All-American Athleticism from International roots, with Andre Edwards- Podcast
Andre Edwards is a business administration student and dedicated member of the Life U Men’s Track and Field team. Originally from Jamaica, Edwards discusses how his life journey landed him at Life U and on the path to making a name for himself as an All-American athlete along with 5 other teammates receiving the same honor. The honor means a great deal to him, as he explains in the podcast.
Adjusting to Adult Responsibilities and Collegiate Athletics with Jayden Colon – Podcast
Fail to plan, plan to fail, as the saying goes. Jayden Colon is a young undergraduate student in the Business Administration program, as well as a Life U Men’s Wrestling team member. It isn’t easy to learn how to balance adult daily needs with scholastic requirement and athletics, in charge of your own schedule for the first time. Colon touches on how he has made the necessary adjustments. He was one of two surprise special guests that interviewed as part of Dr. Billups Class’ Podcast studio tour.
Faces of LIFE- Tabitha Copeland
Paulding County native Tabitha Copeland is a student advocate working for Life University (Life U) who has a distinct ability to understand the challenges Life U students face, given that she graduated not once, but twice from the institution. Graduating in 2014 with a B.S. in Psychology, Copeland sought out to serve those around her and help them understand the inner workings of their thought processes and patterns.
Embracing Femininity, Strength and the Future with Jennifer Batu – Podcast
C.I.S.T. student Jennifer Batu is a powerhouse in Hammer Throw for the Life University Women’s Track and Field team. She has broken NAIA Hammer Throw records and she was named NAIA’s Most Outstanding Performer, becoming Life University’s first woman to receive the award. Today she discusses what it takes to balance personal, athletic and social needs, as well as expectations put upon female athletes.
Faces of LIFE: Liberty Benitez
As a freshman student-athlete on the Life U Women’s Rugby team, Liberty Benitez felt that sense of closeness and camaraderie as she began her first collegiate season. During training, the new players began practicing a few weeks before returning players, so it helped give newbies time to work more closely with Head Coach Ryszard Chadwick while also getting the chance to learn from upperclassmen players as they headed into the 2023-2024 15s season.
The Low Down on Early Quarters Business Administration with Suneah Williams – Podcast
As an 3rd Quarter business administration student, Suneah Williams is already looking forward to what kind of companies she would like to work for and the work/life balance available in those places. She enjoys the flexible nature of her classes and being able to get into her major classes early on. She was one of two surprise special guests that interviewed as part of Dr. Billups Class’ Podcast studio tour. https://living.life.edu/slice-of-life/life-university-marketing-students-experience-behind-the-scenes-campus-podcast-studio-tour/
Faces of LIFE: Dr. Mitch Ferguson
Meet Dr. Mitch Ferguson, an inspiring member of our Life University family. Dr. Ferguson has dedicated over 30 years to teaching psychology, and for the past 12 years, he’s been an integral part of Life U’s Division of Social Sciences.
Bringing a global perspective to academics and sports, with Elmaz Hasanovic – Podcast
Moving to a new continent to pursue higher education and double majoring in Business and Computer Information Systems & Technology is no small feat, but Elmaz Hasanovic has fought through adversity to get where he is today. He is also a student coach for the Men’s Wrestling team, as injury interfered with his continuing to participate. Yet he is learning the beauty in being a force in the wings.
Enfranchising Cross Disciplinary Research with Dr. Alan Wells – Podcast Research Series
Dr. Alan Wells is the Assistant Dean of Liberal Studies at Life University (Life U) as well as an essential member of the Research Council. Research is often framed in the context of math and science endeavors, but a fair amount of business and interdisciplinary projects are also conducted here at Life U. Dr. Wells weighs in on some of the periodic considerations that go into preparing a student to start or continue a project, as well as how funding decisions are made. This special research series episode is co-hosted by Erin Gilligan, Project Coordinator for the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL).
Faces of LIFE: Matteo Olivotto
“To prospective students, I urge you to seize every opportunity, step out of your comfort zone and embrace new experiences. Life University offers a nurturing environment where you can forge strong bonds and achieve your goals. Whether you are pursuing a business major, the D.C. program or exercise science, success is within your reach if you are willing to take risks and persevere,” shared Olivotto.
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