Marietta, Georgia – July 1, 2024 – Life University (Life U) proudly announces that two of its distinguished alumni, CJ Allen and Alexandria “Spiff” Sedrick, will represent the United States in the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, from July 26 through August 11.
CJ Allen: An alumnus of Life U’s M.S. Sport Health Science and Doctor of Chiropractic programs, CJ Allen has qualified for the Men’s 400m Hurdles event. Allen secured his spot on Team USA with a stellar second-place finish at the Olympic Trials on June 30. This achievement marks a significant milestone in his career, as it is his first time making the Olympic team after a decade of competing in the Olympic Trials. For more information on CJ Allen, visit: Team USA Profile – CJ Allen.
Alexandria “Spiff” Sedrick: A standout former student-athlete from Life University’s Women’s Rugby team, Alexandria “Spiff” Sedrick will compete as a center on the Team USA Women’s Rugby 7s squad. Sedrick earned her B.S. Biopsychology degree from Life U in 2020. During her time at Life U, she garnered numerous accolades, including the prestigious MA Sorensen Award in 2020, which is awarded to the top women’s collegiate rugby player in the United States. Additionally, Sedrick was honored with Life U’s Athlete of the Year Award in 2018 and Lifetime Achievement Award in 2020. For more information on Alexandria “Spiff” Sedrick, visit: Eagles Rugby Profile – Alex Sedrick.
“Life University is immensely proud of CJ Allen and Alexandria ‘Spiff’ Sedrick for their remarkable achievements and dedication to their sports,” said Life University President Dr. Rob Scott. “Their journeys exemplify the commitment and excellence that we strive to instill in all our students and alumni. We will be cheering them on as they compete on the world stage in Paris.”
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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 11 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.
About Life University
Life University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, 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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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