Alumni News


50 Years of Living Like Lydia

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


Bradley Earns Accolades from Multiple National Publications

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.


The Winding Road to Self-Discovery

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


Producing Success & Providing Opportunity

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!


Diving Deep into Adventure

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


Bradley's Newest Alumni Leadership

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


Daring to Fail

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


Capturing the Climb

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"


NASA and Bradley Remember Robert Henry Lawrence Jr.

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


Bravely Reaching Full Potential

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 Creative Vision and Loving Tribute

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


Bradley Announces $3.66 Million Scholarship Gift for Peoria Public School Students

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.


Speech Scholarships Awarded to High School Seniors Attending Bradley

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


Never Too Early to Give Back

Leadership doesn't have an age requirement, and that is shown perfectly by a young alumna's pursuit of student outreach.