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December

• Thank You for a Very Merry Jimmy Binkley Christmas
  PJ Star
  Singers from Lamda Chi Alpha fraternity at Bradley University helped with the Jimmy Binkley Christmas Party for Seniors.
• Death and beauty, two truths in the work of Bethany Carlson Coffin
  PJ Star
  Bethany Carlson Coffin, art instructor at Bradley University, will be exhibiting her artwork Jan. 11 through Feb. 15 at the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria.
• Scott Reeise recalls representing Peoria in Egypt
  PJ Star
  Peoria Mayor Jim Ardis and Bradley University professor Amir Al-Khafaji co-authored articles about Peoria's green infrastructure that were presented in front of an international audience.
• Three Naperville Brothers Make Eagle Scout
  Chicago Tribune
  Connor O’Brien, now 20 and studying psychology at Bradley University in Peoria, said he wanted to pursue the Eagle rank “to better myself and the world around me as a result.”
• Local Students Participate in Musical Events
  The Herald News
  The Bradley University Hilltop Combo was featured in the Dingeldine Music Center with a jazz concert.
• College News for the Week of Dec. 21
  Sun This Week
  Malini Wijesinghe, of Apple Valley, was named an Illinois Student Laureate by the Lincoln Academy of Illinois.
• We Know All About College Financial Assistance, Here’s How You Do It Better
  Education Post
  In addition to providing helpful information about financial assistance and scholarships, Bradley offers a four-year projection of costs and shows a variety of common payment plans.
• Bradley University Celebrated Winter Commencement
  WMBD TV
  Bradley University's winter commencement took place Saturday morning at the Renaissance Coliseum. Families and friends cheered as they heard their family member's name being called out on stage.
• Bradley Volleyball Star to Give Commencement Address
  1470 WMBD
  After wrapping up her historic athletic career, Bradley Volleyball senior Erica Haslag will close her equally-accomplished academic career by delivering the student remarks during Bradley University’s December Commencement.
• Final City Council Meeting of the Year Covers Bricks, Recycling and Axes
  PJ Star
  A presentation of the economic impact of Bradley was made to the council. Bradley’s impact on the community is estimated at $310 million. The school’s 5,400 students work and volunteer throughout the area.
• 37th Bradley International Print and Drawing Exhibition
  ArtDeadline.com
  The Bradley International Print and Drawing Exhibition is the second-longest running juried print and drawing competition in the country. Every two years it features the best contemporary graphic artwork from around the globe.
• Bradley University Building Gets Prepped for Next Construction Phase
  WMBD TV
  Campus and city officials hosted a topping off ceremony for a future classroom building Monday. Construction crews hoisted up one of the last steel beams on the building. The $100 million project will house both business and engineering classes.
• Bradley Tops It Off
  1470 WMBD
  Bradley University celebrated a beam topping off ceremony, placing one of the final beams on the new Business and Engineering Convergence Center.
• Art and Music Events in Central Illinois
  PJ Star
  Two art exhibitions and a recital are at Bradley this week.
• Pontiac Caterpillar Plant Celebrating 40 years
  Pontiac Daily Leader
  “We partner with Bradley University to have their students work on senior projects to solve real manufacturing challenges that benefit both the student and facility.”
• BU Team Reaches 50th Anniversary
  PJ Star
  The university’s club hockey team has reached a big milestone, as the 2018-19 season is its 50th anniversary.
• This Weekend in Christmas Concerts
  Missoulian
  Bradley professor Todd Kelly, who's performed with Mannheim Steamroller and toured with shows like "Hairspray," will play holiday tunes by Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Stan Kenton with the UM Jazz Ensemble I and the Zootown Cabaret.
• Spa Night at Bradley University
  PJ Star
  Bradley students participated in a spa night on Tuesday hosted by the group “Women Who Empower” in Lydia’s Lounge on Bradley's campus. The event was intended to relieve some of the stress of upcoming final exams.
• December 4, 2018: Ginastera's Vexing Variations
  Performance Today
  Assistant Professor Marcia Henry Liebenow's chamber music performance at the Red Lodge Music Festival in Montana was chosen to be featured nationally.

November

• Eric Petersen Sings Broadway
  WMBD TV
  From Bradley to Broadway and back, Eric Petersen, a 2003 Bradley University Graduate and Theater major, is set to return to his alma mater on November 30th and December 1st.
• Sparking Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Greater Peoria Area
  WMBD TV
  Bradley University provided the community an opportunity to learn more about getting involved in the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Greater Peoria Area.
• This Week in Illinois History: Dec. 10-16
  DePage Policy Journal
  Nearly 15 years ago, Bradley professor Kevin Stein was named Illinois' newest poet laureate.
• Peoria County Calendar of Events Nov. 28 – Dec. 4
  Peoria County Chronicle
  There's a lot going on in Peoria County this week, including Bradley alumnus Eric Peterson's “Eric Petersen Sings Broadway."
• I’m So Into Therapy That I Might Be Self-Sabotaging so I Can Stay In It
  TONIC
  “When a client comes in, and they have a lot of emotional pain, . . . this may be the first time they’ve been listened to and really understood,” says Nancy Sherman, clinical coordinator for the counseling program at Bradley.
• List of Events for the Week of Nov. 25, 2018, in Central Illinois
  PJ Star
  Check out all the exciting events taking place at Bradley University this week.
• Taking a Trip
  Canton Daily Ledger
  Bradley Professors Keli Mayhew and Ashley Krulac recently took their students to the fourth annual Steiner Symposium.
• Red Letter Dates
  PJ Star
  The faculty and students of Bradley University are taking part in many fine arts events in the upcoming months.
• Peoria Area Labor Market Sees Ongoing Positive Performance
  GLT
  Bernard Goitein and his colleagues at Bradley's Foster College of Business report ongoing, positive economic growth in Peoria.
• Performing Artist Eric Petersen Returns to His Alma Mater BU
  Pekin Daily Times
  Eric Peterson, star of stage and screen, is returning to his alma mater Bradley University to perform “Eric Petersen Sings Broadway."
• Bradley University’s Steiner Symposium Tackles Hot-Button Issues in College, Professional Sports
  GlobeNewswire West
  Bradley University students spent a day hearing sports industry leaders debate hot topics in media, college and professional athletics at the school’s annual Charley Steiner Symposium.
• Bradley Community Chorus and Symphony Orchestra Present a Concert of Sacred Music this Weekend
  Peoria Public Radio
  The Bradley Community Chorus and Bradley Symphony Orchestra will present a program that includes Mozart's Solemn Vespers and Lux Aeterna by American composer Morten Lauridsen.
• Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo All Bark at Annual Bradley Symposium
  PJ Star
  The eponymous host, a 1971 Bradley graduate who is radio voice of baseball’s Los Angeles Dodgers, interviewed Russo on a stage at the end of a day filled with seminars and all-star panelists from the sports world.
• Peoria Recognized for Innovation on New List
  WMBD TV
  24/7 Wall Street says Peoria is one of the most innovative cities in the country.
• Peoria Ranked Among Nation’s Most Innovative Cities
  PJ Star
  The list is based on the number of U.S. patents issued per 100,000 metro-area residents.
• Charley Steiner Hits It Out of Park with Baseball Panel
  PJ Star
  Charley Steiner was surrounded by Bradley University students who wanted to meet him, talk to him, at the end of a panel session Thursday discussing whether big league baseball might be in trouble.
• David Baker President of The Pro Football Hall of Fame
  1470 WMBD
  President Of The Pro Football Hall Of Fame, David Baker, participates in the Charley Steiner Sports Communications Symposium at Bradley.
• Innovative Peorians Gather to Network and Discuss Future of the City
  WMBD TV
  "Caterpillar has a tremendous presence here, there is so much knowledge between Caterpillar, OSF, Bradley University, Ag' Lab, Methodist there's a great amount of talent in this community," said Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria). "
• Charley Steiner Comes to Peoria
  1470 WMBD
  Charley Steiner returns to Peoria for annual Sports Communication Symposium at Bradley.
• Steiner Sports Symposium Draws National Names to Bradley
  1470 WMBD
  early 20 panelists from across the country will be on the Bradley University campus Thursday for the 4th annual Charley Steiner Symposium for Sports Communication.
• The 25 Most Innovative Cities in US Share Affinity for Technology
  USA Today
  24/7 Wall St. has compiled a list of the 25 most innovative cities in the United States based on data obtained from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for the year 2015, the most recent year that data is available.
• Art and Music Events in Central Illinois: Nov. 11, 2018
  PJ Star
  There's a lot happening on the Hilltop. Here's a list of the art and music events taking place in Peoria this week.
• What to Expect at DreamHack Atlanta 2018
  Georgia Entertainment News
  Bradley University game design students will take part in Dreamhack Atlanta 2018.
• Morton Community Chorus and Orchestra presents Handel’s Messiah on Nov. 18
  PJ Star
  Dr. John Orfe of Bradley University will perform alongside the Morton Community Chorus on November 18.
• What to Expect at DreamHack Atlanta 2018
  ScadConnector
  Bradley University game design students will be some of the collegiate attendees of DreamHack Atlanta.
• Bradley, Peoria Library Host National Exhibit ‘Courage and Compassion’
  PJ Star
  Bradley University and the Peoria Public Library have partnered to highlight the experiences of Japanese-Americans in Peoria during World War II.
• Bradley University Theatre Blends Real and Fantasy Worlds With "She Kills Monsters"
  Peoria Public Radio
  Bradley University Theatre's production of "She Kills Monsters" tells the story of a young woman who delves into the world of the Dungeons & Dragons game in an attempt to better understand her late sister.
• BU Professor: Political Shift Leads Illinois To A Unified Government
  1470 WMBD
  Bradley professor Megan Remmel provides insight into the effects of the political shift in the Illinois midterm elections.
• Peoria County News Briefs
  Peoria County Chronicle
  Registration is under way for Bradley's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) programs.
• Children's Museum Teaches Kids about Día de los Muertos
  WMBD TV
  Bradley University's chapter of the Association of Latin American Students and professor Aurea Toxqui have created a Dia De Los Muertos exhibit for the Peoria Playhouse Children's Museum.
• "Alice Robertson and Gender Ideals in the Early 20th Century” - Amy Scott
  Gilcrease Museum
  Bradley professor Amy Scott gave a presentation at the Gilcrease Museum about famed congresswoman Alice Robertson.
• CFCI Grants $40,000 to Help by "Ending Hunger Together"
  WMBD TV
  Four members from the Association of Latino Professionals in Financing and Accounting at Bradley donated to a new grant working to combat food insecurity.

