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.
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.
Meet Current Honors Student Clifton Winiecki
Butler’s Honors Program provides unique opportunities, fosters a sense of community, and helps to create lifelong learners. Meet Clifton, a Butler junior and Honors Program student who has taken his educational journey to big places on campus and around the world.
Meet Current Honors Student Emily Hwang
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 Emily, a current Honors Program student.
Meet Current Honors Student Mia Nenadovich
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 Mia, a current Honors Program student.
Meet Current Student Kara Sabanski
Learn more about Lilly Scholar and Butler Bulldog, Kara Sabanski. She is one of nearly 100 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship recipients at Butler University.
Meet Current Student Edyn Curry
Learn more about Lilly Scholar and Butler Bulldog, Edyn Curry. She is one of nearly 100 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship recipients at Butler University.
Employee Spotlight: Derek Reid
Teaching in the Jordan College of the Arts (JCA), Derek Reid says the best part of his job is interacting with students daily. He is proud of his work fostering a diverse and inclusive college community.
Butler University, Nearpeer Announce “Belonging Before Arriving” Community of Practice to Improve Student Connection and Well-being
Butler University’s Institute for Well-being has announced a new partnership with Nearpeer, the leading peer-to-peer student platform for universities, to establish a working Community of Practice for higher education leaders to collaborate on data-driven approaches to creating a foundation for new student success with a focus on intentionally fostering a greater student sense of belonging early in their college…















