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.
Faces of Life U: Joshua Missouri
Missouri is a very much a new recruit to the Life University (Life U) family, having just assumed the role of Director for the Center for Veteran Services and Engagement (CVSE) in April 2025. “I found in a very short period of time that people are very genuine, and people sincerely care about the community and about the work that we’re doing. And that’s really refreshing and that’s endearing,” Missouri said.
McAulay Minute- Staying Connected (Podcast)
Welcome to the very first McAulay Minute. Featuring our Life University President, Dr, Brian McAulay. This new weekly series is designed to keep you — our students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends — connected to what’s happening across Life U. We’ve heard your feedback, and we want to offer a more direct line of communication, with timely updates that matter to all of us. It is a short-form podcast, for just about a minute of your time to get connected.
LIFE UNIVERSITY HOLDS ANNUAL WOMEN IN CHIROPRACTIC ASSEMBLY
Marietta, Georgia – May 23, 2025 – In honor of International Women Chiropractor’s Day coming up on June 5, Life University (Life U) invited a superstar cast of speakers to present at the annual Women in Chiropractic Assembly, three phenomenal female chiropractors and leaders: Dr. Kelly Peterson, Dr. Cassandra Jimenez and Dr. Chantaye Evans-Carhee.
Faces of Life U: Monica Hackett
At Life University (Life U), we’re proud to spotlight the fantastic individuals who bring passion, innovation and spirit to our campus community. Today, we’re excited to introduce Monica Hackett, a Digital Marketing Specialist and Web Developer who’s infusing her creative energy and strategic mindset into the heart of Life U’s digital transformation.
Faces of Life U: Lori Beard
Meet Lori Beard, the Executive Director of Marketing at Life University. Beard joined Life U in November and has settled into the role seamlessly. Born in Alabama, she moved to a suburb of Cleveland, Ohio where her father landed a job after college. Though she loved growing up in the Midwest, her family roots are deeply planted in the South.
Faces of Life U: Dr. Astrid Cabrera
Bayamón, Puerto Rico is a rural but attractive suburb known for museums, family-friendly attractions and various sports facilities. Dr. Astrid Cabrera grew up in Bayamón as the youngest of three kids, surrounded by the natural wonders of picturesque mountains and the livestock of neighbors. She completed all schooling in Puerto Rico up through her undergraduate Biology degree from the University of Puerto Rico, and then she began to look farther afield for her next steps.
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