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October 2007
Life sees return of Running Eagles
Life University President Guy F. Riekeman, DC, announced that the university will reinstate its athletics program, the Running Eagles, beginning with men’s basketball in 2008-09, and that the university has once again been accepted into the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).
“Life University is proud to become a member in the NAIA,” said Riekeman. “The NAIA has standards of excellence, integrity, and leadership that are expected of student-athletes. Our staff and faculty are committed to, not only the educational success of our students, but also the success that is offered on the court. Life is excited to bring NAIA back to our community.”
The university has committed the next five years to expanding its involvement in NAIA sports. Plans over the next few years include adding women’s volleyball, men’s and women’s tennis, and men’s and women’s golf. Eventually, Life would like to add men’s and women’s track and field, and women’s basketball as well.
The Marietta Daily Journal, www.mdjonline.com; Life University, www.life.edu
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