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September

• Immigrants from 80 Countries Slated to Become American Citizens
  More than 650 immigrants will be sworn in as new American citizens at this powerful and inspirational ceremony.
• Bradley Faculty Saxophone Recital
  Music faculty member Keith Zimmerman will present a saxophone recital on Sunday.
• US News & World Report Says Bradley Best in Illinois
  Bradley is named best in the state in numerous categories by U.S. News and World Report.
• Bradley University Ranked Best in Illinois
  Bradley is the top-ranked IL school and among the top 15 in the country for student engagement in WSJ/THE College Rankings.

August

• Bradley Faculty Members Present Chamber Recital
  Performing faculty includes Kerry Walters, Kyle Dzapo, Marcia Henry Liebenow and Chee Hyeon Choi.
• August Business and Engineering Complex Update
  As faculty and students return to campus, they have been quick to notice the progress taking place with the construction project.  
• Bradley's New Employees
  All 98 new employees were introduced at the 2018 EOS Assembly.
• Second Quarter of 2018 Business and Economic Indicators
  The Peoria-Pekin Metropolitan Statistical Area continued its positive performance.
• End of Summer Assembly Recap
  On August 14, 2018, the End of Summer Assembly took place at Bradley University. Below, is a summary of what occurred.
• Trivia Night for OLLI - Can You Dig It?
  OLLI at Bradley will host its 4th annual Trivia Night Fundraiser.
• Mrs. Bradley Statue Set to Return
  To much delight and relief, Mrs. Bradley will make it back to Founder's Circle just in time for our student's arrival.
• Hospitality Leadership Program Receives Prestigious Accreditation
  Bradley is 1 of 2 universities in the state to receive this accreditation.
• Bradley Ranked Among Nation's Best Universities
  Bradley University is among the best according to The Princeton Review.
• Bradley Scores Touchdown with Symposium Speakers
  This year's Steiner Symposium is already forming an impressive lineup.
• Move In Day Parking Restrictions Announced
  Due to the expected increase of traffic, the following parking restrictions will be in place.
• Summer Camp for Gifted and Talented Students
  Where else can you hatch eggs, sing original songs and pretend you're on Shark Tank?

July

• July 2018 Business and Engineering Complex Update
  The structure is reaching higher and higher as crews continue to keep it on schedule and on budget.
• Brave Launch Enhancing Greater Peoria’s Innovation
  Building off of the last two year’s success, the SBDC at Bradley is ready for the next round of participants.
• Lifelong Learning Opportunities This Fall
  Registration for the fall programs of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) begins this week.
• Students Help Local Businesses Succeed
  The Illinois SBDC is accepting applications from local businesses that would like to participate in their Senior Consulting Project program.
• Recovery Update and Further Repairs to Mrs. Bradley Statue
  Our Mrs. Bradley Statue received a new base to stand on. Her road to recovery continues.
• Rival Forces Rally Together
  Universities in the MVC have been sending their support for our Mrs. Bradley Statue!

June

• Video Game Camp Focuses on PPS Underrepresented Students
  Bradley and PPS partner up to create a Game Design Camp for 7th and 8th grade students.
• 2018 Emeriti Announced
  Congratulations to the newest Emeriti faculty and staff at Bradley.
• Farewell from the Sr. Vice President for Business Affairs
  Gary Anna, Senior Vice President for Business Affairs, says farewell after 37 years working on the Hilltop.
• June 2018 Business and Engineering Complex Update
  Rain nor heat can stop the construction of our new Business and Engineering Complex.
• Bradley Receives National Society of Leadership Award
  Regarded as one of the highest honors, the Bradley chapter of NSLS has received the Founder’s List award.
• Mrs. Bradley Statue to Make Full Recovery
  Our Mrs. Bradley statue was recently knocked down, but repairs are estimated to take one month.
• Bradley University Doctorate of Nursing Program Receives National Accreditation
  Bradley's DNP program recently received accreditation by the CCNE.

