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September

• Former Ambassadors to Iraq and Afghanistan Reflect on Wars, Next Steps
  WMBD-TV
  Robert Ford, the former Ambassador to Iraq, and Ronald Neumann, the former Ambassador to Afghanistan, were in Peoria for the Peoria Area World Affairs Council 50th Anniversary Gala at Bradley.
• Quick Loans with Fast Funding
  Wallet Hub
  Chigozie Andy Ngwaba, an assistant professor in residence of economics and the director of the actuarial science business program at Bradley, gives advice to people who want to get a low personal loan rate.
• U.S. Air Force Interested in Partnership with Bradley University to Create Augmented Reality Software
  WMBD-TV
  The United States Department of Defense is tapping Bradley University's Department of Interactive Media to help them move into the future.
• BU President Addresses Vaccine Mandate Deadline
  WEEK-TV
  Bradley says its vaccine rate among students is increasing steadily following the adoption of a vaccine mandate for students and staff last month.
• BU makes U.S. News and World Report “Best List” Again
  Peoria Public Radio
  U.S. News and World Report has released its Best Colleges list for 2022, and Bradley University has been named best in Illinois in several categories.
• How do U.S. News’ Best Colleges Rankings Stack Up Against Others?
  University Business
  Since 1995, Bradley has ranked among the top 10 on U.S. News' Best Midwest University list, and this year is no different.
• Using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health to Promote Health and Equity
  Scholar
  Patricia Saleeby, an associate professor at Bradley, provides an overview and explains the potential impact of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health.
• The INBA Announces Its Inaugural Crystal Mic Award Winners
  The Illinois News Broadcasters Association
  WCBU, the National Public Radio member-station owned by and licensed to Bradley, earned first-place honors in the INBA Crystal Mic Awards.
• Rewards Credit Cards
  Wallet Hub
  Colin Corbett, an assistant professor of economics at Bradley, states what he thinks is the most common mistake that rewards credit card users make.
• Students at Quest Charter hear from special guest Wednesday
  WMBD-TV
  Bradley University’s Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics, Chris Reynolds, spoke to seniors at Quest Charter School.
• EAB Partners with Nine Midwestern Higher Education Institutions and 100+ Nonprofits to Expand College Access for Chicago's Underserved Students
  105.9 Country Legends
  Bradley is joining forces with an education company to help ease stress caused during the college application process.
• Diverse Geography, Diverse Strengths
  Illinois Investment Guide
  Bradley is listed as a "major asset" in Illinois.
• Bradley Hosts Consul General of Mexico in Chicago to Discuss Commerce
  WEEK-TV
  Ambassador Reyna Torres Mendivil met with Bradley leaders Wednesday to discuss ways to jumpstart Mexico-U.S. relations.
• Mexican Ambassador Visits Central Illinois Promoting Trade and Business
  WMBD-TV
  Ambassador Reyna Torres-Mendivil, Consul-General of Mexico in Chicago, met with local businesses and visited Bradley to promote doing trade and business with Mexico.

