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August

• Miss Illinois Pageant Candidates
  Herald & Review
  Bella Plew, a Bradley University student, is a candidate of the 2020 Miss Illinois Pageant.
• The 20 Best Things to Do in Peoria, IL for First Timers
  Money Inc
  Whether you're watching a performance or taking a stroll through Bradley park or perhaps watching our men's basketball team at the Civic Center, it's easy to see how Bradley University enriches the Peoria-area.

July

• Bradley University Professor Lands NEH Grant for Work Studying Middle Eastern Christians
  Peoria Journal Star
  A project at Bradley University is among more than 230 others that received funding in $30 million worth of National Endowment for the Humanities grants that were announced Wednesday.
• Five Points Washington to Host Outdoor Jazz Concerts
  Peoria Journal Star
  An upcoming free outdoor concert will include Todd Kelly, a professor of trumpet and the director of jazz ensembles at Bradley.
• Engaging and COVID-Friendly Admissions Tours at Bradley
  Canton Daily Ledger
  Despite college admissions tours having to limit themselves due to health precautions, the Bradley Admissions Office is working hard to ensure prospective students have the opportunity to visualize what life at Bradley could look like.
• Peoria Groups Want to Help Start-ups Get Started
  Peoria Public Radio
  Bradley's Illinois Small Business Development Center's online workshops are helping local entrepreneurs.
• How This STEM Entrepreneur's Economic Growth Methods Can Provide Programmatic Solutions on a National Level
  yahoo! finance
  Bradley University is the anchor institution involved in a Joliet Economic Development Plan for Preston Heights, Illinois.
• COVID Delays But Doesn’t Prevent Work on Western Avenue Greenway
  Peoria Journal Star
  Bradley students volunteer by helping to maintain the Western Avenue Greenway Project in Peoria.
• Dr. Julie Smirl Provides Insight into Challenges Facing Senior Living Industry Workers
  Senior Living News
  Dr. Julie Smirl, an assistant professor in Bradley's Online Masters of Counseling Program shares in-depth insights on the challenges facing senior care workers as well as how to overcome them.
• Bradley University Offering Curbside Visits and Tours to Potential Students
  WMBD-TV
  Bradley University admissions office is making sure potential students can still have the chance to visualize what campus life could look like.
• Dunlap Nurse Practitioner Takes Passion for Fitness and Fashion on the Go
  WMBD-TV
  When launching One Fit Stop Mobile Boutique, the founder and owner, Lindsey Johnston, turned to Bradley's Small Business Development Center for website help.
• Higher Education Institutions Rely on Blackbaud Cloud Solutions to Maintain Operations Across Campus During COVID-19
  GuruFocus.com
  Bradley raised over $400,000 from more than 451 donors during its day of giving campaign to help ensure the success of Bradley and its students.
• Earthquakes Can Cause Serious Psychological Aftershocks
  Popular Science
  Molly Ansari, an assistant professor of counseling at Bradley, explains the psychological toll an earthquake can take on people.
• Bradley University World of Wonder Program
  WMBD-TV
  Registration is open for Bradley University’s World of Wonder (WOW) online program.
• S33 E03: Mis-speaking: How the English Language Has Changed
  WTVP-TV
  Bradley Associate Professor Seth Katz explains the evolution of the English language, semantic acceptance, social media's impact on usage, changes in a word’s meaning and how context and setting can affect a word’s interpretation.
• 6 Steps for Boosting Student Engagement in Online Learning
  District Administration
  Jana Hunzicker, the associate dean of the College of Education at Bradley, describes six strategies teachers can use to boost engagement in online and hybrid learning when classes resume later this summer.
• Bob the Barber Moves, Adds a Name and Expands His Offerings
  Peoria Journal Star
  Marketing students at Bradley helped successfully develop the store name for Bob Khoury, a local business owner living the "American Dream."
• Bradley Working Out Options for International Students to Retain Immigration Statuses
  Peoria Public Radio
  Bradley President Standifird said new rules from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement requiring international students to take in-person classes to remain in the country won't affect Bradley students, but are still of "serious concern."
• Bradley University, Monmouth College react to ICE policy on international students
  Peoria Journal Star
  President Steve Standifird weighs in on the federal government’s announcement regarding international students’ remaining in the U.S. this fall at institutions teaching online only classes.
• Dare to Excel: Jacob Gleize
  Warren County Record
  This summer, Bradley student Jacob Gleize began volunteering at his hometown's food pantry to help families who are struggling with job loss during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Organizers Host Black Lives Matter Dialogue on Metamora Square
  Peoria Public Radio
  Pierre Paul, a social justice advocate and master's student in political science at Bradley University, sang the first verse of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" at a Black Lives Matter event.
• Why Stay in Touch While Keeping Distant? It's Only Human
  U.S. News & World Report
  Lane Beckes, an associate professor in the department of psychology at Bradley, explains the human need to be around others.
• Caterpillar : Launches Week-long Virtual Combined Heat & Power Event
  MarketScreener
  Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credit hours (1.5) will be offered for webinar participation through Bradley University.
• ‘There’s Actually a Lot of Hope’ for College Students, Recent Grads Looking for Jobs, Expert Says
  CBS Chicago
  Dr. Jon Neidy, the executive director of Bradley's Smith Career Center, wants recent college graduates to know "there's actually a lot of hope" for them in today's job market.
• A COVID-19 Surveillance Program is Part of BU’s Return to Campus Plan
  Peoria Journal Star
  Bradley University will be testing 250 to 300 asymptomatic students, faculty and staff each week in a COVID-19 surveillance program they will implement when students return to campus in August.