May

• Spring 2018 Dean's List
  More than 1600 Make Spring 18 Dean's List
• "From Self-employed to Employer" Seminar
  This seminar is designed to give business owners a concise overview of the legal requirements and practical considerations all employers need to know.
• Student Leadership End of the Year Reception
  Student Affairs honored several students for their achievements at Bradley University.
• Foster College Recognizes Standout Students
  The Foster College of Business honored several students for their achievements at Bradley University.
• Slane College Students Awarded for Excellence
  The Slane College of Communications and Fine Arts honored several students for their achievements at Bradley University.
• Women to Women Leader Luncheon Recognizes Bradley Family
  The annual Women to Women Leader awards recognized two women with Bradley ties.
• Seven Bradley Teams Receive Academic Recognition
  A school-record seven Bradley University programs were recognized by the NCAA for outstanding academic achievement, earning Academic Progress Rate (APR) Public Recognition Awards.
• May's Business and Engineering Complex Update
  Summer break is here and the Business and Engineering Complex continues to move ahead.
• First Quarter 2018 Business and Economic Indicators
  The Composite Index of Business and Economic Indicators of the Peoria-Pekin Metropolitan Statistical Area retained its 2017 growth in the first quarter of 2018, with an Index score for the quarter of 101.8, up 0.4% from the year before.
• Map the Gap PR Campaign Wins Prestigious Award
  As part of their senior project, a group of Bradley PR students took on the issue of food insecurity in the Peoria area.
• Bradley University Commencement Ceremonies Take Place Saturday
  More than 1000 degrees will be awarded by Bradley University during the combined graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies on Saturday.
• Bradley Animation Program Again Ranked Among Best in Region
  Animation Career Review's 2018 ranking puts Bradley's program among the top 20 in the Midwest.
• Bradley University Police Department Awards Ceremony
  The Bradley University Police Department (BUPD) recently held an awards ceremony to recognize the officers, employees, student employees, and citizens who keep the Bradley community safe.

April

• OLLI Summer Registration
  Registration for the summer programs of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) begins next week.
• Mechanical Engineering Senior Design Showing
  The Bradley University Mechanical Engineering Senior Design Teams are set to highlight their accomplishments during Friday's poster session.
• Demetrius Carmichael - Assistant Vice President for Budgeting and Planning
  Demetrius Carmichael has been named Assistant Vice President for Budgeting and Planning.
• What Were You Wearing?
  As one of our culture's most pervasive rape myths, the question "What Were You Wearing?" will be on full display in the form of a survivor art installation at the Markin Family Student Recreation Center on Bradley's campus.
• Bradley Chorale Farewell Concert
  The Bradley University Chorale will present a farewell concert to Dr. John Jost, who is retiring after 29 years as Director of Choral Activities at Bradley on Saturday, April 28, at 3 p.m. in the Dingeldine.
• 5th Annual FUSE Show Features Students Work
  Interactive Media students from Bradley University’s Slane College of Communications and Fine Arts will headline a one-day only exhibition at the Peoria Riverfront Museum.
• Update on Business and Engineering Project
  Bradley University's business and engineering complex project is on schedule and on budget.  
• Former U.S. Army Band Leader Conducts High School Honor Band
  Colonel (ret) Thomas Palmatier will conduct the 33rd Annual Bradley University High School Honor Band on Tuesday, April 24th at 7:30 p.m. in Dingeldine.
• Symphonic Band and Winds Spring Concert
  The Bradley Symphonic Band and the Bradley Symphonic Winds, led by Dr. David Vroman, will present their spring concert on Sunday, April 22 at 3 p.m. in the Dingeldine.
• Featured Works Dedicated to Strong Women
  The Bradley University Women's Choir will present a concert of music for women’s voices on Friday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Dingeldine.
• String Chamber Music Concert
  The String Chamber Music Concert, featuring student ensembles from the Department of Music at Bradley University, will be presented Wednesday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. in Dingeldine.
• Public Viewing of the Student Scholarship Expo
  The Student Scholarship Expo is an annual celebration of Bradley students' research, scholarship and creative production.
• Bradley New Music Concert Debuts Student-Written Music
  The Spring 2018 New Music Concert, under the direction of Dr. John Orfe, will take place on Monday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m. in Dingeldine.
• Student Ensembles Present String Chamber Music Concert
  The String Chamber Music Concert, featuring student ensembles from the Department of Music at Bradley University, will be presented Wednesday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. in Dingeldine.
• Third Annual Ethics Lecture
  Bradley University’s Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies invites you to attend the public lecture on “Technology, Democracy, and the Future of Human Character” delivered by Dr. Shannon Vallor, the William J. Rewak Professor of Philosophy at Santa Clara University.
• Department of Theatre Arts Closes 2018 Season with 'Picnic'
  Bradley University proudly revives the Pulitzer Prize-winning classic, (later a film starring William Holden and Kim Novak) 'Picnic.'
• Quartets and Quintet Present Spring Concert
  The Bradley University Saxophone Quartets and Quintet will perform their annual spring recital on Thursday, April 19.
• BUPD Alters Uniforms for Sexual Assault Awareness
  Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) continues at Bradley. In recognition, the Bradley University Police Department (BUPD) will once again wear special teal colored patches on uniform shirts.
• Four Upcoming Senior Recitals in Flute, Violin and Voice
  There are four Bradley University senior recitals coming soon to Dingeldine Music Center, located at 1417 W. Barker Ave.
• Rockets and Robots to Celebrate STEM Day
  STEM education is vitally important today and to highlight its importance, Bradley is hosting a STEM celebration day on Saturday, April 14th.
• President Gary Roberts is Building a Better Community
  At the 31st annual Better Built® awards dinner, Bradley President Gary Roberts was presented the "Building A Better Community" Award.
• John Jost in his Last Concert with Bradley Community Chorus
  The Bradley Community Chorus, directed by John Jost, will present a concert of famous opera choruses on Sunday, April 15, at 3 p.m.
• Bradley University Preparatory School for Youth in Concert
  Bradley University Affiliate Instructor Michael W. Hull will direct a concert featuring the guitar students of Bradley's Preparatory School for Youth on Sunday, April 15 at 7:30 p.m.
• International Leaders in Construction & Transportation Descend upon Peoria
  Visionaries from around the world are set to meet in Peoria April 9-11 to network and present their latest findings at the Innovations in Construction, Asphalt and Transporation (ICAT) Conference.