August

• Code red for humanity: What does that mean for us?
  WMBD-TV
  Sherri Morris, the chair of the biology department and co-director of the center for STEM education at Bradley, and Jeanie Bukowski, the associate professor of international studies at Bradley, comment on the U.N's climate change report.
• Xstream Rock Island Grand Prix Returns for 26th Year
  Quad Cities
  The Bradley University Society of Automotive Engineers will have their race cars on display at the 26th Xstream Rock Island Grand Prix, the world’s largest karting street race.
• Bradley University Will Comply with New Vaccine Mandate
  WEEK-TV
  Bradley University is the first local educational institution to announce that is will comply with Governor JB Pritzker's new vaccine requirement.
• After 38 Years Outside in Peoria Weather, 'Sonar Tide' Gets a Deep Clean and a New Finish
  Peoria Journal Star
  Fisher Stolz, a professor of art and head of the sculpture department at Bradley, and Jaci Willis, an adjunct professor of art at Bradley, have spent many hours this summer on a lift as they proceed with a local $45,000 restoration project.
• Bradley Following Pritzker’s Mandate, Requiring Vaccinations for Students and Staff
  1470 WMBD-Radio
  “Our students continue to show significant leadership in how they have responded to the pandemic,” said Bradley President Stephen Standifird. “To our students, a most sincere thank you.”
• Bradley University Welcomes Incoming Freshman Class, Fall Semester Starts This Week
  WMBD-TV
  During the weekend, the incoming freshman class at Bradley University started dorm life.
• Should You File Your Taxes With Online Software or Hire an Accountant?
  Wallet Hub
  Amit Sinha, a professor of finance and quantitative methods at Bradley, gives advice to people who are searching for the right tax software or accountant.
• Bradley Move-In Weekend Marks a Return to Some Normalcy
  WEEK-TV
  College students are making their way back to the River City for the start of Bradley's Fall semester.
• Best Personal Loans
  Wallet Hub
  Colin Corbett, an assistant professor of economics at Bradley, gives advice to individuals trying to find the best personal loans for their needs.
• The Best Cash Back Credit Cards of 2021
  Wallet Hub
  Amit Sinha, a professor of finance and quantitative methods at Bradley, gives advice to consumers about managing their cash back rewards cards.
• BU Prepares for Move-In This Weekend
  1470 WMBD-TV
  Bradley University students will be back on campus this weekend.
• Is Peoria's Influence in State Politics at Risk with New Legislative Map? Some Are Concerned
  Peoria Journal Star
  "The fact that we have three of our area legislators in leadership is significant and ... also they work very closely together for the good of the region." - Brad McMillan, executive director of the leadership institute at Bradley.
• A Peoria Sculpture Is Getting a $45,000 Facelift
  WMBD-TV
  “Knowing that Peoria has this landmark… and finding out that it was going to be… that it needed to be restored was just a great opportunity for myself and Jackie Willis.” - Bradley art professor Fisher Stolz.
• Alexander: The Readers Offer to Fix Baseball, Part I
  SGVT
  Edward Lamoureaux, a professor in the Department of Communication and Department of Interactive Media at Bradley, offers his opinion on how to improve the state of baseball.
• Bradley University Professor Named to “Researcher to Know in 2021” List
  WEEK-TV
  Luke Haverhals, a professor at Bradley, will have his name added to a list that showcases standout researchers from across the state whose innovative work takes place on college campuses.
• Mayor Ali Reflects on First 100 Days in Office, Looks Forward to Next 100
  1470 WMBD-Radio
  During Peoria Mayor Ali's first 100 days, she discussed workforce development and expanded opportunities for local jobs with Bradley President Standifird.
• Is Bradley a Party School? Here's What Students Have to Say
  Peoria Journal Star
  In this article, Bradley students describe Bradley as fun school, whether you like to party or not.
• Uruguayan Artist Painting a Mural in Peoria’s Warehouse District
  WEEK-TV
  A new mural is going up in the Warehouse District as part of the “Hello Peoria” public art project. Hello Peoria is a collaboration between Big Picture Initiative, Bradley University and the City of Peoria.
• State, Local Stakeholders Discuss Bringing High Speed Rail Service to Peoria
  WEEK-TV
  As state and local stakeholders discuss bringing high speed rail service to Peoria, Bradley University is mentioned as a factor that draws people to the area.
• Why Drug Overdose Deaths Are at Highest Levels Ever
  1470 WMBD-Radio
  Katherine Sarsfield, director for the new Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Program at Bradley, shares some insight as to why the numbers are rising, how to slow the increase, and how Bradley's new program will educate.
• Business College Sports
  Business Forward
  Bradley Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics Chris Reynolds takes a local look at the current landscape and future of college sports.
• 28 Best Game Design Degrees in 2021
  Best Value Schools
  Bradley University is the top ranked private institution on Best Value Schools' Best Game Design Degrees list.
• Young Professionals Are Key to Growing Peoria. Here's How the City Hopes to Attract Them
  Peoria Journal Star
  This article highlights the fact that Bradley can provide Peoria in-house assets to prepare Peorians for the jobs the healthcare industry will bring.
• Pushing the Pedagogical Envelope
  Peoria Magazine
  Dean Cantù, an associate dean of education at Bradley, explains how the COVID-19 pandemic will serve as a catalyst for change in P-12 education for the foreseeable future.
• Design for Good
  Peoria Magazines
  Heather Ford, an instructor of user experience design at Bradley, explores collective consciousness through technology to create unique artistic experiences.

July

• 5 Lessons Learned from the COVID-19 Pandemic
  District Administration
  Dean Cantu, an associate dean of education at Bradley, explains the lessons we can take with us in regards to K-12 education since experiencing the pandemic.
• Best Student Credit Cards
  Credit Card Insider
  Amit Sinha, a professor of finance and quantitative methods at Bradley, shares what the best features to look for in student credit cards are.
• Study Suggests Writing by Hand Is Best for Learning New Material
  Verywell Mind
  “Handwriting truly is a more complex cognitive process than keyboarding, by combining neurosensory experiences with fine motor skills, inextricably choreographing both movement and thought.” - D. Antonio Cantù, an associate dean of education at Bradley
• Commercial Auto Insurance
  AdvisorSmith
  Chigozie Ngwaba, an assistant professor in residence of economics at Bradley, explains how should businesses think about balancing risk and affordability when it comes to commercial auto insurance.
• HCC Welcomes Harmony Cross First Dean of Student Development, Engagement and Inclusion
  Western Mass Women
  Holyoke Community College welcomes Harmony Cross, a doctoral student at Bradley, as its first dean of Student Development, Engagement and Inclusion.
• Experts Weigh-In on 5.4% Inflation
  WEEK-TV
  Colin Corbett, an assistant professor of economics at Bradley, explains the recent surge in prices was caused by a jump in demand for a variety of products and services. That demand had been nearly non-existent because of the pandemic.
• Bradley University Announces New Director of Peoria Next Innovation Center, Technology Commercialization
  WMBD-TV
  Bradley University recently welcomed Michael Stubbs as director of the Peoria Next Innovation Center, as well as director of technology commercialization at Bradley’s Illinois Small Business Development Center.