June

• Bradley ‘World of Wonder’ Summer Program Transitions to Online Classes
  WEEK-TV
  World of Wonder is for all students entering second through ninth grade. WOW offers several classes including math, Spanish, stem based courses and more.
• BU Mandates COVID-19 Testing for 2020 Fall Semester
  Star Courier
  Bradley University continues to plan and prepare for the fall 2020 semester and is announcing some of the changes that have been finalized.
• Bradley University Will Conduct Regular COVID-19 Surveillance Testing This Fall
  Peoria Public Radio
  University President Stephen Standifird sent a letter to the campus community Friday detailing plans for the upcoming fall semester.
• Noticing a High Grocery Bill? Expert says It’s Not Going Down Anytime Soon
  WMBD-TV
  Dr. Colin Corbett, an assistant professor of economics at Bradley, speaks about the massive disruption across our food supply chain and how it impacts grocery store shoppers.
• Bradley University Game Design Program Again Ranked Among Nation’s Best
  WEEK-TV
  Animation Career Review's 2020 ranking puts Bradley's game design program among the top 15 in the Midwest and in the top 20 nationally among schools offering a bachelor's in fine arts in game design.
• Professor: COVID-19 Deaths Trending Downward
  WMBD-TV
  Mathew Timm, a professor of mathematics at Bradley, joined WMBD’s Rebecca Brunfield to discuss COVID-19 death trends in the state.
• How to Cope With an Emotionally-Draining News Cycle
  Psychology Clinix
  Dr. Nancy Sherman, a professor at Bradley in the Online Masters of Counseling Program, explains the best way to process thoughts and emotions related to violent and horrific images in the news.
• How We Chose the 2020 CNBC Disruptor 50 List of Revolutionary Start-Ups
  CNBC
  Ross Miller, Director of Technology Commercialization at Bradley University, helped identify the world's top 50 "disruptors" as a part of the CNBC Advisory Council.
• Small Businesses To Receive More 'CARES' Relief
  RiverBender.com
  Foley’s SBDC at Bradley University has worked more than 200 businesses since March, providing 500 hours of services, he says.
• Bradley University Faculty Amplify Calls for Anti-Racist Efforts on Campus
  Peoria Public Radio
  Hundreds of Bradley University faculty and staff have issued a statement condemning systemic racism and injustice — both on campus and in society at large.
• 2020’s Best Cities for Gamers
  WalletHub
  Timothy Hutchings, an assistant professor of interactive media at Bradley, provides tips for those who wish to indulge his or her gamer habits without breaking the bank.
• Bradley Athletes Commit to Fight for Racial Justice, with Support of Coaches
  Peoria Public Radio
  Dozens of Bradley University student athletes staged a peaceful demonstration Tuesday night, protesting racial injustice and inequality.
• Bradley Athletes Stage Peaceful Protest Tuesday Night
  WMBD-TV
  Bradley University student-athletes staged a peaceful protest through downtown Tuesday night.
• Using Media and Entertainment to Help Support Mental Health During Pandemic
  Peoria County Chronicle
  Being glued to a screen can have its downsides, but a Bradley University communications expert says finding the right ways to use media and entertainment can actually help support mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Bradley Athletes Stage Peaceful Protest Against Inequality and Social Injustice
  Peoria Journal Star
  With the full support of the university, about 100 athletes, coaches, administrators and their families and friends gathered for a peaceful protest supporting the African-American community during this period of racial unrest nationally.
• Peaceful Protest Organized from the Bradley Campus
  1470 WMBD
  A peaceful protest, led by Bradley University's student-athletes, is scheduled to take place Tuesday evening to show support of the black community and to stand against racial inequality and social injustice.
• Cape Cod Health Care Workers Rally for Equality
  Cape Cod Times
  A study conducted by Bradley University was used to support health care protestors demonstrating a systemic racism they believe has leaked into the medical field.
• Peaceful Black Lives Matter March Held in Harvard
  Northwest Herald
  A peaceful march was organized by Liliana Garcia, a Harvard resident and Bradley University student.
• Stock Prices Begin to Rise in the U.S., Local Expert Says Investors have Faith in Future of Market
  WMBD-TV
  Dr. Colin Corbett, an assistant professor of economics at Bradley, explains to WMBD why stocks are beginning to increase in price.
• A Merrill-Lynch Leader Tackles the Cycle of Poverty During COVID-19
  Forbes
  Dawn Harris Jeffries, a management and leadership instructor at Bradley, is the Founder and Director of Girls Light Our Way, a non-profit that provides support for girls of low socioeconomic status.
• Bradley Back-to-School Plans Pending
  1470 WMBD
  Bradley University has put together several committees that are working on a “Return to Campus” initiative to create a safe and well-organized environment this fall.
• ‘Pain, Anger and Frustration’: Bradley AD Addresses Athletes
  Peoria Journal Star
  Bradley athletics director Chris Reynolds released a statement Wednesday night addressing Bradley's student-athletes in light of the recent protests and demonstrations that came after the May 25 death of George Floyd.
• TROUBLESHOOTERS: Tips to Get Back into the Workforce during a Pandemic
  HOI-TV
  Colin Corbett, an assistant professor of economics at Bradley, discusses our current economy, while Jon Neidy, the executive director of the Smith Career Center at Bradley, provides tips for people looking for employment during this trying time.

