Butler to Host 2024 National Symposium and Youth Ambassador Program
Butler University will host El Sistema USA’s (ESUSA) National Symposium and Youth Ambassador Program in 2024, a multi-day professional development gathering that supports ESUSA member programs and cultivates the next generation of arts education leaders. The symposium is funded in part by a $20,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). ESUSA supports…
Meet the Class of 2027: Sahar Atmar
Incoming first-year student Sahar Atmar shares how the small class sizes, science program, and job opportunities were the few reasons she chose Butler.
Meet the Class of 2027: Reagan Craig
Incoming first-year student Reagan Craig chose Butler because of her ability to combine her two passions, psychology and criminology, into a double major.
Meet the Class of 2027: Mei-Lin Walters
Incoming third-year transfer student Mei-Lin Walters chose Butler because of the small community and location within a big city.
Meet the Class of 2027: Jonah Miller
Incoming first-year student Jonah Miller shares how he felt right at home the minute he stepped on campus.
Grant Leiendecker Returns to Butler in Athletics Leadership Role
Grant Leiendecker ’11, a member of the Bulldogs’ 2010 and 2011 men’s basketball teams that reached the national championship game, has returned to Butler University as Associate Vice President—Athletics. He is expected to start in mid-August and will report to Barry Collier, Vice President and Director of Athletics. In this newly created position, Leiendecker will…
Meet the Class of 2027: Luisa Hungria
Incoming first-year student Luisa Hungria shares how she’s excited to dive into several organizations and Real Business Experience through the Lacy School of Business.
Meet the Class of 2027: Ashton Gianakos
Meet the next generation of difference makers—the class of 2027! Meet Ashton Gianakos from Noblesville, Indiana.
Summer Abroad: George Dalle-Molle
Junior George Dalle-Molle shares his experience studying abroad in Singapore.
Butler University Hosts Inaugural Philosophy and Critical Thinking Camp
Ten high school students from across Indianapolis participated in the inaugural Butler University Philosophy and Critical Thinking (BUPACT) camp on Butler’s campus this summer. The weeklong program, made possible by funding from a grant from Lilly Endowment, brought high school students to Butler University’s campus for a week of exciting activities, field trips, and instruction…
Summer Abroad: Macy Cansdale
Senior Macy Cansdale shares what it’s like being in Germany for the Summer Special Olympics World Games.
Butler Giving Circle Awards Annual Grant to Butler University Community Outreach Pharmacy
Shareholders from the Butler Giving Circle (BGC) recently voted to award the group’s annual community grant to the Butler University Community Outreach Pharmacy (BUCOP) to support its educational enhancement project. The $6,150 grant will be used to purchase a pill counter that will increase the clinic’s efficiency in filling prescriptions, allowing student volunteers more time…
Racing to the Indy500: Klint Briney ’06
As a talent manager and a champion of female athletes, Klint Briney ’06 is proud to represent the only female driver in this year’s Indy 500, Katherine Legge.
Racing to the Indy500: Alec Rowan, MiM ’23
Alec Rowan says his Master’s in Management degree from Butler University gave him the management skills to handle the details of the 500 Festival from warehouse logistics to working with vendors on sponsorship activation pieces.
Racing to the Indy500: Bryan Bystol ‘23
Bryan Bystol ’23 says Butler University couldn’t have prepared him better for his internship with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. As an assistant strength coach and assistant pit stop coach, he has been able to train drivers and serve as the inside front tire spotter for the Indy 500.