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September

• Bradley Professors Seek to Make Planet Greener
  WMBD
  Bradley University has partnered with the Greater Peoria Sanitary District (GPSD) to make the planet greener.
• Amit Sinha, Bradley Professor of Finance, Explores Credit Card Options for Consumers
  WalletHub
  Amit Sinha answers questions about credit cards.

August

• Bradley Makes Princeton Review 2023 Best List
  Patch News
  Bradley University is among ten colleges in Illinois that are among the nation’s 388 best.
• Michelle Nielsen Ott Named Academic Librarian of the Year in Illinois.
  Illinois Library Association
  
• Bradley University move ins to continue with thousands arriving this week
  WMBD
  Bradley University students moving back in through this week.
• Bradley University welcomes students on move-in day
  WMBD
  Bradley University welcomed over 1,000 incoming freshmen in preparation for the start of the 2022 fall semester.
• Professor Eden Blair Speaks With Neuralgia Support Group
  The Herald Bulletin
  Eden Blair will speak to The Facial Pain Association-Trigeminal Neuralgia Support Group of Central Indiana.
• Bradley Conductor of Bands on Brazilian Guest Conducting Gig
  Prefeitura Municipal de Lençóis Paulista
  Darrell Brown is invited as a guest conductor of the Orquestra Municipal de Sopros.
• College move-in weekend ahead for Bradley, ISU
  25 News Now
  It’s that time again for thousands of students across the nation, and here in Central Illinois, students will move into Bradley and Illinois State this weekend.
• College move-in weekend ahead for Bradley
  25 News Now
  Bradley University is welcoming more than 1,000 freshman students to campus this semester.
• Good Jobs IT Grant
  WMBD
  Bradley University selected as a winner from the Good Jobs Challenge Grant.
• $15 million awarded to develop IT talent pipeline at Central Illinois colleges.
  WMBD
  Bradley Collaborates for EDA Grant.
• How Bradley University is celebrating its 125th anniversary
  WMBD
  125 years in the making, Bradley University is celebrating a huge milestone this year.
• How Peoria's higher ed institutions plan to train up 1,000 new IT professionals over the next 3 years
  WCBU
  Illinois Central College, Bradley University, Eureka College, and 40 community companies and nonprofits are partnering to use a $15 million Good Jobs Challenge Grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration.
• Central Illinois colleges get fed funds for IT workforce development
  Peoria County Chronicle
  Illinois Central College, Bradley University and Eureka College, along with 40 community partners have received federal funding of nearly $15 million to develop 1,000 skilled IT employees over the next three years.
• Illinois tax holiday and local nonprofits help with back-to-school spending
  WCBU
  B Pritzker announced a 10-day tax holiday on school supplies from Aug. 5 to Aug. 15. The intention is to help families send their kids back to school prepared.
• How the payment pause is affecting universities.
  HOI ABC-TV
  Student loan borrowers across the nation have been on a payment pause since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Peoria Next Innovation Center celebrates 15 years in the West Bluff
  WCBU
  The Peoria Next Innovation Center is celebrating 15 years of fostering growing businesses.
• ‘Peoria is a place where you can launch a company,’ Peoria NEXT celebrates 15 years
  WMBD
  he Peoria NEXT Innovation Center celebrated 15 years of entrepreneurs.
• Peoria NEXT celebrates 15 years
  By Peoria NEXT celebrates 15 years
  25 News Now
  Over the past 15 years around 52 companies have called Peoria NEXT home.
• Business Start-Ups are Incubating in Peoria's West Bluff
  WCBU
  Michael Stubbs, executive director of the Peoria NEXT Innovation Center, is interviewed prior to the incubator’s 15th-anniversary celebration.

July

• Business Forward Non Profit Leadership
  WTVP
  Brad McMillan, coordinator of the Bradley University nonprofit leadership program, talks to Matt George.
• BU Professor Quoted in Georgia Local ABC story
  WTVM ABC 9
  Colin Corbett, a Bradley assistant professor of economics, delivered expertise for the ABC local Georgia affiliate regarding labor statistics.
• From Humble Beginnings in India
  PBS WTVP
  In Season Three, Episode Two, Part 1, and Part 2, assistant professor of biology Anant Deshwal describes his journey from civil engineering to academia and his love for inspiring students.
• Dr. Tyler Smith Wins American Society for Engineering Education Award Grant
  Lemelson Foundation News
  Tyler Smith, an assistant professor of entrepreneurship, technology and law at Bradley is among 13 national grant winners to pursue new ways to integrate sustainability into college programs.
• Bradley Prof. Hits Jazz Festival Stage
  The Daily Iowan
  Instructor of bass and jazz improvisation at Bradley, Crystal Rebone, is also the killer bassist in a trio.

