FY21 Highlights
• CCISE joins United Nations group for socialemotional and digital learning
• Chillon Project participates in Virtual Hill Day at Georgia State Capitol
• Life University debuts new “ Today ’ s Conversations on Leadership ” podcast series
• Compassionate Integrity Training Global Lesson in SEL reaches thousands of viewers on U . N . International Day of Peace
• Life University launches John Robert Lewis Scholarship with announcement at VIP luncheon
• The Joint Chiropractic presents large donation to Life University ’ s Founder ’ s Month of Giving for Research campaign
• Life University Office of Diversity , Equity and Inclusion launches “ With Liberty and Justice for All ” symposium series
• Dr . Georgianna Laws speaks Online Learning Consortium ’ s premier conference and chairs the 2020 United States Distance Learning Association ( USLDA ) National Distance Learning Week ( NDLW ) event
• Life U hosts psychologist Benjamin Schoendorff for Master ’ s in Positive Psychology quarterly residency
• Life University hosts Veterans Day Assembly with Major Kenneth J . Thomas from the U . S . Air Force Reserve 94th Airlift Wing ; Master Sergeant Ronald L Vehrs , Jr . from the 94th Maintenance Squadron ; Cobb County Board of Commissioners Chairman Mike Boyce , himself a U . S . Marine Corps veteran ; and Lockheed Martin Deputy Vice President Karmyn Norwood .
• Life University alumna Dr . Melanie Cripps honored with the 2020 Rising Chiropractor of the Year award by Tennessee Chiropractic Association
• Life U ’ s Bachelor of Science in Biology ranked among 15 best online biology degrees
• Board of Trustees member Janell Gibson receives promotion at Columbia Southern University to Provost and Chief Academic Officer .
• Life U celebrates Women ’ s History Month with campus events
• Center for Chiropractic Research ( CCR ) team wins award at Association of Chiropractic Colleges 27th Educational and Research Agenda Conference ( ACC-RAC )
• Life University holds environmental events ahead of Earth Day
• Life University establishes Women ’ s Advisory Council in January 2021
• Life University celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
• Professor Dr . Lynn Krothe honored with Vulcan Teaching Excellence Award
• Scramble for LIFE Golf Tournament benefits Life University scholarships
• Life University President and Board of Trustees Chairman honored by Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards
• Vice President of University Advancement & Enrollment Dr . Gilles LaMarche wins Leadership Cobb award
• Life University elects new Board of Trustees member Dr . Roxanne Kemp
• Life U hosts campus events for LGBTQ + Pride Month
• Board of Trustees member Dr . Jay Handt receives New Beginnings Lifetime Achievement Award
• Life University holds groundbreaking ceremony for new Running Eagles Performance ( REP ) Center and Upper Field
• Compassionate Integrity Training recommended for all university students in India
ATHLETICS
• Life University Athletics headed to Southern States Athletic Conference in 2022-23
• Men ’ s Wrestling wins first-ever NAIA National Championship
• Competitive Cheer receives bid for NAIA National Championship
• Women ’ s Track & Field wins Outdoor Mid-South Conference Championship
Men ’ s Cross Country and Men ’ s Track & Field to be restored in 2021-22
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