The Campaign for a Bradley Renaissance has concluded after more than three years, raising $161,206,751. That makes it the largest and most successful fundraising effort in Bradley’s history. The goal of the campaign was to raise $150 million to provide essential resources for scholarships, academic…
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Students can expect to see change at Bradley over the next five years, not only visually on campus, but academically as well. Earlier this week, a committee composed of Provost David Glassman, Vice President of Campus Affairs Gary Anna and several members of faculty, staff…
After getting stuck in an eight-match losing streak, the Bradley volleyball team has broken out of its rut with two consecutive wins. On Tuesday, Bradley defeated Loyola-Chicago in three straight sets: 25-21, 25-20 and 25-20. “I thought everybody stayed focused and played on our side…
The Hartmann Center has worn many hats over the years and some believe that remnants of its history still reside in the building. It was constructed in 1909 as the Hewitt Gymnasium, with an indoor track, swimming pool and a basketball court that seated 1,200…
When people think about what makes an athlete, they think of tall, fast, big and ego-driven people. Bradley senior Bobby Smith doesn’t exactly fit that bill. The 6-foot-1 mid-fielder isn’t blessed with any outrageous physical traits or an inflated ego. “I’m not very athletic,” Smith…
This week the Association of Residence Halls and students teamed up in the fight against breast cancer, holding several events around campus to raise awareness and funding for breast cancer research. A spa night was held in Lydia’s Lounge on Tuesday evening and featured make…
I don’t feel safe on campus, and unfortunately, I’m not the only one. I’ve always been super paranoid about walking around on and off campus at night by myself and try to avoid it as much as possible. However, it’s starting to look like I…
For many, a cemetery is a forlorn place, a final destination to house the remains of former lives and families. But for 1981 Bradley graduate Jon Austin, the Springdale Cemetery in Peoria is a wealth of history, home to many famous inhabitants including university founder…
On an academic schedule, many classes have already reached and passed the “halfway” point for the semester. From midterms on, it’s usually a quick finish to finals with winter break just around the corner. By looking at the progress Student Senate has made, or lack…
I would like to express my thanks to the eight Bradley University sports communications students who participated as interns in the NASCAR Sprint Cup race in Chicago. I owe a very special thank you to student Zachary Keesee. My fifteen year son Chad, who suffers…