OpenFieldBradley University is a top-ranked private comprehensive university in Peoria, Illinois, internationally celebrated for its Caterpillar College of Engineering and Technology, top-five ranked game design programs, and transformative undergraduate research.
Founded in 1897 by philanthropist Lydia Moss Bradley, Bradley University educates nearly 5,400 undergraduate and graduate students across five distinguished colleges. Bradley is celebrated for its deep industrial ties to Fortune 100 giant Caterpillar Inc., whose global headquarters was historically founded in Peoria. The Caterpillar College of Engineering and Technology and the Department of Interactive Media within the Slane College of Communications and Fine Arts consistently rank among North America’s best programs for video game development, mechanical design, nursing, and computer science.
Top-tier undergraduate merit scholarship awarded to incoming freshmen demonstrating exceptional academic performance and leadership.
Graduate assistantship in mechanical or manufacturing engineering working on heavy machinery dynamics, autonomous powertrain sensors, or thermal fluids.
Two-year graduate degree offering specialized coursework in machine learning, GPU computing, natural language processing, and cybersecurity.
Intensive senior year game development practicum where multidisciplinary teams build and publish commercial-ready games on Steam or console marketplaces.
Three-year CAPTE-accredited doctorate integrating high-volume clinical rotations across major regional trauma centers and outpatient sports clinics.
Four-year ABET-accredited degree incorporating multi-semester paid cooperative work terms at Caterpillar Global Engine and Hydraulics Centers.
Four-week summer program for visiting and high school students exploring Unreal Engine 5, Blender 3D modeling, and spatial audio in the VR CAVE laboratory.
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering & Director of Biomechanics Lab
Biomedical and mechanical engineer analyzing stress distribution in joint prostheses, bone fracture mechanics, and viscoelastic behavior of cartilage under dynamic loading.
Topics: Orthopedic Biomechanics, Tissue Mechanics, Finite Element Bone Remodeling
View researcher profile ↗Chair and Professor of Interactive Media, Slane College
Leading game designer and media scholar exploring non-linear narrative structures, game aesthetics, and community engagement through interactive digital installations.
Topics: Game Design Pedagogy, Interactive Storytelling, Virtual Reality Public Art
View researcher profile ↗Professor of Computer Science & Information Systems
Computer scientist investigating ambient intelligence, smart universities, and personalized recommendation systems for adaptive online and mobile learning.
Topics: Smart Educational Technologies, Mobile Learning Systems, Artificial Intelligence in Pedagogy
View researcher profile ↗All listings are compiled from official university sources and reviewed under OpenField editorial standards. Program availability, scholarship quotas, and entry requirements are subject to university revisions. Applicants should confirm all deadlines with Bradley University's official admissions office.
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