Family & Consumer Sciences at Bradley University

08/31/2026

We are excited to announce that we have a new club this year, The Child Life Club! This club will help prepare future child- and family-centered helping professionals through service, advocacy, and professional development. Child Life Science majors, Sarah Frahm and Morgan Coughlin recruited new members at the fall Activities Fair.

08/26/2026

🍎📚 Welcome Back, Braves! 🍂✨

08/24/2026

Meet the board of the Dietetics Student Association (DSA)! Welcome back!

07/30/2026

Child Life Science major, Jazmine Elmore, is spending her summer as a camp counselor!

"Working as a camp counselor allowed me to create games and activities for children with all kinds of abilities. By tailoring daily programs to meet diverse physical and sensory needs, I ensured every camper felt included and empowered. This experience sharpened my creative problem-solving and grew my passion for fostering supportive group environments."

06/24/2026

06/22/2026

Thank you to Nutrition & Dietetics major, Kelly Jurkowski, for serving as the Bradley Market 309 Manager during the 2025-2026 academic year! The manager makes sure the market runs smoothly by handling food deliveries, set-up, volunteer management, and marketing.

Kelly said, "My favorite part of this position was seeing everyone happy and knowing that Market 309 helped make groceries more accessible for students. I loved being able to help provide healthy, affordable fruits and vegetables to people who may not otherwise have easy access to them. Through this position, I learned how important community support and food accessibility are, and it was rewarding to see the positive impact the market had on others."

06/15/2026

06/15/2026

06/01/2026

Congratulations to Madison Kelly, recipient of this year’s Nina Collins Research Award! Madison worked in a research lab with faculty mentor, Dr. Rachel Vollmer, to examine how food insecurity impacts college students with disabilities.

This award recognizes a senior who has demonstrated excellence in research. Named in honor of Dr. Nina Collins — longtime department chair and a passionate advocate for student research — the award celebrates her lasting impact and commitment to scholarly achievement.

We are proud to celebrate Madison’s accomplishments and this well-deserved recognition!