May

• Maintaining a Healthy Diet in the Midst of COVID-19
  WMBD-TV
  Dr. Amanda Newell, an assistant professor and the Dietetic Internship Director at Bradley, says it’s a good time to get into healthier eating habits.
• $7.3 Million for Illinois Small Business Development Centers
  USAgNet.com
  When the global pandemic stuck, Hammer's Bar & Restaurant utilized its long-time relationship with the Illinois SBDC/ITC at Bradley University in securing an SBA PPP loan through a local bank.
• Managing Media Consumption and Mental Health During the Pandemic
  Peoria Public Radio
  Dr. Rachelle Pavelko, an assistant professor of communication at Bradley, explains how the exposure to negative or stressful news during the COVID-19 pandemic is overwhelming to many individuals.
• For New Grads, a Surprisingly Upbeat Job Market
  Peoria County Chronicle
  Jon Neidy, the executive director of the Smith Career Center at Bradley, is optimistic about recent college graduates finding jobs despite the pandemic.
• This Entire Workplace Could Have Been an Email
  WILL-Radio
  Dr. Heidi Baumann, a professor of management and leadership at Bradley, comments on the potential changes we might see in the workplace even after stay-at-home orders are lifted.
• Bradley’s New President Discusses Campus Reopening, Keeping Students Safe
  WMBD-TV
  Bradley University’s new president is committed to opening the campus to students this fall.
• How COVID-19 Could Shape Consumer Habits And Workplace Culture
  Peoria Public Radio
  Colin Corbett, an assistant professor of economics at Bradley, discusses how the novel coronavirus may have lasting effects on consumer habits and employee job expectations even after social distancing guidelines have eased.
• Bradley University President on the Decision to Resume On-Campus Instruction This Fall
  FOX 32 Chicago
  Bradley University President Stephen Standifird elaborates on the decision to resume on-campus instruction this fall.
• Bradley Drawing Up Contingency Plans for Return to Campus
  Peoria Public Radio
  Bradley University President Stephen Standifird is appointing a "Return to Campus" team to prepare for probable scenarios in the upcoming school year.
• Small Businesses Still Largely Focused On Immediate Government Aid, Expert Says
  Peoria Public Radio
  James Foley, the director of the Small Business Development Center at Bradley, explains the mentality and needs of small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Bradley University President Stephen Standifird on Preparing to Reopen Campus This Fall and Contingency Plans
  WGN-Radio
  Bradley University President Stephen Standifird joins John Williams to explain how the school will execute reopening the campus in the fall semester and possible contingencies.
• Bradley University Announces Test-Optional Admission for Spring 2021
  Markets Insider
  Beginning with students applying for fall 2021 enrollment at Bradley, undergraduate applicants will no longer be required to submit standardized test scores for admission.
• Bradley Plans to Resume On-Campus Classes in August
  Peoria County Chronicle
  Bradley University has announced plans to resume on-campus classes this fall.
• Ask The Experts: Safely Navigating the Application Process
  WalletHub
  Dr. Amit Sinha, a finance professor at Bradley University, explains what to consider when selecting a credit card.
• Four Bradley Athletic Programs Among Nation’s Best Academically
  Peoria Journal Star
  Bradley men’s basketball, baseball, and men’s and women’s golf programs are among the best in the classroom this past season, each earning the NCAA Academic Progress Rate Public Recognition Award.
