Illinois’ severe budget crisis is about to spread to quads across the state. Nearly 148,000 students in Illinois who receive the state’s need-based MAP grant are facing the very real possibility of losing funding for the second semester of this year. More than 1,400 of…
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As the world’s economy begins to regain its footing a year after the market meltdown, university officials continue to be cautiously optimistic about Bradley’s financial position. “We’re holding our own, we just have to stay at it,” said Gary Anna, vice president for business affairs.…
The Activities Council is bringing Maroon 5 to Bradley. The band will perform from 8 to 10 p.m. on Nov. 18 at the Peoria Civic Center. Free transportation will be provided to take students from the Michel Student Center to the Civic Center. Bradley tickets…
Bradley is among many universities across the country taking precautionary measures in order to avoid a campus pandemic. Students and faculty received an e-mail last week from University President Joanne Glasser informing them of Bradley’s flu prevention plan, the three C’s. Jessica Higgs, medical director…
In the face of the poor economy, Bradley is going back to basics to make itself stand out. Although administrators hope amenities such as the Markin Family Student Recreation Center and Library Cafe will attract students, they have also made several changes to the academic…
The university is in a pursuit to fill the position of one of its most important administrators. Last week University Senate devised a search plan to fill the position of provost, the chief academic advisor of the university. “The deans of each of the colleges…
The first Late Night BU of this year was the most successful hosted so far with around 1,800 students in attendance. “Since the event, we have sent out a survey to students asking for their feedback on the event and have received great reviews,” said…
Starting this school year, career peer advisors will be around campus helping promote the Smith Career Center by giving presentations, sitting at booths, helping to write resumes, helping students know how to use the career center’s services and a whole lot more. The Career Peer…
The university’s plan to switch to Sakai in place of Blackboard is in its final stages, though some faculty and students are reluctant to make the switch. But come May 21, 2010, those who don’t use Sakai will be out of luck when the university’s…
Students may notice their walks around campus are a little brighter this year. Vice President for Business Affairs Gary Anna said the university will have spent almost $2.5 million on new light poles for campus, when construction is completed. “Over 500 light poles ultimately will…