October

• Bradley Students Hold a Vigil for Victims of the Pittsburgh Shooting
  WYZZ TV
  Tuesday night Bradley University students and community leaders came together to remember the lives lost in the Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting that took place over the weekend.
• Hundreds Gather to Remember Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting Victims
  PJ Star
  Another memorial event will be held Tuesday night on the Bradley University campus which will be sponsored by Hillel, a student organization.
• Bradley Student Explores the Fine Art of Graffiti
  PJ Star
  The new mural on the UFS Downtown Outlet Center in Peoria is the largest piece of art Bradley University student Mike Brown has ever created.
• Bradley Theatre to Present ‘She Kills Monsters’ Nov. 8-18
  PJ Star
  Bradley University Theatre will present “She Kills Monsters” Nov. 8 to 18 at the Hartmann Center for the Performing Arts, 1423 St. James.
• Upcoming Entertainment Events in the Peoria Area: Oct. 26, 2018
  PJ Star
  Samuel J. Comroe, comedian from this season’s “America’s Got Talent,” performing at 7 p.m. Nov. 8, Student Center Ballroom, Bradley University. Tickets are $15 and available at the door.
• Local Art Teachers Featured in Art Show at Carl Sandburg College
  Daily Review Atlas
  Colleges and school districts represented include Sandburg, Bradley University, Costa Catholic Academy, Florida State College at Jacksonville, Galesburg District 205, Knox College, Monmouth College, ROWVA District 208 and Western Illinois University.
• Zionsville Student Part of Winning Team
  Zionsville Times Sentinel
  Matthew Kern of Zionsville is part of the Bradley University APICS team to win the supply chain management organization's annual international case competition.
• City Plans Litter Projects Before Halloween
  PJ Star
  At noon on Friday, the Bradley University clean-up crew will meet to pick up litter in the Bradley area.
• Representative from Chinese Consulate in Chicago to Speak at Bradley University on Oct. 24
  PJ Star
  The acting consul general of the Chinese Consulate in Chicago, Jun Liu, will speak at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Bradley University.
• Recital Friday at St. John’s Church
  News Tribune
  Professor Marcia Henry Liebenow and faculty member Andrea Molina will present a recital at St. John's Lutheran Church.
• “Strata” and “City and Empire” to Be Displayed in Art Galleries
  Illinois Wesleyan News
  "City and Empire," an art piece created by Bradley University professor Heather Brammeier, will be featured in Illinois Wesleyan's Ames School of Art this fall.
• Healing What Ails Us with ‘Love Peoria’
  Morton-Times News
  Humanitarian and author Bob Goff will give a talk on Oct. 23 in Bradley's Renaissance Coliseum to kick off the two-month "Love Peoria" event.
• Bradley U. Founder Tops Voters’ List of Groundbreaking Women
  Illinois News Network
  Voters in the Illinois Top 200 project have put Lydia Moss Bradley, founder of Peoria’s Bradley University, at No. 1 on the list of groundbreaking women in Illinois history.
• Peoria Academy to Host Symposium on Screen Time, Children
  WMBD TV
  Bradley University College of Education & Health Sciences Assistant Director Kristina Montelongo will be part of a panel discussing how increased screen time affects children.
• Peorians Lead List of Groundbreaking Illinois Women
  FOX Illinois
  Lydia Moss Bradley, the founder of Peoria's Bradley University came in at number one of the list of groundbreaking women in Illinois history.
• Peorians Top List of Groundbreaking Illinois Women
  Peoria Public Radio
  Lydia Moss Bradley tops the list of the state’s ten most groundbreaking women.
• Bradley University Founder Voted Illinois’ “Groundbreaking Woman”
  1470 WMBD
  The founder of Bradley University tops the Illinois Top 200 poll of groundbreaking women in Illinois history.
• Illinois 200: Bradley U. Founder at Top of Voters' Groundbreaking Women List
  WIFR TV
  Bradley University founder Lydia Moss Bradley and feminist writer Betty Friedan were voted as Illinois’ top two groundbreaking women in the Illinois Top 200 Project.
• Peorians Lead List of Groundbreaking Women in Illinois History Ranking
  WMBD TV
  Voters in the Illinois Top 200 project have put Lydia Moss Bradley, founder of Peoria’s Bradley University, at No. 1 on the list of groundbreaking women in Illinois history.
• Bradley University founder named Top Illinois Woman
  WAND TV
  Online voters have chosen Peoria's Bradley University founder Lydia Moss Bradley as the Top Illinois Woman in the Illinois Top 200 project.
• Illinois 200: Bradley U. Founder at Top of Voters' Groundbreaking Women List
  Herald & Review
  Voters in the Illinois Top 200 project have put Lydia Moss Bradley, founder of Peoria's Bradley University, at No. 1 on the list of groundbreaking women in Illinois history.
• Bradley Tops Online Poll of State’s Groundbreaking Women
  Now Decatur
  Lydia Moss Bradley, the founder of Bradley University, received the most votes among groundbreaking women in the latest Illinois Top 200 online poll, finishing ahead of notable figures such as Oprah Winfrey and Mary Todd Lincoln.
• Ahwatukee Student’s Sustainability Project a Campus Hit
  Ahwatukee FootHills News
  Ahwatukee native and Bradley University Senior, Abigail Ihrke, turned her passion for sustainability into a project that is changing Bradley University.
• Bradley’s Founder at Top of Voters’ ‘Groundbreaking Women’ List
  PJ Star
  Voters in the Illinois Top 200 project have put Lydia Moss Bradley, founder of Bradley University, at No. 1 on the list of groundbreaking women in Illinois history.
• Bradley U. Founder at Top of voters’ Groundbreaking Women List
  The State Journal-Register
  Voters in the Illinois Top 200 project have put Lydia Moss Bradley, founder of Peoria’s Bradley University, at No. 1 on the list of groundbreaking women in Illinois history.
• Author of ‘Reasonable Doubt’ to speak at Bradley
  PJ Star
  Steve Vogel, author of "Reasonable Doubt," will speak at Bradley University October 23.
• Strategic Planning in Turbulent Times
  Peoria Magazines
  Bradley University Professor Dr. Aaron Buchko provides insight into how businesses can implement the most effective strategic planning.
• Bradley University Update with Dr. Gary Roberts
  WMBD TV
  President Roberts gave WMBD This Morning an update on campus.
• Morton MIX
  Morton Chamber of Commerce
  Larry Weinzimmer, professor of Strategic Management at Bradley, will give a presentation at Morton MIX entitled, "Challenging Strategic Management Assumptions & Finding New Opportunities for Growth.'"
• 9 Knockout Instagram Spots At Bradley
  BuzzFeed
  A Bradley student highlights the best photography spots on Bradley's campus.
• Author, Feminist Brings Guerrilla Girls to Bradley
  PJ Star
  Feminist and activist Donna Kaz will give a talk on her work with the group "Guerilla Girls" on Monday, October 15.
• Religion Professor to Deliver Guest Lecture Oct. 9 at Monmouth College
  Daily Review Atlas
  Bradley University religious studies professor Robert Fuller will deliver the talk at 4 p.m. Oct. 9 in the Morgan Room of Poling Hall on the Monmouth campus.
• Gilcrease to Host symposium on Gender Identity in Western Culture
  Tulsa World
  Amy Scott, Associate Professor of History and Director of Women’s and Gender Studies at Bradley, will be a featured panelist in the Gilcrease Museum's "Gender and Identity in the American West."
• The 10 Best Colleges for Video Game Design
  College Magazine
  "Bradley’s Caterpillar Global Communications Center will prepare for the ever-evolving technology of the game design industry."
• Another View: Record Number of New Citizens Welcomed in Peoria
  The Register Mail
  “They are now anxious to join the millions before them accepting the privileges and responsibilities of citizenship.”
• Bradley University Awarded APICS Case Competition for Excellence in Supply Chain Management
  Supply Chain Management Review
  APICS announced Bradley University as the 2018 APICS Case Competition winner.