• Bradley University Adopts Test-Optional Admissions Policy
  Peoria Public Radio
  Bradley University will no longer require students to submit their standardized test scores to be considered for admission.
• Bradley University No Longer to Require Applicants to Take ACT or SAT
  Peoria Journal Star
  Bradley University is phasing out standardized-test scores as a requirement for admission.
• Some of Us Have More Time to Sleep. So Why Are We So Tired?
  The Washington Post
  Dr. Lori Russell-Chapin, a co-director for the Center for Collaborative Brain Research and professor of counseling at Bradley, explains how the novel activities we're experiencing during this pandemic wear on us.
• Bradley University Announces Plan for Students to Return This Fall
  WSIL-TV
  Bradley University says it will reopen for the fall 2020 semester to allow for on-campus classes.
• Bradley plans to reopen in August
  WCIA-TV
  Bradley University has announced it will resume on-campus instruction in late August.
• Fearing a Second Wave, Cal State Will Keep Classes Online in the Fall
  New York Times
  Bradley's rural location, small class size, enhanced cleaning protocols and robust local medical community provide the ideal opportunity to resume on-campus classes for Fall 2020.
• Bradley University to Resume On-Campus Classes for Fall 2020
  Markets Insider
  Bradley University announced its commitment to resume on-campus classes for the fall 2020 semester while keeping the health and safety of all students, faculty and staff as its top priority.
• Bradley University Looking to Resume On-Campus Classes in the Fall
  WMBD-TV
  Incoming Bradley University President Stephen Standifird announced Monday there is a plan for students to return to campus for Fall 2020.
• Bradley Commits to On-Campus Classes This Fall
  Peoria Public Radio
  Bradley University students will be back on the Hilltop for fall classes.
• Bradley University to Resume On-Campus Instruction in August
  U.S. News & World Report
  Bradley University in central Illinois has announced it will resume on-campus instruction in late August.
• Bradley University Planning for Students to Return for Fall 2020 Semester
  WREX-TV
  Bradley University says it will reopen for the fall 2020 semester to allow for on-campus classes.
• BU Students Present Capstone Exhibition “Through Our Eyes”
  Peoria Public Radio
  This week on Out and About, Associate Professor of Photograhy, Margaret LeJeune talks with Jenn Gordon about creating “Through Our Eyes” an online exhibition of the capstone photography class at Bradley University.
• I Miss Shopping, and Experts Say That's Honestly to Be Expected
  Romper
  Psychologist Dr. Nancy Sherman, a professor at Bradley University in the Online Masters of Counseling Program, explains to Romper why some people are struggling while not being able to invest in their normal "retail therapy" habits.
• COVID-19’s Impact on Bradley University
  WMBD-TV
  Bradley University spokesperson Renee Charles explains Bradley refunds, graduation, and fall classes as affected by COVID-19.
• Smith Career Center Offers Up Some Advice for Class of 2020 Amidst the Pandemic
  Peoria Public Radio
  Jon Neidy, the executive director of Bradley University's Smith Career Center, provides a number of reasons recent college graduates can be optimistic despite challenges from COVID-19.
• Bradley University Takes May Graduation Virtual
  Peoria Public Radio
  Bradley University will celebrate May 2020 graduates – both this month and in December.

