Latest InNovember 2023

As a first-generation college student, Eiman Toor ’26 bravely moved across the world to pursue a Butler degree. With Butler’s small class sizes and tight-knit community, she easily found her place on campus.

First-generation student Laila McClimon ’25, knew her opportunities at Butler would be endless. She encourages students to take advantage of the University’s resources and be true to themselves.

In honor of Veteran’s Day, we celebrate current Bulldog, Caleb Ball ‘27. Stationed at Fort Liberty in North Carolina, he spent the last six years in the Army, now pursuing sports broadcasting.

From the start, first-generation student Elijah Heslop felt Butler was the perfect place for him. Now a senior, he has grown as a leader, connected with Indianapolis professionals, and has excelled in his interests.

November 8 is recognized nationally as First-Generation College Celebration Day, which is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating students who are the first in their families to attend college and promoting educational access. Read more about Dr. Frank Ross’s experience as a first-generation college graduate.

On Friday, October 20, the Christel DeHaan Family Foundation (CDFF) announced a $343,000 Legacy Grant to Butler University to support the Christel DeHaan Visiting International Theatre Artist (VITA) program. In total, CDFF has contributed approximately $1.2 million to support the arts at Butler University since 2000. The Christel DeHaan VITA program was established in the […]

Butler University is partnering with a national nonprofit to create a new two-year college on its Midtown Indianapolis campus that will provide an affordable pathway for historically underserved students who want to pursue education after high school. Butler’s new two-year college aims to address longstanding gaps in college access and completion for historically underserved students […]