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…
Meet the Class of 2029: Bernardo Raposo
Get to know Bernardo, an International student from Brazil who will be a part of the men’s soccer team.
Meet the Class of 2029: Audrey Flynn
Get to know Audrey, an incoming First-Year who will be studying Health Sciences and looks forward to Butler’s sporting events.
Butler Celebrates Largest Fundraising Year in University History With $60.2M Raised
Butler University announced today that donors collectively contributed more than $60.2 million during the 2024-25 fiscal year, the largest total ever contributed in a single year in Butler’s history. The record-breaking total includes the significant $22.5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. in support of several transformational Butler Gateway Project initiatives, as well as a…
Meet an Incoming Transfer Student: Julia Buchanan
Meet Julia, an incoming transfer student from Illinois. She looks forward to the research Butler has to offer and new friendships.
Meet the Class of 2029: Diego Gomez
Meet Diego, an incoming first-year from Illinois who will be studying Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Meet the Class of 2029: Sofia Kovash
Get to know Sofia, an incoming first-year who will be a part of the Dance program and is excited to join the Butler community.
Meet the Class of 2029: Camden Esterline
Hear from Camden Esterline, an incoming first-year from Florida but grew up on Butler’s campus.
Meet Compass Center Scholar Maria Abdelmalek
Hear from Maria Abdelmalek, who’s exploring meaning, purpose, interfatith engagement, and social justice as a Compass Center Scholar.
Meet Compass Center Scholar Rose Cruzan
Meet Rose Cruzan, who’s exploring meaning, purpose, interfatith engagement, and social justice as a Compass Center Scholar.
Butler University Launching Institute for Sports & Entertainment to Support Indy’s Growing Sports Ecosystem
As Indianapolis accelerates its bold pursuit to become the global capital of sports and entertainment, Butler University is launching the Butler Institute for Sports & Entertainment (BISE), a transformative initiative that unites academic excellence, industry innovation, and hands-on experiential learning to power the city’s next era of leadership on the world stage. Designed to amplify…
Butler Giving Circle Grant to Support Chemistry Lab Experiences for Local High School Students
At its June 3, 2025, annual shareholder meeting, the Butler Giving Circle (BGC) selected the Chemistry & Biochemistry Department as the 2025 recipient of its community grant. The $11,602 grant from shareholder funds will build on a partnership established during the 2024-2025 academic year between the Chemistry & Biochemistry Department and Indianapolis area high schools.…
Meet the Class of 2029: Scarlett Souliotis
Meet Scarlett, an incoming Butler student from Illinois who will be joining the new Nursing program in the fall.
Meet the Incoming Class of 2029: Samuel Gonzalez
Get to know Samuel Gonzalez, an incoming JCA student who looks forward to making new connections.