Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Gift to Fund Renovations at Butler University’s Clowes Memorial Hall
Butler University has received a $9 million grant from the Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation (AW Clowes Charitable Foundation) to support a multi-phased renovation and expansion of Clowes Memorial Hall. The grant will also support the construction of a new, multi-purpose venue adjacent to Clowes Hall, which can shift between being a 1,200-1,450-capacity music hall…
Hylant, Parkview Health, and Butler University Partner to Address Rising Healthcare Costs
Hylant, Parkview Health, and Butler University are partnering to launch an innovation challenge aimed at reducing healthcare costs. The initiative will begin with an event in April 2025 at Butler University, where student teams will analyze data to identify key factors driving healthcare spending. In a second phase, an Innovation Competition will invite forward-thinking solutions…
Five School Districts Receive Funding for Wellness Initiatives
Five Central Indiana school districts have been awarded nearly $600,000 to improve mental wellness among their students, thanks to a grant made available through Butler University as part of the Comprehensive School Mental Health Initiative. School districts selected to receive funding are Herron Preparatory Academy, Indianapolis Public Schools, Kokomo School Corporation, Lebanon Community School Corporation,…
2023 Graduate Stories: Jordyn Lenard
Jordyn Lenard ’23 chose to major in Biochemistry, merging her passions for biology and chemistry. Continuing her studies, she hopes to become a pediatric optometrist specializing in vision therapy.
International Researchers Visit Butler University to Understand Underlying Issues of Absenteeism and Truancy
Dr. Carolyn Gentle-Genitty, Inaugural Dean of Founder’s College at Butler University, and Dr. Francis Bowen, Butler University Assistant Professor of Data Analytics and Business Intelligence, hosted five international researchers from De Berkenschutse (The Netherlands) on the Butler campus this month to learn more about their efforts to address chronic absenteeism, specifically how they are making…
2023 Graduate Stories: Emma Littau
Butler Theatre provides students with hands-on experience from the moment they arrive on campus. Emma Littau ’23, now a Production Assistant at the Indiana Repertory Theatre, encourages current Bulldogs to seize every opportunity.
Exploring Memory and Impact: Professor Jason Lantzer’s Research on Eisenhower and the Holocaust
For Dr. Jason Lantzer, Assistant Director of the University Honors Program, history is not just about recounting the past but understanding its enduring influence. His latest book, Dwight Eisenhower and the Holocaust: A History, examines President Eisenhower’s response to the Holocaust and the long-term effects of that experience on his leadership and legacy. The work…
Gearing Up for Good: How the Mattas Sent Hope to Hurricane Helene Victims
When Hurricane Helene swept through Asheville, North Carolina, devastating communities and displacing families, Butler Men’s Basketball Coach Thad Matta and his wife Barbara felt a deep call to action. Having married in the area years ago and still cherishing connections to the region, the flooding struck a personal chord. “Thad and I love the Asheville…
A Conversation with President Danko: Campus Updates, Priorities, and the Butler Community
This fall, Jacqueline Brasseale ’26, a current junior in the Lacy School of Business studying marketing and finance, sat down with President Danko to talk about current happenings at Butler, his top priorities for the University moving forward, and how the Butler community can help. What motivated you to pursue a career in higher education,…
Alumni Success Story: Sara Lagacy
Sara Legacy, a 2024 Butler University graduate, shares her story of being a Health Sciences major and how it prepared her for life after graduation.
Butler University Expanding Mental Health Offerings for Students
Butler University is adding to its already impressive list of student mental health offerings by joining MINDful College Connections (MCC), a shared-resource consortium of Indiana colleges and universities with the goal of improving the capacity of its member institutions to meet the growing need for mental health care services for their students. DePauw University, Rose-Hulman…
Alumni Success Story: Nathan Richardson
Get to know Nathan Richardson, a 2024 alumn who talks about his experiences as a Health Sciences major.
Alumni Sucess Story: Miki Kawahara
Hear from Miki Kawahara, a Butler Alumni who studied Health Sciences and continued her education in the PA program.
Alumni Success Story: Logan Van Ravenswaay
Logan Van Ravenswaay ’23 pursued a PharmD degree, driven by his passion for clinical science and public health. He is grateful for the lasting relationships with faculty and classmates who supported him through his coursework.
Alumni Success Story: Olivia Moore
Olivia Moore ’23, a Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences graduate gained hands-on experience in the Butler Audiology Clinic and Aphasia Community Group. Thanks to Butler’s experiential learning, she’s on track to achieve her dream career.