Home of the Foster College of Business Administration, Baker Hall features special business centers such as the Turner Center for Entrepreneurship, the Center for Executive and Professional Development, and the Leadership Development Center.
The Bradley University bookstore is student's home for supplies, Bradley gear and of course... books. The bookstore offers a wide range of Bradley clothing and apparel, as well as any books students may need for class, which can be picked up in the store or ordered online.
Named for Tobias S. Bradley, Mrs. Bradley's husband, and their six children.
Bradley Hall was built in 1897 and remains the main academic building on campus. In 2006, it was completely renovated to include all new offices and classrooms with the latest technology. It also houses the main offices of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Sisson and Burgess Halls are connected on the north side of Bradley's campus. Offices located within Sisson Hall include Co-curricular Development, Residential Living and Leadership, and the student newspaper and student radio station. Burgess houses nursing offices and classrooms and the Smith Career Center.
Edward O. Sisson, an 1892 graduate of the University of Chicago, was appointed director of Bradley in 1897 - the year it was founded. He served until his resignation in 1904.
Sisson and Burgess Halls are connected on the north side of Bradley's campus. Offices located within Sisson Hall include Co-curricular Development, Residential Living and Leadership, and the student newspaper and student radio station. Burgess houses nursing offices and classrooms and the Smith Career Center.
Edward O. Sisson, an 1892 graduate of the University of Chicago, was appointed director of Bradley in 1897 - the year it was founded. He served until his resignation in 1904.
The Caterpillar Global Communications Center was built in 1996 and is the home of the Slane College of Communications and Fine Arts. In addition to computer labs and classrooms, the building features a working television studio and editing rooms, as well as a state-of-the-art teleconference room.
Built in the late 1920's as a girl's dormitory, Constance has been doubled in size and completely renovated to provide dozens of individual music practice rooms and the main offices of the Department of Music.
The Division of Continuing Education and Professional Development connects the University with the community through educational programs and services for youth, professionals, and lifelong learners.
The Cullom-Davis library features an online catalog and circulation system for managing its extensive collection of publications and a full computer lab for student use. At the library, students are able to check out laptops and books, grab something to eat or drink at the new Café Bradley, or just find a quiet place to study. The library is also home to the Center for Learning Assistance.
Mabel Dingeldine, a member of the 1914 graduating class, was a major donor to the renovation of the Second Church of Christ Scientist into the Center, which opened in 1983.
This facility is the home of Bradley's concert performance series as well as the location of the annual Founder's Day ceremony. On Founder's Day, classes are cancelled one morning each fall for a commemorative ceremony recognizing our founder, Lydia Moss Bradley.
Dozer Park is the downtown Peoria home of Bradley baseball and the Peoria Chiefs, a class A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. The beautiful 7,500-seat ballpark, features box seating and lawn seating, as well as an upper deck press box, which contains a room for working media and four radio/television booths.
Named for Dr. Romeo B. Garrett in 1980, the Garrett Cultural Center houses the Office of Multicultural Student Services and more than 20 multicultural student organizations.
Geisert Hall is a ten-story dormitory that is reserved predominantly for second-year students and upperclassmen. In addition to being the tallest building on campus, Geisert also features one of Bradley's two all-you-can-eat cafeterias, which is located in the building's basement.
Harper Hall and Wyckoff Hall share the same building options. A game room located off the lobby complete with a TV, pool table and newly purchased air hockey table. There is also a study lounge open to all residents located in the lobby.
Located in the center of campus, the Hartmann Center is the home of the Meyer Jacobs Theatre and newly renovated Blythe O'Sullivan Studio Theatre, as well as the Hartmann Center Gallery. There are four mainstage productions a year in the 280-seat Meyer Jacobs Theatre. The Blythe O'Sullivan Studio Theatre, a highly flexible 70-seat black box space, serves as the venue for a wide range of exciting student-directed works including new plays, original pieces and class projects.
The home-away-from-home for Bradley's 70,000 alumni, the Hayden-Clark Alumni Center is not only a grand gathering place, but a virtual walk down memory lane. The first-floor Shaheen Hall of Pride offers interactive displays and touch-screen maps that demonstrate Bradley's evolution and expansion.
