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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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The University Is Not Prepared for What Comes Next
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Butler Students Take Learning to the National Stage During Final Four Weekend 
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 As Indianapolis welcomes the 2026 NCAA Men’s Final Four, Butler University students are not just spectators—they are part of the operation.  Through a new course, SPM 390: Special Topics in Sports Media: Large Scale Sports Events – Inside the Road to the Final Four, Butler is turning one of the nation’s biggest sporting events into […]

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