Though chiropractic students may not always be aware of it, there is a tremendous amount of labor and political advocacy that goes into protecting their rights to practice in the most fair and advantageous manner possible. The primary channels for legislative chiropractic advocacy run through state and national chiropractic associations.

As we celebrate Black History Month, it is an excellent time to recognize and reflect on the strides made to support diversity in the chiropractic profession, as well as acknowledge opportunities for growth in this area.

“This is my personal theory when it comes to Chiropractic: You have to care for everything that feeds information back into the spine. That communication is not a one-way street. We talk about the nervous system and the sensory input and information that comes from the nervous system, but what about the things that go into the nervous system?”

Now that the quarter is well underway, our new students have gotten a sense of the pace of our academic calendar. As our returning students know, the pace is fast and most of your time is spent in class. That’s why I hope you’re making time to discover all the student clubs and organizations that can enrich your experience and expand your horizons before and after graduation.

Marietta, Georgia- January 27, 2026 – Life University (Life U) is dedicated to serving its local and broader communities in a variety of ways, a commitment that is often echoed through our civic-minded sports teams. One such example of this is Life U’s flagship Women’s and Men’s Rugby programs and their support of the YELLS Inc. afterschool program.