McAulay Minute- Employee Appreciation Week 2026 (Podcast)
At Life U, we love our faculty and staff. And to celebrate them, I am excited to kick off our 2026 Employee Appreciation Week. During the first week of March, daily activities are scheduled to celebrate the backbone of our University and the great work they all do. Faculty and staff, please submit entries to these activities by Friday, February 27, and earn 20 to Life credit.
McAulay Minute- Remembering Dr. Guy Riekeman (Podcast)
Over the weekend, our community lost a remarkable leader with the passing of Dr. Guy Riekeman, our former president, chancellor and chancellor emeritus. His influence reaches far beyond this campus. Across the chiropractic profession, Guy was a visionary voice – someone whose passion, clarity and conviction inspired countless chiropractors to think bigger, lead boldly and serve with heart.
McAulay Minute- National Boards and Their Importance (Podcast)
The National Board exams, as they are administered today, have 4 separate parts. Life University has an overall 2025 NBCE Pass rate of 86.5 percent, but our students particularly excel in the practical exam portion, Part IV, with a 93.3 percent pass rate. That exceeds the national average by over 7 percent.
McAulay Minute- Running Eagles’ History (Podcast)
The story of Running Eagle, a warrior of the indigenous Blackfeet people, is one of which we strive to be worthy. Pi’tamaka (PIH tah mah kah), was a woman who walked the warrior’s path. She earned the name Running Eagle and became a legend for defending and protecting her people and their way of life. Running Eagle was a hero.
McAulay Minute- Recognizing Black History Month & Black Chiropractors (Podcast)
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.
McAulay Minute- Variety with Clubs and L.I.F.E. Club Day (Podcast)
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.
McAulay Minute- New Year at Life U (2026)
As we begin a new quarter and a new year, I’m reminded of our philosophy of health here at Life University, which recognizes that within each of us is a spark of the creative power of the universe. Nothing shapes our lives more than that inner spark.
McAulay Minute- Help Others Shine (Podcast)
What does Life University have in common with improv? Both improv and Life U understand that our purpose is to help others shine…by focusing their inner light so that they can shine as brightly as possible.
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.”
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.
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