November 8, 2019

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Butler University has been named the 2024 Volunteer Changemaker by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana (BBBSCI), an honor recognizing the University’s innovative contributions to mentorship through a group mentoring program. The award was presented during the Butler Men’s Basketball game against DePaul as part of BBBSCI’s annual Changemaker Awards, which celebrate organizations that […]

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Justine Starke Named 2026 Recipient of John Henry Weidner Award for Altruism at Butler University 
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Justine Starke Named 2026 Recipient of John Henry Weidner Award for Altruism at Butler University 
By: Mark Apple | April 29, 2026

Justine Starke, a first-year Strategic Communications major with a minor in English Literature, is the recipient of the 2026 John Henry Weidner Endowed Scholarship for Altruism, presented by the Department of Sociology & Criminology’s Student Sociology & Criminology Association (SSCA), in recognition of her exceptional commitment to service, leadership, and community engagement.  Starke has demonstrated […]

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Leading with Purpose: Meet Butler’s 2026 Honorary Degree Recipients
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From the court to the community to the institutions that shape our city, this year’s honorees show what it means to lead—and to leave something stronger behind. Butler University will award honorary degrees to Tamika Catchings, J. Marshall “Marsh” Davis ’80, and Rollin M. “Rollie” Dick (posthumously) during its May 8, 2026, Commencement ceremony. The […]

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Butler Breaks Ground on Safety and Transit Hub, Advancing Vision for a More Connected Campus and Community
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Butler Breaks Ground on Safety and Transit Hub, Advancing Vision for a More Connected Campus and Community
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With clouds clearing and the sun making a late cameo appearance, Butler University officially broke ground on its new Safety and Transit Hub—marking a significant step forward in the institution’s long-term Gateway Project strategy and its commitment to strengthening both campus operations and community connectivity.  Faculty, staff, trustees, construction partners, and community members gathered on South Campus to celebrate construction, which began […]

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