February 3, 2020

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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’s Holcomb Observatory Joins Alliance of Historic Observatories
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Butler’s Holcomb Observatory Joins Alliance of Historic Observatories
By: Mark Apple | March 18, 2026

Butler University’s Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium has been officially welcomed as the newest member of the Alliance of Historic Observatories (AHO), an international network of institutions dedicated to preserving and advancing the legacy of historic observatories around the world.  The alliance brings together observatories that are more than 50 years old and that continue to play a role in research, preservation, and […]

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Butler University Study Identifies Integrated Entrepreneurship as Key to Elkhart County’s Economic Success
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Butler University Study Identifies Integrated Entrepreneurship as Key to Elkhart County’s Economic Success
By: Mark Apple | March 16, 2026

 A new study conducted by researchers at Butler University, in collaboration with the Institute for Entrepreneurial Communities, offers new insight into the forces behind Elkhart County’s sustained economic growth—highlighting the power of a diverse and interconnected entrepreneurial community.  By many measures, Elkhart County stands out as a regional success story. According to the U.S. Bureau […]

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Butler Extends Its Zero-Waste Vision Beyond Campus
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Butler Extends Its Zero-Waste Vision Beyond Campus
By: Katie Palmer Wharton '14 | February 25, 2026

On March 14, 2026, Butler University opens its campus to Midtown for a community-wide electronic recycling event—advancing its 2030 zero-waste commitment and reinforcing its role as an anchor institution in Indianapolis.  From 9:00 AM-noon at Hinkle Fieldhouse, Butler will host its first community-wide Electronic Recycling Day in partnership with Technology Recyclers. The drive-through event will allow neighbors […]

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