LIFE UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC DIRECTOR JAYME PENDERGAST HONORED WITH NIKE NAIA EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR AWARD BY WOMEN LEADERS IN SPORTS

Marietta, Georgia –October 25, 2024 – Life University (Life U) is proud to announce that Athletic Director Jayme Pendergast was awarded the prestigious Nike NAIA Executive of the Year Award by Women Leaders in Sports. Pendergast was recognized for her outstanding leadership and contributions to collegiate athletics at the Women Leaders National Convention, held October 13-15 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Pendergast has been instrumental in elevating Life U’s athletic programs through her visionary leadership and dedication to student-athlete success. Under her guidance, Life U’s athletic teams have achieved remarkable success, both on and off the field, embodying the highest standards of excellence and integrity.

“We are immensely proud of Jayme and this well-deserved recognition,” said Dr. Rob Scott, President of Life University. “Her leadership has not only transformed our Athletic Department but also positively impacted the lives of our student-athletes. Jayme’s commitment to excellence, innovation and student-athlete welfare is truly extraordinary.”

Women Leaders in Sports, the nation’s premier organization dedicated to the advancement and recognition of women in the sports industry, selected Pendergast for her exemplary service during the 2023-24 academic year. The Nike NAIA Executive of the Year Award honors leaders who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and made significant contributions to their institutions and the broader sports community.

“I am deeply honored to receive this award from Women Leaders in Sports,” said Pendergast. “This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire Athletic Department at Life University. I am grateful for the support of our administration, coaches, staff and, most importantly, our student-athletes, who inspire me every day.”

Pendergast’s recognition underscores Life U’s commitment to fostering a culture of excellence, innovation and inclusivity in collegiate athletics. Her visionary leadership continues to drive the university’s athletic programs to new heights.

For more information about Life University’s athletic programs and Jayme Pendergast’s achievements, please visit our Life University Athletics website.

For more information about Life University and its award-winning healthcare degree programs, please visit www.life.edu.

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.

About Women Leaders in Sports

Founded in 1979, Women Leaders in Sports is the only nationally recognized professional membership organization dedicated to developing, connecting, advancing and championing women leaders working in sports. Women Leaders provides career and leadership training, access to a powerful network and the resources to advance women at every stage of their careers. Learn more about the organization at Women Leaders in Sports and follow Women Leaders on X, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok.