Planned Giving: Creating Life-changing Opportunities through Scholarships
For Aaron Wright ’05, the Butler experience was defined by the personal connections and “aha” moments that happened both inside and outside the classroom. From the rigor of the Lacy School of Business to the transformative six months he spent studying in Spain, Butler provided the foundation for a meaningful life. Although he and his…
Butler University’s Lacy School of Business Achieves Top 25 National Ranking for Online MBA Program
Butler University’s Lacy School of Business (LSB) has been recognized as one of the nation’s leading institutions for graduate business education in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings. The newly released rankings place the Lacy School of Business No. 21 nationally for Best Online MBA Programs. These distinctions highlight the…
Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching Reaffirms Butler University’s National Leadership in Community Engagement
Butler University has earned the prestigious Community Engagement Classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, reaffirming the University’s longstanding commitment to meaningful, reciprocal partnerships that enrich learning, strengthen communities, and advance the public good. The Carnegie Community Engagement Classification is an elective designation earned by a select group of colleges and universities…
From Campus to Center Court: Butler Co-Hosts 2026 NCAA Final Four Analytics Challenge
When the NCAA Men’s Final Four returns to downtown Indianapolis in 2026, the spotlight won’t stop at the basketball court. Co-hosted by Butler University and the NCAA, the 2026 Final Four Analytics Challenge represents the next evolution of a competition originally launched as the Crossroads Classic Analytics Challenge. What began as a regional collaboration has…
2024 Graduate Success: Katie Stanley
Former SGA President and 2024 graduate Katie Stanley is now working at the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. She credits Butler with fostering her growth through a supportive community that challenged her perspective.
2024 Graduate Success: Ava Laufersky
As an Educational Liaison at Riley Children’s Hospital, 2024 graduate Ava Laufersky credits Butler with helping her discover her passion for education and empowering her to make a difference for patients, their families, and medical teams.
Butler University Announces Deaf Education Master’s Program
Deaf Ed program, inspired by Fontbonne University, focuses on preparing educators for family-centered success Butler University has received a $1.25 million grant from the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) to support the launch of a Master of Arts (MA) in Deaf Education program in fall 2026. Housed in the Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences…
2024 Graduate Success: Jack Leman
From Butler to the business of healthcare, 2024 graduate Jack Leman is working as an Employee Benefits Consultant at Gibson Insurance
2024 Graduate Success: Ethan Polak
Our 2024 graduates have been up to amazing things! From Fairbanks to the NFL sidelines, Ethan Polak is living the dream interning with the Seattle Seahawks.
From Indy with Love, Happy New Year!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZauI-2dVBV0 Last year, President Danko shared a behind-the-scenes look at what he does on campus when students are away during winter break. This year, he’s ventured beyond campus. Follow along as he makes a few stops around Indianapolis—before arriving at one iconic landmark that may just deserve to stand above the rest.
Experience That Reaches Beyond the Classroom—and Into Publication
Guided by faculty mentors, Butler students turn real research experience into real scientific contributions When pharmacy student Victoria Gaertig ’27 first emailed Assistant Professor Dr. Caleb Class, she wasn’t expecting to help publish research in one of psychiatry’s leading journals. She simply wanted to try something new. “I had no clue how to code,” she…
Global Recognition, Local Impact: Clowes Memorial Hall Ranks Among the World’s Top Theatres
Clowes Memorial Hall continues to demonstrate that world-class performances—and world-class results—belong at Butler University. In Pollstar’s newly released 2025 Year-End Worldwide Top Theatre Grosses, Clowes Memorial Hall ranked 61st globally, generating more than $10.7 million in gross ticket revenue. The ranking places Clowes Hall among the Top 100 theatres in the world and reaffirms its…
Butler University Expands Pre-College Programs
Registration for 2026 summer sessions is open through May 15, 2026 Butler University is expanding its Pre-College Programs as a major initiative of its Boldly Butler strategic direction, which aims to transform the University’s approach to access, innovation, and workforce-aligned education. Beginning this summer, Butler will offer new one-week residential and commuter programs for high…
Founder’s College Dean Carolyn Gentle-Genitty Honored with 2025 Freetown Village “Making a Difference” Award
Dr. Carolyn Gentle-Genitty, inaugural Dean of Founder’s College, has been named a recipient of the 2025 Freetown Village “Making a Difference” Award. She was honored at the organization’s 12th Annual Awards Fundraising Dinner on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, held at the Madam Walker Legacy Center Ballroom in Indianapolis. Each year, Freetown Village recognizes individuals who…
Pre-College Programs: Emerson’s Story
Through Butler’s Pre-College Programs, first-generation student Emerson Baran explored different majors, learned about college support resources, and got a taste of campus life before her first year.