Dec. 6th: Piper Runge

Bradley University Athletics

Piper Runge, from Somonauk, Illinois, is a Learning Behavior Specialist major with an ESL endorsement, working towards her elementary and early childhood approvals at Bradley University.

She serves as Vice President of the Bradley Student Education Association and was previously President. Leading discussions and hosting guest speakers to create a welcoming as well as educational setting for future teachers to come together and collaborate.

Piper is also heavily involved in the fraternity for women, Pi Beta Phi, on Bradley's Campus. Currently serving on their executive board as the Vice President of Recruitment and previously served as Chapter President. Leading with their values and participating in many philanthropy events, such as going to Whittier Primary School weekly to read to the first-grade classroom, to raise awareness of children's literacy.
Piper is a proud Bradley Brave and has even participated in the Study Abroad program, taking a J-term course in London. She loved the study abroad experience so much that she plans on going to Thailand this January for another course.

After graduation, she plans on being a high school special education teacher, focusing on teaching life skills and transition planning.

2025-26 Winners:
Patrick Sheeley
Annalies Wettstein
Jacob Nelan
Piper Runge