June

• Bradley Wins ARDC Grant
  CQ Newsroom
  Amateur Radio Digital Communications awarded a grant to Bradley engineering students to encourage experimentation in the 33-centimeter (902MHz) amateur band.
• ENTERTAINMENT NOTES: ‘Music Man’ the Latest Muses Project Offering
  Arkansas Democrat Gazette
  Margaret LeJeune, an associate professor of photography at Bradley, is serving as juror for the the Arkansas Arts Council's 2023 "Small Works on Paper" exhibition
• Bradley University's Master's Program in Nonprofit Leadership Moves to a Virtual Format
  Peoria Public Radio
  The nonprofit sector has seen double-digit growth over the last decade, making it a prime time to take advantage of Bradley University's Master of Arts in Nonprofit Leadership program, which is now being offered virtually beginning this fall.
• Teaching Students to Lead Non-Profit Organizations
  WMBD-TV
  Bradley University is working to prepare graduate students on how to lead nonprofit organizations.
• Low Supply Could Keep Gas Prices Up for the Foreseeable Future
  HOI ABC-TV
  Colin Corbett, an assistant economics professors at Bradley, says along with the short-term reasons for the rise in gas prices, the oil market is slowly shrinking long-term as renewable energy and electric cars become more popular.
• Best Rewards Credit Cards for June 2022
  The Ascent
  Amit Sinha, a professor of finance and quantitative methods at Bradley, explains if consumers should consider using credit cards that provide rewards to pay for gas while prices are so high.
• Bradley Alum Invents New ADA Accessibility Device
  WEEK-TV
  Bradley University plans to be the first to test out Bradley alum Pierre Paul's new push device.
• Non-Profit Leadership Sees Major Growth in US Economy
  Greg & Dan Show
  Brad McMillan of Bradley University discusses the school’s Non-Profit Leadership program focused on preparing individuals to lead nonprofit organizations in various capacities and the impact nonprofits have on the U.S. economy.
• All Things Peoria - Wednesday, June 1, 2022
  Peoria Public Radio
  On this episode, you'll hear from a Bradley University supply chain expert on the baby formula shortage.

May

• Apollo 47 Is a One-Page RPG with 1,199 Additional Pages of Flavor Text
  Times News Express
  Tim Hutchings, an assistant professor of interactive media at Bradley, explains the inspiration behind his new game called Apollo 47 Technical Handbook, a one-page tabletop role-playing game with nearly 1,200 additional pages of text.
• Bradley Doing Its Part to Develop Nonprofit Leaders
  Peoria Magazine
  For 29 years, Bradley University has offered its Master’s in Nonprofit Leadership program (NPL), which develops specialized skills for a variety of nonprofit leadership positions.
• EXPLAINER: How Baby Formula Became a National Crisis
  WMBD-TV
  Ed Bond, the director of the Supply Chain Institute at Bradley, explained some of the factors contributing to the baby formula crisis.
• A Big Day for Bradley University Seniors, Hundreds Crossing the Stage
  WMBD-TV
  Bradley University held its undergraduate commencement at the Peoria Civic Center Saturday.
• Graduation Day for Bradley Students
  1470 WMBD-Radio
  Bradley University’s commencement ceremonies are being held at the Peoria Civic Center and Renaissance Coliseum.
• BU Professor: Current SCOTUS Shows 'Atypical' Pattern of Restricting Rights
  Peoria Public Radio
  Megan Remmel, an assistant professor of political science at Bradley, recently spoke to @WCBURadio about the leaked SCOTUS draft opinion which would overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision.
• Peru Native Matthew Klein Receives Proclamation from City of Peoria
  News Tribune
  Bradley University President Stephen Standifird welcomed to campus Peoria Mayor Rita Ali and Second District Councilman Chuck Grayeb to present a special honor to Bradley student Matthew Klein.
• The Gaming Shelf Heads to Space, and Brings Back Tabletop News
  Gizmodo
  Gizmodo did a recent write up on a game created by Tim Hutchings, an assistant professor of interactive media at Bradley.
• Here Are the 20 Largest Employers in the Peoria Area
  Peoria Journal Star
  Bradley University made the list of the top 20 employers in the Peoria area, as compiled by the Greater Peoria Data Hub website. It defines Greater Peoria as Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, Logan and Mason counties.
• Federal Reserve Has a Difficult Needle to Thread with Interest Rate Hikes, Says Bradley Economics Professor
  Peoria Public Radio
  Colin Corbett, an assistant economics professors at Bradley, says there's some merit to recent criticism the Fed hasn't done enough to curtail inflation, but he said they're also walking a difficult tightrope.
• Meet the Six Democrats Who Hope to Keep the 17th Congressional District Blue in November
  Peoria Public Radio
  Democratic candidates for the 17th Congressional District faced off at a forum at Bradley University.
• Girls Are Inspired at 4G STEM Camp
  Peoria County Chronicle
  For the past five years, U of I Extension and Bradley University have teamed up to offer 4G STEM Camp for girls entering sixth, seventh and eighth grades.
• Dr. Stephen Standifird – Helping Students Build Their Own Path
  Rebuilding the American Dream
  “We're redesigning the system around the needs and interests of our students.” - Bradley President Standifird
• Local Professor, Advocates on Leak of Roe v. Wade Draft Overturn
  WEEK-TV
  Megan Remmel, an assistant professor of political science at Bradley, says this recent Supreme Court draft opinion leak is not the first leak to ever occur. She agrees that it is rare, though.
• 17th Congressional District Democratic Candidate Forum Tonight at Bradley
  HOI ABC-TV
  Seven candidates for the 17th Congressional District for the Democratic primary will be at Bradley Tuesday night for a forum.
• Democratic Candidates for 17th District Face Off at Forum
  WMBD-TV
  On Tuesday, May 3, Democratic candidates for the 17th congressional district faced off at a forum at Bradley University.
• Peoria Mayor Gives Special Proclamation to Bradley Student Who’s Made It Big with Drone Footage
  1470 WMBD-Radio
  A Bradley University student has gotten special recognition from Peoria Mayor Rita Ali in the form of a mayoral proclamation for his side hustle capturing drone footage — some of which has been seen on a national stage.