September

• Suburban Hero: Collegian Returns to Naperville Home Just in Time to Help Family Escape Fire
  Daily Herald
  Naperville Fire Chief Mark Puknaitis said the 20-year-old Bradley student Sentman deserves praise as a hero.
• Amit Sinha
  WalletHub
  Professor Amit Sinha was featured in WalletHub's piece about business credit cards.
• Springdale Cemetery Tours Bring Peoria History Alive
  PJ Star
  Prairie Folklore Theatre will offer a theatrical performance to celebrate Peoria’s storied past in the setting of historic Springdale Cemetery. This year the performance includes Romeo B. Garrett - the first black professor at Bradley.
• Bringing Peoria Area’s Past to Life is Mission for Historical Society Director
  Peoria County Chronicle
  A "favorite" historical artifact, that depicts Abraham Lincoln during his run for office, will soon find its home at Bradley University.
• 2018 Running With The Dogs
  WMBD TV
  Paws Giving Independence, an organization started by two Bradley students, is looking for people to participate in their annual fundraiser. The funds that are raised will help to continue to place service dogs free of charge.
• Excitement, Long Line for Huge Peoria Naturalization Ceremony
  PJ Star
  The U.S. District Court in central Illinois was impressed by a lengthy line that had formed 2 1/2 hours before a naturalization ceremony at Bradley University’s Renaissance Coliseum.
• Peoria Sees Increase in Voter Registration
  WMBD TV
  Bradley University's campus offered an opportunity for students to register after the Naturalization Ceremony.
• Nearly 700 New U.S. Citizens Welcomed in Peoria
  WMBD TV
  The United States gained 655 new citizens from 77 different countries around the world Tuesday at Bradley University.
• Hundreds Take Citizenship Oath in Peoria
  Peoria Public Radio
  The United States gained 655 new citizens Tuesday during a naturalization ceremony at Bradley University.
• Inspiration on the Road to Citizenship
  Peoria Magazines
  This month, Bradley University will host a huge swearing-in ceremony of new American citizens.
• Annual Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair Draws Participants from around Nation
  Peoria County Chronicle
  Bradley University M.F.A. student Natalie Zelman and the Bradley Jazz Ensemble will be featured at this year's Fine Art Fair.
• Fine Art Fair Features 130 Artists Sept. 28-30
  PJ Star
  In addition to artwork from across the country, the fair includes a performance by the Bradley University Jazz Ensemble.
• More than 650 Immigrants to Become Americans in Peoria Ceremony
  PJ Star
  More than 650 immigrants from 80 countries will become new American citizens in a naturalization ceremony at 11 a.m. Sept. 25 at Bradley University’s Renaissance Coliseum.
• Memento Mori: The Personification of Death
  TEDx
  Death is everywhere. Seriously— as Dr. Dean Cantú has researched, different personifications of death can be found nearly anywhere you look.
• Downtown Dance Studio to Start Hosting Live Jazz Shows
  Missoulian
  On Dec. 8 for the annual Holiday Swing concert, trumpeter Todd Kelly, a Missoula native and Bradley University professor, will perform multiple concerts in a single day.
• Bradley University Ranked the Best in Illinois
  WMBC TV
  Bradley University remains one of the best institutions in the country for student engagement for the third year in a row, according to the third annual Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.
• State's Gubernatorial Race Could Become Most Expensive in U.S. History
  WMBD TV
  "This gubernatorial race in Illinois has the potential to be one of the most expensive, if not the most expensive, gubernatorial campaign in American history," Asst. Professor of Political Science Megan Remmel said.
• Japanese American Resettlement During WWII
  Peoria Magazines
  A Bradley University student and professor recently co-wrote an article that features the stories of Japanese-Americans relocating during WWII to Peoria.
• Williams Brothers Construction Builds State-of-the-Art Bradley University Business and Engineering Complex
  Construction Digest
  A new $100M Bradley University complex is bringing engineering and business together under one roof.

August

• It’s the Biggest Opportunity Since Brown v. Board
  Education Post
  Nationally, there is a major shortage of teachers of color in the classroom today. Dean Cantù, professor and chairperson of the Department of Teacher Education at Bradley, shares some significant numbers with Education Post.
• Orin O'Brien: Memories of Bernstein
  Performance Today
  Assistant professor Marcia Henry Liebenow's concert performance, given at the 2017 Red Lodge Music Festival, was featured on American Public Media's 'Performance Today.'
• Bradley Warming to Course on Climate Change
  PJ Star
  "The new Bradley Core Curriculum has eight ‘areas of inquiry’ that are designed to more deeply engage students in the process of intellectual growth."
• Free Workshop Details How to Start a business in Illinois
  PJ Star
  The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Bradley University and Morton Community Bank will offer a free workshop.
• Take Advantage of all Peoria Has to Offer
  PJ Star
  "We have many positives such as nationally know Caterpillar, Komatsu, Bradley University, plus our excellent Ag Lab."
• Bradley University Creating Flexible Learning Spaces at New Complex
  PJ Star
  Flexible learning spaces — those three words describe the thing that makes the Business and Engineering Complex so radically different from most other spaces on Bradley University’s campus, and a thing that could transform the way students learn.
• Bradley University Move-In Day Saturday
  1470 WMBD
  Students have already been making their way to Bradley University in preparation for the 2019 fall semester, but the official move-in day is Saturday.
• Bradley University spokesperson Renee Charles
  PJ Star
  Bradley spokesperson Renee Charles chats about the new school year, issues with immigration and enrollment, and the situation with Peoria’s public radio station WCBU-89.9.
• Peoria Humane Society Celebrates Local Author’s ‘Mr. Fuzzy Ears’
  PJ Star
  Donna Carr Roberts, Bradley Artist in Residence, is throwing a book launch party in honor of “The Adventures of Mr. Fuzzy Ears: Searching for a Furry Friend.”
• Lydia Moss Bradley Returns to Campus as Students Prepare to Come Back
  WMBD TV
  After being gone for a little more than 2 months, Lydia Moss Bradley is finally back home on Bradley's campus.
• Bradley University Unveils Refurbished Statue of Founder
  PJ Star
  The statue of Lydia Moss Bradley was unveiled at the school’s Founder’s Circle in front of several hundred students and faculty members — amid chants of “Lyd-i-a, Lyd-i-a” and “Lyds! Lyds! Lyds!”
• Peoria Makes a Case for Being a 5G city
  PJ Star
  “There are 5G projects going on now in 20 cities across the United States — none in Illinois,” said Miller, director of the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Bradley University.
• Bradley, ICC Work to Alleviate Strains from Mental Health and Disability
  PJ Star
  The stigma around mental health issues is depleting and, as a result, counseling services at Bradley are being utilized more frequently.
• New Musical Piece Honors Peoria Municipal Band Director David Vroman
  PJ Star
  Vroman, Bradley's band director and music-department chairman, is honored with a song written by Bruce Broughton - nine-time Emmy Award winner - in recognition of his contributions to Peoria.
• America’s biggest housing challenge — 3D-printing a home on Mars
  Market Watch
  We are encouraging a wide range of people to come up with innovative designs for how they envision a habitat on Mars,” said Lex Akers, dean of the Caterpillar College of Engineering and Technology at Bradley University, NASA’s partner.
• Bradley Business Accelerator Searches for New Products to ‘Launch’
  PJ Star
  There’s still time to apply for a rigorous seven-week program designed to deliver innovative products to the largest possible number of potential customers.
• Bradley Ranked Among Nation's Best Universities
  WMBD TV
  Bradley University is listed among the nation's best institutions for undergraduate education by The Princeton Review.
• NASA's 3-D Printed Mars Habitat Contest Winners Offer Us A Look At A Martian Future
  Outer Places
  The five winning teams were selected by judges from NASA and partner Bradley University of Peoria, Illinois.
• Symposium Speakers Announced By Bradley University
  1470 WMBD
  Bradley has announced the first confirmed speakers for its 4th annual Charley Steiner Symposium for Sports Communication.
• NASA 3D Printed Habitat Competition Winners Announced!
  Tuvie
  In partnering with Bradley University, NASA has announced the top five teams that shared the winning $100,000 prize in 3D Printed Habitat Competition.
• NASA Reveals The Impressive Winning Designs of its 3D Printed Mars Habitat Contest
  Interesting Engineering
  The virtual models of potential future Martian houses featured ingenuous solutions for adapting to the red planet's harsh atmosphere and landscape.
• A List of Fundraising Events in Central Illinois
  PJ Star
  Proceeds from the Trivia Night will benefit OLLI and help provide educational programs for Peoria-area residents ages 50 and older.
• NASA's Mars Habitat Contest Yields Some Bizarre-Looking Dwellings
  MACH | NBC News
  Five teams take home $100,000 in latest round of ongoing design competition.
• Resident Survey May Be Key to Grocery Store Needs
  PJ Star
  The survey is part of a bigger study of demographics and a market analysis of grocery store needs being conducted by the University of Illinois and Bradley University.
• Winners in NASA 3D-Printed Habitat for Mars Design
  Ecns
  Winning teams successfully created digital representations of the physical and functional characteristics of a house on Mars using specialized software tools.
• Bradley to Host Starting a Business in Illinois Workshop
  WMBD TV
  The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Bradley is offering a workshop, Starting a Business in Illinois, from 3 - 5 p.m. on Thursday.
• NASA Showcases 5 Designs from Public That Might Aid Future Long-Term Stays on Mars
  MLife Media Group
  The U.S. space agency says it selected the top five in conjunction with Bradley University of Peoria, Illinois.
• NASA Selects Contest Winners of 3D-Printed Habitat Designs for Mars
  My Modern Met
  In 2014, NASA launched a multi-phase competition to create a habitat on Mars using 3D-printing technology. And now, five teams have been selected as the winners of the Phase 3, Level 1 portion of the 3D-Printed Habitat Competition.
• NASA Announces Phase 3 Winners of 3D Printed Habitat Challenge
  3D Printing Industry
  3D printed buildings on Mars are a stage closer with NASA’s announcement of the latest results in its 3D Printed Habitat Centennial Challenge.

