December 16, 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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Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching Reaffirms Butler University’s National Leadership in Community Engagement
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Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching Reaffirms Butler University’s National Leadership in Community Engagement
By: Mark Apple | January 23, 2026

Butler University has earned the prestigious Community Engagement Classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, reaffirming the University’s longstanding commitment to meaningful, reciprocal partnerships that enrich learning, strengthen communities, and advance the public good. The Carnegie Community Engagement Classification is an elective designation earned by a select group of colleges and universities […]

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From Campus to Center Court: Butler Co-Hosts 2026 NCAA Final Four Analytics Challenge
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From Campus to Center Court: Butler Co-Hosts 2026 NCAA Final Four Analytics Challenge
By: Katie Palmer Wharton '14 | January 21, 2026

When the NCAA Men’s Final Four returns to downtown Indianapolis in 2026, the spotlight won’t stop at the basketball court. Co-hosted by Butler University and the NCAA, the 2026 Final Four Analytics Challenge represents the next evolution of a competition originally launched as the Crossroads Classic Analytics Challenge. What began as a regional collaboration has […]

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2024 Graduate Success: Ava Laufersky
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By: Trinidy Charles ’23 | January 14, 2026

As an Educational Liaison at Riley Children’s Hospital, 2024 graduate Ava Laufersky credits Butler with helping her discover her passion for education and empowering her to make a difference for patients, their families, and medical teams.

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