Founder’s College Priority Application Deadline Approaching February 15
Students interested in joining the first class of Founder’s College should apply by February 15, 2025, to take advantage of scholarship opportunities and priority access. Students get access to Butler University ‘s rigorous, high quality, best in class career-focused academic experiences with little to no debt. Designed for Indianapolis-area students, Founder’s College offers two-year associate…
Meet Current Student Nate Bengtson
Get to know Nate Bengtson, a current Butler student who is double majoring in Marketing and Finance.
Trustee Rebecca Graham Paul Commits $12 Million in Support of Butler Women’s Athletics
Butler University announced today that Trustee Rebecca Graham Paul ʼ70, MS ʼ75 has committed $12 million to the University through a future estate gift to support Butler Athletics. The gift, announced on National Girls and Women in Sports Day, is the largest documented estate commitment in University history and the largest gift ever to Butler…
Butler University Honors 2025 Founder’s Celebration Award Recipients
As part of its annual Founder’s Celebration, Butler University is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Founder’s Celebration Awards. These awards recognize individuals, programs, and practices that advance the University’s founding mission and its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The recipients will be honored during a special ceremony on Monday, February…
Celebrating Black Excellence: Andre Hardy
In honor of Black History Month, we are partnering with the Black Alumni Association to highlight some of our Black graduates. Hear stories from Bulldogs like Andre Hardy ’23, who discuss their Butler experience and life after graduation.
Meet Current Student Jack Hart
Get to know Jack Hart, a current Bulldog studying Pre-Pharmacy in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
AvantBlue: Connecting Innovation and Education through Butler’s Transformation Lab
AvantBlue, Butler University’s groundbreaking consulting service, is setting a new standard for educational and business technology solutions. What began as a vision within Butler’s Transformation Lab has quickly evolved into a powerful engine for innovation and efficiency, both on campus and beyond. The Butler Transformation Lab, designed to serve as a University-wide catalyst for transforming…
Butler University Honored with Big Brothers Big Sisters Changemaker Award
Butler University has been named the 2024 Volunteer Changemaker by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana (BBBSCI), an honor recognizing the University’s innovative contributions to mentorship through a group mentoring program. The award was presented during the Butler Men’s Basketball game against DePaul as part of BBBSCI’s annual Changemaker Awards, which celebrate organizations that…
Butler University Launching Online M.S. in Sports Management
Butler University is set to launch an online Master of Science in Sports Management program in August 2025, providing aspiring sports industry professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the highly competitive field. With a strategic location in Indianapolis—internationally recognized as a major hub for professional and amateur sports organizations—Butler offers students…
Butler University Receives $4.4 Million Anonymous Gift in Memory of Beloved Late Professors Ney and Shaughnessy
Butler University recently received a $4.4 million gift commitment from an anonymous donor in memory of two beloved former Butler faculty members, Bill Ney ʼ58 MS ʼ67, and Ed Shaughnessy ʼ58 MA ʼ63. The gift is a testament to the enduring influence of dedicated Butler faculty members in the lives of their students and in…
McKinney Family Foundation Awards Grant to Advance Butler’s Sustainability Programming
Butler University was recently awarded a grant from the McKinney Family Foundation that will expand capacity for the University’s new Office of Sustainability and support the Lacy School of Business (LSB) with exploratory research and planning for an expanded sustainable business curriculum. The grant represents the first major gift dedicated to supporting the University’s Sustainability…
Alan Finn to Serve as EVP and CFO at Butler University
Alan Finn will serve as Butler University’s Executive Vice President for Finance and Chief Operating Officer, Butler President James Danko announced today. Finn comes to Butler from Ball State University, where he has served as the Vice President for Business Affairs and Treasurer since 2019. He will begin his new role at Butler on March…
Meet Current Student Gabrielle Grossmann
Hear from Gabrielle Grossman, a current student at Butler who is in the Jordan College of the Arts.
Meet Current Student Brenna Arakelian
Get to know Brenna Arakelian, a student in the College of Education studying Middle/Secondary Education and English.
Grant from Robinhood Markets, Inc. to Expand Financial Literacy Training for Butler Students
Butler University and Butler Athletics recently received a four-year grant from Robinhood Markets, Inc. to build upon existing student financial literacy offerings as a partner in the company’s Robinhood Money Drills program. The program aims to support fundamental financial education to help prepare student-athletes for a sound financial future before, during, and after their athletic…