June

• Bradley University Will Not Require Students to Be Fully Vaccinated for Fall Semester
  WMBD-TV
  Bradley University will not require students to be fully vaccinated before arriving to campus for the fall semester, officials said Wednesday.
• No COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for Students and Faculty at Bradley University This Fall
  Peoria Journal Star
  Bradley University will not require students or staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 when they return to in-person classes this fall.
• COVID-19 Vaccines Not Required at Bradley University This Fall
  WEEK-TV
  Students or employees at Bradley University will not be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 when returning this fall.
• Bradley Not to Require Students, Staff to be Vaxed
  1470 WMBD-Radio
  Students and staff who plan to be on Bradley University’s campus in fall 2021 will not need to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
• On Deck - Thursday, June 24, 2021
  Peoria Public Radio
  WCBU student reporter Olivia Streeter talks with Bradley Professor Cory Barker about the current state of cinemas.
• Former Bloomington Mayor Renner Is Considering Run for New Illinois House Seat
  WEEK-TV
  Brad McMillian, executive director of the leadership institute at Bradley, explains the benefit of local communities working together.
• 2021 Viewers’ Choice Awards
  WEEK-TV
  Bradley made the local 2021 Viewers’ Choice Awards list in the best colleges category.
• Local Economic Experts Comment on Increased Prices and Shortages in Products
  WMBD-TV
  One economics professor at Bradley, Colin Corbet, said the recent inflation of prices is a reflection of what he calls “elasticities in action.”
• Volunteers Needed for Discussion Series on How to Improve Local Healthcare
  1470 WMBD-Radio
  Bradley is a part of an upcoming series focusing on healthcare discussions that will be lucrative for voluntary participants, while also helping to possibly bring grant dollars to Peoria.
• Tips from the Pros: Finding and Using the Right Business Credit Card
  Money Geek
  Dr. Amit Sinha, a professor of finance and quantitative methods at Bradley, explains whether it's truly worth it for a small business to have and use a business card versus a personal one for business expenses.
• Tips From the Pros: Finding and Using the Right Student Card
  Money Geek
  Dr. Amit Sinha, a professor of finance and quantitative methods at Bradley, lists the most important factors a student should consider when comparing credit cards.
• Announcing 2021 CSWE Election Results
  Council on Social Work Education
  Patricia Saleeby, of Bradley University, was elected Undergraduate Faculty Representative.
• CPE Names Rick Smith to Lead Workforce and Economic Development
  The Lane Report
  The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education announces Rick W. Smith Sr., a doctoral candidate enrolled in Bradley's Higher Education Leadership Program, will serve as the council’s new associate vice president for workforce and economic development.
• CPE Names Rick Smith as New Associate VP for Workforce and Economic Development
  WTVQ-TV
  The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education announced that Rick W. Smith Sr., a doctoral candidate enrolled at Bradley, will serve as the Council’s new associate vice president for workforce and economic development.
• Downtown Portraits Honor Famous Peorians
  WEEK-TV
  Dr. Romeo Garrett, Bradley's first African American professor, was one of the first two portraits featured for 'Portraits of Peoria', a series of large scale portrait installations created by local artists.
• Cryptocurrency Fueling Ransomware Attacks, Say Cybersecurity Experts
  WMBD-TV
  Jacob Young, director of the Cybersecurity Center at Bradley, said the best defense against ransomware is for businesses to regularly back up data, so the data encrypted by the ransomware can be wiped and restored.
• Establishment of the Office of Global Studies and Initiatives
  Canton Daily Ledger
  Bradley University is establishing the Office of Global Studies and Initiatives (OGSI), effective August 1, 2021.

May

• Bradley University Lifts the Current Mask Mandate
  WMBD-TV
  Bradley announced the university will follow recently released guidelines from the CDC, saying adults who are fully vaccinated do not need to wear masks. Social distancing guidelines will also be modified.
• BU Updates COVID Guidelines
  1470 WMBD-Radio
  
