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• Scientist addresses evolution and religion
  April 19, 2013
  Dr. Kenneth Miller, biology professor at Brown University, lectures about the importance of science in America’s future.
• Bradley alumnus and former CIA analyst returns to campus
  April 17, 2013
  Dennis Bowden ’83 tells students about piecing together the puzzle of intelligence analysis.
• Striving for civility in political discourse
  April 17, 2013
  Professors speak at symposium, hosted by Bradley's Institute for Principled Leadership, on improving discourse in U.S. politics.
• College of LAS adds anthropology minor
  April 8, 2013
  Starting fall semester 2013, students can delve into cross-cultural studies and analysis by earning a minor in anthropology.
• An enlightening exploration with Celine Cousteau
  April 2, 2013
  Filmmaker and conservationist Celine Cousteau shares her work and adventures with students.
• Adding value to a Liberal Arts education
  March 26, 2013
  LAS’ first Entrepreneur-in-Residence Charles Spungen explains how a liberal arts education prepares students for the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship.
• Henrietta Lacks, and her ‘immortal’ life, spark an ethical discussion
  March 25, 2013
  Women in Science series hosts a panel talk on the HeLa cells, the first immortal human cells ever grown in culture, taken from a cervical cancer patient without her consent.
• Alumna on overcoming barriers and collecting credibility
  March 24, 2013
  Dr. Dawn Jourdan ’96 returns to campus to talk about being a woman in law and urban planning.
• Bridging a language barrier
  March 19, 2013
  Armando Salinas ’13 interns at a local nonprofit with a Bradley alumna to help the Latino community.
• Setting the research bar high
  March 11, 2013
  Psychology professor Amy Bacon researches student alcohol behaviors in bar laboratory.
• An inquisitive approach to science education
  March 7, 2013
  A new suite of classes trains education students by teaching them science through an investigative-based approach.
• Institute Alumna is Bradley's Outstanding Young Graduate
  March 1, 2013
  Carrie Gruenloh, ’94, was named Bradley’s Outstanding Young Graduate for 2012 at the annual Founder’s Day Luncheon.
• Medical training in Central America
  February 25, 2013
  Two students volunteer in Nicaragua and Honduras to provide healthcare services to the needy.
• Learning through service
  February 18, 2013
  Thirteen students take on a service learning project in Women Studies 200 and use their knowledge to give back to the community.
• Dr. Nikolopoulos receives $100,000 for research in artificial intelligence
  February 13, 2013
  Caterpillar, Inc. awards computer science Professor Dr. Chris Nikolopoulos a grant to study the supply chain network modeling and optimization and demand strategy collaboration.
• Bradley alumna prepares to change the world
  February 7, 2013
  A life of civil service calls to history and religious studies graduate Becky Suhr ’11.
• Witnessing History in Washington
  January 24, 2013
  Washington, D.C. seminar provides Vickie Berkow '14 at seat at the presidential inauguration.
• Bradley sweeps top awards for sociology paper contest
  December 14, 2012
  Two students and alumnae take first and second place in the Illinois Sociological Association student paper competition.
• Student Wins W.W. Norton Competition
  December 12, 2012
  Liz Scoville takes first place in the worldwide contest for her recitation of Shakespeare’s Sonnet 116.
• Two LAS students honored for community work
  December 11, 2012
  LAS students Emmanuelle Bailey-Greene, a senior in psychology, and Caitlin Pribble, a freshman studying biochemistry and French, were recently featured in the Journal Star's Most Interesting Young Person contest.
• Vote for Liz
  December 5, 2012
  Senior English major Liz Scoville is one of three finalists in W.W. Norton’s worldwide recitation competition.
• Dusting off the stories behind images from “The Dust Bowl”
  December 5, 2012
  Assistant history professor Dr. Amy Scott lectures on iconic images from the Dust Bowl before screening Ken Burns’ documentary on the ecological disaster.
• Neuroscience teaching lab now offered
  December 3, 2012
  Associate professor Dr. Timothy Koeltzow teaches a lab course on the growing and important field of neuroscience.
• Professor presents paper before international Coptic conference
  November 28, 2012
  Dr. Jason Zaborowski, associate professor of religious studies, attends the 10th International Congress of Coptic Studies in Rome to talk about his translation of a Coptic hagiography.
• In island dispute, U.S. backing Japan
  November 21, 2012
  Dr. Rustin Gates, assistant history professor, writes an op-ed for CNN.com on the Sino-Japanese dispute over the Senkaku (Diaoyu) Islands.
• LAS debuts new lecture series highlighting faculty work
  November 15, 2012
  Dr. Shah Tarzi, Lee L. Morgan Chair in International Economic Affairs, delivers the inaugural address on the failures and challenges facing America's grand strategy.
