Alumni News

The newest members to join the esteemed Centurion Society

Craig Thompson '74 has supported the Bradley community, as well as the wider Peoria area, in countless ways.

Bradley University has once again earned national recognition, being named among the best colleges in the country by prestigious publications including The Princeton Review, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal.

There is more to ourselves than we realize, and discovering it begins with pursuing our dreams.

Brian Scheffler '09 has taken what he learned at Bradley to bring the action on game days, and provide a pathway for current Braves to experience all of the elements that go into a live broadcast production!

Life has taken this alum over land, air and into the seas all around the world!

Don Sidlowski ’79 will be the first lead the Lydia Moss Bradley Society

One of our brightest Alumna has found herself leading teams at Microsoft and Netflix thanks to her commitment to personal growth.

Winter is the start of the outdoor fun for the group of glacial mountaineers who tackle icefalls at Starved Rock State Park. Their cool flavor of adventure was captured by Matthew Klein '22 in his documentary "Ice Climbers of Starved Rock"

Spotlighting the efforts and impact of our fallen astronauts, NASA looks to the first Black American to join the ranks

How does a student achieve their post-college goals before graduating? The unique blend of personalized education and engaged faculty members at Bradley makes this a possibility and Chelsie Tamms '16 is proof! Her life plans were fast-tracked after becoming a Brave.

A winding journey back to Bradley allowed this alumni to start a home for his passions that also carries a heartfelt legacy.

Bradley University is the receipt of a $3.66 million gift to provide scholarship support for graduates of the Peoria Public School System. The gift, made by Bradley alumnus Gregory Miller ('62), was provided through his estate as a legacy to his own educational experiences at Peoria High School and Bradley University.

Centurion Society Inductees Jay ’59 and Joan ’69 Janssen are passionate about two things: Bradley University and its award-winning speech team.