Butler University Honors 2025 Founder’s Celebration Award Recipients

As part of its annual Founder’s Celebration, Butler University is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Founder’s Celebration Awards. These awards recognize individuals, programs, and practices that advance the University’s founding mission and its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The recipients will be honored during a special ceremony on Monday, February…

Celebrating Black Excellence: Andre Hardy

In honor of Black History Month, we are partnering with the Black Alumni Association to highlight some of our Black graduates. Hear stories from Bulldogs like Andre Hardy ’23, who discuss their Butler experience and life after graduation.

AvantBlue: Connecting Innovation and Education through Butler’s Transformation Lab

AvantBlue, Butler University’s groundbreaking consulting service, is setting a new standard for educational and business technology solutions. What began as a vision within Butler’s Transformation Lab has quickly evolved into a powerful engine for innovation and efficiency, both on campus and beyond. The Butler Transformation Lab, designed to serve as a University-wide catalyst for transforming…

Butler University Honored with Big Brothers Big Sisters Changemaker Award

Butler University has been named the 2024 Volunteer Changemaker by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana (BBBSCI), an honor recognizing the University’s innovative contributions to mentorship through a group mentoring program. The award was presented during the Butler Men’s Basketball game against DePaul as part of BBBSCI’s annual Changemaker Awards, which celebrate organizations that…

Butler University Launching Online M.S. in Sports Management

Butler University is set to launch an online Master of Science in Sports Management program in August 2025, providing aspiring sports industry professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the highly competitive field. With a strategic location in Indianapolis—internationally recognized as a major hub for professional and amateur sports organizations—Butler offers students…

McKinney Family Foundation Awards Grant to Advance Butler’s Sustainability Programming

Butler University was recently awarded a grant from the McKinney Family Foundation that will expand capacity for the University’s new Office of Sustainability and support the Lacy School of Business (LSB) with exploratory research and planning for an expanded sustainable business curriculum. The grant represents the first major gift dedicated to supporting the University’s Sustainability…

Alan Finn to Serve as EVP and CFO at Butler University 

 Alan Finn will serve as Butler University’s Executive Vice President for Finance and Chief Operating Officer, Butler President James Danko announced today. Finn comes to Butler from Ball State University, where he has served as the Vice President for Business Affairs and Treasurer since 2019. He will begin his new role at Butler on March…

Grant from Robinhood Markets, Inc. to Expand Financial Literacy Training for Butler Students

Butler University and Butler Athletics recently received a four-year grant from Robinhood Markets, Inc. to build upon existing student financial literacy offerings as a partner in the company’s Robinhood Money Drills program. The program aims to support fundamental financial education to help prepare student-athletes for a sound financial future before, during, and after their athletic…

President James Danko leans on a theater seat among rows of red seats.

From the President

In this issue of Butler Magazine, we explore how Butler University blends innovation with tradition through initiatives like the transformative Gateway Project, supported by a recent $9 million gift from the Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation. These efforts underscore Butler’s commitment to academic excellence, athletics, arts, and access, ensuring a vibrant community that enriches both…