March

• Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) at Bradley
  The month of April marks Sexual Assault Awareness month and, in recognition, various organizations at Bradley are coming together to create meaningful events on campus.
• National Eating Disorders Walk
  The 3rd annual National Eating Disorders Association 1-mile fundraising walk will take place on Saturday, April 7, starting at 9:30 a.m. on the Alumni Quad at Bradley University.
• Four Other Brothers to perform at Bradley
  Four Other Brothers, a jazz group featuring four Illinois Trumpet Professors, will perform at Bradley University’s Dingeldine Music Center on Sunday, April 8 at 3 pm.
• Bradley Basketball Coach Wardle Receives Contract Extension Through 2023
  The Bradley Basketball “Movement” will continue for at least five more years.
• Bradley Ranked Among Top Game Design & Animation Schools in World
  For the 4th consecutive year, Bradley University is among the top 15 undergraduate game design programs in the world according to the Princeton Review's ninth annual ranking of the best schools to study game design.
• Mozart Double Bill Plays in Peoria
  Bradley University’s Opera Workshop and the Bradley Symphony Orchestra will present a performance of W. A. Mozart’s one-act operas on Saturday, April 7.
• Bradley Speech Team Presents Night Before Nationals
  The Peoria community is invited to attend the Bradley University Speech Team's "Night Before Nationals" performances on March 30th and 31st in the Neumiller Lecture Hall in Bradley Hall.
• Bradley Professor is "Magnificent" at Carnegie Hall
  Bradley assistant music professor, composer, and piano soloist, Dr. John Orfe, was hailed as "magnificent" by the NYTimes for his recent performance in Carnegie Hall.
• Bradley’s Trumpet Day Features Acclaimed Guest Artist
  The Bradley Jazz Ensemble will perform with acclaimed jazz trumpeter Rob Parton for the university’s third annual Trumpet Day on Saturday, March 31 at 7:30 p.m. in the Dingeldine Music Center.
• Bradley Students Mentor PPS Students for SAT Prep
  Bradley students from Beta Alpha Psi and the Association of Latino Professionals for Finance and Accounting (ALPFA) will mentor/coach PPS students on Saturdays and during after-school prep classes throughout the month of March.
• Krishnamoorthi and LaHood Discuss Bipartisanship
  On March 28, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi and Congressman Darin LaHood will make a joint appearance to discuss the importance of bipartisanship and current issues facing the U.S. Congress.
• MBA Program Ranks Top 100 in Nation
  Bradley's MBA program is ranked among the top 100 in the country according to U.S. News and World Report.
• Doug Stewart Scholarship
  The Bradley University Board of Trustees is designating $100,000 of the existing endowment to set up two scholarship to honor former board chair and local business leader, Doug Stewart.
• Bradley Chorale Spring Concert
  The Bradley University Chorale will present its annual spring concert on Sunday, March 25 at 3 p.m. in the Dingeldine Music Center. Admission is $5 for adults and free for students.
• Illinois Saxophone Quintet Presents A Concert Recital
  The Illinois Saxophone Quintet will present a concert recital on Sunday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the Dingeldine Music Center. Barker Avenue on the campus of Bradley University. The performance is free and open to the public.
• A Final Solo Performance on the Hilltop
  Allison Hunter-Rosene, a senior majoring in Music Performance and Elementary Education at Bradley University, will present a clarinet recital on Saturday, March 24 at 3 p.m. in the Dingeldine Music Center. The recital is free and open to the public.
• Concordia String Trio Presents “Serenades and Such”
  The Concordia String Trio will present a guest artist concert titled “Serenades and Such” on Friday, March 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Dingeldine Music Center. Admission is free and open to the public.
• Chris Reynolds Receives 5-Year Extension to Lead Bradley Athletics
  The head of Bradley Athletics will stay a Bradley Brave for at least five more years. The Bradley University Board of Trustees and President Gary Roberts have announced a contract extension for Chris Reynolds through the 2022-23 academic year.
• FIRST Robotics Midwest Regional Competition at Bradley
  Robots will take over the Renaissance Coliseum at Bradley University this weekend when the FIRST Robotics Central Illinois Regional Competition takes place. The event is free and open to the public.
• Bradley Summer Camp for Gifted and Talented Students
  Bradley University will host the World of Wonder (WOW) camp when it offers two one-week sessions this summer.
• Pro Bono Referral Service to Aid Victims, Families of Parkland Shooting
  Students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, have been back in classes for a week now hoping for some sense of normalcy. It is going to be a long road back to normal which is why Bradley University graduate, Les Gordon, sprung into action to make a difference in the lives of those impacted.
• Bradley Speech Team Captured its 18th Consecutive State Championship
  The Bradley University Speech Team captured its 18th consecutive State Championship at Illinois Central College this past weekend. 22 colleges and universities competed for the state crown reaffirming the strength of collegiate forensics in the state of Illinois.
• RESCHEDULED - McCord Lecture, "A Purpose Driven Journey" by Shannon Schuyler
  The Foster College of Business is happy to announce the 42nd Annual McCord Lecture featuring Shannon Schuyler of PwC has been rescheduled.
• The Bradley Symphonic Band Presents “Hurry Up Spring”
  The Bradley Symphonic Band, led by Dr. David Vroman, will present a “Hurry Up Spring” concert on Tuesday, March 6th.

