When students were tasked with working on an historic exhibit, they discovered unsavory details of the Pullman Company’s working conditions for its African-American workers.
If you’re interested in starting a club but don’t know where to start, we’ve got you covered! The director of student activities shares her insights and some advice.
Appealing to students and professionals from all backgrounds, this Bradley professor’s course is a new frontier for life writing and social research.
Every culture and every identity matters, and at Bradley the campus comes to life for Hispanic Heritage Month.
From the classroom to the polling place, this student aims to embody the change she wants to see in the world.
Every Saturday afternoon, Bradley students gather at the Global Communications Center to play games and have fun.
This student traveled to the southern coast of Italy to experience surgery settings and set herself apart for med school.
BU sparks communication between Bradley and Peoria community members through talks on big issues like AI and sustainable infrastructure.
How two professors bridged culture and business in a two-week journey across Thailand and Singapore
Bradley's Tribute to Space Pioneer Major Robert Lawrence Jr.
How this teacher fosters an impactful exploration into diversity in the classroom.
NADOHE is the nation’s leading voice for diversity in higher education.
The Continuing Education Department and the IT Workforce Accelerator Program recently hosted a STEM Camp at Bradley University for High School Students entering 10th to 12th grades.
If you live on campus, you’re in luck. There are plenty of great food options within walking distance.
A Student's Journey from Drone Enthusiast to Entrepreneur
There is more to ourselves than we realize, and discovering it begins with pursuing our dreams.
A team of students are crossing disciplines to increase care for people with autism by building a highly-advanced robot.
Discover how having a person on campus you can lean on leads to successful outcomes.
Connecting with Peoria’s 50+ community, this organization offers a wide breadth of ways to keep your brain active.
Brian Scheffler '09 has taken what he learned at Bradley to bring the action on game days, and provide a pathway for current Braves to experience all of the elements that go into a live broadcast production!
From the Azores to Costa Rica, one Bradley professor immerses herself in local environments to study social-ecological systems and understand the broader implications of global conservation efforts.
Dr. Anant Deshwal, Assistant Professor in the Biology Department, was awarded the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) Biology Mentor Award for an early career scientist.
Why this student thinks you may be biting into bugs sooner than you think.
This student switched his major, tutored hundreds and still graduated early.
The program, designed to bolster the IT job market in Central Illinois, provides no-cost training to credential and train over 1,000 people by May 2025.
From social events and mixers to shared values and traditions, fraternity and sorority members develop a strong sense of belonging and camaraderie that extends far beyond their college years.
Taking on food insecurity directly, these students are connecting growers with consumers on their online platform.
Bradley does Broadway, one of Bradley’s newest organizations ended the year with a cabaret-style performance featuring songs from on- and off-Broadway musicals.
Set on studying in the U.S., this cross-country runner overcame every obstacle in his way.
What does it take to be part of an eclectic ensemble like an a capella group?
Students get a chance to meet with Illinois State Representatives to advocate for MAP Funding.
Senior capstone projects at Bradley are taking off and a group of students are helping fight the stigma around mental health for men.
Interactive media students turned their fantasies into reality, through projects they created for the 11th annual FUSE showcase at the Peoria Riverfront Museum.
She secured a spot in a DEI-driven Penn State program for underserved students interested in graduate school.
After being homeschooled his entire life, Bradley Wichael made the most of his college experience.
These senior mechanical engineering students are building a Formula racecar and a wealth of skills.
Life has taken this alum over land, air and into the seas all around the world!
Water polo may be the Sport of Kings, but for the members of the Bradley Water Polo Club, it's a great excuse to have fun with friends and build endurance.
The team narrowly missed the championship, but turned out a great performance.
A new female-led organization on campus is shining a light to help women diagnosed with cancer in the area.
Overcoming imposter syndrome leads to a confidence-building internship.
This Bradley sophomore is bringing new resources to women in sports communications.
The Bradley Scout, Bradley’s student-run newspaper, scoops up several awards at annual ICPA conference.
After nearly two years of planning, the new Women’s Center at Bradley has opened.
Peyton Girard discovered a love of aerospace engineering during her internship.
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A first-generation marketing major gets a break in the Big Apple.
One of our brightest Alumna has found herself leading teams at Microsoft and Netflix thanks to her commitment to personal growth.
In an industry of infinite possibilities, these students set out to bring sound to the stories.
Covered in lavender colored walls and rainbow decorations, the Kaleidoscope Center, housed within the Michael Student Center, is a safe space for LGBTQ+ students on campus.
This Bradley alumnus made big moves building a robotic guitar that can play itself.
Senior Brihanna Jefferson got the internship of a lifetime along with 49 other students from across the country.
Students and professors from the Foster College of Business and the Caterpillar College of Engineering and Technology converged in London for the first study abroad convergence course on sustainability.
This Peoria native is making the most of his Bradley scholarship.
Winter is the start of the outdoor fun for the group of glacial mountaineers who tackle icefalls at Starved Rock State Park. Their cool flavor of adventure was captured by Matthew Klein '22 in his documentary "Ice Climbers of Starved Rock"
With an art installation for her MFA review under her belt, this grad student is casting her future in bronze.
Spotlighting the efforts and impact of our fallen astronauts, NASA looks to the first Black American to join the ranks
These international student superstars are leading the charge for future generations.
How does a student achieve their post-college goals before graduating? The unique blend of personalized education and engaged faculty members at Bradley makes this a possibility and Chelsie Tamms '16 is proof! Her life plans were fast-tracked after becoming a Brave.
Bradley University has been awarded more than $14.8 million in capital grants from the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) to fund two key campus projects.
This indie booking agent bridges the gap between business and music, making the most of a special time in the local music scene.
One student’s pursuit to help individuals make the right decisions with their personal finances led to a fulfilling internship.