April

• Image of Cultural 'Virus' Is Built on Stereotypes, Untruths
  Daily Herald
  A Bradley professor inspired a former student with the words, "For an opinion to have worth, it should be earned."
• How to Start Making Smarter Business Decisions
  The Price of Business
  A Bradley University article is cited as a great source to learn more about what an online education is like.
• Local Student Inducted into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
  Owatonna.com
  Jake Hyland of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Hyland was initiated at Bradley University.
• Pros/Cons to Extending the ‘Stay-at-home’ Order
  WMBD-TV
  Colin Corbett, an assistant professor of economics at Bradley University, was recently interviewed by WMBD to discuss how COVID-19 and our economy relate to one another.
• Why Am I Getting Headaches?
  Bustle
  Dr. Lori Russell-Chapin, a Bradley University counselor education professor and co-director for the Center for Collaborative Brain Research, suggests drinking water frequently, taking breaks from screens, and doing some stretching while working from home.
• Mascots Unite Across the County in Online Video Against Coronavirus
  northjersey.com
  A total of 20 mascots, including Kaboom!, put on-field rivalries aside for a video about being there for each other during this uncertain time.
• Bradley AI Helping Keep the Community Informed
  WMBD-TV
  Bradley University has launched a chatbot to answer Bradley-related COVID-19 questions.
• Connections Combat Feelings of Panic, Helplessness During Pandemic
  Peoria County Chronicle
  Lori Russell-Chapin, a Bradley University counselor education professor and co-director for the Center for Collaborative Brain Research, recently organized an online Super Brain Summit on mindfulness and meditation.
• Top New Bank Account Promotions
  CreditDonkey
  Dr. Amit Sinha, a finance professor at Bradley University, talks to CreditDonkey about how to choose a bank and what to look for when opening an account for the first time.
• Bradley University Donates Supplies to a Local Hospital
  WMBD-TV
  Bradley University is helping medical professionals fight COVID-19.
• Applying to College Amid Coronavirus: How Schools Can Help Reduce the Stress
  Chicago Tribune
  Bradley University is praised for extending its deadline for high school seniors to commit amid the coronavirus pandemic.
• Breaking Through the Clutter
  Peoria Magazines
  Cory Barker, a journalism professor at Bradley University, talks to Peoria Magazine about how streaming, bundling, cord cutting and social media are revolutionizing the medium of television in 2020.

