At Bradley University, Professor Stephen Banning uses magic tricks during class to give students “brain breaks” while highlighting the role of communication law in media.

BUTV’s Kacy Hendricks highlights recent events, including Alysa Liu at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Zendaya’s wedding rumors, and Michael B. Jordan at the 2026 Actor Awards.

Mel Saliba, part of the Empowering Women Globally program from Brazil, visited Bradley University for the week to collaborate with students on real-world marketing challenges.

Registration for next semester is underway at Bradley, and students are moving fast to secure their classes. With schedule builder, waitlists, and potential holds, there’s a lot to keep in mind during the process.

Bradley Senior Ashley Stastney wrapped up her time here with a flute recital on Sunday, performing six of her favorite pieces alongside pianist Michelle Brower. She shared her gratitude for everyone who supported her. If you would like more info, you can visit the Bradley Music Department site.

Bradley’s last Visual Voices lecture featured Justin Ahrens of Rule 29, who spoke about purpose-driven design, storytelling, and how their agency uses both creativity and AI to create meaningful work.

This week’s Someone You Should Know features Dr. Jim Courtad, chair of Bradley’s World Languages and Cultures Department. With 15 years at Bradley, he shares his passion for teaching Spanish, the importance of cultural and literature courses, and how studying abroad can open meaningful opportunities for students.

Bradley athletics had a big week, with six new basketball signees, a standout performance from Kaylin Nelson in a women’s win over DePaul, and JD Rosley qualifying for the NCAA cross country championships. Volleyball wrapped up its season, marking the end of another action-packed week for the Braves.