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Rosa Rushing: Once a Brave, always a Brave

Rosamaria Rushing never thought she’d return to Bradley University after graduating in 2015. But a decade later, she’s found her way back to the campus, assuming an unexpected position. “I didn’t picture myself coming back in a professional role,” Rushing said. “But over time, I…

Bradley on the edge of the enrollment cliff: Students and staff react to declining numbers

College enrollment numbers nationwide are declining, and Bradley is no exception.  According to a news release on Sept. 23, the university welcomed 1,064 new students for the fall semester. This includes just 642 freshmen, 150 transfer students, 119 online students and 153 graduate students.  These…

Second time’s the charm: CSA brings back J’ouvert with Synergy

J’ouvert (joo-VAY), a vibrant street carnival celebration, may have started in 18th-century Trinidad to mock French colonists, but the Caribbean Student Association (CSA) brought it to Bradley on Sept. 26 to celebrate their heritage with everyone. “Traditionally, in Trinidad and other Caribbean islands, it’s done…

Column: Always an angel, never a god

Nobody’s perfect.  At least, that’s what everyone says. But on the street, on my phone, on my TV screen–everywhere I look–I see people who seem far closer to perfect than I will ever be.  I’m not proud to admit I envy these strangers, but comparison…

‘Finding Titanic: The Secret Mission’ makes its world premiere in Peoria

“When you get knocked down, your passion gets you back up.” These words rang out across the Renaissance Coliseum on Thursday, a message from Dr. Robert Ballard to the Bradley community. From aspiring oceanographers to fans of James Cameron’s film, over 2,000 people were eager…

American picnic, international students

With headlines concerning different groups appearing daily, international students worry about their standing in the United States as a new approach to the world takes hold. Regardless, the Peoria Area Friends of International Students (PAFIS) and the Indian Student Association (ISA) hosted their annual picnic…

Make|Believe and beyond: Imagining the future of Bradley’s gallery program

A world of whimsy and imagination awaits behind the doors of the Heuser Art and Hartmann Center galleries, where Bradley is hosting an exhibition entitled Make|Believe.  The show features work from nine artists across various mediums, including painting, printmaking, 3-D printing, A.I. digital collaborations and…

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