• Bradley University is a private institution of higher learning. It was founded by Lydia Moss Bradley in memory of her husband and six children.Bradley University: About Bradley The sports teams are part of the Missouri Valley Conference. For a listing of other collegiate institutions, see Universities
    1. Established: 1897
    2. Location: Peoria, Illinois
    3. President: Joanne K. Glasser
    4. Undergraduate enrollment: 5,217Bradley University: About Bradley
    5. Graduate enrollment: 838Bradley University: About Bradley
    6. Faculty: More than 300Bradley University: About Bradley
    7. Nickname: The Braves
    8. Colors: Red and white
    9. Weather: Peoria, Illinois
  • Bradley University History

    Bradley University was originally called Bradley Polytechnic Institute and was dedicated in 1897. A year later, it graduated its first student. At first a four year high school and two year college, in 1920 it adopted a four year college model. The name was changed to Bradley University in 1946, the same year the Graduate School opened.Bradley University: The Founding of Bradley

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