July

• NASA Awards Top Five Design Finalists in 3D Printed Martian Habitat Challenge
  Sci News
  Future missions to Mars and beyond will require innovative options to shelter explorers.
• Life on Mars: Amazing Models Reveal What It Could Look Like
  Fox News
  If you’re looking forward to the time when humans can decamp to the Red Planet, you’ll be happy to know that NASA is envisioning what those Martian habitats might look like—and the results are incredible.
• NASA Awards Five Teams $100,000 in 3D-Printed Habitat Competition
  Architect Magazine
  As the next step, the winners are required to 3D print a one-third-scale model of their design for a chance to win $2 million.
• What Our Lives Could Look Like on Mars: Incredible NASA Competition Finalists Reveal the 3D-Printed Habitats They Believe Will Allow Humans to Live on the Surface of the Red Planet
  Daily Mail
  NASA and Bradley University competition finalists have revealed the 3D-printed habitats they believe could be used to colonize the red planet in the coming decades.
• This is What Life on Mars Could Look Like, According to NASA
  Maxim
  NASA and Bradley University just unveiled the winners of their 3D-Printed Habitat Centennial Challenge competition.
• NASA’s Winners of Its Habitat Competition Offer a Glimpse of Martian Living
  Central Texas News Now ABC
  To get a better understanding of what these structures might look like on Mars, NASA partnered with Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois for its 3D-Printed Habitat Centennial Challenge competition, which began in 2014.
• Stony Brook Rock Star Pitches In On Mars Modules
  InnovateLI
  In cahoots with Bradley University, NASA chose the five winners based on digital representations of the “physical and functional characteristics of a house on Mars.”
• Here's What NASA Thinks Mars Houses Could Look Like
  Popular Mechanics
  NASA has selected five winners in an ongoing contest it has been running to get smart ideas about how to build a 3d-printed habitat on Mars.
• The Five Winners of the 3D-printed Mars Habitat Competition
  Wordless Tech
  Five teams win a share of $100,000 in virtual modeling stage of NASA’s 3D-printed Mars Habitat competition.
• NASA Reveals Winners of 3D-Printed Mars Habitat Competition
  DesignBoom
  NASA and Bradley University have selected the five winning designs in the latest stage of its 3D-printed habitat competition, including a pod inspired by the anatomy of a spider and vertical egg-like container.
• NASA Picks Finalists For 3D-Printed Mars Habitat Contest
  Inquistitr
  Back in 2014, NASA partnered with Bradley University on a project that challenged citizen scientists to come up with designs for efficient Mars habitats.
• NASA Unveils Finalists In Mars Habitat Contest
  HuffPost | UK
  While companies like SpaceX are working how we get to Mars, NASA has already started investigating the possibility of what a home would look like once we actually got there.
• NASA Announces Top Five Winning Projects for their 3D-Printed Habitat Competition
  Bustler
  In the last phase of this $2.25 million competition, NASA and Bradley University of Peoria, Illinois have selected five teams to share a $100,000 prize with amounts awarded based on panel scores.
• Life on Mars? NASA Reveals Five Amazing Martian Home Concepts
  The Sun
  Concept designs include a habitat that can deploy rovers to fetch local resources for construction and a multi-storied cylindrical building built from Martian rock.
• NASA Contest Finalists Show Off Their Mars Habitat Models
  Engadget
  The agency and its project partner, Bradley University, judged teams' models created using a specialized software.
• Abstract art from three artists to be exhibited at Peoria Public Library
  PJ Star
  A Bradley University graduate student, along with two other area artists, will be displaying abstract art work for the exhibit “Curious Metaphors” at the Peoria Public Library.
• NASA Announces Winners of the Third Phase of Mars 3D-Printed Habitat Challenge
  I4U News
  “We are encouraging a wide range of people to come up with innovative designs for how they envision a habitat on Mars,” said Lex Akers from Bradley University and a NASA’s partner in this challenge.
• NASA Challenge Contestants Design Future Base on Mars
  Sputnik
  NASA and Bradley University are one step closer to developing means to create habitable outposts on other planets, as yet another stage of their challenge successfully concludes.
• NASA Announces Winners of Competition to Design 3D-printed Habitat for Mars
  Dezeen
  The top five teams of the competition were selected by NASA in partnership with Bradley University of Peoria, Illinois, out of 18 groups from around the globe.
• Tyler Schwartz Uses Gatorade Grant to Donate Shoes to YMCA
  Mile Split USA
  Tyler Schwartz wanted to make one last gesture to the cross country community in Indiana before she began her collegiate career at Bradley University.
• Bradley Gives Sneak Peek to New Building Complex
  Peoria Public Radio
  Bradley University’s new Business and Engineering Complex is on track to open next summer.
• WATCH-LISTEN: Election 2018 Forum Peoria
  NPR Illinois
  Bradley University Dean Cantu, along with Board of Trustees Member Dr. Sharon Desmoulin-Kherat, participated in an NPR Illinois Issues Forum Panel on Education at Peoria City Hall.
• Top Five Teams Win a Share of $100,000 in Virtual Modeling Stage of NASA’s 3D-Printed Habitat Competition
  NASA
  NASA and Bradley University have selected the top five teams to share a $100,000 prize in the latest stage of the agency’s 3D-Printed Habitat Centennial Challenge competition.
• The Eric Factor: Youth take the lead when it comes to climate change
  WQAD
  Dr. Wendy Schweigert, a Sociologist at Bradley notes that changing a person's opinion is hard. This is especially true when it comes to topics that have been taught to us from a young age.
• Washington Says Thanks to First Responders Who Helped After 2013 Tornado
  PJ Star
  Canton, Morton, North Pekin, Pekin, Peoria, Peoria Heights, Fondulac Park and Bradley University were among the area police departments that were thanked in the parade. Bradley’s Kaboom mascot rode in the university’s car.
• Free Workshop for Business Startup this Week
  PJ Star
  The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Bradley University is offering a workshop, Starting a Business in Illinois.
• San Francisco Artist Needs Help Creating Art at Peoria PlayHouse
  PJ Star
  Bradley students have received fantastic feedback on the work they did at the Peoria Playhouse in May. In fact, one of the students is going to be the assistant for the next display this month.
• Educate to Vaccinate today at Tazewell County Health Department
  PJ Star
  Tazewell County Health Department, in collaboration with Bradley University’s Doctorate of Nursing Graduate Program, will host an educational immunization event to increase awareness of the importance of vaccines.
• College Sports’ Role In Legal Sports Gambling Remains To Be Seen
  NESN
  With sports betting now technically legalized nationwide, the NCAA will face new challenges. Bradley President Roberts lists a few issues that will need to be addressed.
• Luciano: Does Peoria host the world’s only dead-tree zoo?
  Pekin Daily Times (PJ Star)
  In 2008, Bradley's plan to build the Markin Family Student Recreation Center caused a European beech tree to be cut down. Did you know the school saved the tree, and it's still on Bradley property?
• Senior Consulting Project Program at Bradley
  WMBD TV
  The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Bradley is accepting applications for the Fall 2018 semester for anyone wanting to participate in the Senior Consulting Project program.
• Tazewell County Health Department, Bradley University to hold 'Educate to Vaccinate' Event
  WMBD TV
  Tazewell County Health Department and Bradley University’s Doctorate of Nursing Graduate Program will host an educational immunization event to increase awareness of the importance of vaccines.
• Bradley Earns Third Straight MVC All-Academic Award
  PJ Star
  Bradley claimed the Missouri Valley Conference All-Academic Award for the third year in a row. The award is given to the institution that finishes with the highest grade point average among its athletes.
• The Adventures of Mr. Fuzzy Ears: Searching for a Furry Friend
  1470 WMBD
  Donna Carr Roberts, Artist in Residence at Bradley, speaks about the release of her new children's book titled 'The Adventures of Mr. Fuzzy Ears.'
• How Well Do Local Officials Respond To FOI Requests?
  Peoria Public Radio
  A Bradley professor who performed his own audit of how local governments in Illinois handle Freedom of Information requests says the results were better than expected.
• Art League Members Show Off Their Talents at Time Gallery
  PJ Star
  More than 50 local artists will be displaying their artwork in the Illinois Art League’s annual membership show opening July 6. Erin Buczynski from Bradley University will be judging the show.