March

• College-bound Decatur Students Can Attend Virtual College Fair This Week
  Herald & Review
  Bradley University took part in a virtual college fair held over the Zoom app for high school students in Decatur to accommodate for social distancing.
• Unemployed Americans to Receive Additional $600 Weekly from Phase III Coronavirus Bill
  WMBD-TV
  Colin Corbett, an assistant professor of economics at Bradley University, says the proposed increase in unemployment insurance during COVID-19 would add more than double benefits currently being received by Illinoisans.
• Local Lawmakers Say $2 Trillion Stimulus Package Will Help Families, Businesses, Hospitals, and Those Who Are Unemployed
  WMBD-TV
  Colin Corbett, an assistant professor of economics at Bradley University, says the benefits of the proposed two-trillion dollar stimulus package is meant to go to everyone.
• Being Part of the SWE Community – SWEet Wisdom
  SWE
  Amanda Wagner, a senior mechanical engineering major at Bradley University, shares her positive experience being involved with SWE and encourages others to join.
• Spacecraft that Delivered Goods to NASA Station Named after Chicago’s Robert H. Lawrence Jr.
  The Chicago Crusader
  A NG-13 Cygnus spacecraft that NASA sent goods to in its International Space Station last month was named after Bradley University alumnus Robert H. Lawrence, Jr.
• Peoria's Economy Fragile but Resilient Amid COVID-19, GPEDC Says
  Peoria Public Radio
  Bradley University Small Business Development Center is helping connect businesses with the resources that will best serve them during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Bradley University to Help Small Business Owners Amid COVID-19
  WMBD-TV
  Bradley University is ready to assist small businesses affected by COVID-19.
• Postpartum Cramps Are Not Talked About Enough and Mine Were Awful
  Parents
  Postpartum cramps are commonly called "afterbirth pains" and, although painful, are totally normal, according to Rachel Borton, Ph.D., director of the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) online program and assistant professor of nursing at Bradley University.
• Future of Cybersecurity Threats – Looking Ahead So We Can Prepare Now
  Security Boulevard
  Bradley University provides insight on how healthcare organizers are more likely than other industries to face ransomware attacks.
• Online Curriculum Designed to Improve Students’ Life Skills
  Daily Herald Business Ledger
  Dr. D. Antonio Cantù, an associate dean at Bradley University, helped develop content for a web-based social studies education curriculum designed to improve students' grasp of a subject as well as develop critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Illinois Primary Voters Could Have More Influence Than They Think
  Peoria Public Radio
  WCBU’s Dana Vollmer talked to Megan Remmel, a political science professor at Bradley University, about Illinois' position in the presidential primary.
• Demolition Begins for Final Phase of Bradley University Business and Engineering Convergence Center
  Peoria Journal Star
  The last phase in Bradley University’s $100 million Business and Engineering Convergence Center project took a visible step forward with the demolition beginning on Jobst Hall.
• B-PCHS Hosts Freshman Science Fair
  The McDonough County
  Bradley University hosts the Central Illinois Regional Science Fair.
• IVAC Program to Address ‘Workplace Culture’
  Mendota Reporter
  Dr. Laurence G. Weinzimmer, a professor of management at Bradley University, will lead discussions about workplace culture at the next IVAC Business Breakfast Seminar.
• Chemistry Demonstrations at Riverfront Museum
  Peoria County Chronicle
  The Bradley University Chemistry Club, an organization dedicated to spreading the love of chemistry and providing opportunities to network, will provide activities and perform chemistry demonstrations in the Riverfront Museum's Grand Lobby.
• Time Is Prime for Peoria Entrepreneurs to Jump-Start a Business: Report
  Peoria Public Radio
  Dr. Bernard Goitein of Bradley University said, "This [quarter's Business and Economic Indicators] report may hint it's a good time for people to explore starting their own businesses.
• The Best Game Design Programs, Ranked by the Princeton Review 2020
  PC Gamer
  Bradley University's game design program is among the top 10 in the world according to The Princeton Review.
• The Princeton Review's 2020 Ranking Lists of Top Undergrad & Grad Schools to Study Game Design Are Now Out
  2News
  The 2020 Princeton Review ranks Bradley University #8 on the Top 50 list of undergraduate schools to study Game Design. 
• What Could Super Tuesday Results Mean for Illinois Primary?
  WMBD-TV
  Megan Remmel, an assistant professor of political science at Bradley, comments on Super Tuesday results and its implications for the Illinois primary.
• Central Illinois’ Economy Is Directly Linked to U.S. Foreign Policy
  Peoria Journal Star
  Angela Weck, an affiliate instructor and global education coordinator at Bradley, explains why Central Illinois has a tremendous responsibility to understand our country’s most pressing foreign policy issues.
• Art and Music Events in Central Illinois
  Peoria Journal Star
  Art, music and theatre events will all take place in the month of March on Bradley's campus.
• Strong Towns Speaker Series Returns Thursday
  NewsTribune
  Keli Krueger-Hurha, of Bradley University's Procurement and Technical Assistance Center, will speak about recent successes in utilizing historic underutilized business zones to connect local businesses with government contracts.