• Dr. Jackie Hogan sees problems in interpretations of Lincoln’s legacy
  November 13, 2012
  Bradley sociologist Dr. Hogan examines the issues surrounding today’s Lincoln narrative in an academic paper and as the keynote speaker at the annual Conference on Illinois History.
• Counseling sex offenders with developmental disabilities
  November 13, 2012
  Psychology major Mackenzie Porth helps run therapy sessions for sexual offenders at a state hospital in Missouri and will intern there again next summer.
• Dr. Shah Tarzi opens new LAS lecture series
  November 7, 2012
  The series will celebrate Bradley faculty scholarship, collaboration, conversation and community as Dr. Tarzi discusses America and the world following the presidential election.
• A foundation for a successful collegiate career
  October 30, 2012
  A new book by Dr. Susan Berry Brill de Ramirez helps students find success in college and beyond.
• The many meanings of “foreigner”
  October 24, 2012
  Philosopher Guillaume Le Blanc traveled to Bradley to examine the definition and treatment of foreigners in his lecture “Who is Called a Foreigner.”
• Poetry gives grieving mothers some peace
  October 23, 2012
  Illinois Poet Laureate and English professor Dr. Kevin Stein recites a poem honoring Gold Star Mothers, those who have lost a child in service to America.
• Biology senior interns at forensic crime lab
  October 23, 2012
  Brienna McDonald spent her summer working behind the scenes with law enforcement at the Illinois State Police Crime Lab in Morton, Ill.
• Article examines limitation on vehicle searches by police
  October 15, 2012
  Associate Professor Craig Curtis co-authors a journal article on the 2009 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Arizona v. Gant.
• Research Abroad
  October 11, 2012
  Junior biochemistry student Ryan Niemeier spends nine months in Ireland researching biomaterials.
• The Intersection of Faith and Freedom
  October 5, 2012
  In new book, Dr. Emily Gill examines the religious and civic issues surrounding same-sex marriage.
• Sociology Department unveils new curriculum
  October 4, 2012
  Students will choose one of three focus areas—Inequality and Social Justice, Health and Social Services, or Global Studies—to study.
• A Golden Learning Opportunity
  October 2, 2012
  A 100-plus-year-old glass plate from Bradley’s founder helps explain nanoparticles to today’s chemistry students.
• Study Finds Psychopathic Traits Globally Present
  September 21, 2012
  Dr. David Schmitt’s worldwide research on psychopathic traits leads to discoveries about the universal nature of the structure of psychopathy.
• Chemistry journal features two Bradley articles and photo
  September 21, 2012
  Two articles and the cover photograph published in the Journal of Chemical Education’s October edition originated from Bradley’s chemistry department.
• The ‘Muslim Guy’ discusses Islam and America
  September 18, 2012
  International human rights lawyer and founder of www.themuslimguy.com, Arsalan Iftikhar spoke to students on the global nature of the post-9/11 world.
• Junior Kaleigh Tockes received ASM undergraduate research fellowship
  September 17, 2012
  The fellowship allowed Tockes to carry out two microbiological research projects this summer on Bradley’s campus.
• Politics in Action
  September 11, 2012
  In an election year, Bradley students and alumni take an active role in America's democratic process.
• Three psychology undergraduates receive summer research grants
  April 25, 2012
  Psi Chi Honors Society gives $5,000 each to three juniors for psychology studies.
• SDSU professor to speak on the rise of American narcissism
  April 24, 2012
  Dr. Jean Twenge to be keynote speaker at psychology Honors Research Colloquium.
• Bradley research well represented at MSS conference
  April 11, 2012
  Faculty and students presents their papers at the annual sociological conference.
• Lessons from the field
  March 5, 2012
  Dr. Brent Walker ’94 talks sport psychology with Bradley students.
• A roar opportunity
  February 21, 2012
  Alum takes veterinary skills to South African cheetah preserve
• Bradley instructor inducted into prestigious hall of excellence
  February 13, 2012
  Dr. Kristi McQuade honored by alma mater
• Sara Melton ’12 wins Outstanding Co-Op/Intern of the Year Award
  February 10, 2012
  Working with people with disabilities takes camp counselor out of her comfort zone
• Bradley University and Peoria School District join forces to aid math teachers
  February 6, 2012
  Bradley partners with area teachers to help gauge student interest in math.
• Bradley junior pairs journalism and foreign language studies to double opportunities
  February 6, 2012
  For Alejandra Lopez, being bilingual touches all aspects of the Bradley experience.
• Digital diplomacy
  December 12, 2011
  Laura Doolin ’13 promotes African development through State Department eInternship.