June

• Remembering Robert Lawrence, The First African-American Astronaut
  Forbes
  In 1967, the U.S. Air Force selected the first African-American astronaut, Major Robert Lawrence (Bradley graduate '56), to train for a highly secretive mission to spy on the Soviet Union from space.
• Peoria Preteens Design Video Games in Summer Camp
  PJ Star
  Bradley's IRL Video Game Camp allows teens to see college as a more feasible option.
• Top 10 Teams Selected in Virtual Model Stage of NASA’s 3D-Printed Habitat Challenge
  NASA
  NASA's 3D-Printed Habitat Challenge, managed through a partnership with Bradley University and NASA’s Centennial Challenges Program, just selected its top ten finalists.
• Zach Gorman – Bradley University
  Toggle
  Learn why Zach Gorman, Bradley’s chief information officer (CIO), believes the new Business and Engineering Complex will deeply impact our student's learning capabilities.
• Applications Are Being Accepted for Bradley's Senior Consulting Project Program
  1470 WMBD
  Kevin Evans, Director of the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Bradley, talks about a free consulting opportunity available to local small businesses this fall.
• Serious Play Student Game Award Winners Announced
  Game Industry News
  L.U.M.P.I. Space Adventure, created by Bradley students, is designed to teach children about the concepts of freeze-casting, satellite construction and space exploration. It took third place at the competition.
• Sports Forum: Bradley AD Says ‘Our Community is Making a Difference’
  PJ Star
  Chris Reynolds, Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics at Bradley, writes a sports forum letter for PJ Star about Bradley Athletics.
• Bradley University Hosting Video Game Camp
  WMBD TV
  Bradley University and PPS are teaming up to allow 20 area-students to create their own video games and digital art.
• Luciano: Who stuck a squirrel under Lydia’s dress?
  PJ Star
  After the Mrs. Bradley statue was knocked over in June, a wooden squirrel was found under her dress! Bradley representatives have no knowledge of when or how it was placed there.
• On the Brink of Dropping Out, Student Becomes Valedictorian with Help of Bus Pass
  WGN TV
  This inspirational story of Yoquan Williams is sweeping the nation. He'll be attending Bradley University this fall where he'll be pursuing his dreams by studying creative writing.
• Bradley's President Dr. Gary Roberts
  WMBD TV
  President Gary Roberts gives an update on Bradley by discussing enrollment projections, the retirement of Gary Anna, and the latest condition of the Lydia statue.
• ‘Medical’ Update: Bradley University Statue Suffered Minimal Damage in Crash
  PJ Star
  The statue of Lydia Moss Bradley knocked over Saturday night sustained only minimal damage and will be restored over the coming month.
• Bradley Statue Expected To Make “Full Recovery”
  1470 WMBD
  The statue of Bradley University founder Lydia Moss Bradley will be on the mend for about a month. Please continue to send support during her recovery.
• Lydia Moss Bradley Statue Resting and Recovering
  Peoria Public Radio
  Repairs to Bradley University’s iconic Lydia Moss Bradley statue are expected to take about a month.
• Well-wishers Take to Social Media to Pay Tribute to Damaged Lydia Moss Bradley Statue
  WMBD TV
  An icon on Bradley University's campus took a tumble this weekend, the statue of BU's founder, Lydia Moss Bradley, was hit by a car Saturday night. It didn't take long for well wishers to start sharing favorite memories on social media.
• Maternal Mortality Rate In U.S. Increased While Rest Of The World Declined
  Scary Mommy
  While the global maternal mortality rate decreased between 2000 and 2015, the U.S. MMR increased by 16.6 percent according to a Bradley University study.
• Peoria Riverfront Hosts Jazz and Art Festival
  PJ Star
  The annual Jazz and Art Festival began with a play-by-ear workshop with Todd Kelly, Bradley University professor and director of Jazz Ensembles.
• Bradley Announces Partnership with Under Armour
  PJ Star
  Under Armour is the next outfitter for all of Bradley’s varsity sports, according to a deal that became effective Friday.
• Bradley University Becomes Latest Under Armour School
  Baltimore Business Journal
  Baltimore-based Under Armour became the official outfitter of Bradley University athletics on June 1.
• Visit a Public Garden this Summer
  PJ Star
  Bradley University’s OLLI program that recently visited three gardens in Rockford is inspiring its participants to plant more at home.
• Jazz and Art Fest Will Fill the Peoria Riverfront on Saturday
  PJ Star
  A free learn to play by ear workshop with Todd Kelly of Bradley University will be offered from 3 to 4 p.m. at the fest.
• Merrill Lynch Wealth Advisor Kimberly Mitchell Recognized Twice by Forbes in 2018
  PJ Star
  Kimberly Mitchell, a Bradley alum and adviser to the College of Education & Health Sciences, was recently recognized as an America’s Top Women Wealth Adviser and Best-in-State Wealth Adviser by Forbes.
• 'Figaro' a First-Time Partnership for 4 Q-C Programs
  Quad-City Times
  Saul M. Nache, a baritone and teacher of voice at Bradley, landed the title part in the production of "The Marriage of Figaro."

May

• Legalized Sports Betting Will Wreak Havoc on College Athletics. Or Not.
  USA Today
  Bradley University President and sports law expert Gary Roberts weighs in on the national discussion of legalized sports betting at the college level.
• Area United Ways Don't Share McLean County's Funding Slide
  The Pantagraph
  An assessment of community needs conducted every three years with the help of Bradley University in Peoria allows United Way to narrowly target funding requests from providers.
• Undergrads are Readying a Space Mission for Launch
  Astronomy
  Bradley University is collaborating with a team of talented students across the state to complete work for a NASA Space Mission.
• Women to Women Awards Honors Area Leaders
  PJ Star
  Bradley University Controller Pratima Gandhi and Bradley University Board of Trustees member Sharon Desmoulin-Kherat were recognized for their leadership and public service at the 2018 Women to Women Leader Luncheon.
• Women in the Workplace
  WTVP
  Guests, including Bradley Professor of Sociology Jacqueline Hogan, discuss discrimination and inequities between women and men in the workplace.
• Methodist College Hosting LGBTQ Events
  PJ Star
  A highlight of the day will be when Bradley University Freshman Beckett Kenny speaks about his experience coming out of the closet while he a student at Richwoods High School.
• Methodist Wellness Forum WMBD This Morning
  WMBD TV
  The focus of this year's Methodist College of Continuing Education Wellness Forum is "Providing Holistic Care to the LGBTQ Community" and will feature two keynote speakers, one of which is a Bradley student.
• Moorpark Native’s Words Have Weight in Speech Tournament
  Moorpark Native
  Senior Journalism major Sophie Honeyman (Moorpark, CA) finished top 5 in "Communication Analysis" at the American Forensic Association's National Individual Events Tournament
• Bradley Students Work with Astronauts on New NASA Spacesuit Design
  PJ Star
  A group of Bradley students spent the last semester developing an augmented reality program to make spacewalks more efficient for astronauts as part of a national NASA program.
• Economic Stability Holds For Peoria Region
  Peoria Public Radio
  Business and economic activity is stable in the Greater Peoria region. That’s according to the quarterly composite index released by Bradley University’s Departments of Economics and Management and Leadership.
• Bradley University Student Campaign Gets Award
  WMBD TV
  A group of Bradley students are being applauded for their work following the loss of grocery stores in lower-income communities.
• BU President Says Legalized Sports Gambling Means Less Chance for Corruption
  PJ Star
  The Supreme Court’s ruling Monday that paves the way for legalized sports gambling will lessen the chance of corruption in college sports, predicted Bradley University President Gary Roberts, recognized nationally as a sports law expert.
• Free Small Business Workshops and Webinars Offered by Bradley University
  PJ Star
  The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Bradley is offering free workshops and webinars about small business operations this month in conjunction with Morton Community Bank.
• Local Teen Receives Top Honor from Boy Scouts of America
  KSNT
  Ryan Peacock, a current Bradley student, was recently given the Summit Award, the highest rank for a venturing scout.
• Bradley's Animation Program Ranked Top 20 in the Midwest
  WMBD TV
  A program at Bradley University is being called among the best once again.
• Downtown Peoria’s Biggest Needs? Groceries and More Restaurants
  PJ Star
  Downtown Peoria needs a grocery store and more restaurants. That’s one of the results of a survey of Downtown residents and workers performed by Bradley students.
• 1866 Civil War Monument Will Live Again in Springdale Cemetery
  PJ Star
  Fisher Stolz, associate professor of art at Bradley, is set to reconstruct "Old Abe" at the top of the oldest civil war monument in Illinois.
• Opioid Epidemic Largely Skips Campuses
  Inside Higher Ed
  Jessica Higgs, director of health services at Bradley University, has led a task force to produce recommendations for colleges on how to address the opioid epidemic.
• Dining Out: Moja Southern Kitchen Delivers Food with Seasoning and Soul
  PJ Star
  Owners at Moja Southern Kitchen have partnered with nearby Bradley University students on projects for neighborhood stability and community health.
• Single-Use Plastics are the Star of Peoria PlayHouse Exhibit
  PJStar
  Journey to the Sea: An S.O.S from Our Oceans is an art installation made from recycled materials. This project was created by Professor Margaret LeJeune and the student-artists enrolled in the Art and The Environment class at Bradley.