April

• High School Students Attend VIP Day for Bradley’s Interactive Media Department’s FUSE Showcase
  WMBD-TV
  Students from five different high schools got a taste of Bradley’s Interactive Media Department at the Peoria Riverfront Museum on Friday.
• Possible Recession on the Way in America
  WMBD-TV
  New numbers show that the U.S. economy shrank during the first quarter of 2022. Now, some people are wondering whether Americans should be worried about a recession ahead. Colin Corbett, an economics assistant professor at Bradley weighs in.
• Netflix: The Real Reason Why Viewers Are Abandoning the Streaming Platform
  OLT News
  Cory Barker, an assistant communications processor at Bradley, shares what he thinks Netflix's biggest mistake is.
• Standifird: Current Higher Ed Environment Is Challenging, But Reasons for Optimism About Bradley's Course
  Peoria Public Radio
  President Standifird said a more student-centric focus is the basis of the Bradley University's recently-adopted strategic plan.
• Outgoing U.S. Rep. Bustos Offers Some Advice to Successor as She Reflects on Her Time in Office
  Peoria Public Radio
  Bradley University presents U.S. Representative Cheri Bustos with an honorary doctorate of humane letters for her tireless work enhancing our region and her support of Bradley.
• Peoria’s Hinrichsen Offers Business Book for Women
  Peoria Public Radio
  Local business entrepreneuer recommends utilizing local resources, like Bradley's Illinois SBDC, rather than relying on Google for your business needs.
• ‘Join the Groovement’ draws young people to register to vote
  HOI ABC-TV
  Students at Bradley University took advantage of the warm weather Saturday with live music and voter registration on the quad.
• Bustos Receives Honorary Doctorate from Bradley University
  WMBD-TV
  Bradley University has awarded an honorary degree to an Illinois congresswoman.
• Bradley Professor Cites Communications Changes Since the 1980s
  Peoria Public Radio
  Some of the changes wrought by the pandemic—remote work, online classes and entertainment streams—are probably here to stay, said Paul Gullifor, a professor of communications at Bradley University for the past 34 years.
• The Best Car Insurance Companies for 2022
  Money Geek
  Chigozie Andy Ngwaba, the director of the actuarial science business program at Bradley, explains how car insurance differs from other types of coverage and why it's so important for drivers.
• The Cheapest Car Insurance in Illinois for 2022
  Money Geek
  Chigozie Andy Ngwaba, the director of the actuarial science business program at Bradley, shares what steps drivers in Illinois can take to find affordable car insurance.
• Bradley University to Expand Nursing Program with Federal Money
  1470 WMBD-Radio
  Senator Dick Durbin joined Bradley President Stephen Standifird and other distinguished guests on campus to announce the recent passage of the fiscal year 2022 appropriations bill.
• Sen. Durbin Announces Federal Dollars for Bradley Nursing Simulation Lab
  HOI ABC-TV
  U.S. Senator Dick Durbin visited Bradley University on Tuesday to announce $850,000 in federal funding to train nurses amid a growing shortage of nurses in the state.
• Durbin Announces Funding for Bradley University Nursing Program
  WMBD-TV
  U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) was at Bradley University Tuesday to announce $850,000 in federal funding to support “state-of-the-art training and education to nursing students.”
• Bradley University Receives $850K in Federal Funds to Bolster Nursing Education Programs, Outreach
  Peoria Public Radio
  Bradley University's facilities for training the next generation of nurses are getting beefed up.
• Illinois Senator Durbin Speaks about Federal Funding
  MyStateline.com
  Senator Dick Durbin joined Bradley President Stephen Standifird and other distinguished guests on campus to announce the recent passage of the fiscal year 2022 appropriations bill.
• Country Music Star Offering Scholarship for Bradley University Students
  1470 WMBD-Radio
  Country music star Luke Bryan has created a scholarship program at Bradley University, thanks to a recent show in Central Illinois.
• Luke Bryan Launches Scholarship Program At Bradley University
  Celebrity Access
  Country hitmaker Luke Bryan has partnered with Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois to create the Luke Bryan Farm Tour Annual Scholarship.
• Luke Bryan Begins Farm Tour Scholarship at Bradley University
  HOI ABC-TV
