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Once a Brave, Always a Brave

Whether your coming back to the Hilltop or gathering with Braves in your area, there are always new opportunities to reconnect with your Bradley community!

Featured Annual Events

Alumni friends and Bradley family can mark their calendars every year for these staple events that have evolved and grown as part of our community legacy.

Homecoming Weekend

Whether you’re coming back with old friends or attending with your own students now on their own Bradley journey – Homecoming Weekend is the premier event that sets the tone every fall!

Saturday October 18

The BU tradition is back and better than ever with so much for alumni to come and enjoy!

Here’s a preview of what you can expect:

Red & White Basketball Game

The Braves are bringing basketball back to Homecoming this year!

College Open Houses

Visit the college you graduated from and experience a special event programmed by the deans and faculty.

Hall of Fame Recognition

Join in celebrating and welcoming the latest class of Bradley Braves to be inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame.

Homecoming Tailgate

Come build the hype before Braves take the field at Shea Stadium and enjoy music, food, family friendly games and BU pride!

Art Exhibition

Tour Heuser Art Gallery with an open house art gallery that features works from Bradley alumni.

Sporting Events

Catch Braves live, in action for soccer and volleyball.

  

Founder’s Day

The tradition that honors our university matriarch: Lydia Moss Bradley!
Every year we gather to celebrate our faculty, staff and alumni accomplishments. Join us in reflecting on Bradley’s history and honoring those who are leading the way towards the university’s future.

Friday October 3

Convocation

10 a.m.

The gathering of all our Bradley community members at Dingledine Music Hall in a celebration of the our university’s past, present and future!

Celebration Luncheon

12 p.m.

The honoring of our annual alumni award recipients and a catered lunch with friends, colleagues and Braves alike!



Make gifts via check payable to Bradley University and mail to:

  • Bradley University Gift Records
    1501 W Bradley Ave
    Peoria, IL 61625

Connect with Us

Reunions

Don’t just visit campus, reunite and reconnect with fellow Braves! Contact us for help on planning your reunion.

  • Reserving an on-campus space
  • Inviting fellow alumni
  • Creating & managing a registration page
  • Securing & organize catering
  • Helping market & promote the event
  • Reserving a hotel block for your guests