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Marietta, Georgia – January 8, 2025 – Life University (Life U) is proud to announce that Zelin Zhou, a dedicated and accomplished Doctor of Chiropractic student in Life U’s College of Chiropractic, has been named one of the winners of the 2024 National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) Annual Student Scholarship Essay Competition. This prestigious honor includes a $2,500 scholarship and recognition for Zhou’s insightful essay titled “Integrating AI in Chiropractic Practice: Advancements, Challenges, and Future Prospects.”

Zhou shared his gratitude, saying, “I am thrilled to share the exciting news that I have been selected as one of the winners of the 2024 Annual Student Scholarship Essay Competition! This achievement would not have been possible without the unwavering support, guidance and encouragement I have received throughout my academic journey.”

The NBCE Scholarship Essay Competition underscores the organization’s commitment to fostering innovation and excellence in chiropractic education. By recognizing students for their academic achievements and forward-thinking contributions, the NBCE seeks to support the future leaders of the chiropractic profession.

Zhou’s essay explores the transformative role of artificial intelligence in chiropractic care, addressing its potential to enhance diagnostic accuracy, streamline patient care and overcome challenges in implementation. His work reflects the innovative spirit that Life U strives to instill in its students.

The 2024 NBCE Annual Student Scholarship Essay Competition is an esteemed platform that celebrates innovative ideas and academic excellence among chiropractic students across the nation. Zhou’s achievement highlights his potential to make significant contributions to the profession and the future of patient care.

 

Founded in 1974, Life University is a health sciences institution most known for its College of Chiropractic, the largest single-campus College of Chiropractic in the world. Undergraduates can pursue 12 undergraduate degrees; a pre-chiropractic, degree-seeking pathway; and two graduate degrees within the College of Graduate and Undergraduate Studies. Some degree programs are offered to distance learners through the College of Online Education.

Life University strives to empower our students to succeed both professionally and personally. At Life U, we innovate our approach to higher education, while also remaining true to our philosophical commitment to produce informed leaders who exemplify humanistic values in their professions. To achieve this goal, Life U recognizes and demonstrates its dedication through three official Life University Values: Lasting Purpose, Vitalism and Integrity.

Life U’s 110-acre campus in Marietta, Georgia, just northwest of Atlanta, is home to more than 2,700 undergraduate, graduate and professional students who come from all 50 United States and more than 65 countries.

For more information about Life University, visit life.edu.

About Life University

Life University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, associate, master’s and Doctor of Chiropractic degrees, and also has programmatic accreditation through the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) and the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). The mission of Life University is to empower students with the education, skills and values necessary for career success and life fulfillment, based on a vitalistic philosophy.