Faces of LIFE: Liberty Benitez
As a freshman student-athlete on the Life U Women’s Rugby team, Liberty Benitez felt that sense of closeness and camaraderie as she began her first collegiate season. During training, the new players began practicing a few weeks before returning players, so it helped give newbies time to work more closely with Head Coach Ryszard Chadwick while also getting the chance to learn from upperclassmen players as they headed into the 2023-2024 15s season.
Faces of LIFE: Coach Ryszard “Rys” Chadwick
Ryszard “Rys” Chadwick is the Head Coach of the Women’s Rugby Program at Life University. He joined Life U in August 2022 and has since been an influential figure in the program.
Enfranchising Cross Disciplinary Research with Dr. Alan Wells – Podcast Research Series
Dr. Alan Wells is the Assistant Dean of Liberal Studies at Life University (Life U) as well as an essential member of the Research Council. Research is often framed in the context of math and science endeavors, but a fair amount of business and interdisciplinary projects are also conducted here at Life U. Dr. Wells weighs in on some of the periodic considerations that go into preparing a student to start or continue a project, as well as how funding decisions are made. This special research series episode is co-hosted by Erin Gilligan, Project Coordinator for the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL).
Faces of LIFE: Madelyn Jennings
M.S. in Sport Health Science student, Life U Women’s Rugby player. “Always part of a team”. Just a hop, skip and jump away from New Orleans sits Slidell, Louisiana, the cozy home of Madelyn Jennings. Jennings and her sister Gabrielle grew up on a steady stream of sports, with many of their classmates filling out multiple team rosters due to the lack of numbers in their tiny school. Their parents encouraged them “to pursue new sports and try new things.”
Student Clinics and Volunteering to Educate Communities, with Joshua Gutkin – Podcast
Joshua Gutkin is a D.C. student and Student Clinician who is maximizing his time while working in a protected Life University clinic environment to build up his soft skills of connecting with the community and communicating effectively the benefits of chiropractic. His main method of doing this is by volunteering with Life Chiropractic Centers at table events in the Metro Atlanta area to spread the message of chiropractic and inform community members about how they can make appointments.
Faces of LIFE: Dr. Rebecca Lapham-Yaun
In 2006, Dr. Lapham-Yaun joined the ranks of the D.C. program at Life University (Life U) and graduated in 2010. During her time as a student, she worked as a Supplemental Instruction (SI) leader, a role since renamed PAL (Peer-Assisted Learning).
“I think that’s what kind of got me into teaching,” Dr. Lapham-Yaun noted.
Faces of LIFE: Matteo Olivotto
“To prospective students, I urge you to seize every opportunity, step out of your comfort zone and embrace new experiences. Life University offers a nurturing environment where you can forge strong bonds and achieve your goals. Whether you are pursuing a business major, the D.C. program or exercise science, success is within your reach if you are willing to take risks and persevere,” shared Olivotto.
Faces of LIFE: Kaylee Wilson Conlan
Becoming the valedictorian of her class at Life University (Life U) was never part of Kaylee Wilson Conlan’s initial plan.
“My journey in chiropractic education has been a blend of dedication, perseverance and a deep commitment to the field. As I reflect on my time at Life University, I realize that my achievements are a testament to the values instilled in me from a young age, the support of my mentors and peers, and the unique opportunities provided by Life U,” shared Wilson Conlan.
Psychology, Chiropractic and Student Ambassadors with Dr. Lisa Rubin – Podcast
You don’t have to be a chiropractor to be a champion for Chiropractic. Dr. Lisa Rubin has a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and she is a licensed clinical psychologist and professional counselor who has worked in a variety of clinic settings. Dr. Rubin joined the Life U family in 2001 along with her husband Dr. Drew Rubin. Dr. Lisa Rubin is an adjunct faculty member in the College of Chiropractic who teaches Psychology to future chiropractors, among other things.
Life University Wrestling Alumni Break Ground in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)
Life U has begun to observe another path that has presented itself for wrestlers post-graduation from Life U – World Wrestling Entertainment, more commonly referred to as the WWE.
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