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Bradley University Takes May Graduation Virtual

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Bradley University will celebrate May 2020 graduates – both this month and in December. 

 The Peoria campus remains closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The traditional on campus walk across the stage is now set for December 19, unless health guidelines prohibit the ceremony.

 President Gary Roberts will confer degrees May 16 on the school’sFacebook page. Bradley University maintains its "Last Lecture" commencement tradition via Facebook. This year’s address from Bradley marketing professor Brad Eskridge, will be released May 15. 

 Graduates will receive virtual commencement toolkits. The electronic kits include a music playlist and social media filters, digital backgrounds and frames. 

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Kristin McHugh is an experienced radio journalist and nonprofit manager. Most recently, she served as executive director of the Peoria Area World Affairs Council.