  A new scholarship at Bradley University will be available to four students - thanks to country music star Luke Bryan.
• Luke Bryan to Start Scholarship at Bradley University
  WMBD-TV
  Country music star Luke Bryan has created the Luke Bryan Farm Tour Annual Scholarship at Bradley University.
• Luke Bryan Creates Scholarship at Bradley University
  FOX Illinois
  A new scholarship is being offered at a Central Illinois university thanks to a country music star. Luke Bryan has created the Luke Bryan Farm Tour Annual Scholarship at Bradley University.
• Bradley University Music Students Going Without Technology for a Day
  WMBD-TV
  Laptops and tablets were offline and phones and other devices were off-limits for Bradley University music students Wednesday.
• Bradley University 'Hungry' for More Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programming, New VP Says
  Peoria Public Radio
  Bradley University's first vice president for diversity, equity, and inclusion has only been on the job for two months, but he already sees a campus "hungry" for change.
• William Rainey Harper: Bradley’s First President
  Peoria Public Radio
  When Lydia Moss Bradley started Bradley Polytechnic Institute (later Bradley University) in 1896, she enlisted the help of one of the nation’s leading educators in William Rainey Harper.
• Bradley University Classic Car Show Benefits Auto Engineering Labor
  1470 WMBD-Radio
  It’s not just a car show at Bradley University, it’s a chance to grow the area of automotive engineering.
• Bradley Students Host Classic Car Show
  WEEK-TV
  Classic car fanatics got their fill Saturday, as dozens of vintage vehicles made their way to Bradley University’s Founder’s Circle.
• All Things Peoria - Friday, April 8, 2022
  Peoria Public Radio
  WCBU's history series, Postmark Peoria, will feature Bradley University's first president.
• Watch Now: McLean County Sons of the American Revolution Honors 20 High School Seniors
  The Pantagraph
  Bradley President Stephen Standifird encouraged Woodford and McLean County high school seniors to explore their interests and be true to themselves in a talk on Thursday.
• Bradley University's Game Design Program Continues to Stand Out, Ranking 9th in the World
  Peoria Public Radio
  Bradley's game design program receiving the national attention it has for the past seven years has led the program to skyrocket in popularity compared to when it was first introduced on campus in 2000 as a multimedia program.
• Colleges Reach Out to Lincoln College Students
  The Courier
  Bradley, among other area colleges, is offering to help Lincoln College students take their next step after the announcement of the college's closing.
• A Local Non-Profit Addresses Food Insecurity in Peoria
  WMBD-TV
  Peoria Grown, located on Bradley's campus, partners with local hospitals and clinics to help patients receive access to affordable foods to support their health.
• Area Seniors Exemplify 'Second Wave' Benefits for Retirees
  Peoria Public Radio
  Two members of the Osher Lifelong Learning Initiative chapter at Bradley point to the benefits of an active retirement as advocated by Harvard professor Arthur Books in his new book, “From Strength to Strength.”
• Champion of Public Engagement and Bipartisan Leadership Celebrates 15 years
  Spoke
  Celebrating its 15th anniversary this month is the Institute for Principled Leadership in Public Service, a champion of public engagement and bipartisan leadership created as a joint initiative by Bradley University and The Dirksen Congressional Center.
• Walk Raises Awareness of Eating Disorders
  1470 WMBD-Radio
  Students at Bradley University are helping to raise awareness about an illness that, more often than not, people may not know someone is dealing with.
• Bradley Students Raise Awareness for Eating Disorders with ‘NEDA’ Walk
  WEEK-TV
  Students at Bradley University got out in the rain to walk for an important cause Saturday.
• Walking for a Cause at Bradley University
  WMBD-TV
  The Body Project at Bradley held the 5th annual National Eating Disorder Association walk at the university.
• Bradley University's Award Winning Game Design Program Scores Exclusive Internship Opportunity for Students
  Spoke
  A multinational video game design company has taken note of the nationally-recognized Interactive Media Department at Bradley University and is expanding its exclusive internship program for Bradley students.
• Are We Ready for Cyberwar?
  Peoria Magazines
  David Scuffham and Jacob Young from Bradley provide some best practices on how to avoid cyberattacks.

