Meet the Class of 2029: Owen Stotts
Meet Owen, an incoming first-year who will be a part of the College of Communication and looks forward to learning more about broadcast media.
Butler University Alumni Association Announces 2025 Alumni Awards Recipients
The Butler University Alumni Association has announced the 2025 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 September 26, 2025, during Butler’s annual Homecoming festivities. This year’s recipients are: The Butler Medal: Dan…
President Danko Named to Indiana 250 for Fourth Consecutive Year
For the fourth year in a row, Butler University President James Danko has been named to the Indianapolis Business Journal’s Indiana 250 list—an annual recognition of the most influential leaders shaping Indiana’s future. Each year, the Indiana 250 spotlights trailblazers from across the state who are leading with vision, driving progress, and making meaningful contributions…
Meet the Class of 2029: Haruka Lee
Meet Haruka Lee, an incoming International student from Tokyo who will be a part of Butler’s Dance program.
Meet an Incoming Founder’s College Student: Jenna Shaw
Meet Jenna, an incoming Bulldog who will be joining Butler’s first Founder’s College class.
Where Art Meets All-Star
When Brooke McGee spotted a call for artist apprentices from the Indy Arts Council, she hesitated—but only for a moment. A psychology major at Butler University with no formal training in the arts, Brooke had always kept painting on the side. Still, the opportunity to help create a massive downtown mural honoring WNBA legend Tamika…
From Hinkle to Hollywood: Derek North ’08 Finds His Way Back to the Spotlight on FOX’s The Snake
For Derek North ’08, life has always been about reading the moment—and rising to meet it. Whether he was on the football field, behind the camera in a Media Arts class, or solving crimes as a detective in Illinois, he has trusted his instincts and followed his passion. Now, the Butler alumnus is returning to…
Meet the Class of 2029: Bernardo Raposo
Get to know Bernardo, an International student from Brazil who will be a part of the men’s soccer team.
Meet the Class of 2029: Audrey Flynn
Get to know Audrey, an incoming First-Year who will be studying Health Sciences and looks forward to Butler’s sporting events.
Butler Celebrates Largest Fundraising Year in University History With $60.2M Raised
Butler University announced today that donors collectively contributed more than $60.2 million during the 2024-25 fiscal year, the largest total ever contributed in a single year in Butler’s history. The record-breaking total includes the significant $22.5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. in support of several transformational Butler Gateway Project initiatives, as well as a…
Meet an Incoming Transfer Student: Julia Buchanan
Meet Julia, an incoming transfer student from Illinois. She looks forward to the research Butler has to offer and new friendships.
Meet the Class of 2029: Diego Gomez
Meet Diego, an incoming first-year from Illinois who will be studying Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Meet the Class of 2029: Sofia Kovash
Get to know Sofia, an incoming first-year who will be a part of the Dance program and is excited to join the Butler community.
Meet the Class of 2029: Camden Esterline
Hear from Camden Esterline, an incoming first-year from Florida but grew up on Butler’s campus.
Meet Compass Center Scholar Maria Abdelmalek
Hear from Maria Abdelmalek, who’s exploring meaning, purpose, interfatith engagement, and social justice as a Compass Center Scholar.