This student and her Bradley volunteers are providing produce for cheap so you can stay healthy.
Five students share their experiences from their J-term Study Abroad in London.
An MBA student wanted to hone his IT operations knowledge in a real-world setting.
Meet the students losing arrows and loving every minute
A winding journey back to Bradley allowed this alumni to start a home for his passions that also carries a heartfelt legacy.
Junior Stephanie Bridgeman-McClaskey has taken a non-traditional route to Bradley, but she wouldn’t have it any other way.
The Bradley Band keeps the energy pulsating through each basketball game.
Grad student and Communications Instructor, Paige Dean, has unveiled four large-format advocacy posters to bring awareness to the long-term effects of childhood sexual abuse.
One student’s commitment to service saw growth in her community and herself. Here’s how you could do the same!
Here’s how these students are stepping toward law school and you can too!
Senior Jacob Chorak was selected as a delegate to represent Bradley at the Student Conference on United States Affairs (SCUSA) at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Nov. 1 – 4.
BU Fencing Club is a fun way to get active and learn some new skills.
Four teams of User Experience (UX) Design students have been working all semester to solve a UX issue for Caterpillar’s pre-registration service site for its SOS fluid analysis program.
From Baby Boomers to Gen Z, marketing students are learning the skills to communicate with everyone.
Three Bradley students are among 25 students from across the country selected in a competitive process to attend the national conference of the World Affairs Councils of America.
A lifelong fascination with designing toys became a reality for one student.
30 Bradley students were put to the test and met the time crunch head on.
Centurion Society Inductees Jay ’59 and Joan ’69 Janssen are passionate about two things: Bradley University and its award-winning speech team.
Grad students in the DPT program get hands-on experience while patients receive critical therapy services.
This art therapist bridged the gap between her interests, and you can, too!
Faith Gager landed Bradley’s first internship with Cirque du Soleil’s most technically challenging production.
Bradley Ballroom provides the perfect outlet to move and make new friends on campus.
Maria Perakis’ talents on the green translate to her important research work in the lab.
A Bradley psychology student is leading the charge to break down those barriers.
Several staff and faculty were presented awards for their outstanding service and dedication to Bradley University and its students.
A Bradley senior dug deep into some long-forgotten records to learn there was no easy escape for a woman in an abusive relationship.
How a chance meeting turned into an FBI internship for one student.
Amanda Riggenbach explores the impact of the Holocaust on the descendants of survivors.
An internship at Komatsu challenged her and in turn, boosted her confidence.
Two friends embark on their FNP and DNP degrees together.
Students are taking advantage of new Les Mills classes at Markin to burn off steam between classes.
Inspired by her love of a video game, Alexsandra Wesolowski switched majors and aligned her passions with her career goals.
Studio art alum Megan Williams converts her drawings into digital t-shirt designs.
Blending methodology and majors to explore the celebrity experience for women, these students are prepping classroom discussions for years to come.
Grace Hutchison forged her own path guided by a book.
Professor Anant Deshwal plans to adapt Bradley’s conservation research into the popular nature documentary genre.
Curious what’s in store for you on your visit to Bradley this summer? We’ve got the full primer here, plus food and coffee recs!
Devin Soldati’s summer internship shed light on challenges in rural hospitals.
A reinvigorated Bradley Fellows scholarship program gave senior Lindsey Donlan the tools to succeed in her nursing career.
The Swedish track star became the first All-American in any sport at Bradley in 10 years. Now she's eyeing the global stage.
This challenge that was put to the test for students in FCS 103.
These Bradley animation students got hands-on experience with an industry expert and his stop-motion skeletons.
This radio-turned podcasting group's rebirth brings a unique look at Bradley's campus and new opportunities for students.
Bradley senior Mitch Thiel led NASA-supported research on the construction of habitats on Mars
From Pride Prom to Lavender Graduation and more, meet the students empowering their peers to be themselves.
Physical therapy students are searching for the cause and training for the solution to a common problem.
In Environmental Sociology, class projects encourage activism in creative ways.
That’s just what student Kiki Fisher did in 2021, when she formed the Women’s Rugby Club.
The annual event, which draws 300,000-plus attendees, provides terrific hands-on experience.
In a dress fit for the runway, Dean Jessica Clark is showing off the handiwork of two apparel production and merchandising majors.
A search for a more practical hand lotion led to a profitable small business and the winning entry in the Big Idea Competition.
A Bradley golfer and honors student looked at a new pro golf league that marks the latest example of “sportswashing.”
Pitting grains against each other for the sake of fun, this organization aims to take the serious out of cereal.
STEM students of all ages came together to showcase their outstanding interdisciplinary skills and awesome robots.
BU Explore Peoria student group showcases the city's fun amenities with weekly off-campus events.
This former Peoria educator took a non-traditional path to acclaim, paving the way for a street named in her honor.
Learn more about this highly competitive program from two recent Bradley graduates.
Bradley physical therapy students create an 8-week fitness program that keeps first responders in peak physical shape
With the future in the foreground, families came from miles in every direction to pay the university a visit.
Bradley’s new Title IX Coordinator has lots of plans for the future of our campus.
Sara Netzely, aka Sara Whitney, has applied her love for writing in her sizzling romance novels.
When this Bradley alum saw injustice in the visual arts space, they looked inward to develop lasting change
If you watch the Academy Awards this weekend, you may just see a Bradley alum give an acceptance speech.
Landing an internship in your field can be the gateway to a promising career.
Assistant Professor Jae H. Chae guides his graphic design students through a lesson in 3D typographic forms.
What do you get when you take 10 people, give them a couple of random topics and put them on stage? A whole lot of fun and unexpected comic relief.
A budding filmmaker since 8th grade now has his eye on even bigger projects.