PEORIA, Ill. — State Sen. Chuck Weaver, a Bradley alumnus, is among the applicants for the top job at Bradley University.
Bradley University President Gary Roberts has announced he will retire at the end of May 2020.
Weaver’s senate seat is also up for re-election next year.
In a letter, Weaver told Republican party leaders because of his position as state senator, it’s important that he be transparent in communicating with them about the other position he’s looking at.
Bradley University Spokesperson Renee Charles said close to 80 people have applied for the BU presidency so far.
Weaver was appointed to the state senate in 2015, replacing Congressman Darin LaHood when he was elected to the House.