Dedicated in 1962, Heitz Hall is one of the freshman dorms on campus and the home to the Office of Student Development, Health & Transitional Services. The residence hall does not contain food service, but it is directly adjacent to Geisert Hall, whose basement is a full-functioning, all-you-can eat cafeteria.
The Heuser Art Center is the primary facility for the Department of Art. It houses classrooms and studios for painting, drawing, sculpting, ceramics, photography, printmaking, computer graphics, and art history as well as the Heuser Art Center Gallery.
Jobst Hall is the home of Bradley's College of Engineering and Technology, featuring classrooms and engineering laboratories, as well as faculty offices and conference rooms. Special labs and flexible design centers include a robotics lab, wind tunnel, and a garage to build competition vehicles such as a formula race car for national engineering competitions. Jobst Hall also houses the studios and offices for WCBU.
Markin Family Student Recreation Center is a multi-purpose student recreational facility constructed in 2008.
The Markin Center, features exercise equipment, a natatorium, five basketball courts, racquetball courts, a rock climbing wall, a bouldering wall, and a multi-activity court.
After the demolition of Robertson Memorial Field House, the Markin Center's intramural championship gym serves as the temporary home for the Bradley University women's volleyball program while construction continues on the Bradley Athletics Performance Center, a 4,200 seat on-campus arena that will serve as home to both women's basketball and volleyball.
Morgan Hall was dedicated in 1967 as a technology building, but now serves as home to the Department of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering. Morgan Hall also houses offices for Bradley's computing services.
Olin Hall serves as home of the departments of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Therapy. A new renovation and addition to Olin Hall was completed in the fall of 2002, giving the building an additional 59,000 square feet of new classroom, laboratory, and office space.
The Peoria Civic Center houses Carver Arena - home to the Bradley men's basketball team and the Peoria Rivermen ice hockey team. Carver also plays host to the Illinois High School Association boys' basketball state finals each March and features national touring concerts and arena performances.
The Peoria NEXT Innovation Center is a $13 million technology incubator that fosters discovery, innovation, and commercialization for the life sciences, engineering, and information technology. The Innovation Center works directly with Bradley University to create opportunities for people to transform new technologies and innovations into commercial enterprises.
Completed in 2010, Bradley’s 4,200-seat multipurpose Renaissance Coliseum is home to the women’s basketball and volleyball teams. Architectural features pay homage to the historic Robertson Memorial Field House, which once stood in this location. Inside the facility, a Hall of Fame highlights Bradley’s legends, and state of the art classroom facilities allow for close collaboration between academics and athletics.
Named for former Central Illinois Congressman Bob Michel and located in the middle of campus, the Student Center features a cafeteria, formal dining room, food court, 500-seat ballroom, and meeting and study rooms.
With seating for up to 1,700 fans, Shea Stadium is the home of the Bradley soccer team. Located less than a mile from campus, Shea Stadium has hosted multiple NCAA tournament games and is one of the premier soccer facilities in the Midwest.
Located adjacent to the Michel Student Center, Sisson Hall is the home of Bradley's student newspaper, The Scout, and campus radio station, The Edge. Sisson also houses offices for Co-curricular Development, Residential Living and Leadership.
Located at 1501 W. Bradley Ave., Swords Hall is home to the University administration. In addition to the Office of the President, Swords contains offices for Student Financial Services and the Registrar, as well as a University cashier.
University Hall is one of the predominantly freshman dormitories on campus, which was recently updated to include lofted beds, air conditioning and new plumbing. U-Hall was also recently equipped with the new Lydia's Lounge, which is used to host small concerts and other student activities.
Completed in 1997, the center is located close to the main campus entranceway and has an adjacent parking lot designated for visitors. The building is attached to the Bradley Bookstore and features a spacious reception area, a theater for group presentations about Bradley, a conference room, and offices where Admissions representatives meet with prospective students.
One of the most historic buildings on campus is Westlake Hall, whose signature clock tower can be seen from nearly everywhere on the Hilltop. Home to the College of Education and Health Sciences, Westlake has been renovated to more than six times its original size, making room for new "smart" classrooms and offices for the Institute for Principled Leadership in Public Service and Turner School of Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
Home to one of the campus' two all-you-can-eat cafeterias, Williams Hall is a dormitory that houses predominantly sophomores and upper-classmen. The residence hall is also the home of Center Court, a food court that features made-to-order sandwiches, pizza and grill items, as well as convenience store amenities.
