Butler University’s Founder’s College Welcomes Inaugural Class
Founder’s College at Butler University’s first cohort of 67 students starts classes today, marking a new chapter in the University’s long history of access, innovation, and service to Indiana families. Founder’s College is Butler’s new two-year college designed to deliver an affordable, high-support pathway to an associate’s degree in high-demand fields. The model combines small…
Butler University Named Among 75 “New Dream Schools” in Jeffrey Selingo’s Dream School
Butler University has been recognized as one of 75 colleges and universities nationwide named to the “New Dream Schools” list featured in Dream School (on sale September 9, 2025), the latest book by New York Times bestselling author Jeffrey Selingo. Dream School is the follow-up to Selingo’s acclaimed 2020 bestseller, Who Gets In and Why,…
Butler University Investment in Sustainable Transportation Brings Pacers Bikeshare to Campus and the Community
Local leaders, students, and community members gathered today to celebrate the addition of three new Pacers Bikeshare stations and 30 new electric bikes on the Butler University campus. This investment expands sustainable transportation options for Butler students, faculty, and staff, as well as Butler’s Midtown neighbors and residents of Marion County. Through the new partnership,…
Butler University Welcomes Largest First-Year Class in Seven Years
Butler University’s official Move-in Day will be especially busy this year, as 1,246 first-year students arrive on the Midtown Indianapolis campus. It is Butler’s largest incoming class since 2018 and the third largest in the University’s 170-year history. Enrollment is bolstered by Butler’s new Nursing program, which welcomes 46 students in its inaugural cohort. In…
Planned Giving: Greg Jung MBA ’98 Honors a Multi-Generational Butler Legacy—On the Court and Beyond
For Greg Jung MBA ’98, Butler University isn’t just his alma mater—it’s the backdrop of his family’s story. His parents met as students, married shortly after graduation, and began a lifelong love story rooted in the values they learned at Butler. His father played basketball for the legendary Tony Hinkle, and his grandmother and aunt…
Butler University Students Will Study on Six Continents through Program Designed to Prepare Next Generation of Global Leaders
A global immersion degree program that will launch at Butler University in 2027 will enable students to study on six continents while earning a bachelor’s degree in just three years. Known as Butler Overseas, the inaugural cohort will include 30-40 first-year students, with the goal of preparing leaders for an increasingly interconnected world and equipping…
Butler University Launching New Undergraduate Engineering Program in 2026
Butler University will launch an Engineering program in fall 2026, expanding its commitment to high-impact, interdisciplinary STEM education. This initiative offers students the opportunity to earn rigorous Bachelor of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Bioengineering rooted in Butler’s hallmark liberal arts traditions. Butler’s decision to launch an Engineering program directly addresses a…
Transforming Summer at Butler University
This summer, Butler University reimagined what it means to be part of campus life—welcoming more than 1,350 young learners through a bold new initiative that connects education, exploration, and community. In its inaugural year, Butler’s Camps and Community Programs department combined two of the University’s cornerstone youth initiatives—Camps at Butler and the Butler Community Arts…
Meet the Class of 2029: Owen Stotts
Meet Owen, an incoming first-year who will be a part of the College of Communication and looks forward to learning more about broadcast media.
Butler University Alumni Association Announces 2025 Alumni Awards Recipients
The Butler University Alumni Association has announced the 2025 recipients of eight alumni awards, which honor individuals for their commitment to the University and to their communities. Award honorees will be recognized at a special Alumni Recognition Ceremony on September 26, 2025, during Butler’s annual Homecoming festivities. This year’s recipients are: The Butler Medal: Dan…
President Danko Named to Indiana 250 for Fourth Consecutive Year
For the fourth year in a row, Butler University President James Danko has been named to the Indianapolis Business Journal’s Indiana 250 list—an annual recognition of the most influential leaders shaping Indiana’s future. Each year, the Indiana 250 spotlights trailblazers from across the state who are leading with vision, driving progress, and making meaningful contributions…
Meet the Class of 2029: Haruka Lee
Meet Haruka Lee, an incoming International student from Tokyo who will be a part of Butler’s Dance program.
Meet an Incoming Founder’s College Student: Jenna Shaw
Meet Jenna, an incoming Bulldog who will be joining Butler’s first Founder’s College class.
Where Art Meets All-Star
When Brooke McGee spotted a call for artist apprentices from the Indy Arts Council, she hesitated—but only for a moment. A psychology major at Butler University with no formal training in the arts, Brooke had always kept painting on the side. Still, the opportunity to help create a massive downtown mural honoring WNBA legend Tamika…
From Hinkle to Hollywood: Derek North ’08 Finds His Way Back to the Spotlight on FOX’s The Snake
For Derek North ’08, life has always been about reading the moment—and rising to meet it. Whether he was on the football field, behind the camera in a Media Arts class, or solving crimes as a detective in Illinois, he has trusted his instincts and followed his passion. Now, the Butler alumnus is returning to…