• Mask Mandate Lifted at Bradley University
  WEEK-TV
  Bradley University is lifting its mask mandate and revising social distancing guidelines for fully vaccinated individuals on campus.
• Bradley University Announces New Dean for Two Colleges
  WEEK-TV
  Bradley announced its results of a nationwide search for the next dean of both the Caterpillar College of Engineering and Technology as well as the Foster College of Business.
• Q&A: Addressing the Digital Divide, COVID Slide Are Key Challenges for K-12 Schools
  Peoria Public Radio
  Tim Shelley speaks with Dean Cantu, the associate dean and director of Bradley University's department of education about the digital divide and overcoming the COVID-19 slide.
• ASCE 2021 Virtual Concrete Canoe Competition+ Fields of Qualifying Schools Set, Ready for June
  ASCE
  Bradley is one of 23 schools that qualified to compete in the 2021 Society-wide concrete canoe competition.
• Feeling Younger Than Your Age May Be Good For Your Health
  Verywell Health
  "I think stress impacts aging immensely, especially if you don't have coping strategies to eradicate them." - Lori Russell-Chapin, PhD, a professor in Bradley's Online Masters of Counseling Program
• 2021 Bradley Students Graduate Outside and In-Person This Weekend
  WMBD-TV
  Hundreds of chairs filled Shea Stadium this weekend for 2021 commencement ceremonies for Bradley University.
• One Year Later, 2020 Bradley Grads Get Their Moment
  1470 WMBD-Radio
  2020 graduates of Bradley University were finally able to have their moment Friday evening at Shea Stadium.
• Peoria Gas Prices Rise, but East Coast Pipeline Problems Aren't Necessarily to Blame
  Peoria Journal Star
  Colin Corbett, an assistant professor of economics at Bradley, explains a couple of reasons why gas prices have been higher lately.
• Academic Leaders Weigh in on COVID-19’s Impact on Education
  WMBD-TV
  Dean Cantu, an associate dean of education at Bradley, says utilizing different teaching methods may just be the future.
• ON THE RECORD: Rep. Darin LaHood Discusses Climate of the Republican Party, American Jobs Plan and Vaccine Hesitancy
  WMBD-TV
  Megan Remmel, an assistant professor in Political Science at Bradley, explains what GOP lawmakers do in a closed-door meeting.
• Umbrella Insurance
  Wallet Hub
  Dr. Amit Sinha, a professor of finance and quantitative methods at Bradley, explains who should purchase umbrella insurance.
• The Work-from-Home Debate: How Are Businesses and Experts Responding?
  WEEK-TV
  Colin Corbett - assistant professor of economics at Bradley University - says for most businesses, the future of remote work depends on the company culture.
• What Fuels Domestic Violence? Part 1: A Family Pattern
  domesticshelters.org
  Julie Smirl, a licensed clinical professional counselor and assistant professor at Bradley, explains why education of healthy relationships is so important for those who grew up with abusive parents.
• Bradley Set to Hold Commencement Ceremonies at Shea Stadium
  1470 WMBD-Radio
  Bradley University has announced this year’s commencement ceremonies will be held in-person at Shea Stadium, at 1523 W. Nebraska Avenue in Peoria.
• Settles Inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
  Canton Daily Ledger
  Jacob Settles, a Bradley student, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society.
• Q&A: Bradley's New CFO on the State Of The University's Finances, and What Lies Ahead
  Peoria Public Radio
  Tim Shelley from Peoria Public Radio speaks with Sheryl Cox, Bradley's new chief financial officer.
• Bradley University to Host In-Person Ceremonies for Graduates This Year
  WMBD-TV
  Bradley University will host in-person graduation ceremonies for students Friday, May 14, and Sunday, May 16. To adhere to COVID-19 guidelines, there will be seven smaller ceremonies all located outside at Shea Stadium.
• Bradley University to Hold In-Person Commencement Ceremonies Next Week
  WEEK-TV
  Bradley University will be holding in-person commencement ceremonies next week, but attendance will be limited to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

