Spring 2024

From Down on His Luck to goodwill Dennis Ritchie ’94 knows first-hand the importance of second chances. Hitting rock-bottom gave him the insights he employs today to help others succeed. By Emily Potts Life sometimes has a way of going sideways. Dennis Ritchie was a successful attorney in western Kentucky. Married to another attorney, with four children in the early 2000s, life was good—for a while—until it wasn’t. A series of unfortunate events led to… Read Full Post

Pivoting With Purpose The trailblazing career shift that led Vannesia Darby ’12 to Shondaland. By Emily Potts Vannesia Darby has always been a woman of ambition and determination. A former campus leader and past president of the Bradley University Black Alumni Alliance (BUBAA), her unparalleled work ethic and innovative ideas have catapulted her career in entertainment marketing. Following graduation, Darby went straight into the music industry before founding her successful digital marketing agency, Moxie Nashville… Read Full Post

Centennial Reflections How Bradley set the stage for this 100-year-old’s spectacular life. By Jenevieve Rowley-Davis Legacy means a lot to Antionette “Toni” Tejeda ’46. One of seven children, she was born in Streator, Ill., to immigrants from Mexico. Her father, a rail worker, brought his family to Streator in search of stability—something they found in the unlikely form of a boxcar. Toni’s mother made the most of their new boxcar home. “She made curtains and… Read Full Post

Bradley Men’s Basketball Ends on a High Note The Braves attain a record crowd at Carver Arena. Bradley’s men’s basketball team concluded another successful season in 2023-24, finishing within the top three in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) for the second consecutive year. They also qualified for postseason play in the National Invitation Tournament for the second straight season. Notably, Bradley secured their first postseason win outside the conference tournament in a decade by defeating… Read Full Post

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Goodnow Recognized by the Academy of International Business Professor Emeritus Dr. Jim Goodnow had a huge impact on Bradley’s International Business program during his 20 years on the Hilltop, and now his dedication and expertise has been recognized by the Academy of International Business (AIB). Already an AIB Fellow, Dr. Goodnow has been awarded the AIB Fellows Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes extraordinary service to the AIB and to the International Business program.

In Memoriam DR. LORI ANN RUSSELL-CHAPIN | NOV. 7, 1951 – MARCH 13, 2024 Dr. Lori Ann Russell-Chapin dedicated her life to uniting the wonders of the heart and the powers of the mind. As the chairperson and associate dean of the College of Education and Health Sciences and co-director of the Center for Collaborative Brain Research, it is an understatement to say Russell-Chapin was an integral part of Bradley’s academic community. In her nearly… Read Full Post