Butler University Names Dr. Michael Hole ’08 Executive Vice President and Provost 

Butler University announced today that Dr. Michael Hole has been named the University’s new Executive Vice President and Provost. A physician, professor, entrepreneur, and military officer—and a 2008 Butler alumnus—Dr. Hole was introduced to the campus community this afternoon during an event at the Schrott Center for the Arts. In addition to his administrative appointment,…

Planned Giving: Investing in Transformational Learning through CCOM

Jordan Anderson ’10 earned his Butler undergraduate degree in Journalism, gaining skills he now uses every day in his work as a Director of Executive Communications at Cummins Inc. Through mentorship from Butler faculty and years of honing his writing skills at The Butler Collegian, Anderson acquired the hands-on experience needed to prepare him for…

Jeffrey Carvell stands in classroom with engineering equipment behind him.

Engineering a Vision

Jeffrey Carvell ’06 graduated with a Butler Physics degree and a Purdue Electrical Engineering degree through Butler’s former Engineering Dual Degree Program (EDDP) partnership. Now, he’s thrilled to be “back home” for this new chapter for Butler Engineering. In August 2025, the University introduced its own Engineering program consisting of three majors within the College…

Butler University Inducts 59 New Honorees to Carillon Society and Two Families to Cornerstone Plaza

On Thursday, October 9, 2025, Butler University honored 59 donors whose lifetime giving to the University has reached $100,000 or more. The group was newly inducted into the Carillon Society, Butler’s premiere cumulative giving society. The outdoor ceremony also honored donors whose lifetime giving to the University has reached $1 million or more. These individuals…

Butler Charts Bold Path Forward with New Strategic Direction and Comprehensive Campaign 

Butler University publicly announced today a new strategy and accompanying $325 million fundraising campaign that will serve as the University’s commitment to setting the standard for delivering a transformative education with local impact and global reach. The strategy and campaign, Boldly Butler, were unveiled during a campus ceremony attended by approximately 500 alumni, community partners,…

Butler Expands Student Support Through New Partnership with Wayhaven

At Butler, caring for students extends well beyond the classroom. This fall, the University has introduced a new partnership with Wayhaven, an innovative platform that provides students with 24/7 access to confidential, AI-powered well-being coaches. The tool is designed to complement Butler’s existing services, providing students with an additional way to access care whenever and…