March

• Robots Make Their Way to Bradley University
  WMBD-TV
  ringle Robotics presented two robots to some engineer-based clubs at Bradley University Thursday.
• How Much Does It Cost to Advertise in Peoria? The Upcoming Election Gives Us Hints
  Peoria Journal Star
  COVID-19's effects on the business world have caused businesses to rethink their approaches to advertising, according to Christopher Marsh, an instructor of advertising at Bradley.
• To Advertise or Not, That Is the Question for Peoria Businesses. Here Are a Few Approaches
  Peoria Journal Star
  Location can play a big factor in how a business chooses to advertise, according to Christopher Marsh, a Bradley instructor of public relations and advertising.
• Two New Geneva D-304 Board Members Sworn In
  Kane County Chronicle
  Molly Ansari, an assistant professor at Bradley, has been elected to the Geneva District 304 School Board.
• Bradley University Hosts Second Round of Big Idea competition
  WMBD-TV
  Tuesday, creativity was on full display as Bradley University hosted its annual Big Idea competition.
• 412: Student-Centric vs. Student-Concerned - with Dr. Stephen Standifird, President of Bradley University
  The EdUp Experience Podcast
  On The EdUp Experience Podcast, President Stephen Standifird discusses the future of higher education and how Bradley is leading today’s leaders to create their own personalized life path.
• ‘I Anticipate Now That There Is No End in Sight,’ Local Expert Weighs in on Ukraine Conflict
  WMBD-TV
  Angela Weck, a faculty member in the Department of History at Bradley, weighs in on the Russia-Ukraine tension.
• How a Chaotic World Can Lead to 'Dysregulation' in the Human Brain
  Peoria Public Radio
  WCBU talks to Bradley professor Erik Braun about how a chaotic world can lead to "dysregulation" in the human brain.
• Device Developed by Illinois Researchers Helps Prevent Fatal Drug Overdoses
  FOX 32 Chicago
  As opioid crisis continues, Bradley University engineers look at how to save lives.
• National Organization Helps First-Generation Latinx Business Students Connect, Network at Bradley University
  Peoria Public Radio
  Naomi Barranco, a junior at Bradley, is no longer afraid of public speaking thanks to Bradley’s student chapter of the Association of Latino Professionals of America.
• Bradley University Hosts Body Positive Fashion Show at Northwoods Mall
  WEEK-TV
  The Body project, a body positive student group at Bradley, put on ‘The Real Me Fashion Show.' 25 models, which included 20 Bradley students, three professors, and two employees at Northwood Mall walked the runway.
• Bradley University Hosts Body Positive Fashion Show at Northwoods Mall
  HOI ABC-TV
  Northwoods Mall turned into New York Fashion Week Saturday as Bradley University hosted a diversity and inclusion fashion show. The Body project, a body positive student group at Bradley, put on ‘The Real Me Fashion Show.’
• Bradley University Speech Team Wins National Championship
  WMBD-TV
  The Bradley University speech team won the 2022 National Speech Championship for the second year in a row.
• On Deck - Friday, March 25, 2022
  Peoria Public Radio
  Students involved with the Bradley University chapter of the Association of Latino Professionals of America are raising money to attend a national conference in Orlando this summer.
• Health Care Data Could Be the Next Frontier for Blockchain Technology
  Peoria Public Radio
  OSF HealthCare is currently exploring blockchain opportunities with Bradley University.
• Bradley University Game Design Program Expands Internship
  WMBD-TV
  A video game design company is expanding its exclusive internship opportunity for students in Bradley University’s interactive media program.
• The Impact of Dysregulation on the Brain
  1470 WMBD-Radio
  Erik Braun of Bradley joins The Greg and Dan Show to dissect the dysregulation of the world’s chaos on our brains and the stress it causes, how to relieve stress from our mind, and the University’s Super Brain Summit.
• Geneva D-304 Board Chooses 2 New Board Members
  Kane County Chronicle
  Molly Ansari, an assistant professor at Bradley, has been elected to the Geneva District 304 School Board.
• Limestone Robotics Team Wins Big in Competition
  WMBD-TV
  Limestone Community High School’s Robotics Team Argos 1756 placed first in last week’s Central Illinois regional FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition at Bradley University.
• Geneva District 304 Chooses Two New School Board Members
  Daily Herald
  Molly Ansari, an assistant professor at Bradley, has been elected to the Geneva District 304 School Board.
• 6 Things To Do In the Peoria Area This Week, from Acrobatics to Queen
  Peoria Journal Star
  The Body Project, a body-positive student group at Bradley University, is hosting "The Real Me! Fashion Show" at 3 p.m. March 26 at Northwoods Mall in Peoria.
• Bradley University Launches First Songwriting Course That Is Open to the Public
  Peoria Public Radio
  Many musicians dream of having their own song one day, but it can be difficult to know how to start that process. That’s why Bradley has launched a new songwriting course titled The Craft of Songwriting.
• All Things Peoria - Friday, March 18, 2022
  Peoria Public Radio
  Jody Holtz speaks with Carl Anderson and Dr. Lynnsey Lambrecht - two professors teaching a new songwriting course at Bradley University.
• Robots Take Over the Renaissance Coliseum at Bradley University
  WMBD-TV
  The FIRST Robotics Central Illinois Regional Competition was held at the renaissance coliseum at Bradley University.
• We’re Barely Keeping a Lid on Our Next Huge Global Crisis
  Yahoo! News
  Daniel Stanton, a professor of marketing at Bradley, discusses the potential supply chain impact of the Shenzhen shutdown.
• Shenzhen Shutdown Is a ‘Shock’ to an Already Stressed Supply Chain
  VICE
  Daniel Stanton, a professor of marketing at Bradley, discusses the potential supply chain impact of the Shenzhen shutdown.
• Yes, the Russia-Ukraine Conflict Can Affect Your Mental Health, Professor Says
  WMBD-TV
  Erik Braun, assistant professor of counseling at Bradley, explains how even just the perception of a threat causes the body to increase cortisol, which automatically triggers a stress response called “fight or flight.”
• ‘Going to Bradley Has Always Been a Dream for Me:’ Scholarship Recipients Get Life-Changing Surprise
