A Higher Elevation
Over his 16 years at Butler, Head Coach of Track and Field and Cross Country Matt Roe has been integral to Butler’s success—namely by leading his teams to 106 conference individual and relay titles, 68 school records in track and field, producing 39 All Americans, and capturing 14 conference team titles. He’s been named Conference…
Title IX Pioneers
“One of the reasons I wanted to win that so desperately is because I wanted Title IX not to get weakened… I wanted to change the hearts and minds of the country to believe in Title IX, to believe that women deserve equality.” —Billie Jean King on her 1973 “Battle of the Sexes” match against…
Leading the Way
Involving students in athletic programs has never been more important. Not only do sports bring a sense of teamwork and strengthen work ethic in participants, but these activities also lead to improvements in physical, mental, and emotional health. Despite these clear benefits, school athletic programs have seen decreased participation and interest in recent years. According…
Celebrating our 2023 Graduates: Calvin Prenkert
With dreams of pursuing his doctorate and traveling the world, College of Communication student Calvin Prenkert shares his plans following graduation—attending the University of Minnesota to receive a Master of Marketing degree.
Butler University Trustees Extend President James Danko’s Contract for Three Years
James Danko will remain President of Butler University through at least August 2026, following action taken by the University’s Board of Trustees, who voted unanimously to extend his contract for three years. The new contract includes one-year renewal options beyond 2026.“Under Jim Danko’s leadership, Butler University has flourished for more than a decade,” Keith Faller…
Celebrating our 2023 Graduates: Eric Barnes
As a Game Production Assistant for the Indianapolis Indians, College of Communication student Eric Barnes was given hands-on experience by coordinating game scripts. After graduation, he’ll be working full-time as Game Operations Coordinator for the minor league team.
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.