April

• Brad McMillan Full Interview
  WMBD-TV
  Bradley University’s Nonprofit Leadership Coordinator Brad McMillan joined WMBD’s Mark Welp to discuss legislative remapping and Illinois losing a congressional seat.
• Big-Name Scientists Surprised to Find Themselves on Journal Board
  Science
  Xiaotian Chen, a professor of library science at Bradley, weighs in on a recent journalistic scandal that he says, "borders on predatory.”
• Bradley Theatre Presents 'The Importance of Being Earnest'
  Peoria Public Radio
  In this episode of Out and About, Dan Matisa and Mia Katz discuss Bradley's virtual production of "The Importance of Being Earnest."
• Bradley fraternity brothers work to help set people up with vaccine appointments
  WEEK-TV
  But a group of fraternity brothers at Bradley University are working night and day to help local health leaders who are struggling to match COVID-19 vaccine demand with the increase in supply.
• Expert Advice for Aspiring Social Workers
  MSW Online
  Patricia Saleeby, a social work program director at Bradley, explains what the most important factors for students deciding on a Bachelor of Social Work program are.
• Bradley University Fraternity Brothers Look to Book Vaccine Appointments for Locals
  WMBD-TV
  Local members of a fraternity at Bradley University are making it easier for anyone to secure a vaccine appointment.
• The Fight Against Fake-Paper Factories That Churn Out Sham Science
  Nature
  China has long been known to have a problem with firms selling papers to researchers, explains Xiaotian Chen, a librarian at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois.
• Bradley University Seniors Create Website to Combat Homelessness in Peoria, Soft Launch Event April 22
  WMBD-TV
  Three Bradley University seniors are holding a soft launch at Crafted DIY Studio & Bar in Peoria on Thursday, April 22, for a website they said will serve as a community resource for helping the homeless.
• Sheryl Cox , Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Bradley University
  1470 WMBD-Radio
  The Greg & Dan Show interviews Bradley's new senior vice president, chief financial officer.
• Bradley Students Hosting Event to Help Homeless Population in Peoria
  WEEK-TV
  What started as a class project has now turned into an eye-opening experience for Bradley University students.
• Peoria Community Comes Together to Build a New Park for a Local School
  WEEK-TV
  Whittier Primary School teamed up with Bradley University to revamp their two decade old playground.
• Peoria Community Is Hands-on for New Whittier Primary School Playground
  WMBD-TV
  Bradley University’s Civil Engineering and Construction Department had students working hands-on over the weekend building a new playground at Whittier Primary School.
• Local Health Leaders Face New Challenges as Vaccine Focus Shifts to Young Adults
  WEEK-TV
  A couple of Bradley students shared their thoughts and feelings when presented with the opportunity to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. 
• Car Insurance For Teens & Young Drivers: Cheapest and Best Companies in 2021
  moneygeek
  Dr. Amit Sinha, a professor of finance and quantitative methods at Bradley, explains how parents and teens can budget for the extra expense of car insurance.
• The Best Cheap Car Insurance for College and High School Students on a Budget
  moneygeek
  Dr. Amit Sinha, a professor of finance and quantitative methods at Bradley, explains what factors students should consider when deciding whether to bring their car to campus or keep it at home.
• Bradley University Secures 1K Moderna Doses for COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
  WGLT-Radio
  Bradley University will offer two days of COVID-19 vaccine clinics for students next Monday and Tuesday. 
• Bradley Receives 1,000 COVID-19 Vaccine Doses from Peoria City/County Health Department
  1470 WMBD-Radio
  Bradley University will be holding vaccination clinics Monday, April 12 and Tuesday, April 13 in the Markin Center after receiving 1,000 doses of the Moderna vaccine from the Peoria City/County Health Department.
• Bradley Receives 1,000 COVID Vaccine Doses to be Given to Students Next Week
  WEEK-TV
  Bradley University has received 1,000 doses of the Moderna vaccine for COVID-19 to inject into the arms of its students.
• Ask the Experts: Best Credit Cards for College Students
  WalletHub
  Dr. Amit Sinha, a professor of finance and quantitative methods at Bradley, shares the best way for a college student to use a credit card as well as the worst way.
• Bradley Students ‘Bring the Beat’ to Proctor Rec Center
  WEEK-TV
  Students at Bradley University are working with the Proctor Recreation Center to bring music and music education to local kids.
• Love and Basketball: Audience Response to a Professional Athlete’s Mental Health Proclamation
  Health Education Journal
  Grace Wang and Rachelle Pavelko, both advertising/public relations instructors at Bradley, wrote a research article about the impact of Kevin Love posting online about his panic disorder.
• Bradley Students 'Bringing the Beat' to Peoria's Proctor Center
  WGLT-Radio
  Four Bradley University seniors have launched the “Bring the Beat” program to add music to an after-school program at the Proctor Recreation Center.
• On Deck - Friday, April 2, 2021
  WGLT-Radio
  Marcia Henry Liebenow, a research assistant professor in the Department of Music at Bradley, decided to put on an impromptu concert for some lucky local residents awaiting their COVID vaccinations.