  WMBD-TV
  Seven Peoria Public Schools students got a life-changing surprise Tuesday morning. Bradley University representatives awarded full tuition to seven graduating seniors as part of the Hometown Scholars Program.
• Need for Student Mental Health Support Growing Amid Pandemic
  Newsy
  At Bradley, in Peoria, Illinois, students are taking initiative by advocating for a mental health expert to visit campus.
• Bradley University Is Starting an Online Class in Songwriting
  WJBC-Radio
  Bradley University in Peoria is offering an online course in songwriting. It’s a certificate, not-for-credit course, and Peoria troubadour Barry Cloyd is one of the instructors.
• America’s College Mental Health Crisis
  Today News 24
  Molly Ansari, an assistant professor of counseling at Bradley, explains the mental toll the pandemic has taken on college students in particular.
• The Shenzhen Lockdown Will Affect Everything from Cars to iPhones: ‘It’s Going To Be Really Bad’
  Fortune
  Daniel Stanton, a professor of marketing at Bradley, discusses the potential supply chain impact of the Shenzhen shutdown.
• Today Is Pi Day!
  HOI ABC-TV
  Tony Bedenikovic, an associate professor of math at Bradley, discusses Pi Day with HOI ABC-TV.
• Where to Find Low-Cost Health Insurance
  Money Geek
  Amit Sinha, a professor of finance and quantitative methods at Bradley, lists the pros and cons of buying a health insurance plan with cheaper premiums.
• Bradley Welcomes Inaugural VP for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  1470 WMBD-Radio
  Bradley University's new and inaugural Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Dr. Warren Anderson, joins The Greg and Dan Show to discuss his transition into Peoria and into Bradley.
• International Students Flood into Bradley University
  WMBD-TV
  Bradley University is experiencing an increase in international student admissions.
• On Deck - Wednesday, March 9, 2022
  Peoria Public Radio
  WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, March 9. The top story is about how Bradley students are getting their news about the war in Ukraine.
• Wearable Device Could Help Stop Overdoses
  WGN-TV
  As opioid crisis continues, Bradley University engineers look at how to save lives.
• International Student Numbers Increase Significantly at Bradley University
  GlobeNewswire
  Bradley University is experiencing a major increase in the number of international students enrolling in its academic programs. In the 2021-2022 academic year, Bradley enrolled 197 students who study on F-1 student visas.
• Morton Looks to Add More Ag-Tech Industry to Economic Portfolio
  Peoria Public Radio
  Bradley joined forces with Peoria’s Economic Development Council, OSF Healthcare, Distillery Labs and more to collaborate and discuss the latest news/developments within the ag industry.
• Q&A with Rasheedah Na'Allah, Dunlap High Senior and Community Organizer
  Peoria Public Radio
  Last month, many Peorians showed up at Bradley University to hear a panel discussion on racial disparities in education.
• Student Broadcasters Coming in “Clutch” For Central Illinois Sports
  WMBD-TV
  Since 2019, Bradley University students Larson and Joey Wright have provided central Illinois sports fans with over 300 live broadcasts of high school sports through the company they founded, Clutch Sports Media.
• Expert: No President Is Mostly Responsible for High Gas Prices
  1470 WMBD-Radio
  A Bradley University professor says there are some myths about just what is causing high gas and oil prices.
• 3 Global Factors Driving A New Commodity Super Cycle
  The Scoop
  “Ukraine has been called ‘the breadbasket of Europe’ because of its rich soil, where vast fields have been productive for centuries,” reminds Angela Weck, professor of Russian Foreign Policy and contemporary world forces at Bradley.
• Rising Oil Prices Cause Some to Adjust Driving Habits
  WMBD-TV
  Colin Corbett, assistant professor of economics at Bradley University, said oil is an inelastic commodity, “Which means that a small shift in quantity supplied can lead to a large change in price.”
• 5 Schools Launching Nursing Programs
  Becker's Hospital Review
  Bradley University launched an online adult-gerontology nurse practitioner program.
• CI Hero: Peoria Woman Uses Design to Provide Solutions
  WMBD-TV
  From designing for Fortune 500 companies to empowering college students to invest in their communities, Heather Ford, an instructor at Bradley, said design can provide solutions.
• Bradley University Esports Tournament Builds Community
  WEEK-TV
  Bradley University hosted its third-ever, large-scale esports competition Saturday.
• Bradley Hosting Super Smash Bros. Tournament Saturday
  WMBD-TV
  Bradley will be hosting an esports tournament at the Michel Student Center ballroom Saturday, March 5.
• Bradley Presents Timely Production in ‘Antigone’
  Peoria Public Radio
  On this week’s episode of Out and About, host Jenn Gordon is joined by student director, Maggie Sullivan and Bradley Theatre Department Chair, Scott Kanoff to talk about Bradley University Theatre's Antigone.
• Bradley University Fraternity Members Raise More Than $21,000 for Kids in Transitional Medical Care
  WMBD-TV
  Two days prior to the annual ISU Bradley game, Sigma Nu fraternity brothers from Bradley raise money by running from Normal to Peoria through their annual Game Ball Run fundraiser.
• Local Fraternity Has Been Running for a Cause for 20 Years
  WEEK-TV
  Each year, approaching a heated basketball game between longtime rivals Bradley and Illinois State University, the brothers of Bradley’s Sigma Nu chapter have an opportunity to spread positivity.
• College Fair to be Held at Bradley March 10
  WMBD-TV
  Prospective college students who are still searching for the right school could have an opportunity to find one at the Bradley University Illinois Regional College Fair.
• Bradley Professor Reacts to SOTU
  WMBD-TV
  Megan Remmel, an assistant professor of political science at Bradley, shared the parts of the 2022 State of the Union Address hat stood out to her.
• Midwest Colors and Patterns Featured in Decatur's Latest Exhibit
  Herald & Review
  Nichole Gronvold Roller, a graduate student at Bradley, is the featured artist at the Madden Art Center's Anne Lloyd Gallery for March. Her exhibit is call 'Pendulum: 2D Sculptures.'

