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Butler University Honored with Big Brothers Big Sisters Changemaker Award
By: Katie Palmer Wharton '14 | January 29, 2025

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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Butler Pharmacy Program Ranks No. 3 Among Private Institutions
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Butler Pharmacy Program Ranks No. 3 Among Private Institutions
By: Mark Apple | April 23, 2026

Butler University’s Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program continues to gain national recognition, now ranking among the top private programs in the country while maintaining a strong national standing.  In the latest rankings released by U.S. News & World Report, Butler’s Pharmacy program is ranked No. 3 nationally among private colleges and universities and No. 38 overall out of more than […]

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Butler University Earns Gold for Sustainability Excellence 
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Butler University Earns Gold for Sustainability Excellence 
By: Katie Palmer Wharton '14 | April 22, 2026

Butler University has earned a Gold rating through the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS), a nationally recognized framework administered by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education for measuring sustainability performance in higher education.  In its latest report, Butler achieved a 68.11 overall score, reflecting sustained progress across academics, campus engagement, and […]

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Butler Moves Closer to Zero Waste with National Plastics Reduction Recognition
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Butler Moves Closer to Zero Waste with National Plastics Reduction Recognition
By: Mark Apple | April 22, 2026

Butler University’s path toward a more sustainable campus isn’t defined by a single initiative—it’s the result of steady, coordinated action across departments, classrooms, residence halls, and dining locations.  That work is now receiving national recognition.  Butler has earned Bronze-level certification through the National Wildlife Federation’s Plastic Reduction Partnership, becoming the only university in Indiana to achieve this distinction. […]

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