Faces of Life U: Dr. Andrew Krantz
D.C. alumnus (’78), Chiropractic Faculty member
Dr. Andrew Krantz originally envisioned his career and professional goals in a much different configuration than what they are now. As a young man, he was working as an advanced paramedic, serving people experiencing dire medical emergencies. His life trajectory changed drastically in the wake of a terrible accident where a stretcher broke in half, resulting in not only losing a patient but also severe injury to Dr. Krantz and his fellow paramedics.
Faces of Life U: Sasha Watt-Pettaway, Director for Conflict Resolution and Accountability
Today we are excited to introduce you to Sasha Watt-Pettaway, Director for Conflict Resolution and Accountability in Student Affairs at Life University (Life U).
Faces of Life U: Dr. Brian Healy – A Purposeful Path to Chiropractic Education
At Life University (Life U), the people behind the mission are what make our institution extraordinary. In this edition of Faces of Life U, we introduce you to Dr. Brian Healy, Director of Clinical Education in the Life U Clinic System, whose professional journey is one of resilience, reinvention and a deep dedication to healthcare education.
McAulay Minute- The Generations Wall
At Life University, family legacy in health care has always been a source of strength. For generations, families have passed the torch of transformative chiropractic care from one member to the next. We honor that legacy through our Generations Wall – a tribute to the families who’ve helped shape Life U’s story. From the Williams family to today’s students following in their loved ones’ footsteps, this wall reminds us that Life U is, and has always been, a family affair. Want to know how you can commemorate your family on the Generations Wall? Visit Alumni.life.edu.
Defending Chiropractic Through Research with Dr. Tyson Perez
Chiropractic as an established is young in respect to healthcare as a whole, so the chiropractic community has some catching up to do to create a wider breadth of scientifically sound research to help the larger healthcare landscape understand the value of chiropractic care.
Dr. Tyson Perez is a licensed DC and a Research Scientist working with Life University to contribute to the growth of chiropractic research and thus put chiropractic on a stronger footing to demonstrate its benefits scientifically.
LIFE UNIVERSITY’S DR. MICHAEL AMOS RECEIVES VULCAN MATERIALS COMPANY’S TEACHING EXCELLENCE AWARD
Marietta, Georgia – June 24, 2025 – Life University’s (Life U’s) Dr. Michael D. Amos, Professor of Undergraduate Psychology in the College of Graduate and Undergraduate Studies (CGUS), has been named Life U’s recipient of the 2025 Vulcan Materials Company’s Teaching Excellence Award.
Faces of Life U: Daekiara Smith-Ireland
Daekiara Smith-Ireland grew up in Pasadena, Maryland, with her mom and two younger brothers. She was an active child in both sports and academics. She moved to Atlanta in her teen years and then attended college at Clark Atlanta University to earn a B.S. in Biology. A profound passion for science, research and health care accelerated her career growth.
Forever Continuing Education in Chiropractic and Beyond, with Kathy Stavovy- Bannister (podcast)
Continuing your chiropractic education is a never-ending endeavor and in fact is a requirement to maintain chiropractic licensure. Kathy Stavovy-Bannister as Director of Postgraduate Education at Life University (Life U) works tirelessly to help take the guess work out of needed annual CE hours and what is required in various states.
The special main event hosted by the Postgraduate Department each year is Life Vision Extravaganza weekend, being held in September 18-20, 2025. Not only is it a homing of sorts for the Life U community, but it allows chiropractors to complete many CE hours in one place. Learn more at life.edu
McAulay Minute- 2025 Fall Quarter Momentum (Podcast)
Join Life University President Dr. Brian McAulay for this week’s McAulay Minute, where he shares powerful updates from the Enrollment Growth pillar of the Life Launch Pad — a strategic priority driving our mission forward. Our momentum is real, and we’re just getting started. With your continued support, we’re building the future of health care, one student at a time. Stay tuned and inspired! We’ll see you next week for more updates.
Unlocking the Power of Posture: How the NeuroLIFE Institute Sees the Brain–Body Connection
When you think of posture, what comes to mind? Probably whether you’re slouching or sitting up straight, right? But at the NeuroLIFE Institute (NLI) at Life University (Life U), posture is far more than just a physical habit – it’s a powerful indicator of brain function and overall health.
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