March

• The Remarkable Accomplishments of Lydia Moss Bradley
  Peoria Public Radio
  Lydia Moss Bradley, the founder of Bradley University, wore many hats during her 91-year life.
• Why Are We Obsessed with the Image of Death? | Dean Cantu
  TEDxUofISpringfield
  Dr. Dean Cantu, the associate dean and director of Education, Counseling and Leadership at Bradley, has found human's attempt to personify death during the COVID-19 pandemic is something we've done with other diseases and pandemics throughout history. 
• Southtowners: Providence Musicians Lauded; Scholarship for Marist Student, and More
  Chicago Tribune
  Worth’s Krystyna Nedza and Richton Park’s Jenice Brown were among the students from Bradley that won third place in the Undergraduate Comprehensive category at the 45th Annual Small Business Institute National Conference.
• Q&A: Bradley University Chemist at Front Lines of Fight Against Antibiotic Resistance
  Peoria Public Radio
  A Bradley University biochemist is a national leader in the fight against the growing threat of antibiotic resistance.
• Bradley University Surprises Some Peoria School Kids with Full-Tuition Scholarships
  WEEK-TV
  Eight students within Peoria Public Schools are getting a free ride to Bradley University next year through the newly announced Hometown Scholars program.
• Peoria's Asian American Community Disturbed by Rise in Hate Crimes
  Peoria Public Radio
  Rustin Gates, an associate professor of history at Bradley specializing in Asian studies, said this isn't the first time people of Asian descent have taken the brunt of the blame from others for wider societal problems.
• Girl Scout Wins Award for EHS Nature Project
  Edwardsville The Intelligencer
  Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois recognizes Kristen Valley, a Bradley student, for becoming a Gold Award Girl Scout, a designation she earned by creating an outdoor classroom at her local high school.
• Bradley University Surprises PPS Students with Scholarships
  1470 WMBD-Radio
  Eight Peoria Public Schools students were surprised on Tuesday with a free ride to Bradley University next year through the Hometown Scholars program.
• Eight Peoria Seniors Receive Scholarships to Bradley University
  WMBD-TV
  Eight Peoria students received a full-ride scholarship to Bradley University on Tuesday, March 23.
• The Best Game Design Programs, Ranked by the Princeton Review 2021
  PC Gamer
  The Princeton Review has done all the heavy lifting of researching the best game design programs across North America and Europe, and Bradley made their list.
• The Princeton Review's 2021 Ranking Lists of Top Undergrad & Grad Schools for Game Design Are Now Out
  Yahoo! Finance
  Bradley University is among the top undergraduate game design programs in the world, according to the Princeton Review's 12th annual ranking of the best schools to study game design.
• Trauma: The Narrative That Takes Control
  Psychiatric Times
  Dr. Molly Ansari, an assistant professor at Bradley, talks about the narrative that can take over victim's perception of a traumatic event.
• NASA Turns to College Students to Design New Suit Technology
  Voice of America
  When the first woman and next men land on the moon, the design of the augmented reality, or AR technology influenced by students like those at Bradley, will be there —right in front of their faces.
• More Public Illinois Universities Added to the State’s ‘One Application’ System
  FOX2now
  Bradley University is one of the schools included in the "Common App," a system that allows students to submit one application for multiple colleges/universities, removing one of the barriers preventing students from enrolling in higher education.
• BU Theatre Tackles Tough Issues with “Good Kids”
  Peoria Public Radio
  On this week’s episode of Out and About, Scott Kanoff and Grace Sergott join host Jenn Gordon to talk about Bradley University's theatrical production of “Good Kids”.
• 92892 Robertlawrence (2000 QO244)
  NASA
  A new asteroid/minor planet has been named for Robert H. Lawrence, a Bradley alumnus and the first African-American astronaut.
• 'A Dream Come True': Irish Native Thrives at Bradley University
  Journal Star
  Far from her native Ireland, Bradley student Yvonne Murphy is learning many interesting things about life in the United States.
• Bradley University Commencement Will Be In-Person This Spring
  Peoria Public Radio
  Bradley commencement ceremonies will be held in-person this spring. Six ceremonies will be hosted at Shea Stadium on May 15 and May 16.
• Bradley University Returning to In-Person Graduation
  1470 WMBD-Radio
  Bradley announced a return to in-person graduations this spring.
• Bradley to Return to In-Person Commencement Ceremonies in May
  WMBD-TV
  Bradley University officials announced it will return to hosting in-person commencements in May.
• Garrett Center Renovation Is Bradley's 1st Step Toward Greater Diversity and Inclusion on Campus
  Peoria Public Radio
  Bradley is updating the Romeo B. Garrett Center, a multicultural center for students to gather, as a step toward a more diverse and inclusive atmosphere on campus.
• In-Person Commencement Planned for May at Bradley University
  WEEK-TV
  Bradley is planning in-person commencement ceremonies in May for its 2020 and new 2021 graduates.
• Athletic Director of the Year
  Chat Sports
  With numerous achievements on the national level already to his credit, Bradley Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Chris Reynolds once again is being recognized for his efforts on behalf of Bradley.
• Bradley Business Students Win National Award
  Canton Daily Ledger
  Students from Bradley University's Foster College of Business won 3rd place in the Undergraduate Comprehensive category at the 45th Annual Small Business Institute National Conference.
• Spring Break Is Usually a Popular Time for College Campus Visits. Here Are Options at 7 Regional Universities Amid the Pandemic.
  Yahoo! News
  Bradley offers a curbside tour of campus, explains undergraduate student and tour guide Taylor Johnson, a creative option that's a bit like the pickups perfected by stores this past year.
• Backed by Porsche, Ralph Lauren, Illinois Startup to More than Double Workforce
  thomasnet.com
  Natural Fiber Welding, a startup developer of plant-based leather material founded by Bradley chemist Luke Haverhals, announced plans to more than double its manufacturing footprint and workforce in central Illinois.
• COVID Impacts College Application Season for 2nd Year
  WGLT-Radio
  Tom Richmond, assistant vice president for enrollment management at Bradley, explains that, though COVID has changed the way we do things, our mission to educate has remained the same.
• Bradley University Alum to Lead Illinois Democrats
  WEEK-TV
  U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, a Bradley graduate and board of trustee member, is the new leader of the Illinois Democratic Party.
• Scores of Colleges Announce Plans for Near-Normal Fall Semesters
  Forbes
  Assuming the trend of declining numbers of positive COVID-19 cases and low positivity rates continues, Bradley plans to return to traditional residential education for the fall 2021 semester and beyond.
• Rep. Robin Kelly Wins Tight Race for Democratic Party Chair
  WGLT-Radio
  Illinois’ Democratic State Central Committee elected U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, Bradley alumna and board of trustees member, as its new chair.
• 7 Things College Activists Want You to Know and Understand About Eating Disorders
  Her Campus
  Lisa Fix-Griffin, a staff counselor at Bradley, explains how diet culture can exacerbate predispositions toward developing eating disorders.