February

• All Female Cast Drives THE WOLVES
  Peoria Public Radio
  Bradley University presents, "The Wolves," featuring an all-female cast.
• Community Members Learn the Importance of Fair Redistricting Maps
  WMBD-TV
  Peoria community members came together at Bradley University in support of fair maps.
• How a True Crime Podcast Is Building Community for Those with Mental Illness
  Peoria Public Radio
  Dr. Rachelle Pavelko, an assistant professor of public relations at Bradley University, researches mental health communication. A study she co-authored found the podcast "My Favorite Murder" is building community among listeners with mental illness.
• International Trade Specialist: Coronavirus Spells Trouble for U.S. Companies
  Peoria Public Radio
  Jim Ryan, an International Trade Specialist at Bradley University, offers insight about the struggle U.S. businesses are battling amid the global spread of the coronavirus.
• Wuhan Means More Than Coronavirus to Chicagoans Who Adopted Kids There
  Chicago Sun Times
  Pax Lauzon, a junior student studying animation at Bradley University, opens up with his thoughts about being adopted and living in the US.
• Brad McMillan: Last Chance To Pass Fair Maps in Illinois General Assembly
  Peoria Journal Star
  Bradley University's Institute for Principled Leadership in Public Service is hosting a Fair Map Amendment and 2020 Census rally on February 28.
• Bradley University Jazz Festival
  WMBD-TV
  Bradley University hosts its 15th Annual Jazz Festival on February 25th in the Student Center Ballroom.
• 'Bloom Where You Are Planted': Healing From The Trauma Of Sexual Assault
  Peoria Public Radio
  Sigma Lambda Gamma and Bradley's Department of Women and Gender Studies hosted an event surrounding open conversation and healing from sexual assault trauma.
• Space Station 20th: Cygnus Spacecraft Honors Robert Lawrence
  NASA
  On Jan. 20, Northrup Grumman announced the christening of its latest Cygnus spacecraft the “S.S. Robert H. Lawrence” after Maj. Robert H. Lawrence, Jr., a Bradley University alumnus and the first African-American astronaut.
• NASA Trailblazer, Bradley University Alumnus Honored
  Peoria County Chronicle
  A space station cargo capsule bringing supplies to the International Space Station has been named for a Bradley University alumnus who was the nation’s first African American astronaut.
• Hidden History: Dr. Romeo B. Garrett
  WMBD-TV
  In honor of Black History Month, Bradley University celebrates the history of Dr. Romeo B. Garrett, the first African American professor at Bradley, and his contributions to diversity and inclusion.
• Illinois Universities Urge Action on Immigration
  Crain's Chicago Business
  Bradley University is one of many higher education institutions to sign and send a letter to the Illinois Congressional Delegation regarding federal obstacles to international students and professors.
• Historic Launches: A Chemstronaut Celebrated and Geoffrey Chaucer App-reciated
  C&EN
  Bradley alumnus and first black astronaut, Robert H. Lawerence Jr., gets recognized for his achievements with NASA. 
• Meet Our 2020 Stand Up to Superbugs Ambassadors
  PEW
  Dr. Brad Andersh, a professor of chemistry at Bradley University, is advocating for increased funding to fight the growing threat of antibiotic-resistant infections.
• Looking for Something To Do This Weekend and Beyond in the Bloomington-Normal Area?
  The Pantagraph
  Bradley University will present "The Wolves" in the Hartmann Center staring this month.
• Car Seat Safety: Should You Remove Your Child’s Winter Jacket Before Buckling Up?
  Fox News
  Laura Flinn, an assistant professor in Bradley University’s online nursing program, warns parents of the dangers associated with winter coats and car seats.
• First African American Astronaut to be Named After Spacecraft
  OceanPop
  In honor of the first African American astronaut, NASA names the newest spacecraft after Bradley alumnus Robert H. Lawerence Jr. 
• Bradley Professors React to Alum Getting Spacecraft in His Name
  WMBD-TV
  Two Bradley University professors react to a Bradley alumnus having a NASA spacecraft named in his honor.
• #OscarsSoWhite Was a Wake-Up Call. 5 Years Later, Is Hollywood More Woke?
  Peoria Public Radio
  Cory Barker, a Bradley University journalism professor, comments on Hollywood and its progressive strides towards a more inclusive and diverse academy.
• NASA Names Spacecraft for Bradley Alum, First Black Astronaut
  Peoria Public Radio
  NASA is naming a spacecraft after a Bradley University graduate who was the first African American chosen to be an astronaut.
• Spacecraft Named After Bradley Alumnus
  1470 WMBD
  A space station cargo capsule set to launch to the International Space Station is named after a graduate of Bradley University.
• Spacecraft Honors Bradley University Alum Who Was First African American Astronaut
  Peoria Journal Star
  A spacecraft named after a Bradley University alumnus who was the first African American chosen as an astronaut is set to launch for the International Space Station on Sunday afternoon.
• Spacecraft Named After Bradley Alumnus, First African American Astronaut
  WMBD-TV
  Major Robert H. Lawrence Jr., the former Bradley student, is the first African American to be selected as an astronaut by any national space program.
• Learn About Educational Opportunities Top Business Schools at COD
  Patch
  Bradley University is participating in College of Dupage Business Transfer Fair. The fair allows students to explore educational options, college transfer and business career paths. 
• NASA Names Spacecraft After First Black Astronaut
  USA News Hub
  NASA named a spacecraft after the first African American astronaut and a Bradley alumnus, Robert H. Lawerence Jr.
• How Music Heal Dementia
  Music Tank Think
  According to a Bradley University statistic, nearly 47 million people suffer from dementia. 
• Photographer Explores Both the Beauty and the Dark Side of Seed Banks
  Peoria Journal Star
  Texas-based artist Dornith Doherty, whose exhibition titled Archiving Eden is currently on display in the Heuser Art Gallery, will present a photography lecture for Bradley's Visual Voices lecture series.