• 2011 graduate finds first job at The New York Times
  December 2, 2011
  Patrick Fontillas is a web developer for the nation's most popular newspaper website.
• Looking through Lincoln
  November 28, 2011
  Dr. Jackie Hogan’s new book reveals what our love of Lincoln says about us.
• Alumna follows her dream to Spain
  November 23, 2011
  Laura Weidner '11 writes about her experience teaching English in a bilingual high school.
• Bradley alumna works to raise poverty awareness
  November 16, 2011
  Dr. Judith Carta returns to Bradley Dec. 2 to explain why “More Means Less” for children living in poverty.
• Community outreach programs continue to grow
  November 15, 2011
  Through the collaboration of campus departments and organizations, community outreach to local PK-12 students is at all-time high.
• Psychology faculty member receives Caterpillar honor
  November 8, 2011
  Dr. Stephenie Chaudoir, through her research in HIV stigma, has merited the Caterpillar Faculty Achievement Award for Scholarship.
• A prestigious award for a prestigious educator
  November 8, 2011
  Dr. Stacey Robertson adds top University award to career achievements.
• English Majors: The news is good
  November 7, 2011
  Dr. Robert Prescott makes a strong case for the English major.
• Judge Jerelyn Maher to teach Constitutional Law spring 2012
  October 28, 2011
  Course will explore judicial education and current developments in law.
• Mathematics major goes ‘Fara-way’ to gain new knowledge
  October 17, 2011
  Alyssa Fara reflects on London study abroad experience.
• Bradley alumna makes workplaces better
  October 5, 2011
  Dr. Rachel Permuth-Levine ’96 visited campus to discuss the blending of psychology and business.
• Making computers intelligent
  October 3, 2011
  Dr. Christos Nikolopoulos has been granted $50,000 from Caterpillar for the development of “Machine Learning Algorithms for Demand Forecasting.”
• Design your own degree with Bradley’s Individualized Major Program
  October 3, 2011
  Renae Stenger ’11 has some advice for incoming students: if Bradley doesn’t already offer the program you’re looking for, design it yourself!
• APA grants Department of Psychology prestigious award
  September 29, 2011
  Initiatives to promote a “culture of service” earned recognition from the American Psychological Association.
• LAS adds courses in nanophysics
  September 28, 2011
  New series of courses make use of advanced equipment right here on campus.
• Dr. Robert Hawkins wins best dissertation award from American Studies Association
  September 27, 2011
  American Studies Association recognizes new faculty member for research on African-American musicians.
• Lang's sabbatical in Slovenia enriched research, teaching experience
  September 26, 2011
  Dr. Michael Lang collaborated with colleagues and international students during his semester abroad.
• Psychology graduate named 2011 LAS Distinguished Alumnus
  September 21, 2011
  Dr. Cherie Bagley ’74 reflects on her Bradley Experience and offers advice for current students.
• Assistant professor of psychology earns First Year Faculty Award
  September 21, 2011
  University recognizes Stephenie Chaudoir for strong work ethic and active approach to teaching.
• Local teachers share new expertise at STEM Education retreat
  September 20, 2011
  On August 27th, recent graduates of the Professional Master’s of Arts in Elementary Math, Science and Technology Education program hosted a professional development retreat, sharing their newfound knowledge and skills with K-12 educators in the Peoria region.
• River Action League brings community together to monitor water quality
  September 20, 2011
  Local educators took first samples during Aug. 26 kickoff event.
• LAS now offers course in Mandarin Chinese
  September 20, 2011
  Course augments curriculum for a variety of majors, including engineering, nursing and business.
• In Peoria and Panama, rainforest research continues
  August 10, 2011
  Since 2005, Bradley’s computer science capstone course, taught by Dr. Steve Dolins, has been deeply entrenched in a rainforest.
• National Science Foundation supports psychology student's research
  August 4, 2011
  Stephanie Andel earned a highly competitive research grant to study occupational health psychology. She shared her experience with "Journals from the Road."
• Manual High School Lab Day turns skeptics into science enthusiasts
  May 10, 2011
  The biology department hosted a lab day for Manual High School students on April 27. Forty-three students participated in the event held in Olin Hall. The event came together when Manual High expressed interest in a science day at Bradley.
• Bradley University’s Lab Day brings great success
  May 3, 2011
  When talking about Bradley University’s National Lab Network event, you can sense the excitement and satisfaction in the voice of Susie Stear, project specialist with the Bradley Center for STEM Education.
• English Department hosts 1st annual writing crawl
  May 3, 2011
  The English Department hosted its 1st annual writing crawl to Springdale Cemetery on April 29. The field trip promoted free writing outside of the classroom at an inspiring location and was open to all students, faculty, and staff.