April

• Nature Rambles | Natural Divisions
  The Community Word
  Mike Miller discusses his class "Ecosystems of Illinois," offered through Bradley's OLLI program.
• How to Avoid Fake News
  The Community Word
  Dr Paul Gullifor of Bradley University talks about the importance of trusted news sources in a functioning democracy.
• Bradley University Offers Small Business Workshop
  PJ Star
  The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Bradley University will offer a free workshop as part of Small Business Week.
• BU Professor and Former Caterpillar Researcher Seeks to Build a Self-Driving Coalition
  PJ Star
  Bradley Professor Sam Kherat uses his years of industry experience to provide insight on the future of autonomous vehicles.
• Bradley Students Mix New and Retro Technology in Project Showcase
  PJ Star
  Bradley's annual Fuse exhibition allows Interactive Media students to showcase their year-long projects.
• ‘What Were You Wearing’ at BU Dispels Many Sexual Assault Myths
  PJ Star
  The week-long exhibit at Bradley University addresses one of our culture’s most pervasive rape myths using the stories of actual rape victims.
• Bradley Sculpture Students’ Work on Exhibit at Studios on Sheridan
  PJ Star
  Bradley University sculpture students get to show their work to the public with an exhibit opening May 4 at Studios on Sheridan at the Sunbeam Building, 929 N. Sheridan Road.
• "Starting a Business in Illinois" to be held May 1
  Illinois Business Daily
  This free workshop held at Bradley and is for individuals who are interested in starting their own business.
• Improving Peoria for Under a $1,000
  WMBD TV
  What can you do to improve Peoria for $1,000 or less? For Bradley students that question helped guide a semester-long project.
• Author Gary Moore to discuss ‘Playing with the Enemy’
  Pekin Daily Times
  Author Gary Moore is set to visit Bradley University to discuss three of his novels, including the acclaimed "Playing with the Enemy"
• Local Students Talk Solutions about Central Illinois Opioid Epidemic
  WMBD TV
  Bradley students unveil mural, administer narcan training, and more at "Bright Light to the Fight."
• Bradley Community Chorus Director Takes Final Bow with This Weekend's Concert
  Peoria Public Radio
  Professor John Jost discusses the 60th anniversary of the Bradley Community Chorus and his upcoming final concert with the group.
• Bradley’s Growing game Design Program Emphasizes Real-World Development
  Peoria County Chronicle
  Coming off a year when some of its students gained national attention, Bradley University’s undergraduate game design program has been ranked 15th in the world by the Princeton Review.
• Bring Light to the Fight
  WMBD TV
  The Overdose Prevention Agency, which is composed of four Bradley University students received a Proclamation from the City of Peoria on April 10, for their work with the opioid crisis in the Peoria area.
• Campaign 2018: A Post-Parkland Test Of Vermont Gun Politics
  VPR
  Professor Ed Burmila explains the unusual lack of gun control legislation in a nation that increasingly supports it.
• At Career Event, Gary West Side Alumni Say Students 'Need to Know We Care'
  Chicago Tribune
  Bradley professor Regina Pope-Ford graduated from the West Side Leadership Academy nearly 40 years ago. Returning last week for the school's third annual Career Day and Job Readiness Fair, she helped host the all-day event for 900 current students.
• Local Association Hosts Forum for Small Business Leaders
  The Dispatch Argus
  Discussions will center on how small business owners can best use procurement technical assistance centers in our area. Special guests Melissa Burant of Iowa State University and Keli Krueger-Huhra of Bradley University will lead the discussion.
• As Opioids Abuse Increase, SNC Remain Viglant
  Eagle's Eye
  Jessica Higgs, MD, a physician at Bradley University, weighs in on the national opioid epidemic.

