Celebrating First-Generation Students: Dr. Frank Ross

November 8 is recognized nationally as First-Generation College Celebration Day, which is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating students who are the first in their families to attend college and promoting educational access. Read more about Dr. Frank Ross’s experience as a first-generation college graduate.

Butler Receives $343,000 Legacy Grant from Christel DeHaan Family Foundation

On Friday, October 20, the Christel DeHaan Family Foundation (CDFF) announced a $343,000 Legacy Grant to Butler University to support the Christel DeHaan Visiting International Theatre Artist (VITA) program. In total, CDFF has contributed approximately $1.2 million to support the arts at Butler University since 2000. The Christel DeHaan VITA program was established in the…

Butler University Creating Two-Year College to Increase Access and Degree Attainment for Underserved Students

Butler University is partnering with a national nonprofit to create a new two-year college on its Midtown Indianapolis campus that will provide an affordable pathway for historically underserved students who want to pursue education after high school. Butler’s new two-year college aims to address longstanding gaps in college access and completion for historically underserved students…

Butler University, gener8tor, and TechPoint Launch Education and Workforce Innovation Accelerator  

Five startup companies will receive $100,000 each thanks to a new accelerator program focused on transforming education and workforce learning, especially with advanced technology. The funding will be provided through a new partnership between Butler University, gener8tor (a global venture firm that operates accelerator programs), and TechPoint.   Through the partnership—known as the Butler Accelerator for…

Three students walking across a green lawn with fall trees at Butler University

New Student Advocacy Role Established to Support Butler Students

The Division of Student Affairs is excited to announce Jules Grable as the inaugural Director of Student Advocacy. In this new role, Grable will provide comprehensive case management services to assist students experiencing crisis or personal challenges and connect them with resources on and off campus. She will work closely with students to develop personalized…