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• Bradley Featured Among Princeton Review’s “Best 386 Colleges”   (Aug 18, 2020)
  Bradley University has been recognized again as one of the nation's best institutions for undergraduates, according to The Princeton Review.
• Turner Center for Entrepreneurship 2020 Small Business Awards   (Aug 17, 2020)
  The Second Annual Turner Center for Entrepreneurship Small Business Awards will take place September 1 at 4 p.m.
• Upcoming Bradley Events to Celebrate and Help Small Businesses   (Aug 13, 2020)
  Bradley University's Illinois Small Business Development Center is offering a number of upcoming events. The general public is welcome to take part in any of the following. 
• Tribute to Congressman John Lewis   (Jul 23, 2020)
  As the nation mourns the passing of civil rights icon Congressman John Lewis, we at Bradley University remember his special visit on April 11, 2014.
• Engaging and COVID-Friendly Admissions Tours at Bradley   (Jul 21, 2020)
  Despite college admissions tours across the nation having to limit themselves due to health precautions brought on by COVID-19, the Bradley University Admissions Office is working to ensure prospective students can visualize what life at Bradley could look like.
• International students welcome, engaged at Bradley   (Jul 14, 2020)
  President Steve Standifird weighs in on the federal government’s announcement regarding international students’ remaining in the U.S. this fall at institutions teaching online only classes.
• Bradley Faculty Spotlight: Lori Russell-Chapin   (Jul 14, 2020)
  Dr. Lori Russell-Chapin, a counseling professor at Bradley, was recently inducted into the American Counseling Association Fellows Class of 2020.
• How to Select a High-Efficient Vehicle   (Jul 7, 2020)
  Bradley University's Optimum Efficiency Car Workshop is designed to help participants know how to wisely invest in their dream car.
• Bradley Moving Forward with Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives   (Jul 1, 2020)
  President Steve Standifird announces movement on diversity and inclusion initiatives at Bradley including upgrades on the Garrett Center, the formation of an advisory council and a partnership with Peoria Public Schools.
• Upcoming Opportunities with Bradley's SBDC   (Jun 29, 2020)
  Bradley University's Small Business Development Center is offering a number of events and programs as summer kicks off.
• Bradley Game Design Program Again Ranked Among Best in Nation   (Jun 24, 2020)
  Animation Career Review's 2020 ranking puts Bradley's program among the top 15 in the Midwest and in the top 20 nationally among schools offering a BFA in game design.
• Summer Camp for Gifted Students   (Jun 17, 2020)
  Registration is open for Bradley University’s World of Wonder (WOW) online program.
• Bradley Brings Virtual Opportunities to Those Ages 50 and Up   (Jun 15, 2020)
  Despite not being able to meet in-person due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Bradley's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) is coming up with ways to keep members active and engaged in the community.
• LAS Awards Announced   (Jun 12, 2020)
  The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Bradley announces its spring semester 2020 awards for outstanding students.
• CFA Awards Announced   (Jun 11, 2020)
  The Slane College of Communications and Fine Arts at Bradley announces its spring semester 2020 awards for outstanding students.
• A Message to the Bradley Family from President Standifird   (Jun 5, 2020)
  President Standifird provides an updated statement with specific initiatives regarding how Bradley University will work towards a more inclusive and diverse campus environment.
• Spring 2020 Dean's List   (Jun 2, 2020)
  More than 2600 students were named to Bradley's Dean's List for Spring 2020. To be eligible for the Dean's List a student must achieve a minimum 3.5 grade point average for the semester on a 4.0 scale.
• Student Leadership Awards Announced   (Jun 1, 2020)
  Student leaders were recognized by the Office of Student Affairs at Bradley University.
• Outstanding Interns of the Year Announced   (May 28, 2020)
  Bradley University’s Smith Career Center recognizes their 2019 award recipients.
• Bradley University Announces Test-Optional Admissions   (May 13, 2020)
  Beginning with students applying for fall 2021 enrollment at Bradley, undergraduate applicants will no longer be required to submit standardized test scores for admission.
• Bradley Brings Virtual Opportunities to Those Ages 50 and Up   (May 12, 2020)
  Despite not being able to meet in-person due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Bradley's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) is coming up with ways to keep members active and engaged in the community.