February

• Reflecting on the Importance and Necessity of Black History Month
  Peoria Public Radio
  Chris Reynolds, vice president for intercollegiate athletics, is featured in WCBU's article focusing on the importance of Black History Month.
• Bradley University Easing Mask Mandate
  WMBD-TV
  ollowing the Governor’s declaration that masks will no longer be required indoors beginning Jan. 28, Bradley University is falling in line.
• Bradley University Easing Mask Requirements; Still Required in Classrooms
  HOI ABC-TV
  As the indoor mask requirement for most places in Illinois is soon to be relaxed, Bradley University is following suit, effective Monday, February 28, according to a release.
• Ag-Tech Connect Collaboration Brings People to Latest Ag Developments
  HOI ABC-TV
  Bradley joined forces with Peoria’s Economic Development Council, OSF Healthcare, Distillery Labs and more to collaborate and discuss the latest news/developments within the ag industry.
• Russia Attack on Ukraine Impacting Mental Health
  WMBD-TV
  Cory Barker, an assistant Bradley University communications professor, discuss how the Ukraine-Russia conflict can take a toll on a person's mental health.
• Bradley University Set to Relax Indoor Mask Mandate on Monday
  Peoria Public Radio
  Bradley University is following the state of Illinois in relaxing its indoor masking mandate rules starting on Monday, Feb. 28.
• Bradley University Changes Mask Policy as of Monday
  1470 WMBD-Radio
  When Illinois’ indoor mask mandate except for schools is lifted as of Monday, Bradley University’s mask requirements will change as well.
• Local Professors, Elected Officials Weigh in on Russian Invasion of Ukraine
  HOI ABC-TV
  Angela Weck, a faculty member in the Department of History at Bradley, weighs in on the Russia-Ukraine tension.
• Q&A: Sizing Up the Current Geopolitical situation in Ukraine with PAWAC's Angela Weck
  Peoria Public Radio
  WCBU spoke to Angela Weck, the executive director of the Peoria Area World Affairs Council and an affiliate instructor of political science and international studies at Bradley, for her analysis of the unfolding international crisis.
• Ukrainian Student: ‘My Country Needs American Support More Than Ever’
  WMBD-TV
  As the situation in Ukraine intensifies, a Bradley University graduate student from Ukraine explains his perspective of the conflict overseas.
• Pope Francis Tells Parents to Not Condemn Children If They Come Out
  WMBD-TV
  Erik Braun, a counseling professor at Bradley University, explains how family support plays an important role in a person’s mental health.
• Have Questions About the Russian invasion? Get Them Answered Here
  WEEK-TV
  Angela Weck with Bradley University’s History Department sat down with Jon Schoenheider to answer some of the most common questions surrounding the biggest story in the world right now.
• A Bradley University Professor's Wearable Device Could Take the 'Human Element' Out of Administering Overdose Antidotes
  Peoria Public Radio
  A Bradley University professor is part of a research team working on a prototype wearable opioid overdose antidote injection device which could ensure that grim death estimate never comes to fruition.
• gBETA Distillery Labs Drives Innovation and Startups
  Peoria Public Radio
  Twilis Studios plans to leverage an award-winning video game design program developed by a Bradley alum while he was a student.
• Bradley University Launches New Online Nursing Program
  WMBD-TV
  Officials with Bradley University’s Department of Nursing announced that they launched a new online nursing program.
• Bradley University Launches New Online Nursing Program
  WMBD-TV
  Officials with Bradley University’s Department of Nursing announced that they launched a new online nursing program.
• A Long-Vacant Peoria Department Store Will Soon Have a New, High-Tech Use. Here's the Plan
  Peoria Journal Star
  Luke Haverhals, a chemistry research professor at Bradley and founder of Natural Fiber Welding, has plans to grow his business even more in the year to come.
• AMSimpkins & Associates Providing Real-Time Integration with Transact Payments for New Partner, Bradley University
  WFMZ-TV
  Bradley University has selected AMSimpkins & Associates as a strategic partner to further the institution's commitment to consistently provide students, faculty and staff quality education and support.
• Founders Say Peoria 'Checked All the Boxes' When Launching New High-Tech Research Lab
  Peoria Journal Star
  Peoria NEXT Innovation Center, a business incubator for tech entrepreneurs that's run by Bradley University, continues to attract new and exciting tenants.
• 2022’s Best & Worst Cities at Money Management
  Wallet Hub
  Amit Sinha, a professor of finance and quantitative methods at Bradley, believes financial skills should be a mandatory part of the high school curriculum.
• Fundraiser Co-Chairs Tour New Bloomington Easterseals Facility
  WMBD-TV
  President Standifird is a co-chair for the Easterseals Central Illinois's premier fundraiser, the Community Rally.
• Camp Big Sky Receives Proceeds from Fraternity Fundraiser
  Canton Daily Ledger
  Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity at Bradley has been one of Camp Big Sky’s most loyal community partners, most recently raising $1,851.50 in a fundraiser for the organization.
• Remote Work Is So Popular That This Morton Business Is Running Out of Room
  Peoria Journal Star
  Heidi Baumann, a Bradley University management and leadership professor, is conducting research about remote work alongside a law professor Tanya Marcum.
• Easterseals Officials Tour Peoria Facility Ahead of Community Rally
  WMBD-TV
  Bradley President Standifird toured the Easterseals Peoria facility and saw the work of some of Bradley's alums firsthand.
• Bradley Nursing Students Get White Coats
  1470 WMBD-Radio
  Some students at Bradley University are that much closer to their goal of working in a much-needed profession.
• Nearly 100 Bradley Nursing Students Receive Their White Coats
  WEEK-TV
  96 sophomores walked the stage of Bradley’s Michel Student Center ballroom Friday, celebrating a milestone: the coveted “White Coat” which marks the leap to clinical work at local hospitals.
• Colleges Plan to Keep Mask Mandates in Place
  WMBD-TV
  Bradley spokesperson Renee Charles said all faculty, staff and students will continue wearing masks until further notice.
• Trade Promotion Plays Well in Peoria
  The US-China Business Council
  Jim Foley, the director of the Turner Center for Entrepreneurship at Bradley, offers his insight into how to have successful business with China.
• Western Illinois University Broadcasting and Journalism Podcast Begins Second Season
  QuadCities.com
  Renee Charles, the university spokesperson and executive director of public relations at Bradley, was featured in a recent podcast episode in which she talked about her career in media and public relations.
• Innovating the Learning Experience with Dr. Stephen Standifird
  The Higher-Ed Geek Podcast
  Bradley President Standifird was a guest on the Higher Ed Geek Podcast where he shared details on his journey into academia and how he works to foster a culture that is truly student-centered versus just student concerned.
• Bradley's Newest Campus Building Receives Prestigious Recognition
  Peoria Standard
  Bradley University's newest building, the Business and Engineering Convergence Center, received the prestigious Outstanding Design - Specialized Facility 2021 award from American School & Design.