February

• Meet Our 2021 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.
• Bradley University Named a Military Friendly School
  Canton Daily Ledger
  Bradley University has again been named a Military Friendly® School, a designation honoring colleges, universities and trade schools that embrace America’s military service members, veterans and spouses to ensure their success as students.
• Could Fall Bring Some Return to Normalcy? These Colleges Say Yes
  The Chronicle of Higher Education
  Assuming the trend of declining numbers of positive COVID-19 cases and low positivity rates continues, Bradley plans to return to traditional residential education for the fall 2021 semester and beyond.
• Approaching Normalcy?
  Inside Higher Ed
  As vaccinations continue, colleges and universities, including Bradley, announce plans for more in-person instruction this fall.
• BU Officials: Return to Normal Classes Possible by Fall
  1470 WMBD-Radio
  Bradley officials have announced they plan to return the institution to full-time traditional learning, complete with regular campus life and extracurricular activities, for the 2021-2022 school year.
• Bradley University Intends for Traditional In-Person Education for Fall 2021
  WEEK-TV
  Bradley University is planning for a full return to in-person learning for the fall 2021 semester.
• Bradley Plans to Bring Back Traditional Learning Experience in Fall 2021
  WAND-TV
  Bradley University plans to go back to a traditional, residential education experience for the fall 2021 semester, the school announced.
• Bradley University Announces Plans to Return to In-Person Learning for Fall 2021
  WMBD-TV
  Bradley University students will be welcomed back on campus for fall 2021, assuming COVID-19 numbers continue to drop, the university said in a statement Wednesday.
• Pandemic Pushes Women Out of Workforce
  WEEK-TV
  "I'm not confident that the economy will really rebound until late summer, Prof. Corbett said. "Even if we open things up, people are still very hesitant to put themselves in danger."
• Bradley University to Resume On-Campus Learning, Fall Semester 2021
  WMBD-TV
  Bradley University students can look forward to spending more time on campus when in-person classes and activities resume this upcoming fall semester.
• Bradley University Plans Return to Traditional, In-Person Education in Fall 2021
  WGLT-Radio
  Bradley University is planning a full return to traditional, in-person education in the fall 2021 semester-- assuming current COVID-19 trends hold.
• Bradley University Plans to Return to Traditional Residential In-Person Education for Fall 2021
  River Cities' Readers
  Assuming the trend of declining numbers of positive COVID-19 cases and low positivity rates continues, Bradley plans to return to traditional residential education for the fall 2021 semester and beyond.
• Expert: Trump Won’t Be Convicted, But the Trial Still Has Substance
  1470 WMBD-Radio
  Bradley University political science professor Dr. Megan Remmel weighs in on former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial.
• Princeton Review Names Bradley a 2021 Top Online Nursing Program
  WMBD-TV
  Bradley University’s online nursing program made it onto the Princeton Review’s 2021 list of top online nursing programs.
• Students React to Bradley University Easing Restrictions
  WMBD-TV
  A local college campus is taking a step toward a sense of normalcy. This week, Bradley University eased some of its COVID-19 restrictions.
• Bradley Eases COVID Restrictions
  WEEK-TV
  Bradley University is easing some of its COVID-19 restriction measures after a successful start to the semester.
• For Seventh Year in a Row, Illinois Sees Population Loss
  WEEK-TV
  Dr. Colin Corbett, an assistant professor of economics at Bradley, explains some of the contributing factors to the spike in population loss this year in Illinois.
• Bradley University Names Sheryl Cox as New Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
  WEEK-TV
  Bradley University is naming Sheryl Cox as the new senior vice president, chief operating officer and chief financial officer.
• Bradley Loosening Campus Restrictions Feb. 9
  1470 WMBD
  Due to a low number of cases on campus and in the Peoria area, Bradley University will begin loosening some COVID-19 restrictions on Feb. 9.
• Bradley University Easing COVID Restrictions As Campus, Community Rates Plummet
  Peoria Public Radio
  Bradley University will ease its campus-wide COVID-19 restrictions starting Tuesday. This comes as both the campus-wide and community positivity rates remain low.
• Blended Rules: The Home-Work Environment
  Psychiatric Times
  Dr. Julie Smirl, an assistant professor at Bradley, discusses the difficulties of the home-work environment, and how the veil of the professional setting is thinner than ever.
• Rob Prescott: The Importance of Landmarks
  MidCityBeat
  Dr. Rob Prescott, an associate dean of Bradley's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, writes about his fond memories at a small town restaurant that welcomed him in during a difficult season in his life.
• Local Volunteer Tax Assistance Site Provides Free Help to Those in Need
  WEEK-TV
  METEC, a local volunteer tax assistance site, provides its free service with the help of a number of Bradley students.
• Budweiser Opts Out of Super Bowl Commercial, Other Major Brands Continue to Prepare
  WMBD-TV
  Marsh explains why many Super Bowl ads were a pinch tamer and toned down this year.
• Peoria's Natural Fiber Welding Adding 100 Jobs, 110K Square Foot Manufacturing Facility
  Peoria Public Radio
  Bradley's Peoria NEXT Innovation Center had an early hand in developing Natural Fiber Welding, a business founded by Bradley Professor Dr. Luke Haverhals that will soon create 100 new jobs locally.
• Confirming Global Quality and Distinction in Business Education
  Markets Insider
  Bradley has extended its AACSB International (AACSB) accreditation in business and accounting. For more than a century, AACSB accreditation has been synonymous with the highest standards in business education.
• Bubbly BBs and Vaccinated Mentos: Chemical Illustrations to Promote Public Health Measures
  ChemEd X
  Dr. Dean Campbell, a professor and the director of the Medical Laboratory Science Program, conducts a science experiment to demonstrate the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine to the general public.
• Bradley Is Helping Local Businesses with CARES Act Funds
  WMBD-TV
  Bradley University is helping local small businesses impacted by COVID-19 with funds from the 2020 Federal CARES Act.
• Bradley Students to Help Small Businesses Improve Online Presence
  WEEK-TV
  Students at Bradley University's Turner Center for Entrepreneurship are helping more than 300 small businesses improve their online presence.

