Latest InApril 2023

Junior College of Liberal Arts and Sciences student Allie Goss shares how participating in the Undergraduate Research Conference (URC) allows her to stand out when applying for internships, careers, and graduate schools.

In recent years, colleges and universities have adopted an emphasis on holistic student well-being, which takes into account social, emotional, and physical aspects of student well-being. The shift to this approach has strong support from a large body of research showing that social well-being, diverse interactions, student engagement, mental health support, and healthy lifestyles (e.g., sleep, nutrition) improve student outcomes. Layering this […]

Professor Derek Reid and Dance Performance student Scholar Idjagboro discuss the importance of mentorship at Butler University.

Senior Lecturer Scott Bridge and Journalism student Rachel Christie discuss the importance of mentorship at Butler University.

Imagine for a moment that you could create your own personal college. It would be focused on your particular needs. It would have professors who knew you and shared your passions. Classes would be closer to interesting conversations with a small group of friends than long lectures with dozens of strangers. And help would always […]

Associate Professor Christopher Stobart and Biology and Chemistry student George Papadeas discuss the importance of mentorship at Butler University.

Butler University’s Jordan College of the Arts is launching a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting in fall 2023. The curriculum is specifically intended for the serious undergraduate student seeking deep actor training that is complemented and supported by production experiences in all aspects of theatre. The BFA in Acting is offered through Butler University’s […]

Lecturer Brooke Harris Garad and Elementary Education student Melissa Ryan discuss the importance of mentorship at Butler University.

Joseph M. Valenzano III has joined Butler as Dean of the College of Communication. He replaces Brooke Barnett, who was elevated to the role of Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs. Valenzano comes to Butler from the University of Dayton, where he most recently served as Professor and Chair of the Department of Communication. […]

On April 8, 2024—one year from today—people in Indianapolis will have the opportunity to experience a total solar eclipse. For many, it will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience; the last time a total solar eclipse passed over Indianapolis was in 1205 and there won’t be another until October 2153. In Indianapolis, the total eclipse will occur […]

Assistant Professor Lavender McKittrick-Sweitzer and Philosophy and Political Science student Zoe Stapleton-Deno discuss the importance of mentorship at Butler University.

Associate Professor Marleen McCormick Pritchard and International Business student Lauryn Lintner discuss the importance of mentorship at Butler University.