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…
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…