Alumni Success Story: Tim Howard
Tim Howard was a part of the Army Reserve Officer Training Corp (ROTC) program at Butler University. As part of the ROTC program, Tim took elective coursework in leadership fundamentals, military skills and tactics, and completed summer training programs, preparing him for a career in the U.S. Army, the Army Reserves, or the Army National…
Employee Spotlight: Anne Wilson
Anne Wilson, Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, has worked at Butler for 27 years. She is most proud of her work helping students find pathways to success in the classroom, in laboratories, during research projects, and presentations.
Experiential Learning Outside of the Classroom: Leah Ollie
Working as WFYI’s news team’s Digital Content Intern, Leah Ollie ’25, says she is thankful for the opportunity to immerse herself in a public media newsroom. Working alongside other journalists, she is inspired to be an effective communicator, sharing her own stories in The Butler Collegian and upon graduation.
Meet a Faculty-In-Residence: Hilary Madinger
The Faculty-in-Residence program bridges the connection between students’ residential and academic life. Professor Hilary Madinger wanted the opportunity to connect with students in a new, meaningful way, whether participating in extracurricular activities or sharing a meal.
Alumni Success Story: Courtney Raab
Courtney Raab ’18 attributes her career in the medical field to Butler’s hands-on learning approach. Now working as a Neurology Resident Physician, she’s thankful for the early healthcare experience she gained through shadowing and internships.
Alumni Success Story: Spenser Jaenichen
Spencer Jaenichen ’19 says Butler’s collaborative classroom environment prepared him to continue his education at the University of Illinois College of Law. Now working as a Litigation Associate at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, he knows how to efficiently work on a team, welcoming others’ thoughts and advice.
Alumni Success Story: Linda Calvin
After graduating from Butler, Linda Calvin ’01 was promoted into digital leadership positions at former employer Dow Chemical. Now, as the Chief Impact Officer at Reboot Representation, Linda works to double the number of Black, Latina, and Native American women graduating with computing degrees by 2025.
Employee Spotlight: Bobbie Gibson
Bobbie Gibson, Associate Director of International Student Services and Incoming Exchange, has worked at Butler for 25 years. Meeting students from across the world, she helps ease their transition to life in the United States and on campus.
Employee Spotlight: Michelle Gruber
Michelle Gruber says the best part of her job is working with her colleagues in the Office of Registration and Records. As an Associate Registrar, she enjoys working with database systems and doing reports for other various departments.
Butler University Launches Butler+: A Transformative Approach to Professional Learning Built for Indiana and Beyond
Butler University is launching a new collaborative approach to professional education tailored specifically to meet the demands of a challenging and constantly evolving workforce. Designed to revolutionize professional learning across a variety of industries, the new organizational unit – dubbed Butler+ – focuses on guiding and empowering individuals to continue their careers while simultaneously building…
Experiential Learning Outside of the Classroom: Patrick Dowell
Since he was young, Patrick Dowell ’24 hoped his future career would involve hands-on, creative work. Now interning for Phelps Creative House, he works on post-production and graphic design projects, even traveling with the team for video shoots.
Employee Spotlight: Sonya Hopkins
As Associate Athletics Director of Academics, Sonya Hopkins oversees academic services for student-athletes. She says the best part of her job is experiencing her student’s academic success and attending their graduation ceremonies.
Alumni Success Story: Luke Schultheis
Working for the NCAA as the Associate Director of the Office of Legal Affairs, Luke Schultheis ’11 says practicing the ideals of “The Butler Way” has been critical in his career and daily life. He thanks Butler for providing a great foundation for his career in sports law.
Meet Current Honors Student Kate Thuma
Butler University’s Honors Program provides a unique and personalized experience for students, including access to unique Honors seminar courses, exploration of academic interests in undergraduate research through the completion of a thesis, study abroad opportunities, and much more. Meet Kate, a current Honors Program student.
Meet Current Honors Student Miranda Emerick
Butler University’s Honors Program provides a unique and personalized experience for students, including access to unique Honors seminar courses, exploration of academic interests in undergraduate research through the completion of a thesis, study abroad opportunities, and much more. Meet Miranda, a current Honors Program student.