• Bradley University to Resume On-Campus Classes for Fall 2020   (May 11, 2020)
  Bradley's small city location, small class size, enhanced cleaning protocols and robust local medical community are principal factors in the decision to resume on-campus classes for Fall 2020.
• Bradley University Names New Illinois Small Business Development Center Director   (May 7, 2020)
  The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Bradley University is pleased to announce Eric Sampson as the new SBDC Director.
• Local Business Wins Contract with US Navy with Help from Bradley University   (May 1, 2020)
  A client of the Bradley University Illinois Procurement Technical Assistance Center, The Kern Group, won a federal government prime contract with the US Navy.
• Bradley University Names Jeffrey A. Blade New Chief Financial Officer   (Apr 29, 2020)
  Bradley University announces the appointment of Jeffrey A. Blade, former CEO of Matilda Jane Clothing since 2013, to serve as its new chief financial officer effective May 1.
• Bradley Small Business Development Webinars   (Apr 28, 2020)
  The Illinois Small Business Development Center is offering a number of free webinars next month.
• Bradley University Increases Support Services During COVID-19 Pandemic   (Apr 13, 2020)
  Bradley University's Engagement Teams are responding to this unprecedented time by increasing services.
• Bradley Launches 24/7 Virtual Assistant for COVID-19 Related Concerns   (Apr 10, 2020)
  Bradley University has launched a chatbot called "Ask Bradley" designed to help users answer their Bradley related COVID-19 questions.
• Bradley Donates Supplies to Help Fight COVID-19   (Apr 3, 2020)
  Bradley University is stepping up to help those on the front lines fighting COVID-19 by donating supplies to a local hospital.
• Bradley Students Succeed in Virtual Sales Competition   (Apr 3, 2020)
  The Bradley University Sales Team competed virtually at the National Collegiate Sales Competition and finished 5th overall. Aggie Bielinski finished in the Top 25 and Natalie Konopka finished in the Top 8.
• Bradley Chemistry Professor Demonstrates the Power of Social Distancing   (Apr 1, 2020)
  Professor Dean Campbell came up with a way to demonstrate how social distancing can flatten the curve of the coronavirus.
• Bradley Small Business Development Webinars   (Mar 31, 2020)
  The Illinois Small Business Development Center is offering a number of webinars this month.
• Bradley Business Students Win Two National Awards   (Mar 30, 2020)
  Bradley students took home two Experiential Learning Project of the Year awards at the 2020 Small Business Institute National Conference.
• Winners of the 24-Hour Animation Challenge Announced   (Mar 30, 2020)
  Teams of six students had 24 hours to create an original, short animation film for Bradley's 2nd annual 24-Hour Animation Challenge.
• Bradley Ready to Assist with SBA Disaster Loans   (Mar 21, 2020)
  Bradley's Illinois Small Business Development Center and the Turner Center for Entrepreneurship are ready to assist small businesses affected by COVID-19.
• Stephen Standifird Named Bradley University’s 12th President   (Mar 12, 2020)
  Dean of Lacy Business School to lead Peoria institution
• Braves Win Back-To-Back MVC Championships   (Mar 10, 2020)
  The Braves beat Valpo 80-66 for their second consecutive conference win.
• Bradley Small Business Development Webinars   (Mar 6, 2020)
  The Illinois Small Business Development Center is offering a number of webinars this month.
• Bradley Student Newspaper Awarded by Illinois College Press Association   (Mar 4, 2020)
  Student staff members of Bradley University's student newspaper, The Scout, recently attended the Illinois College Press Association (ICPA) in Chicago and took home 12 awards.
• Bradley's Game Design Program Ranks Top 10 in the World   (Mar 4, 2020)
  For the 6th consecutive year, Bradley University is among the top undergraduate game design programs in the world, according to the Princeton Review.
• Bradley Students Win National Sales Team Competition   (Mar 4, 2020)
  A group of Bradley University students won the 2020 Redbird National Sales Team Competition (RNSC) in Bloomington, Illinois last week.
• Fourth Quarter of 2019 Business and Economic Indicators   (Mar 3, 2020)
  The Fourth Quarter Composite Index of Business and Economic Indicators for the Peoria-Pekin Metropolitan Statistical Area is available.
