Black Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship Exceeds $220,000 Thanks to Day of Giving Campaign
The leadership of Butler’s Black Alumni Association (BAA) recently issued a dollar-for-dollar matching gift challenge to donors during the University’s Day of Giving in support of the Black Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship, which received an enthusiastic response from more than 60 donors. Together, donors contributed $11,225 for the scholarship during the University-wide giving event in…
Butler University Set to Host NACE Starleague’s Spring 2023 Grand Finals
Playfly Esports and the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) are bringing their NACE Starleague Varsity Premier League Grand Finals to Butler University’s Esports Park this weekend, April 29-20. The two-day competition will feature teams from colleges and universities across the U.S. and Canada vying for title championships. Seven major titles will be decided this…
Crossing the Finish Line
Each graduation day, Sonya Hopkins feels a sense of accomplishment with each student-athlete who walks across the stage. Butler University’s Associate Athletic Director of Academics knows how challenging it can be to balance training with coursework, so every successful year keeps her coming back for more. “It’s the fuel to my fire,” she says. Hopkins…
Undergraduate Research Conference: Maddi Eary
Senior College of Liberal Arts and Sciences student Maddi Eary shares how participating in the URC allows her to share research that is not commonly explored and open dialogue with others in academia.
Undergraduate Research Conference: Josh Wanninger
Junior College of Liberal Arts and Sciences student Josh Wanninger shares how participating in the URC allows him to improve his communication skills when discussing his research.
Butler University Celebrates Official Opening of $100M Sciences Complex
On Thursday, April 13, Butler University faculty, staff, students, donors, and community partners celebrated the official opening of the University’s expanded and renovated Sciences Complex, a $100 million project that represented the largest infrastructure investment in Butler’s history. The project included the renovation of Gallahue Hall and the Holcomb Building, and the creation of Levinson…
Undergraduate Research Conference: Allie Goss
Junior College of Liberal Arts and Sciences student Allie Goss shares how participating in the Undergraduate Research Conference (URC) allows her to stand out when applying for internships, careers, and graduate schools.
Four Recommendations for Colleges and Universities to Support Student Well-being
In recent years, colleges and universities have adopted an emphasis on holistic student well-being, which takes into account social, emotional, and physical aspects of student well-being. The shift to this approach has strong support from a large body of research showing that social well-being, diverse interactions, student engagement, mental health support, and healthy lifestyles (e.g., sleep, nutrition) improve student outcomes. Layering this…
Mentorship: Jordan College of the Arts
Professor Derek Reid and Dance Performance student Scholar Idjagboro discuss the importance of mentorship at Butler University.
Mentorship: College of Communication
Senior Lecturer Scott Bridge and Journalism student Rachel Christie discuss the importance of mentorship at Butler University.
Mentorship: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Imagine for a moment that you could create your own personal college. It would be focused on your particular needs. It would have professors who knew you and shared your passions. Classes would be closer to interesting conversations with a small group of friends than long lectures with dozens of strangers. And help would always…
Mentorship: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Associate Professor Christopher Stobart and Biology and Chemistry student George Papadeas discuss the importance of mentorship at Butler University.
Butler University Launching Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting This Fall
Butler University’s Jordan College of the Arts is launching a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting in fall 2023. The curriculum is specifically intended for the serious undergraduate student seeking deep actor training that is complemented and supported by production experiences in all aspects of theatre.The BFA in Acting is offered through Butler University’s Department…
Mentorship: College of Education
Lecturer Brooke Harris Garad and Elementary Education student Melissa Ryan discuss the importance of mentorship at Butler University.
CCOM Welcomes New Dean
Joseph M. Valenzano III has joined Butler as Dean of the College of Communication. He replaces Brooke Barnett, who was elevated to the role of Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs. Valenzano comes to Butler from the University of Dayton, where he most recently served as Professor and Chair of the Department of Communication.…