Igniting the Spark: Butler Lifelong Learning Collaborative to Host Inaugural Summer Spark Week

From June 3 to June 6, 2024, Butler Lifelong Learning Collaborative will host its inaugural Summer Spark Week, an engaging four-day event designed for adult lifelong learners seeking an intellectually stimulating, college-like experience. Participants can choose to participate in one day or the full week. Spearheaded by the Butler Lifelong Learning Collaborative (BLLC), this event…

Butler University Launches Innovative Nursing Program to Address Workforce Shortage, Meet Future Needs of Healthcare

Butler University is launching a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program to help meet the state’s need for nursing professionals and create a much-needed pipeline for bachelor-prepared nursing talent. The Indiana State Board of Nursing accredited the four-year program last week, and applications open on August 1 for a fall 2025 launch. As…

Butler University to Recognize Clarence Crain ’73 with Honorary Degree at 2024 Commencement 

Butler University proudly announces that Clarence Crain ’73, a distinguished alumnus and dedicated community leader, will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters during the Spring Commencement ceremonies at Hinkle Fieldhouse on May 10, 2024. In selecting honorary degree recipients, Butler University strives to celebrate individuals whose lives and work reflect the University’s core values…

Donor Impact: Scholarships and Student Success Tristan Rumsey ՚24

Originally from Lakewood, Ohio, Tristan Rumsey ’24 is graduating in May with a bachelor’s degree in statistics and minors in Business Administration and Data Science. During his time at Butler, Tristan has been the recipient of student scholarships made possible by donor gifts to the Butler Fund for Student Scholarship. Consider making a gift to…

Celebrating our 2024 Graduates: Velin Georgiev

As a Lacy School of Business student, Velin Georgiev feels well-equipped for his future, graduating with invaluable hands-on experience. Upon graduation, Velin will travel across the West Coast before joining Eli Lilly & Co. as a Pricing, Reimbursement, and Market Access (PRA) Associate.

Butler University Joins NASPA’s Culture of Respect Collective

Butler University is honored to join a distinguished group of 12 colleges and universities from across North America in the eighth cohort of NASPA’s Culture of Respect Collective. This initiative gathers higher education institutions committed to eliminating campus sexual violence—a critical issue facing college campuses. Since its inception, the Collective has welcomed over 160 institutions,…

Butler Selects Higher Education Leader and Youth Development Expert as Inaugural Dean of Two-Year Founder’s College

A social work and youth development scholar with years of experience leading system-wide initiatives at Indiana University will serve as the inaugural dean for the new Founder’s College at Butler University, a two-year program serving historically underserved students. Dr. Carolyn Gentle-Genitty, who is based in Indianapolis, will leave her roles as Indiana University’s Assistant Vice…