noise at the...read more
LIFE's Newest Teams Name First Coaches
Marietta Daily Journal - July 21, 2012
Life University recently announced the hiring of Dr. Catherine Mary Faust and Michael Miller as the respective coaches for its two newest athletic teams - women's cross country and wrestling. Both sports will begin their inaugural campaigns during the upcoming 2012-13 school year...read more
LIFE Functional Neurology Center
Points North Magazine - July 2012
For the past 35 years, Dr. Ted Carrick has studied neurology, developed pathways, therapies and practical applications for vestibular restoration of his patients and has trained doctors, surgeons, physical therapists, psychologists and chiropractors at 40 extension facilities around the world...read more
LIFE Basketball Team Wins A.I.I. Tournament
Marietta Daily Journal - March 5, 2012
Life University waited till March to play its best basketball. The Running Eagles were the No. 4 seed going into this weekend's Association of Independent Institutions tournament at the Eagles Nest following a streaky regular season and played as if they were the top seed...read more
LIFE Adds Three More Scholarship Sports
Marietta Daily Journal - February 25, 2012
When Life University announced in October 2007 that it would be reviving its dormant intercollegiate athletics program and rejoin the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), there was always a behind-the-scenes effort to create the most diverse program the university could possibly offer...read more
Cafe Practices Environmentally Friendly Standards
Marietta Daily Journal - July 30, 2011
Life University is practicing the ideals of sustainability and wellness that it preaches with organic and environmentally friendly dining hall, Socrates Cafe. "We are a natural health care institution and all of our degrees have some element of vital health...read more
Dr. Raj Jackson is the New TV Host
PRWeb - July 28, 2011
Dr. Raj Jackson is the TV Host for a new nationally syndicated golf show called Upscale Golf, a 30-minute show that links golf with travel and life. Dr. Jackson gives viewers upbeat golf tips, style advice, product reviews and life lessons...read more
Want to Change People's Lives?
Marietta Daily Journal - July 24, 2011
"The first thing you have to do is tell a great story. Then you have to connect with people. Then you get them to make a commitment," said Life University President Dr. Guy Riekeman to members of the Marietta Rotary Club...read more
Atlanta Golfer Goes Long...Really, Really Long
Atlanta Journal & Constitution - July 11, 2011
The white sign with "Big Dawg" painted in red sits 318 yards away. Maurice Allen, wearing white pants, black shirt and white hat pushes a pink tee into the ground and picks up his white-shafted driver...read more
Black Brothers Carving Niche in Rugby
Colorado Springs Gazette - July 9, 2011
It began in Swaziland, South Africa, where children grow up playing rugby. It's where Tyler Black, then 16, fell in love with the sport when his family was living there for about a year and a half, helping with orphan outreach...read more
LIFE Among Least Expensive Private Colleges in the Country
US News & World Report - June 7, 2011
Strategizing a way to effectively finance a college education can be even more challenging than selecting a school to attend. While many private colleges and universities may have high...read more
Incoming Freshman Follows Father's Footsetps
Jackson County Floridian - May 22, 2011
Cottondale's Trestin White will be following his father's footsteps when he heads to college this fall, signing a scholarship with the NAIA Life University Running Eagles on Friday...read more
LIFE Graduate Dr. Guy Furno Lectures at United Nations
I-Newswire - April 21, 2011
Dr. Furno recently addressed the United Nations SRC Enlightenment Society on Nutrition's Role in "True Health Care Reform" and the Health Challenges of the 21st Century...read more
LIFE Rugby Featured on 11Alive Television (NBC)
11Alive.com -March 22, 2011
Life University Rugby teams featured in Sports segment of local NBC affiliate's primetime news broadcast with the lead "Life rugby among top in nation." To view the video...click here
LIFE Grad Ken Mascara Seeks Fourth Term
TCPalm (Stuart, FL) - March 16, 2011
Sheriff Ken Mascara wasted no time announcing he plans to seek re-election. Mascara, 52, announced Wednesday he plans to seek a fourth term as the county's sheriff...read more
LIFE Beats Navy, Cherishes Competitive Match
RugbyMag.com - February 20, 2011
Life University got a taste of life in the College Premier League Sunday when they met Navy in Charlotte. The Running Eagles won the encounter 31-17, but unlike many of their...read more
Grad Students Eat Vegetables
Atlanta Magazine - February 2011 Edition
On Fridays at Life University in Marietta, about 30 students, faculty and staff members head over to the Sport Health Science building for a special errand...read more
Love of Travel, Craft Beers Mixes Well for Boynton Chiropractors
Palm Beach Post - February 2, 2011
Mike Arra and Ruth Berman met in college more than 23 years ago while both were studying to become chiropractors, fell in love, and started a practice together...read more
LIFE Alum Troy Doxey, D.C. Spreading the Rugby Gospel in Montana
The Missoulian - January 6, 2011
Rugby lovers often find themselves playing defense when they advocate for the sport. Those who don't know it think it's a rough, dangerous game of "football without pads" played by...read more
What I Do: Peter Goldman, D.C.
The San Francisco Chronicle - January 3, 2011
When Oakland Raiders quarterback Bruce Gradkowski gets injured, he goes to chiropractor Peter Goldman for an adjustment...read more
LIFE Graduate to be Interviewed for Vacant City Council Seat
The Hunstville (AL) Times - December 13, 2010
Dr. Amanda Holland will be one of four candidates considered to fill a vacated City Council seat in Madison, Alabama. Dr. Holland has a Master's in Sport Health Science and a Doctorate in Chiropractic from Life...read more
Getting to Know LIFE Hockey Coach Dan Bouchard
The Hockey News - December 12, 2010
Life University hockey coach, Dan Bouchard played goalie for 14 years in the National Hockey League. He spent a few minutes with Mark Malinowski of The Hockey News to share his memories and thoughts...read more
Life University Reaches Out to High School Freshmen
Atlanta Journal Constitution - December 11, 2010
Halle Montgomery dreams of going to the Juilliard School. Rico Sexton would like to be a prosecutor. Amber Mathis is considering a career as a chiropractor...read more
Longtime Surfer Starts Career as Chiropractor
Daytona Beach News Journal - November 30, 2010
Injuries and doctor visits are a way of life when competing in extreme sports such as skateboarding, snowboarding and surfing. "I've had stitches in nearly every part of my body from being hit...read more
Hayden Institute Receives Nomination
I-Newswire Houston - Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Dr. Chase Hayden opened The Hayden Institute in 2009 in order to provide a holistic approach to health and wellness to patients. At The Hayden Institute, there is a focus on nutritional and neurological...read more
LIFE Student Leo Kormanik Wins Augusta (GA) Marathon
The Augusta Chronicle - Sunday, October 24, 2010
After narrowly missing the 2008 U.S. Olympic marathon trials, Leo Kormanik took a break to concentrate on his studies. Now in his final year at Life University...read more
LIFE Alumnus Woody Brown Vies for Largo (FL) City Commission
Largo Leader - Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Three candidate for City Commission Seat 6 on the Nov.2 general election ballot have diverse backgrounds and viewpoints on the issues facing Largo...read more
LIFE Rugby Player Phil Thiel Dreaming Big
Grand Traverse Insider - Monday, October 11, 2010
Phil Thiel's dream of playing in the rugby World Cup still has a heartbeat, and it's getting stronger every day. First, he was named to the United States Select team, which is currently competing...read more