January

• Experts Weigh in on Current Job Market Trends
  Zippia
  Dr. Craig Curtis, a professor of political science at Bradley, predicts the biggest trends we'll see in the job market given the pandemic.
• Stock Market Garnering Major Interest, Local Financial Experts Say Know the Risks
  WMBD-TV
  Dr. Amit Sinha, a professor of finance and quantitative methods at Bradley, explains the recent uptick in interest surrounding Wall Street.
• BU Hopes to Loosen Restrictions in Second Semester
  1470 WMBD-Radio
  Bradley implements a two-week quarantine in an effort to lessen the spread of COVID-19 as students are coming back to campus from various parts of the world.
• Bradley University Looking to Help Local Small Business Owners through Workshop
  WMBD-TV
  The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Bradley University is hoping to help shop owners at its free online workshop.
• LETTER: Supporting McMillan for Council
  The Pantagraph
  In a letter to the editor of The Pantagraph, Michael Doherty of Normal explains why he believes Brad McMillan, the director for Principled Leadership at Bradley, is an excellent candidate for the Normal Town Council election.
• I Saw the World on Cruise Ships
  Outside
  Dr. Devin Murphy, an associate professor of writing at Bradley, shares how he created his own adventure during his early 20s. Much of this adventure has served as his inspiration for his successful writing career.
• Keeping the Dream Alive Not Just on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  WEEK-TV
  Cars lined up in front of Bradley's Romeo B. Garrett Cultural Center and paraded 2.5 miles through West Peoria for the annual MLK Freedom March.
• Gifts Strengthen Technology Commercialization Services at BU
  ExBulletin
  Thanks to generous gifts from local entrepreneurs, Bradley University reinforces its focus on the commercialization and innovation of technology.
• Peorians Celebrate Martin Luther King with Vehicle Parade/Service
  1470 WMBD-Radio
  The upcoming MLK parade will line up at 1:30 p.m. at the Romeo B. Garrett Center, at 824 N. Dureya. It will leave the Bradley University campus at 2 p.m.
• 35th Annual Freedom March Goes Forward, with Changes
  WMBD-TV
  This year's Freedom March was changed to a parade with dozens of cars traveling several streets from Bradley University to Manual Academy.
• Gift Will Enhance Technology Commercialization Services at B.U.
  Canton Daily Ledger
  A $75,000 gift from Dr. Aaron Rossi will help Bradley to hire a full-time employee to support technology commercialization services in the Turner Center for Entrepreneurship. 
• Peoria to Honor MLK Day with Virtual Celebration, Car Parade
  WMBD-TV
  Peorians hit the streets for the 35th annual MLK march and service. Starting at Bradley's Romeo B. Garrett Center, the group opted for a car parade this year to remain COVID-friendly.
• 'Her Empowered Voice' Tackles Lake County Infant Mortality Through Public Awareness Campaign
  The Northwest Indiana Times
  Alexis Brown, a senior public relations student at Bradley, is working to empower young black women in Lake County with the tools needed to take charge of their health care.
• KyCAD announces appointment of newest board member
  The Lane Report
  Rick W. Smith Sr., a doctoral candidate enrolled in Bradley's higher education leadership program, recently became a board member of the Kentucky College of Art + Design.
• Paycheck Protection Program Now Available for Struggling Businesses Amidst the Pandemic
  WMBD-TV
  The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Bradley helps explain the latest news with the Paycheck Protection Program for struggling businesses.
• Chicago Heights Student Takes Part in Intensive Business Seminar
  Patch
  Jim Foley, the director of the Turner Center for Entrepreneurship at Bradley, recently lead a business seminar. The seminar introduces students to the business world and helps them recognize that business has an impact on a wide range of careers.
• Compare Car Insurance Quotes & Rates for 2021
  Money Geek
  Dr. Amit Sinha, a professor of finance and quantitative methods at Bradley, explains how often drivers should get new car insurance quotes, what major factors they should consider and more.
• Experts Weigh In On Current Job Market Trends
  Zippia
  Dr. Jose Lozano, chair and associate professor in the Department of Physics at Bradley, explains what he believes students will need as they enter the workforce in the coming years.
• Car Insurance Online: Which Companies Have Instant Quotes?
  Money Geek
  Dr. Amit Sinha, a professor of finance and quantitative methods at Bradley, explains how consumers can safely shop for car insurance online.
• Q&A: Robot Developed at Bradley Could Revolutionize Room Sanitizing
  Peoria Public Radio
  Dr. Suruz Miah, an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at Bradley, is developing a robot that could revolutionize room sanitizing.