In April, Bradley hired the 13th university president in the school’s history. But a significant leadership position remained vacant. The university has operated with an interim provost since the end of the 2023-24 academic year. In other words, a placeholder has held the position of…
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Just over halfway through Hispanic Heritage Month, Bradley students have done everything they can to make the time special. Spanning from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, Hispanic Heritage Month encompasses a large portion of the independence days of multiple Latin American countries. The Association of…
This week, Bradley was ranked among the top 200 colleges in the nation by the 2026 U.S News & World Report. The institution was recognized as the 40th best engineering school and 126th for social mobility. The university hopes to build on this with new…
In the last week, Bradley has exhibited the works of several artists on campus. From university alumna and Broadway star Morgan Siobhan Green, to a flute-and-piano faculty recital, supporting Bradley’s arts has never been easier. Investing in the arts at an educational institution like this…
Charlie Kirk’s assassination in Utah and the shooting at Evergreen High School in Denver on Wednesday highlight a significant issue in America. Gun violence at schools has become far too common. According to CNN, there have been 47 school shootings this year, leaving 19 people…
Artificial intelligence has been on the rise for years, but we’ve reached a point where it’s impossible to ignore. As we continue to find new uses for AI and it weaves deeper into our daily lives, we’re forced to decide whether to embrace or reject…
With the last week of classes next week and finals season looming, it’s clear the end of the semester is upon us. The Scout staff is reflecting on the various happenings on and around Bradley’s campus, determining what deserves a thumbs up, thumbs middle or…
Around the world on Tuesday, people celebrated Earth Day. Each year, we see people campaigning for environmental justice and protections, volunteering to clean up around their communities and bringing general awareness to how we can better care for the planet. Earth Day coincides with National…
The Peoria Riverfront Museum promotes itself as the only museum of its kind in the nation. Dedicated to celebrating all forms of art, science, history and achievement under one roof, it’s exactly the kind of venue a college student should be encouraged to explore. Bradley’s…
Last weekend, the Bradley University Speech Team (BUST) took fourth place at the 46th annual American Forensics Association National Speech Tournament. Speech has a long history of success at Bradley. To date, the program has 42 national championships, more than any other college program in…