Alumni Success Stories: Matthew Griffin
2017 alumnus Matthew Griffin says his Butler education gave him the skills to dance at a professional level plus helped him develop the time management and interpersonal skills needed to work in a ballet company.
Alumni Success Stories: Erica Johnston
This 2014 alumna credits her exposure to full- and small-scale dance productions, plus opportunities to network, with her success as a freelancer and costume designer and builder in New York City.
Current Bulldog Stories: Matthew Compton
Sophomore Matthew Compton, first met Blue IV at his home near Chicago when he surprised him with his admission decision. Now they run into each other frequently at Hinkle. Read more about what makes Butler special to Matthew.
Current Bulldog Stories: Isabelle ‘Izzy’ Aigotti
Two years ago, Izzy Aigotti received a knock on her door from Butler Blue IV telling her that she was #ButlerBound. Now a sophomore, Izzy shares her favorite parts about being a Bulldog.
Current Bulldog Stories: Victory Sampson
Victory Sampson was in the cafeteria of his high school when he first met Blue IV on a #ButlerBound visit. Today, he is active with Butler’s Diversity Center and Hub for Black Affairs and Community Engagement. Learn more about Victory’s time at Butler.
Meet the Class of 2027: Maylin Andrade Saracayo
As a first-generation college student, Maylin Andrade Saracayo had an inspiring role model in her older sister who graduated from Indiana University and is now pursuing a master’s degree in social work at IUPUI. Maylin had intended to follow in her sister’s footsteps by attending IU until a campus visit to Butler inspired her to…
Summer Abroad: Keeley Vaught
While her summer study abroad trip was only two weeks, senior Keeley Vaught said it was the perfect amount of time to practice her Spanish and experience a great community.
Butler University Launching Lifelong Learning Collaborative
Butler University has launched a new initiative targeting adults who have a thirst for knowledge. Through the newly formed Butler Lifelong Learning Collaborative, adults can take non-credit courses on a variety of topics ranging from Leadership Development to Disney History. Course offerings are split into three categories: Minicourses (a series of four one-hour courses centered…
Butler University Welcomes Most Hoosiers in University History
When Butler University welcomes students back to campus this weekend, there will be 600 Hoosiers in the first-year class, the most in the University’s 168-year history.
Experiential Learning Outside the Classroom: Ethan Polak
With hopes to work in sports production, senior Ethan Polak is soaking up all of the knowledge he is learning this summer as a production assistant with the Chicago Cubs.
Building Community at Butler: Rosa Trippel
Senior Rosa Trippel says past SOCs have given her such great advice about Butler that she wanted to have that same positive impact on this year’s first-year class.
Butler University Alumni Association Announces 2023 Alumni Awards Recipients
The Butler University Alumni Association has announced the 2023 recipients of eight alumni awards, which honor individuals for their commitment to the University and to their communities. Award honorees will be recognized at a special Alumni Recognition Ceremony on October 27 during Butler’s annual Homecoming festivities. This year’s recipients are: The Butler Medal: John David…
Building Community at Butler: Sydney Riddle
Senior Sydney Riddle says she decided to be a Student Orientation Coordinator because she had a great Orientation experience and wants to create that same sense of community for this year’s first-year and transfer students.
Experiential Learning Outside the Classroom: Jack Puricelli
Philosophy and Religion major Jack Puricelli shares how his internship at Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic (NCLC) has provided him with meaningful law experiences as an undergrad.
Summer Abroad: Jacob DuBrava
Sophomore Jacob DuBrava shares how his study abroad experience in Europe pushed him to not be afraid of trying new things.