• Upcoming Senior Student Recitals at Bradley University   (Feb 27, 2020)
  Three senior students will be featured during upcoming recitals at Bradley University's Dingeldine Music Center.
• Mindfulness and Meditation are Social Phenomena Sweeping our World   (Feb 27, 2020)
  New York Times best selling author Dr. Dan Siegel is the featured speaker of Bradley University's 5th Annual Super Brain Summit. (This event has recently been updated.)
• What You Need to Know Before Applying for a Grant   (Feb 24, 2020)
  The Illinois Small Business Development Center and Illinois Procurement Technical Assistance Center at Bradley University are offering training on the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act.
• Census Campaign and Fair Map Rally at Bradley   (Feb 20, 2020)
  Bradley University's Institute for Principled Leadership in Public Service is hosting a Fair Map Amendment and 2020 Census rally on February 28.
• Bright Headlights, Windy City   (Feb 19, 2020)
  Nine Bradley University students had the opportunity to learn in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment while working at the 2020 Chicago Auto Show.
• McCord Lecture by Terry Graber   (Feb 17, 2020)
  Terry Graber, the president and chief executive officer of Power Construction Company, LLC, will present "Building Business with Culture" at Bradley University's 44th McCord Lecture.
• Upcoming Music Events at Bradley University   (Feb 17, 2020)
  There are a number of music performances coming soon on Bradley's campus.
• Bradley University Named a Military Friendly School   (Feb 13, 2020)
  For the fifth consecutive year, Bradley University has been named a Military Friendly® School, a designation that honors universities that embrace America’s military service members, veterans and spouses.
• Bradley Student Receives International Award Recognition   (Feb 10, 2020)
  Senior Mechanical Engineering major Nikkoh Mendoza has been selected as the recipient of the Delta Upsilon International President's Award: Chapter President of the Year.
• Spacecraft Named After Bradley Alumnus and 1st African American Astronaut   (Feb 6, 2020)
  Major Robert H. Lawrence Jr., a Bradley University alumnus and the first African American to be selected as an astronaut, is being remembered with the naming of a space station cargo capsule.
• Bradley Ranked Among Best in Nation for Internships   (Feb 6, 2020)
  Bradley University is one of the nation's best institutions for undergraduates and among the top 25 in the nation for internships, according to The Princeton Review.
• Small Business Development Workshops at Bradley   (Feb 3, 2020)
  The Illinois Small Business Development Center is offering a number of workshops this month.
• Challenge on 74 Blood Drive   (Feb 3, 2020)
  The annual Challenge on 74 Blood Drive between Bradley University and Illinois State University gets underway January 28.
• Upcoming Music Events at Bradley University   (Jan 31, 2020)
  There are a number of musical performances coming soon on Bradley's campus.
• Spring Concert [Canceled]   (Jan 23, 2020)
  The 2nd annual concert series Recess featuring critically acclaimed, multi-platinum selling band WALK THE MOON, has been canceled.
• Small Business Development Workshop at Bradley   (Jan 22, 2020)
  The Illinois Small Business Development Center is offering a workshop on Wednesday, January 29, from 3 - 5 p.m. at Fondulac Bank.
• Nearly 300 Graduate in December   (Jan 21, 2020)
  Bradley University congratulates the nearly 300 students who received their academic degrees in December.
• Bradley to Receive One of the Largest Donations in School History   (Jan 21, 2020)
  Bradley will receive a transformational gift of $1 million annually in perpetuity through a multi-million dollar commitment from the Earl and Evelyn "Lovie" Beard Trust.
• Campus Safety Announcement   (Jan 17, 2020)
  Bradley is enhancing some safety measures and adding new ones in an effort to keep campus safe.
• Lifelong Learning Opportunities This Spring   (Jan 16, 2020)
  Registration is open for the Spring programs of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI).
• Online Nursing Recognized by US News   (Jan 14, 2020)
  Bradley's online nursing program is listed among the top 125 in the nation.
• Bradley Alumni and Students Work on SAG Awards Show   (Jan 10, 2020)
  A group of Bradley graduates and current students are a part of the production team of the 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards.
• Bradley to Offer SAT, ACT Review Classes   (Jan 7, 2020)
  Designed for high school students taking college admission tests for the first time, Bradley University will offer SAT and ACT Review sessions.