March

• "Starting a Business in Illinois" to be held April 4
  Illinois Business Daily
  This event is sponsored by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Bradley University and Co-Sponsored by Morton Community Bank.
• List of Events for the Week of April 1, 2018, in Central Illinois
  PJ Star
  Looking for entertainment in the Peoria area? Two Bradley events are listed in the top things to do this week.
• Inland Art | Gary Justis
  Community Word
  Gary will be giving a lecture about his work at 5 p.m. Thursday, April 5 at the Horowitz Auditorium, Bradley University.
• Congressmen Talk Bipartisan Issues at Bradley
  Peoria Public Radio
  Illinois congressmen Raja Krishnamoorthi and Darin LaHood stopped by Bradley University this week to discuss bipartisanship, their Peoria roots, and more.
• How an Export Readiness Assessment Can Help Prepare Your Business For International Expansion
  American Express
  James F. Foley, director of the Illinois SBDC International Trade Center at Bradley University, says that new-to-export companies often over-estimate sales and worry too much about cultural differences.
• Bradley Pedestrian Safety Campaign Enters Second Stage, Tickets to Come
  PJ Star
  The Bradley University Police Department and Kaboom! are working to keep pedestrians safe.
• Three Top Entrepreneurs win Prizes in 6 County Fast Pitch Competition
  Galva News
  Kevin Evans, director of the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Bradley, recently judged the 6 County Fast Pitch competition.
• MORE at FOUR: What do primary results reveal about the race for Governor?
  WMBD TV
  Megan Remmel of Bradley University joins WMBD to discuss the upcoming election.
• A Film You May Want Your Favorite Doctor, Trainer, Chef and Lawmaker to See
  Illinois Farm Bureau
  The Dietetic Student Association, Kappa Omicron Nu, and Eta Sigma Gamma are sponsoring the film "Food Evolution" coming to Bradley.​
• Spreading a Message of Bipartisanship
  WMBD TV
  Republican Representative Darin LaHood and Democrat Raja Krishnamoorthi took questions from the public at Bradley University.
• Illinois Representatives ‘Working Together In Congress’
  1470 WMBD
  Republican Congressman Darin LaHood and Democratic Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, who represent Illinois’ 18th and 8th Districts, visited Bradley University Wednesday.
• LaHood, Krishnamoorthi Deliver Bipartisan Message at Bradley
  PJ Star
  Democrats and Republicans can get along. That was the message delivered at Bradley University on Wednesday when Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Peoria, and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Schaumburg, discussed political issues of the day.
• Special Easter Egg Hunt Offers Canines a Dog Gone Good Time
  Chronicle Media
  About 25 Bradley University students spent last weekend at Camp Wokanda making papier-mache eggs, which were likened to small piñatas.
• Drop a Dime for March of Dimes at Bradley University
  Odyssey
  The Zeta Phi Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc at Bradley University decided to choose March of Dimes as their philanthropy of choice for their Rhomania Week.
• Bradley Basketball Coach Gets Extension
  WMBD TV
  Bradley University's men's basketball coach is sticking around a few more years. School officials announced Tuesday Brian Wardle has signed a five year contract extension.
• Wardle Receives Contract Extension
  WMBD
  Bradley men’s basketball coach Brian Wardle has received a contract extension through the 2022-23 season.
• Trump hiring people who’ve been auditioning on television — whether they know it or not
  Washington Post
  Bradley Professor Ed Burmilla says President Trump trusts FOX News more than anyone.
• 31: A Number With A Distinguished Bradley Basketball Legacy
  Peoria Public Radio
  In over a century, the uniform numbers of only seven Bradley University basketball players were retired. Only twice has the same number been retired.
• Bradley University Chorale Performs Spring Concert Sunday
  PJ Star
  The Bradley University Chorale will present its annual spring concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 25, in the Dingeldine Music Center.
• Peoria-area students to ‘March for Our Lives’ and gun control Saturday
  PJ Star
  Student organizers of Peoria’s March for Our Lives, a sister rally to the national march Saturday in Washington, D.C., are putting the final touches on their demonstration.
• Local musician John Orfe performs at Carnegie Hall
  PJ Star
  John Orfe, assistant music professor at Bradley, played Gyorgy Ligeti’s Five-Part Concerto with 11 members of Alarm Will Sound on March 16 in Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall.
• March Madness? It was a Former UW-Madison Basketball Legend's Idea
  Journal Sentinel
  Nicknamed "Ole" and "Pops," he coached at Bradley University in Peoria, Ill.
• ‘Courage and Compassion’ Nisei WWII exhibit coming to Minnesota
  Asian American Press
  From July 2017 through summer 2019, the ‘Courage and Compassion’ Nisei WWII exhibit is visiting 10 U.S. communities where citizens extended a helping hand to Japanese Americans during and after the end of WWII.
• LISTEN: Modern communication with Bradley professor Paul Gullifor
  PJ Star
  Fake news, social media, blogging — Bradley University professor of communications Paul Gullifor joins the Journal Star’s Steve Tarter to discuss the state of media, communications and journalism in today’s online society.
• Review: Ligeti Sounded Thrilling, When Alarm Will Sound Was Let Loose
  The New York Times
  Bradley music professor, Dr. John Orfe, received a rave review for recent performance.
• Remembering Bill Hall
  PJ Star
  Bill Hall spent 42 years as a professor at Bradley University, where he was chairman of the political science department. He was 75 when he passed away March 3 in his retirement home of suburban Denver.
• Rice Lake native helped create March Madness
  Leader Telegram
  Harold Olsen helped create the national obsession known as “March Madness” — the single-elimination NCAA basketball tournament. Shortly after his graduation from the University of Wisconsin in 1918, Olsen began coaching at Bradley University in Peoria.
• Caterpillar : FIRST Robotics Competition Aims to Teach more than Tech
  4-traders
  Students must learn how to work on the technical challenges -- the regional competition Friday and Saturday at Bradley University pits teams of a robots against each other at a time -- as well as run and fund a team.
• Efforts Continue to Remedy Peoria’s Food Desert Problem
  PJ Star
  Bradley University students recently completed a website that provides information on food pantries in the area.
• Robots Roll into Bradley University's Renaissance Coliseum
  WMBD TV
  Robots are on the move this weekend as hundreds of students take part in the FIRST Robotics Central Illinois Midwest Regional Competition. 37 teams are in central Illinois for the 2-day competition, hosted by Bradley University.
• FIRST Robots Enter Bradley Coliseum
  Peoria Public Radio
  Robots are moving in to take over the Renaissance Coliseum at Bradley University. The FIRST Robotics Central Illinois Regional Competition is taking place in the arena this weekend.
• Bradley Physical Therapy Students Pushing for Change in Opioid Treatments
  WMBD TV
  Doctoral candidates from Bradley believe physical therapy can play role in abuse prevention.
• Bradley AD Chris Reynolds Receives 5-Year Extension, New Title
  PJ Star
  Bradley athletics director Chris Reynolds has received a five-year contract extension as well as a title upgrade to vice president for intercollegiate athletics, the university announced Tuesday.
• Bradley University Retains Reynolds
  Peoria Public Radio
  Bradley University’s Athletic Director will spend another five years with the institution. Chris Reynolds is also getting a new title.
• Morton Business Building Chimes for Flight 93 Memorial Tower
  PJ Star
  With the help of Bradley University's Turner Center for Entrepreneurship, a local professional was chosen to manufacture 40 wind chimes that will be the most striking feature of the 93-foot-tall Tower of Voices monument.
• 17 Amazing Tweets on International Women’s Day
  Global Citizen
  Bradley University's tweet about our founder, Lydia Moss Bradley, was recognized as one of the top tweets for International Women's Day by Global Citizen.
• Soon to Retire from Bradley, Choir Director John Jost Looks Back on his Long Career
  PJ Star
  Jost is retiring this year after directing the various choirs at Bradley University for 29 years. He fondly recalled his first connection with beautifully sung harmonies during an interview at his office in Constance Hall on Tuesday morning.
• Navigating Workplace Relationships Takes Professionalism, Trust
  PJ Star
  Jennifer Robin, an associate professor of management & leadership at Bradley, evaluates the similarities and differences between relationships in the workplace and personal relationships outside of the office.
• Local Economy Numbers Positive
  1470 WMBD
  A new analysis from Bradley University indicates the local economy is improving.
• Inland Art: Central Time Ceramics
  Community Word
  The biennial Central Time Ceramics exhibition will open March 6 at Heuser and Hartmann Galleries, Bradley University.
• Fundamentals of Relationships Still Similar, Whether Online or in Person
  PJ Star
  New technology, especially social media, has changed how people interact and build relationships. However, two Bradley educators say that many of the underpinnings of how we relate to each other remain the same.

February

• Bradley Won’t Hold Peaceful Protests Against Incoming Students
  PJ Star
  Bradley University, responding to talk of nationwide student protests in the wake of this month’s deadly school shooting in Florida, said Monday it supports the right to protest peacefully.
• Mark your Calendars Now for these Red Letter Arts Events in March, April and May
  PJ Star
  There are a lot of great events happening at Bradley University this Spring.
• Nick in the AM: Bradley students, Peorians working hard, having fun at Winter Olympics
  PJ Star
  A Dunlap resident watching the Olympic Games in Pyeongchang bumps into a Bradley student interning for the Olympics.
• Bradley Theatre Production Puts Phones Center Stage
  Peoria Public Radio
  This week's WCBU guests are Sarah Salazar-Martin and Trevor Bety. They're the director and assistant director, respectively, of "Dead Man's Cell Phone" at Bradley University Theatre.
• Bradley Professor Explains the Science behind Potholes
  The Courier
  A civil engineering professor at Bradley University, Dr. Mohammad Imran Hossain, explains to the Lincoln Courier Media why there's no easy fix to reoccurring potholes.
• Bradley Professor Explains the Science behind Potholes
  PJ Star
  Full interview of assistant professor Dr. Mohammad Imran Hossain.
• Photos: Reflections on Jazz at Bradley
  PJ Star
  High school bands from across the region get their swing on as they take part in the Bradley Jazz Festival on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018 at Bradley's Michel Student Center Ballroom.
• Illinois Company will Make 40 Chimes for Flight 93 Tower of Voices
  TRIB Live
  The small business got assistance with its bid proposal from the Illinois Procurement Technical Assistance Center at Bradley University's Turner Center for Entrepreneurship, the Journal Star said.
• Local Business to Help Manufacture 9/11 Monument
  WMBD TV
  A central Illinois business, Fugate Inc., is going to help manufacture a portion of the Tower of Voices monument at the Flight 93 National Memorial. Fugate says the resources on Bradley's campus helped him win the bid.
• Washington firm to Make Chimes for Flight 93 Monument
  Washinton Times-Reporter
  Brett Fugate, owner of Fugate Inc., worked with the Illinois Procurement Technical Assistance Center at Bradley University’s Turner Center for Entrepreneurship in the Foster College of Business to prepare a proposal for the National Park Service.
• Luciano: Washington state girl deluged by Journal Star reader generosity
  PJ Star
  Vondran, a fifth-grader from Wa., was tasked with writing an article requesting out-of-state items for an exhibit, kind of like a science fair. She was assigned Illinois, and several community members, including a Bradley professor, made sure to deliver.
• WCBU airing sports segment ‘Stories Beyond the Scores’
  PJ Star
  “Stories Beyond the Scores” is produced by the Charley Steiner School of Sports Communication and narrated by Bradley athletics director Chris Reynolds. It's a new sports show that features wide-ranging topics and personalities in a concise format.
• Chillicothe Public Library to Host South Korea Presentation
  Chillicothe Times-Bulliten
  On Feb. 21 at 6:30 p.m., Chillicothe Public Library will host “South Korea in the Spotlight,” a presentation by Bradley University professor Dr. Jihyun Kim.
• Photos: Date Night With The Dogs
  PJ Star
  Bradley University organization Wags for Mags hosts a fundraiser inviting students to enjoy a Date Night with the Dog on Valentine’s Day.
• Checking in with Bradley University
  WMBD TV
  President Gary Roberts talks about Bradley's recent basketball win against ISU, construction on the new business and engineering complex and a big upcoming visit day on campus.
• Bradley Receives Grant for Illinois Cooperative Study Program
  WMBD TV
  Bradley University received a grant worth over $34,000 for the Illinois Cooperative Study Program (ICWS).
• Pontiac Youth Joins Bradley Team as Honorary Member
  WJBC
  Last month's signing of eight-year-old Jalene Woolford was through a program called Team Impact, which pairs a young patient with a serious illness with a college team. Jalene’s father said when they applied, Bradley responded immediately.
• BU’s Production of ‘Dead Man’s Cell Phone’ is a Cautionary Tale
  PJ Star
  Sarah Salazar-Martin, an adjunct professor in the theater department, hopes Bradley's upcoming production of “Dead Man’s Cell Phone” provokes discussion on how technology is affecting our lives.
• New Apps and Limitless Online Options Open Up Music for All
  PJ Star
  Music instructors acknowledge and adjust to the advancing technological world we live in.
• Why Do We Get Emotional When We Watch The Olympics?
  Bustle
  Lori Russell-Chapin, Ph.D., a professor of counseling at Bradley University, tells Bustle the reasoning behind the public's strong emotional tie to the Olympics.
• City of Peoria Downtown Advisory Committee met December 14.
  Peoria Standard
  Bradley University's community involvement was a topic of conversation during the City of Peoria Downtown Advisory meeting in December.
• Teen Birth Rates Decline Steeply in Tazewell, Peoria Counties
  PJ Star
  Recent statistics have shown a steep decline in teen birth rates locally. Bradley University assistant professor of social work Dr. Nancy Amos explains the leading contributors to this trend.
• ‘Idol’ Winner Lee DeWyze Brings Emotional New Album to Bradley
  PJ Star
  DeWyze was the winner of the 9th season of American Idol and had his track "Blackbird Song" featured on "The Walking Dead." You can catch him at Bradley on Feb. 15 for the first show of his 2018 tour.
• LISTEN: Teaching music in Iraq with BU professor Jason Terry
  PJ Star
  Jason Terry, an assistant professor of music at Bradley University, chats with the Journal Star’s Thomas Bruch about his experiences teaching music, and in particular, a stint teaching in war-torn Iraq.
• BYOB- Bring Your Own Brain
  1470 WMBD
  Bradley University's 3rd annual Super Brain Summit is spearheaded by long-time Professor, Dr. Lori Russell-Chapin. This year's conference is titled "Change Your Brain, Change Your Life: Understanding Trauma."
• Huffington Post Managing Editor Speaking at Bradley’s McCord Lecture
  PJ Star
  Shannon Schuyler, a managing editor at the Huffington Post, is the guest speaker for the 42nd McCord Lecture at Bradley University giving her take on, “A Purpose Driven Journey.”
• Peoria Symphony Orchestra presents ‘Romance’ Feb. 10 at the Civic Center
  PJ Star
  Peoria Symphony Orchestra presents “Romance” with The Brazilionaires and violinist Marcia Henry Liebenow, a Bradley faculty member, at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10.
• Editorial: Jobs, jobs, jobs
  PJ Star
  Peoria Mayor Jim Ardis acknowledged that Bradley too often gets overlooked and deserves credit for its importance to Peoria.
• BU Celebrates Black History Month with Concert
  PJ Star
  Legendary Chicago gospel musicians Cliff DuBose, Curtis Fondren, Donald Gay, Elsa Harris and Bryant Jones will perform at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, in Dingeldine Auditorium at Bradley University.