January

• ‘My Favorite Murder’ Changes the Way People Understand Mental Health
  WMBD TV
  Professor Rachelle Pavelko discusses her love for podcasts and how she turned that love into an academic study.
• Why Toddlers Say 'No' To Everything
  Your Tango
  Dr. Lori Russell-Chapin, a professor of counseling at Bradley University, explains why building intrinsic locus of control rather than extrinsic or external reinforcements is so important with children.
• Tazewell County Clerk Responds to County Board Voting to Formally Censure Him
  WMBD TV
  Dr. Megan Remmel, an assistant professor of political science at Bradley University, explains what a censure is.
• What to Do If Your Newborn Is Exposed to the Flu
  Mom.com
  Professor Laura Flinn discusses the importance of monitoring fevers in infants and the susceptibility of the flu.
• Public Gets First Peek at Donovan Sculpture Garden Concept
  Peoria Public Radio
  Bradley University sculptor and art professor Fisher Stolz and his students are involved in the Donovan Sculpture Garden coming soon to Peoria.
• A Look at the Growing Trend of Men Becoming Nurses
  The Good Men Project
  A Bradley University study explains how being able to relate to a health care provider's race and/or gender can make a patient feel more comfortable.
• Proposed Sculpture Garden Takes Next Steps Towards Completion
  WMBD TV
  Fisher Stolz, a sculpting professor at Bradley University, explains why Donovan is the perfect place for a new sculpture park.
• Donovan Park on Track to Become Site of Public Sculpture Garden
  Peoria Journal Star
  “Outdoor Art in Donovan Park” is to include volunteers, including Pittman, and sculpture students from Bradley University, among others.
• Next Cygnus Spacecraft Named after First African American Astronaut
  Parabolic Arc
  Robert Henry Lawerence Jr., the first African American astronaut and a Bradley alumnus, will be honored by having the next Cygnus Spacecraft named after him.
• Large Donation Will Fund Bradley Science Scholarships
  Peoria Public Radio
  The Dr. Earl and Lovie Beard Trust will donate $1 million a year in perpetuity to the university to bolster science scholarships and curriculum.
• Bradley Alumnus Gives Back to College with Big Donation
  WMBD TV
  Bradley will receive a $1,000,000 donation through a trust established by Bradley alumnus.
• Bradley University Receives Ongoing, $1 Million Annual Donation for Science Student Scholarships
  Peoria Journal Star
  Bradley University will receive $1 million in annual donations in perpetuity for scholarships in the sciences.
• My Favorite Murder Podcast
  WMBD TV
  Rachelle Pavelko, an assistant public relations professor at Bradley University, discusses her newest study on the "My Favorite Murder" podcast.
• ‘Meager, but Mighty’ Marchers Take to Peoria Streets in Honor of MLK Jr.
  WMBD TV
  Peorians hit the streets to march in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Starting at Bradley University's Diversity Center, the group marched all the way to Bethel United Methodist Church.
• Peoria Marchers Honor MLK
  Peoria Journal Star
  Peoria marchers honor Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy. The march started on Bradley University's campus and went all the way to Bethel United Methodist Church.
• SAG Awards Are Like Family for Production Manager from Buffalo Grove
  Daily Herald
  Bradley University graduate, Adam Cohen, is the production manager of the SAG Awards. 
• Trump Administration Announces Plans to ‘Roll Back’ Michelle Obama School Lunch Rules
  The Grio
  Dr. Rachel Borton, the director of Bradley's family nurse practitioner online program, comments on the Trump Administration's proposal to further “rollback” the standards of healthy lunches that were put in place by former first lady Michelle Obama.
• The Trump Administration Wants to Weaken Obama’s Healthy School Lunch Rules. Again.
  Vox
  The Trump Administration tries a second attempt to loosen regulations governing school lunches. Dr. Rachel Borton of Bradley University comments on the negative effects of this proposal.
• Trump Administration to Roll Back Obama-Era School Lunch Rules
  PJ Media
  Dr. Rachel Borton, the director of Bradley's family nurse practitioner online program at Bradley University, states how detrimental roll back of rules put on school lunches previously by Michelle Obama's healthy lunch initiative.
• Trump Administration Announces Rollback of Michelle Obama’s School Lunch Initiative on Her Birthday
  Inquisitr
  Dr. Rachel Borton, director of Bradley's family nurse practitioner online program, said that the rollback of Michelle Obama’s School Lunch Initiative could endanger both the physical and mental health of students.
• Can Legislation Protect Illinois Churches from Violence? Political Scientist Says 'No'
  Northern Public Radio
  Craig Curtis, a professor of political science at Bradley University, talks to WCBU's Dana Vollmer about a measure aimed at increasing criminal penalties for violence in churches.