Bradley University
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Founded in 1897, Bradley University is a top-ranked, private university offering 5,400 undergraduate and graduate students the opportunities, choices and resources of a larger university and the personal attention and exceptional learning experience of a smaller university. Bradley offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs in business, communications, education, engineering, fine arts, health sciences, liberal arts and sciences, and technology. Distinctive programs include entrepreneurship, game design, hospitality leadership, internal auditing, music and entertainment industry, sports communication and physical therapy.
Bradley’s 85-acre residential campus is located in a historic neighborhood just 1 mile from downtown Peoria, Ill. — the largest metropolitan area in downstate Illinois — and is three hours from Chicago, St. Louis and Indianapolis. Source
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When Brandon Kamp crossed the finish line of his undergraduate career at Bradley in 2025, he wasn’t ready to stop running—either on the track or toward his professional goals. Already an accomplished student-athlete, creative professional, and campus leader, Kamp saw Bradley’s online Master’s in Sports Communication as an opportunity to gain specialized knowledge while continuing to build the portfolio that would launch his career.
The Princeton Review Names Bradley One of the Nation’s Best Colleges for 2027
August 19, 2026 Bradley University has been named one of the nation’s best undergraduate institutions by The Princeton Review® in its 2027 edition of The Best 392 Colleges, released today, Aug. 18, by Penguin Random House. Bradley is among just 392 colleges featured in the annual guide, which represents approximately 14% of the nation’s nearly 2,800 four-year colleges. Bradley also earned recognition on The Princeton Review’s Best Value Colleges and Best Midwest lists.
Designing Spaces for Healing
When students in Professor Gary Will’s Information Design course began a new class project, they weren’t designing for a local business or campus client. Instead, they were creating concepts that could help transform the experience of children receiving life-changing medical care nearly 8,000 miles away. The project challenged Bradley students to think beyond traditional graphic design.
Bradley Names Matt Blackford Head Coach of Women’s Soccer Premier Club Team
July 28, 2026 Bradley University has named Matt Blackford as the inaugural head coach of its Women’s Soccer Premier Club team, which will begin competition during the 2026-2027 academic year.
Designing Her Future in the Footsteps of Women Engineers
When Jill Kennicott arrived at Bradley, she knew she wanted to be an engineer. Years of competing in robotics from elementary school and high school sparked her interest in mechanical engineering, while a growing curiosity about construction led her to add a minor in construction management. What she didn’t know was how many opportunities Bradley would provide to help shape her career. “I originally thought I wanted to design construction equipment,” Kennicott said.
Bradley Announces Transformational Investment in Residential Life
July 13, 2026 Bradley University has announced a comprehensive investment in residential life and the student experience, highlighted by the complete transformation of Harper Hall, which will complement a series of campus improvements designed to support student success, well-being, and belonging. The $25 million housing initiative represents the most significant investment in student housing at Bradley in decades.
Bradley Names Madison Maloof Head Coach of Inaugural Women’s Ice Hockey Team
July 8, 2026 Bradley University has named Madison (Maddy) Maloof as the inaugural head coach of its Women’s Ice Hockey Premier Club team, which will begin competition in fall 2026. A Bradley alumna, business leader and lifelong ice hockey player, Maloof will lead one of five new women’s Premier Club Sports being introduced over the next two academic years.
Food for Thought: Discovering the Stories Behind Every Meal
Dr. Sara Conrad’s spring ANT 305 (Food and Culture) class was a delicious new offering in the department this year. In a fun twist on experiential learning, students took classes off campus at A Matter of Taste Kitchen in Peoria Heights where they read texts, watched films, listened to podcasts, and cooked! Senior Emily Janosz said, “As most people do, I overlooked how food acts as material culture — identity embodied.
How Bradley Helped Me Turn My Idea into an AI Startup
When I decided to pursue my master’s degree in the United States, I wasn’t starting from scratch. I already had nearly a decade of experience in software quality engineering, automation, and technology consulting, working with global organizations including Infosys, Publicis Sapient, Deloitte, and Mercer in India. Originally from Delhi, I had built a strong technical foundation, but I wanted to expand my skills beyond engineering into product development, innovation, and business strategy.
Bradley Grad Launches First Game on Steam
For many game designers, seeing a game launch on Steam is the culmination of years of creativity and hard work. For Bradley alumnus Ryan Swanson ’25, that milestone recently became a reality with the release of Mini Raid Leader, his first title on the world’s largest digital marketplace for PC games. Mini Raid Leader began as a summer passion project between Swanson’s junior and senior years before taking a back seat while he focused on his capstone project.