Events

Join Bradley University at the Peoria Riverfront Market downtown Peoria. Whether you're a prospective student, an alum, a current student, or simply curious about Bradley, stop by our table to […]

Covers the components of starting a successful business in Illinois — requirements, resources, and support for new ventures. Free, 2-hour workshop. Register

The day-long symposium is designed to engage students, faculty, staff and community members about issues that will impact the midterm elections. Six sessions across the day exploring: American Identity | Representation | The U.S. Economy | Energy & the Environment | Media & Politics U.S. Immigration & Americanism | The Changing Congress | The U.S. […]

The Bradley International Print and Drawing Exhibition is the second-longest-running juried print and drawing competition in the country. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the bi-annual exhibition. Every two years, it features the best contemporary graphic artwork from around the globe. This exhibition will be featured in the Heuser Art Gallery and Hartmann Center […]

A 90-minute, high impact session delivered by Illinois Center for Employee Ownership (ILCEO), to business owners introducing the powerful principles of The Great Game of Business, Inc. – a proven framework to help employees think and act like owners. In-person event. Register by Sept. 21 

Join Sigma Alpha Epsilon for an Alumni Weekend honoring our Brothers from the 60s and 70s who got our chapter up and running in its early days.    https://alumnievents.bradley.edu/e/sigma-alpha-epsilon-alumni-weekend-59th-anniversary

Join Professor Kel Sassi of Northern Michigan University in a critical exploration of reading and discussing Indigenous Literatures during the current resurgence in publications by Native authors as part of our collaboration with Peoria Reads, a 25-year citywide reading initiative alongside Peoria Public Library. Learn how traditional literary theories often fall short in supporting readers […]

Bradley University's Doris Kolb Women in Music Concert Series - The Secret Sisters wsg Mary Bragg at Dingeldine Music Center Come join us for a great evening of music in the lovely Dingeldine Music Center featuring The Secret Sisters. This concert is part of the Doris Kolb Women in Music Concert Series under the direction […]

TEDxBradley University invites the Central Illinois community to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way we connect, compete, collaborate, and create. From classrooms to boardrooms and even digital arenas, AI is redefining how communities form and thrive. Register Here Ideas Change Everything! Ideas pave the road for creative and transformative thinking to tackle today’s […]

50th Reunion - Class of 1976 Celebrating 50 Years of Accomplishments - Join us for your golden reunion!  https://alumnievents.bradley.edu/e/class-of-1976-50th-reunion

Homecoming is the perfect celebration of all things Bradley! Celebrate with the annual Lighting of the B, the Homecoming Court Student Talent Show, and a campus Yard Party with live music and games before the Soccer team takes on Bowling Green.

Check out the newly renovated dining hall and relive fond memories, then catch the Lighting of the B and fireworks show on the Quad!   https://alumnievents.bradley.edu/e/homecoming-2026  

For prospective students, this program will feature a university overview, campus tour, student panel, and a faculty meeting. More than an introduction to Bradley, this program will give you a chance to explore what makes Bradley University like no other college. Register

Calling all students, alumni, families, friends of BU, and Peoria community members! Let’s paint the town red with Bradley’s inaugural Homecoming Yard Party! Join us on the Alumni Quad and in the new Zaleski Recreation Complex for an all-day barbecue. Location: Alumni Quad and Zaleski Recreation Complex