Butler University Celebrates the Class of 2025
More than 1,500 graduates turned their tassels at Hinkle Fieldhouse on Friday, May 9, as Butler University celebrated the Class of 2025 during its annual Commencement ceremony. The event recognized 1,086 undergraduate and 479 graduate students, along with three individuals honored with the University’s highest recognition—an honorary degree. The evening was filled with heartfelt reflections,…
Honoring Service, Leadership, and Legacy: Butler University to Award Three Honorary Degrees at 2025 Commencement
Butler University proudly announces that three exceptional individuals—Reverend Jean McAnulty Smith ’65, Bruce Arick, and Charles H. DeBow Jr. ’48, MS ’53—will receive honorary degrees during the Spring Commencement ceremony at Hinkle Fieldhouse on Friday, May 9, 2025, at 4:30 PM. Reverend Smith will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters, while Arick and DeBow…
Butler University Jazz Ensemble Wins Prestigious DownBeat Student Music Award
The Butler University Jazz Ensemble has been named a 2025 DownBeat Student Music Award winner in the Undergraduate College Large Jazz Ensemble category, earning one of the highest honors in jazz education. This recognition from DownBeat magazine—the definitive voice in jazz since 1934—places Butler’s student musicians in elite company, joining the ranks of past winners…
Butler First-Year Student Showcases Sustainable Design on International Stage
When first-year Butler University student Rain Williams walked into her high school fashion design class, she didn’t expect the journey ahead would take her nearly 4,000 miles from her Chicago hometown to an international runway in Dublin, Ireland. But that’s exactly what happened when Rain qualified for the global finals of Junk Kouture, a prestigious…
How a Butler University and Community Health Network Partnership Helped Save 420 Lives and $4.3 Million
For healthcare professionals, data is more than just numbers—it is the foundation of better patient care, smarter decisions, and more efficient hospitals. But for many, data can feel overwhelming and difficult to use effectively. That’s why Butler University’s Office of Continuing and Professional Education teamed up with Community Health Network to create a hands-on professional…
Butler University Unveils Space for Its New Two-Year College
Butler University today unveiled the space for its Founder’s College, which will welcome its first class of students in August. Butler’s new two-year college—among the first of its kind in the U.S.—provides high-ability students from low-wealth backgrounds a pathway to earn their associate’s degree with no debt or out-of-pocket expenses. Academically qualifying graduates may also…
Butler Alumni Honored for Career Success Before 40
Five Butler University alumni landed on Indianapolis Business Journal’s (IBJ) prestigious “Forty Under 40” list in 2025. They are: Ira Maher MBA ’15 (LSB), Brad Vogelsmeier ’13 (LAS), Ryan Waggoner ’10 (CCOM), Jessica Warnke MBA ’20 (LSB), and Brittney Yocum ’10 (LSB). Each year, IBJ accepts nominations from the community for its “Forty Under 40”…
Butler Senior’s Research Heads to Space Aboard SpaceX 32
When SpaceX 32 launches at 4:15 AM on April 21, 2025, from Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral, Fla., bound for the International Space Station (ISS), a Butler University senior will be on hand with a personal stake in the mission. Thomas Chandler, a Psychology major at Butler, has spent the past year working alongside…
Planned Giving: Sharon Boyack Myers ʼ90 Honors Parents Through JCA Scholarship
Sharon Boyack Myers ’90 earned her undergraduate degree in Arts Administration from the Jordan College of the Arts and has remained deeply connected to Butler through service on committees, philanthropic giving, mentorship of students, and more. Sharon’s connection to Butler is exemplified by her ongoing support and lifelong friendships forged on campus. She served for…
Butler University’s Physician Assistant Program Ranked 14th Nationally by U.S. News & World Report
Butler University’s Master’s of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program is ranked 14th in the nation, according to the 2025 list released by U.S. News & World Report. The rankings include more than 200 physician assistant programs accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). The U.S. News & World Report…
Alumni Success Story: Jill Trnka
Jill Trnka ’23 says one of the most valuable things she took away from her time at Butler was the confidence to step outside her comfort zone. Her personal growth on campus played a key role in preparing her for PA school.
Meet Current Student Vanessa Campbell
Senior Vanessa Campbell reflects on the personal and professional growth she experienced in the Religious Leadership program.
Alumni Success Story: Aine Montgomery
Aine Montgomery ’21Major: PsychologyMinor: Neuroscience and Human Communication & Organizational LeadershipCommunity Research Liaison (ADNI4 Study), Boston University Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center How did Butler prepare you for your career?Butler prepared me for my career by allowing me to be involved in many dynamic organizations on campus. In my current role, I connect to community aging…
Alumni Success Story: Bronwyn Smith
Bronwyn Smith ’23 says becoming a Bulldog was the best decision she’s ever made. She graduated with a strong support system and the skills to lead a successful career. Now, she’s found a home to dance with Deos Contemporary Ballet.
Experiential Learning Outside the Classroom: John Cunningham
This Friday, John Cunningham ’25 will present his research findings at the Butler Undergraduate Research Conference. He shares that he feels lucky to have found a supportive community at Butler that has felt like home for the past four years.