January

• Bricks & Mortar: Garrett Cultural Center Auditorium
  Community Word
  Bradley emeritus Romeo B. Garrett was the first African-American student to earn his master's at Bradley, and his legacy continues to live on campus.
• NASA Announces $1.1 Million in Prize Money for Phase 2 of the 3D Printed Habitat Challenge
  Additive Manufacturing Today
  Registration for Phase 2 is now open; teams have until Jan. 31, 2017 to sign up. The challenge will culminate in a ground competition in August 2017 at the Caterpillar proving ground facilities in Peoria.
• How STEM And eLearning Improve Cybersecurity In The US
  eLearning Industry
  Bradley explains how our digital world is affecting the healthcare field.
• New Companies Vital to Peoria’s Future, Mayor Says
  PJ Star
  Peoria Mayor Jim Ardis presented his 13th State of the City address. Ardis spoke on the OSF purchase of the Chase Bank Building block downtown, the $85 million Bradley engineering/business construction project, as well as local start-ups.
• Caterpillar’s Black History Month Exhibit Features Restored Lincoln Banner
  PJ Star
  Traditional African art from the museum’s collection also will be on display, along with a tribute to Romeo B. Garrett, a champion of African-American culture and the first black professor at Bradley University.
• New Bradley University Housing Project on Main Street?
  PJ Star
  Members of the West Bluff Council heard about the possibility of a new student housing development on Main Street at their monthly meeting on the Bradley University campus Thursday evening.
• LISTEN: Autonomous Vehicles and Robotics with Bradley Professor Sam Kherat
  PJ Star
  Sam Kherat, a professor of robotics at Bradley University and former Caterpillar project manager, discusses issues surrounding the developing technology of self-driving vehicles with the Journal Star’s Steve Tarter.
• Men are Impacted by Body Image Issues Too
  The State Press
  Bradley University and ASU agree, while all genders are affected by body image roughly equally, men are largely ignored.
• Are Smartphones Causing Depression Among Teens?
  WMBD TV
  Bradley Assistant Professor Lane Beckes weighs in on the relationship between smartphone usage and teen depression.
• Author says racism is ‘rooted in our country’s history’
  PJ Star
  Author, David Billings, speaks on our country's history with racism. Bradley co-sponsored the event.
• Childhood Dream Leads Steiner To Role as Voice of the Dodgers
  Peoria Public Radio
  This is the story about baseball broadcasters and a little boy’s dreams.
• Bradley/ISU Competition Helps The Red Cross
  Peoria Public Radio
  The Challenge on 74 Blood Drive between the rival schools began in 2009. Tony Baker, with the Red Cross in Peoria, says that they see a huge drop in donations during the winter months, so it is a great time for the competition.
• Business planner: Small business workshop this week focuses on starting a business
  PJ Star
  Bradley University is co-sponsoring the free workshop.
• Spotlight: Time for candidates to take a stand against gerrymandering
  PJ Star
  Bradley's own, Brad McMillan, believes voters should pay close attention to where candidates stand on the issue of gerrymandering.
• Free performance of the Estampe Trio will provide ‘Rhythm and Color’
  PJ Star
  Mickey Chien, a collaborative pianist at Bradley, is set to perform with the rest of his trio on Jan. 28.
• ‘Deep Denial’ author to speak at North Branch library on Monday
  PJ Star
  In co-operation with Bradley University, David Billings, author of “Deep Denial: The Persistence of White Supremacy in United States History and Life,” will speak at 11 a.m. Monday at the Peoria Public Library North Branch.
• Business Professionals, Artists Work Together at Upcoming Conference in Peoria
  PJ Star
  ArtsPartners of Central Illinois in partnership with the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Bradley University is sponsoring the third annual The Business of Art conference on Feb. 10 at The Life Together Center.
• Peoria’s King Freedom March, service set for Monday
  PJ Star
  Marchers will assemble at 1:30 p.m. at the Romeo B. Garrett Cultural Center at Bradley University, 824 Duryea Place.
• Gov. Rauner supports Medicaid work rules, but sees other policy priorities first
  PJ Star
  Gov. Bruce Rauner spoke at a news conference to small business owners at Bradley University’s Peoria Next Innovation Center
• Jalene Woolford ‘signed’ by Bradley Braves today
  Pontiac Daily Leader
  Bradley University’s women’s basketball program will “sign” 8-year old Jalene Woolford as an honorary Bradley Brave.
• Hard Not to Pull for New Addition to Bradley Women’s Basketball
  PJ Star
  The Bradley women’s basketball team made a rare midseason addition to the team with the honorary signing of 8-year-old Jalene Woolford of Pontiac.
• Bradley Women's Team to 'Sign' 8-Year-Old Pontiac Girl
  The Pantagraph
• Author David Billings to Speak in Peoria on Race and White Supremacy
  PJ Star
  In cooperation with Bradley University, Billings will discuss his recent book, “Deep Denial: The Persistence of White Supremacy in United States History and Life.”
• School Spotlight: Bradley University
  College Coach
  College Coach is highlighting a new college each week in their School Spotlight series. This week, they chose Bradley.
• Stories Beyond the Scores
  Peoria Public Radio
  Each week on Stories Beyond the Scores, host Dr. Chris Reynolds shares a brief moment in sports history.
• Corn Stock Theatre to present locally written comedy ‘Leaving Iowa’
  PJ Star
  Writers Tim Clue and Spike Manton graduated from Bradley in 1985. The two met on the Bradley Speech Team, where they competed on four national championship speech teams from 1981-1985.
• The Fundamental Need for Mutual Respect in American Politics
  Peoria Magazines
  Bradley's very own, Brad McMillan, explains how all national, state and local public servants can honor Bob Michel’s legacy.