James Shadid

The $1 million allocation will enable the university to install advanced equipment needed to make the Zaleski Drop Tower housed in the Business and Engineering Convergence Center fully operational.

The start of April marks Jim Shadid’s one-year anniversary of taking on the role of Bradley University’s 13th president. In an extended interview with WCBU, Shadid reflects on his first year while looking ahead to strengthening the university and upholding its mission.

Joe Stowell died Saturday at the age of 99. He dedicated over seven decades of his life to Bradley University Basketball.

Construction will begin next month on a new donor-funded outdoor activity space at the southwest end of the Bradley University campus. Officially named the Zaleski Recreation Complex, the venue will feature pickleball courts, a sand volleyball court and areas for yard games.

Bradley University and Illinois Central College have entered a transfer partnership to create a seamless pathway between the higher education schools, while boosting the Greater Peoria workforce.

Bradley has scheduled an early February groundbreaking ceremony for its new outdoor recreation complex, with a pickleball tournament as part of the activities.

Bradley University President James Shadid touted the gateway and its potential impact at Thursday’s Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce Thanksgiving Luncheon, a week after the university announced the project in an email to students, staff and alumni.

Bradley University President James Shadid says bold leadership will help the university and the Peoria community move forward as they face what he sees as “parallel challenges.”

For its second TEDx event, Bradley University will bring together a group of speakers next week to discuss approaches for seeking innovative solutions to social challenges.

“Exhilarating, exciting and full of enthusiasm.” That’s how Bradley University president James Shadid describes his first 100 days at the Peoria institution.