February

• Fourth Quarter 2017 Business and Economic Indicators
  Faculty and staff of the Departments of Economics and Management and Leadership of the Foster College of Business at Bradley University review more than 30 diverse business indicators in the preparation of these quarterly assessments.
• America’s SBDCs Hosts SBDC Day March 21st
  Small Business Development Centers around the Country Celebrate their Impact on Small Businesses
• Music Scholarship Concert Series Presents Guitar Recital
  As part of Bradley University’s Music Scholarship Concert Series, Bradley Affiliate Guitar Instructor Michael W. Hull, along with guest artist Dr. Kyle Dzapo and the Bradley Guitar Ensemble, will present a recital on Sunday, March 4 at 3 p.m. in the Dingeldine Music Center.
• National Eating Disorder Awareness Week
  To celebrate National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, the Body Project at Bradley University is hosting an awareness event in the Michel Student Center on Campus Wednesday, February 28 from 12-2 p.m.
• Bradley’s Concerto-Aria Competition Winners in Concert
  The Bradley Symphony Orchestra will present the three winners of the university’s annual concerto/aria competition in concert on Saturday, March 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the Dingeldine Music Center.
• Students to Design Augmented Reality Simulation to Train NASA Astronauts
  Bradley students were chosen to compete in a contest to design a new spacesuit technology that will help NASA astronauts train for space missions.
• Bradley Symphonic Winds Present the Royal Sounds of Denmark
  The Bradley University Symphonic Winds, under the direction of Dr. David Vroman and guest conductor Dr. Peter Ettrup Larsen, will present Royal Sounds of Denmark on Sunday, February 25 at 3 p.m. in the Dingeldine Music Center.
• Local Business Chosen to Manufacture 9-11 Memorial
  Fugate Inc., a musical instrument manufacturing company based in Washington, Illinois, has been chosen by the National Park Service to manufacture a portion of the Tower of Voices monument at the Flight 93 National Memorial.
• 1600+ Make Dean's List
  Congratulations to the more than 1600 students who were named to the fall 2017 Dean's List at Bradley.
• Fourth Annual Illinois Regional College Fair
  Central Illinois students and their families will have the opportunity to learn about 90 colleges and universities in the Renaissance Coliseum at Bradley University on Thursday, March 22.
• Dead Man's Cell Phone
  Bradley University presents, "Dead Man's Cell Phone" - the quirky, compassionate and boldly theatrical speculation on life, loss, technology, and the poetry of every day.
• Pioneer in LGBTQ Equality to Speak on Campus
  Jim Obergefell, the plaintiff in the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case Obergefell v. Hodges that legalized same-sex marriage, and a recently named “pioneer in LGBTQ equality” by the Human Rights Campaign, is set to speak on Bradley's campus.
• Job and Internship Fair Attracts Hundreds of Students and Employers
  More than 175 employers and more than 900 students are expected to participate in the Spring Job & Internship Fair at Bradley University tomorrow, February 15 in the Renaissance Coliseum.
• Bradley and PPS Address Teacher Shortage
  The next professional development session from the “Aspiring Educator’s Program,” takes place this Thursday, February 15. The presentation is titled "Rigor and Lesson Planning," and an open discussion is set to follow.
• 14th Annual Bradley University Jazz Festival
