Butler Faculty Research Reaches the Global Game
A Butler professor’s work is now helping coaches around the world rethink how athletes learn—at every level of the game. Early in his coaching career, Dr. Tom Parry was doing what many coaches are taught to do—running structured drills, breaking skills into parts, focusing on repetition. It was organized. It was efficient. But it wasn’t…
Justine Starke Named 2026 Recipient of John Henry Weidner Award for Altruism at Butler University
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…
Leading with Purpose: Meet Butler’s 2026 Honorary Degree Recipients
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…
Butler Breaks Ground on Safety and Transit Hub, Advancing Vision for a More Connected Campus and Community
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…
Butler Pharmacy Program Ranks No. 3 Among Private Institutions
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…
Butler Moves Closer to Zero Waste with National Plastics Reduction Recognition
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.…
Butler University Earns Gold for Sustainability Excellence
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…
Butler University’s Lacy School of Business Delivers Top-Tier Career Outcomes Nationwide
Butler University’s Andre B. Lacy School of Business continues to rank high nationally in the outcomes that matter most to students: internships, employment, and career readiness. In the newly released 2026 Poets&Quants Best Undergraduate Business Schools rankings, the Lacy School of Business ranked No. 51 overall among 110 business schools nationwide, with particularly strong results in Career Outcomes (No. 29) and Academic Experience…
Alumni Success Story: Wyatt Harvey
From analyzing telescope data at Holcomb Observatory to race day, Wyatt Harvey ’24 turned his passions into a career as a systems engineer with Ed Carpenter Racing.
Butler University Welcomes Seven New Trustees to Its Board of Trustees
Seven new leaders—including five Butler alumni—will join the University’s Board of Trustees, bringing expertise in healthcare, education, business, and finance to help guide Butler’s continued progress through Boldly Butler. As Butler University advances its strategic vision through Boldly Butler, seven accomplished leaders will soon join the University’s Board of Trustees, contributing perspectives from healthcare, education, global business, and…
The University Is Not Prepared for What Comes Next
This is a working reflection on the future of higher education and what it may require of institutions like Butler. It is intentionally provocative in places and is not a plan or a set of decisions. Rather, it reflects the level of ambition I believe this moment demands. I share it in the spirit of…
Why Attend an Overnight Pre-College Program
Ready to experience college life beyond the campus tour? Here are three reasons why you should consider an overnight pre-college program experience as a high schooler.
Butler Students Take Learning to the National Stage During Final Four Weekend
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…
Singapore Educators Visit Butler’s Founder’s College
Professors Karen K. L. Loh and Pei Shan Siah from Singapore’s Institute of Technical Education (ITE) Central College campus visited Butler University March 14–17 to learn more about Founder’s College and its approach to workforce-focused, two-year education. ITE serves approximately 25,000 students annually and is widely recognized as a global leader in technical education, with…
Butler Launches Arts Performance Fund to Power Indianapolis’ Creative Future
A new initiative turns every performance at Butler into long-term support for local arts organizations—strengthening access, opportunity, and the future of the arts across Indianapolis. At Butler University, what happens on stage is only part of the story. With the launch of the Arts Performance Fund, Butler is turning every ticket sold at its venues…