• Dean's List Fall 2019   (Jan 6, 2020)
  Bradley University announces the Fall 2019 Dean's List.
• Bradley Mid-Year Commencement   (Dec 21, 2019)
  Bradley honored nearly 300 undergraduates and graduate students at the Mid-year commencement ceremony.
• Bradley Ranked Best in Illinois for CPA Exam   (Dec 20, 2019)
  According to the NASBA, in 2018, CPA candidates with an advanced degree from Bradley had the highest first-time CPA exam pass rate in Illinois.
• Students Win Prestigious Award for Empowering Females in Entrepreneurship   (Dec 20, 2019)
  A group of Bradley University public relations students launched a campaign to increase positive attitudes surrounding female entrepreneurship.
• Bradley University Student Represented at West Point Academy   (Dec 19, 2019)
  A senior International Studies and French major had the chance of a lifetime recently as he was chosen to represent Bradley at West Point at the Student Conference on U.S. Affairs.
• 48 Nations Celebrating Peace at Bradley University   (Dec 12, 2019)
  One of Bradley University's core values is inclusiveness and connectivity. This holiday season, Bradley's Student Involvement Office is applying this principle through a "Tree of Peace" in the student center.
• Body Acceptance Week at Bradley University   (Dec 2, 2019)
  The Body Project at Bradley University created some fun, engaging and impactful activities that promote self-care and self-love for their fellow peers.
• Out My Window Project   (Nov 26, 2019)
  Interactive media students at Bradley connect with some Irish pen pals for a visually impactful class project.
• Third Quarter of 2019 Business & Economic Indicators   (Nov 25, 2019)
  The Composite Index of Business and Economic Indicators was computed at 103.1, similar to the previous quarter and year earlier levels.
• Is Freedom of Religion Being Misinterpreted?   (Nov 21, 2019)
  Dr. Emily R. Gill, a retired Bradley political science professor, has published her fourth book, Free Exercise of Religion in the Liberal Policy: Conflicting Interpretations.
• Bradley University Sales Team Places 5th at International Sales Competition   (Nov 20, 2019)
  The Bradley University Sales Team placed fifth at the International Collegiate Sales Competition in Orlando, FL this month.
• Student Laureate 2019 Announced   (Nov 18, 2019)
  The top students representing Illinois’ colleges and universities were honored by The Lincoln Academy of Illinois. The 2019 recipient representing Bradley University is Rhome Apton.
• Upcoming Music Events at Bradley University   (Nov 18, 2019)
  This December, Bradley University will host several musical performances on campus.
• 2nd Annual Entrepreneurial Ecosystem and Convergence Conference   (Nov 15, 2019)
  Bradley University is bringing two nationally renowned leaders to campus to share insights into their successes.
• Bradley Launches Accelerated Nursing Program   (Nov 15, 2019)
  Bradley University is launching an accelerated nursing program that can prepare individuals for the nursing licensure exam and a career in any health care setting after you’re licensed.
• Trustees Honored   (Nov 11, 2019)
  Three members of the Bradley University Board of Trustees were recognized as their terms came to a close.
• Bradley Honors Entrepreneurs   (Nov 11, 2019)
  November 18 - 24 is Global Entrepreneurship Week and Bradley University has plans to celebrate.
• Upcoming Music Events at Bradley University   (Nov 7, 2019)
  This November, Bradley University will host several musical performances on campus.
• Trustee Receives President's Award for Commitment to Bradley   (Nov 5, 2019)
  Board of Trustee member Bob Clark was awarded the Bradley University President's Award for his continued commitment to his alma mater and to our mission.
• Sports Communication Symposium Draws Standing Room Only Crowds   (Nov 5, 2019)
  The 5th annual Charley Steiner Symposium for Sports Communication is underway and attracting big crowds to hear from industry experts.
• A Fiction Reading by the Novelist Caitlin Horrocks   (Nov 5, 2019)
  Author Caitlin Horrocks will be at Bradley University's Cullom-Davis Library to meet with students and to give a public reading on Wednesday, November 13.
• Campus Celebrates Convergence Center Dedication   (Nov 1, 2019)
  Ceremony highlights educational opportunities in new $100 million building.
