Marietta, Georgia – July 2, 2024 – Life University is thrilled to announce that Orrin Bizer, an esteemed alumnus of the Men’s Rugby program, has been named to Team USA for the Men’s Rugby 7s team in the 2024 Summer Olympics, set to take place in Paris, France, from July 26 through August 11. Bizer joins the rank of Life U alumni recently announced to compete this summer in the Olympic Games, which include D.C. alumnus CJ Allen (Track and Field, 400m Hurdles) and B.S. Biopsychology alumna Alexandria “Spiff” Sedrick (Women’s Rugby 7s).
Orrin Bizer: A 2023 graduate with a B.S. degree in Exercise Science from Life U, Bizer has been a pivotal figure in the success of the Life U Men’s Rugby team. His contributions were instrumental in securing back-to-back 7s national championships, and he demonstrated exceptional leadership as the captain during the latter tournament. In recognition of his outstanding performance and skill, Bizer was awarded the prestigious Prusmack Award in 2023, which honors the best collegiate men’s 7s player in the country. In Paris, Bizer will be one of four forwards on the Team USA squad, bringing his expertise and determination to the international stage.
“Life University is proud of Orrin Bizer for his remarkable achievements and his selection to the U.S. Olympic team,” said Life University President Dr. Rob Scott. “Orrin’s dedication to excellence on and off the field exemplifies the spirit of Life U, and we are confident he will represent our university and country with honor in Paris.”
For more information about Orrin Bizer and the Team USA Men’s Rugby 7s, please visit the USA Rugby web page.
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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.
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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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