  The Fourteenth Annual Bradley University Jazz Festival will feature fifteen high school bands, guest artist Tamir Hendelman and clinicians: Glenn Wilson, Sam Fagaly, and Edgar Crockett.
• Bradley Receives Grant from Illinois Board of Higher Education
  Bradley University received grant funding in the amount of $34,466.84 for the Illinois Cooperative Work Study Program (ICWS).
• Speech Team Celebrates Black History Month
  As part of Bradley University's celebration of Black History Month, the Bradley Speech Team will be putting on a showcase of speeches and performances exploring issues of race.
• Building Leaders Workshop for Local Professionals
  Building Leaders is a unique two and a half day interactive workshop for emerging leaders that will take place April 18-20, 2018, at Bradley's PeoriaNEXT Innovation Center.
• Bradley Presents the 176 Duo Piano Recital
  Bradley piano faculty member, Dr. Chee Hyeon Choi, and guest artist, Hyeyeon Jung, will perform in the 176 Duo Piano Recital on Sunday, February 11 at 3 p.m. in the Dingeldine Music Center.
• Internationally Accredited Pianist to Perform at Bradley
  Guest artist Hyeyeon Jung will present a piano solo recital on Thursday, February 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the Dingeldine Music Center.

January

• Two Bradley Faculty Members Set to Perform
  Bradley faculty members Dr. David Cyzak and Professor Austin Seybert will present a concert featuring works for the oboe and trombone on Sunday, February 4 at 3 p.m. in the Dingeldine Music Center.
• Nursing White Coat Ceremony
  The Bradley University Department of Nursing will be hosting its fourth annual White Coat Ceremony for sophomore nursing students on Friday, February 2 at 3 p.m. in the Michel Student Center Ballroom on campus.
• McCord Lecture, "A Purpose Driven Journey" by Shannon Schuyler
  In this lecture, Shannon Schuyler will describe a business strategy that is constantly striving to infuse purpose by elevating the global conversation on building trust, collaboration and acting with intention and meaning.
• Challenge on 74 Blood Drive
  The annual Challenge on 74 blood donation competition between Bradley and ISU gets underway January 23. The school that collects the highest percentage of its three-day goal secures all-important bragging rights for the year.
• Anti Racist Trainer Discusses U.S. History of Racism
  David Billings has spent four decades traveling the country as an antiracist trainer and now brings his message to Bradley University. The former ordained Methodist minister and race historian will discuss his new book “Deep Denial, The persistence of white supremacy in the United States history and life.”
• How Japanese Culture and the Geopolitics of East Asia Impact Our World
  The Peoria Area World Affairs Council will present, “Japanese Culture and the Geopolitics of East Asia,” with Aaron Hoover on Thursday, January 25.
• Bradley Students Remain a Top Pick for Olympic Internship Program
  For the fourth consecutive time, Bradley University students are part of a select group chosen to do production work for the Olympics. A total of 12 students are set to play a key role in the 2018 PyeongChang Games.
• Change Your Brain, Change Your Life: Understanding Trauma
  Bradley University announces the third annual Super Brain Summit spearheaded by long-time Professor, Dr. Lori Russell-Chapin.
• SAT and ACT Review Classes
  Bradley University will offer SAT and ACT review classes on Tuesday evenings February 6 through March 6.