Life University Celebrates 36 Years of Lights of Life Holiday Tradition
Marietta, Georgia — November 24, 2025- Life University (Life U) is excited to announce the 36th anniversary of its Lights of Life holiday tradition. Each year, from Thanksgiving night through New Year’s Eve, the university transforms its campus into a holiday wonderland of sparkling lights, welcoming the community to experience the magic of the season. The beautiful Lights of Life display is one of the most affordable and family-friendly holiday attractions in the metro Atlanta area.
McAulay Minute- Far-Reaching Impact (Podcast)
There’s a B.J Palmer quote many in the chiropractic world know well—one that’s been on my mind lately and will likely resurface in future McAulay Minutes:
“You never know how far reaching something you say, think, or do will impact the lives of millions tomorrow.”
Discovering New Paths After Competition- The Student-Athlete to Chiropractor Pipeline
There is one major looming reality that all athletes must face sooner or later. Eventually, a time will come when the body is unable to face the rigors of competitive play, whether that comes about from injury or the natural aging process. Regardless, it is wise to plan for life after the game. Unsurprisingly, many current or former student-athletes seek out careers that are connected to athletic performance in some way.Here at Life University (Life U), we offer many degree programs that support future athletically-focused careers, such as our B.S. in Exercise Science and our M.S. in Sport Health Science. Yet, one career focus area has emerged as particularly suited to many current and former student-athletes: Chiropractic.
LIFE UNIVERSITY STUDENT RECEIVES LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP FROM CHIROCONGRESS CARES
Marietta, Georgia – November 17, 2025- This year’s ChiroCongress Cares Legacy of Leadership scholarship has been awarded to Life University (Life U) chiropractic student Ashari Smith. The Legacy of Leadership scholarship is a $5,000 award provided to a deserving student each year by ChiroCongress Cares.
Hands-On Chiropractic Curriculum- The Life University Difference
If you ask a Life University (Life U) D.C. student what sets us apart from any other chiropractic school out there, you will likely hear a variation on two major themes: Life U’s dedication to principled chiropractic philosophy and its unparalleled incorporation of hands-on learning.
Faces of Life U: Esa Tsoi
In something of a university meet-cute, Esa Tsoi played an away volleyball game against Life U and quickly became charmed by her scenic, compelling surroundings. She keenly remembers asking a teammate about the prominent sculpture that serves as a key campus landmark, the detailed bronze hands that she later learned were modeled after Life U founder Dr. Sid Williams performing a toggle adjustment. That is when Tsoi learned about Life U’s rich chiropractic history, unearthing a latent curiosity in chiropractic care and holistic healing from career talks she had participated in back in high school.
Chiro on Mission: Kenya Chiro Awareness Mission Teamwork with John Lehman & William Brown (podcast
Life University faculty, senior D.C. interns and global partners completed a historic Chiropractic Awareness Mission Trip to Eldoret, Kenya in July 2025. This impactful visit marks the next step in a growing partnership with the University of Eldoret, where plans are underway to launch East Africa’s first-ever chiropractic degree program. D.C. students John Lehman and William Brown discuss their experiences as part of this dynamic team.
Preparing for Sustainable Success with Life University Athletics
For many students who are fortunate enough to call themselves a Life University (Life U) Running Eagle, peak athletic performance is paramount to personal and professional success. Life U is honored to support a student-athlete population that accounts for 25% of total enrollment, according to the Fall Quarter 2024 Factbook.. To put that more into perspective, 60% of undergraduate students at Life U are classified as student-athletes. Bottom line, that’s a huge segment of the Life U community that puts their all into participating in both collegiate athletics and academics at a high level.
Faces of Life U: Farrah Bowman
Farrah Bowman identified with Life U’s philosophy, particularly with Vitalism. The concept of vitalism – essentially meaning that the body is self-healing and self-maintaining as long as interferences are removed – stood out to her as it perfectly articulated her personal understanding of true health care.
McAulay Minute- 30 Days of Thanks
“I wanted to be sure to mark the beginning of 30 Days of Thanks here at Life U. As a nation, November is our shared month of Thanksgiving, and it’s my favorite time of year. So, I’d like to invite every member of the Life U community to join me in kicking off 30 Days of Thanks beginning Monday November 3.”
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