January

• Understanding the Dwindling Computer Chip Supply
  WMBD-TV
  Daniel Stanton, a professor of supply chain management at Bradley, comments on the country’s low supply of semiconductors.
• S02 E30: Bradley University in 2022
  WTVP-TV
  Gain a fresh perspective on the value of higher education when Matt George talks with Bradley President Stephen Standifird.
• Best Car Insurance in Illinois
  WalletHub
  Chigozie Andy Ngwaba, the director of actuarial science business program at Bradley, explains why car insurance laws are so different from state to state.
• The Ugly Side of Fashion: Bradley Students Highlight Ethical Issues in Capstone Project
  WMBD-TV
  A team of Bradley students used their senior capstone project to highlight the ethical issues behind the fast fashion industry.
• Warren Anderson
  Diverse Issues in Higher Education
  Warren Anderson has been named the inaugural vice president for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at Bradley University.
• Ukraine Crisis Could Affect Fertilizer Prices in Central Illinois
  WEEK-TV
  Angela Weck of Bradley University comments on the ongoing Russia and Ukraine situation.
• A Bradley University Professor Wants to Help Peorians Develop Better Media Habits Through a Partnership with Peoria Public Library
  Peoria Public Radio
  Cory Barker, an assistant Bradley University communications professor, has partnered with the Peoria Public Library North Branch to teach a yearlong series of programs for adults on how to build better media habits, as well as overall media literacy.
• Designing the Student-Centric University: Bradley University President Stephen Standifird
  IngenioUS
  Bradley President Stephen Standifird is not worried about the impending demographic cliff. Instead, he is laser focused on rethinking how his University operates based on student needs and aspirations.
• Professor: Democrats Need to Move on From Voting Reforms and Filibuster Rules
  1470 WMBD-Radio
  Bradley University Political Science Assistant Professor Megan Remmel discusses voting reforms and filibuster rules with 1470 WMBD.
• Is A Russia vs. United States War in the Cards?
  1470 WMBD-Radio
  Angela Weck of Bradley University joins The Greg and Dan Show for another look at the ongoing Russia and Ukraine situation and how the United States may get involved.
• Peoria Grown Founder Helps Fight Food Insecurity
  WMBD-TV
  Peoria Grown, located on Bradley's campus, is fighting food insecurity with access and education.
• Larson Wins Sky Carp Competition
  Beloit Daily News
  Bradley student Larry Larson wins Sky Carp competition to become their play-by-play announcer.
• Studying at Bradley University for International Students
  IELTS Podcast
  Dane Brinkmeier, an international recruitment manager at Bradley, discusses study opportunities and facilities for international students at Bradley.
• A Bradley University Professor Seeks to Explain Masking to Children in His New Book
  Peoria Public Radio
  Paul Gullifor, a communications professor at Bradley, wrote a children's book that centers around the COVID-19 mask mandates in effect.
• Supply Chain Issues Spill Over Into New Year as COVID Cases Surges
  HOI ABC-TV
  Ed Bond, a marketing professor at Bradley, explains that, while supply chain issues are starting to resolve, you should still expect some delays due to backlogs.
• The Best Rewards Credit Cards of 2022
  Money Geek
  Amit Sinha, a professor of finance and quantitative methods at Bradley, discusses the possible pros and cons of using a rewards card to make a large purchase and then transferring the balance to a balance transfer card.
• Why This Biotech Startup Chose to Call Peoria Home
  Peoria Public Radio
  Shane Needham of Moscow, Idaho, chose the Peoria NEXT Innovation Center that’s a part of Bradley University to locate “Veloxity Labs.”