Bradley University has advised all suitable employees to work from home starting tomorrow. The decision came shortly after the university announced that it will host classes online for the remaining semester and will cancel the graduation in May because of the COVID-19 outbreak. The university…
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Illinois Health officials announced on Wednesday that the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Illinois has jumped to 288 in 17 counties. This is 128 more cases than yesterday’s count. The two new counties are reporting three cases in total: two in Kendall county…
COVID-19: Bradley cancels May graduation, will host classes online for the remainder of the semester
COVID-19: Bradley cancels May graduation, will host classes online for the remainder of the semester
Bradley University will cancel its graduation ceremony in May and host all classes online for the remainder of the semester over the concerns of the COVID-19 outbreak, the university announced on Wednesday, along with a video-taped message from the university president Gary Roberts. “With the…
Bradley University announced on Tuesday that it will decline all non-essential spendings and purchases, halt all hiring processes and suspend all travel plans. The announcement was delivered to all staff and faculty via email. The email said that COVID-19 has caused unanticipated disruptions to normal…
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced the first death in Illinois in relation to COVID-19, a Chicago resident in her 60s, along with 55 more confirmed cases on Tuesday, adding the total count to 160 in 15 counties. “I am deeply saddened by the…
Bradley is requiring all students to return to their permanent residence by Wednesday. Students who are unable to return will need to register with the university. The email sent to all students on Monday afternoon said this includes students living in all dorms, the Student…
After a team meeting on Friday afternoon, the Bradley men’s basketball team seemed to be in good spirits at its Renaissance Coliseum practice facility. Players laughed and smiled, some got shots up, while others circled up to dribble a basketball like a soccer ball, dishing…
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) confirmed one positive case of COVID-19 in Peoria County on Monday. With the confirmed case in Peoria County, there are now a total of 105 cases in Illinois across 15 counties. This is 12 more cases since Sunday.…
While maintaining an operating campus, Bradley University is giving the option for employees to work from home on Tuesday and Wednesday with the approval of supervisors, according to an internal communication email. According to the email statement, this precautionary step is to further avoid in-person…
On Sunday, Bradley sent out an email to all faculty and staff, stating that the university is exploring the option to move the operations online. At the same time, all employees are still expected to show up to work on Monday. In the email, the university…