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…
Butler Students Honored at BIG EAST Undergraduate Research Symposium
Five Butler University students showcased their research on a national stage this month, earning both individual and team recognition at the fifth annual BIG EAST Undergraduate Research Poster Symposium in New York City. Held at Madison Square Garden ahead of the BIG EAST Men’s Basketball Championship game, the symposium brings together top undergraduate researchers from across the…
Butler’s Holcomb Observatory Joins Alliance of Historic Observatories
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…
Butler University Study Identifies Integrated Entrepreneurship as Key to Elkhart County’s Economic Success
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…
Butler Extends Its Zero-Waste Vision Beyond Campus
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…
Butler Entrepreneurship Wins National USASBE Excellence in Entrepreneurship Education Model Re-Emerging Program Award
Butler University’s Lacy School of Business (LSB) has been honored with the Model Re-Emerging Program Award by the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE), recognizing Butler Entrepreneurship as the nation’s leading re-emerging entrepreneurship program. USASBE’s Excellence in Entrepreneurship Education Awards recognize outstanding, innovative, and impactful programs, educators, and accelerators that advance entrepreneurship…
A Partnership with Purpose: Versiti and Butler Team Up to Save Lives
Butler and Marquette don’t only compete on the basketball court; they also face off in the annual Versiti Blood Battle. This year marks the fourth Blood Battle hosted by Versiti—a nonprofit healthcare organization that specializes in blood donation, transfusion medicine, and innovative research. With blood centers and facilities in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin,…
Butler University and Hylant Partner to Expand Educational Pathways for Employees
Butler University and Hylant Group, Inc. have formalized a tuition discount partnership that creates new academic pathways for Hylant employees pursuing undergraduate and graduate education at Butler. Effective January 1, 2026, the agreement provides waived application fees and a 10 percent tuition award for eligible employees admitted to select degree programs, strengthening opportunities for professional advancement through Butler’s academic offerings. “Hylant has emerged as…
Butler Selected to Participate in National AAC&U Institute on AI, Pedagogy, and the Curriculum
Butler University has been selected to participate in the 2025–2026 Association of American Colleges & Universities Institute on Pedagogy, AI, and the Curriculum, a nationally competitive faculty development program focused on advancing thoughtful, ethical, and human-centered approaches to artificial intelligence in higher education. Butler is one of a select group of institutions chosen to take part in…
5 Ways Pre-College Programs Prepare High School Students for College
Pre-college programs are a great way for high school students to explore majors and potential career paths, set realistic expectations for the college experience, and get a feel for what campus life really looks like.
Butler University Selected as 2026 Beckman Scholars Program Awardee
Butler University has been selected as a 2026 awardee of the prestigious Beckman Scholars Program, an honor that recognizes institutions with a strong commitment to undergraduate research in the chemical and life sciences. The announcement was made by the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation, which selected 14 colleges and universities nationwide through a highly competitive, expert-reviewed…