• Lifelong Learning Opportunities This Winter   (Oct 30, 2019)
  Registration begins next week for the winter programs of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Bradley University.
• Brave Launch Final Pitch Day   (Oct 29, 2019)
  The Illinois Small Business Development Center and Turner Center for Entrepreneurship at Bradley University are inviting the public to the Brave Launch Final Pitch Day.
• Upcoming Music Events at Bradley   (Oct 28, 2019)
  This November, Bradley University will be hosting a youth guitar concert, saxophone ensemble recital and guitar ensemble recital on campus.
• Students Awarded for Social Impact Ideas   (Oct 25, 2019)
  Three teams received awards for their projects as part of the Turner School of Entrepreneurship and Innovation's "Social Impact Challenge."
• Midwest Women Artists and Environmental Activism   (Oct 23, 2019)
  The Bradley University Department of Art and Design and the Illinois Women Artist Project are hosting the 2019 Midwest Women Artists Symposium at Bradley on November 7 and 8.
• Beta Alpha Psi Wins Three Awards   (Oct 22, 2019)
  Students of Bradley University's Beta Alpha Psi bring home three significant awards this semester.
• Helpful Resources at Bradley for Local Businesses   (Oct 22, 2019)
  Bradley University's Illinois Small Business Development Center (ISBDC) is offering a number of events next month. The general public is welcome to take part in any of the following programs.
• ESports and Legalized Sports Gambling - What's Next?   (Oct 22, 2019)
  Ralph Lawler and Charley Steiner are set to headline the Charley Steiner Symposium on Sports Communication at Bradley.
• Pictionary Game Creator will be Featured at Bradley University   (Oct 21, 2019)
  The Turner School of Entrepreneurship is bringing Rob Angel, creator of the game "Pictionary" to campus.
• Bradley Celebrates Long Time Employees at Annual Luncheon   (Oct 18, 2019)
  Employees who are celebrating 25, 30, 35 and 40 years of service at Bradley were recognized at the annual service Awards Luncheon.
• Award-Winning Game Designers to Participate in Role Playing Game Symposium   (Oct 18, 2019)
  The Interactive Media Department at Bradley University is hosting a Role Playing Game Symposium on October 26 and 27.
• [CANCELED] 7th Annual Music Industry Panel   (Oct 18, 2019)
  Bradley University Musicians in Business will present the 7th Annual Music Industry Panel on Tuesday, October 29, at 7:30 p.m. in the Caterpillar Global Communications Center in room 126.
• Bradley's Music Scholarship Concert Series Announced   (Oct 17, 2019)
  Bradley University's Music Scholarship Concert Series provides support for Bradley music students while also culturally enriching our community.
• National Whistleblower Center Announces Research Partnership with Bradley   (Oct 9, 2019)
  The National Whistleblower Center has established a research partnership with the Center for Cybersecurity at Bradley University.
• Bradley Symphony Orchestra to Present Opening Concert   (Oct 9, 2019)
  The Bradley Symphony Orchestra will present its opening concert of the year on Saturday, October 19, at 7:30 p.m. at the Dingeldine Music Center.
• Prestigious Awards Presented to Faculty and Staff   (Oct 4, 2019)
  At the annual Founder's Day Convocation ceremony, five prestigious awards were presented to faculty and staff for their contributions to the students, the university and their communities.
• Alumni Association Recognizes Alumni Contributions   (Oct 4, 2019)
  The Bradley University Alumni Association recognized three alumni with its highest awards during the annual Founder's Day luncheon.
• Alumni Inducted into Bradley Centurion Society   (Oct 4, 2019)
  Only a select few Bradley alumni have been inducted into the Bradley Centurion Society. On Friday, three alumni were inducted at the annual Founder's Day Convocation Ceremony.
• A Chorale Collage Concert at Bradley University   (Oct 4, 2019)
  The Bradley University Chorale, Women's Choir, and 2019 High School Honor Choir will present a chorale collage concert on Friday, October 18, at 7:30 p.m. in the Dingeldine Music Center.
• Criminal Justice Reform Forum   (Oct 3, 2019)
  Several legislators will be coming to Bradley University to discuss criminal justice reform on October 9, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in Westlake Hall.