Butler Announces Naming of Levinson Family Hall in Honor of $10M Commitment
Butler University President James Danko announced Saturday, April 23, the permanent naming of the new 44,000-square foot sciences expansion building as Levinson Family Hall in honor of a $10 million commitment from Frank ‘75 and Kristin Levinson to the sciences expansion and renovation project. The gift was announced during an event in Hinkle Fieldhouse to…
Butler University Names Craig Caldwell Dean of Lacy School of Business
Craig Caldwell has been named Dean of Butler University’s Lacy School of Business. He has served in that role on an interim basis since July 1, 2021. In this role, Caldwell will serve as the chief academic and administrative officer for the Lacy School. His primary areas of focus will include: Growth & Program DevelopmentExternal…
A Family Legacy: Dennis Dickos ՚72 Honors Parents Milt ՚44 and Theodora Through $5M Planned Gift
Milt Dickos ՚44, a native of Peru, Indiana, had never been to Indianapolis when he first stepped foot on Butler’s campus in 1940. As he looked around the unfamiliar buildings, a fellow student drove by and asked, “Are you going to Butler? Then get in the car; let’s register and find a place to stay.”…
Butler University is a Great Investment
A Butler University degree has a Return on Investment (ROI) of $1.344 million over 40 years.
Butler University Aims to Help Universities Nationwide Improve Student Well-being
Butler’s Institute for Well-being launches national assessment to address all aspects of well-being.
First-Year Student Gianna Bucaro Wins Weidner Altruism Scholarship
Gianna Bucaro, a first-year Butler student from Bloomingdale, Ill., is the recipient of the 2022-2023 John Henry Weidner Endowed Scholarship for Altruism in recognition of her commitment to disability rights, children’s health, and volunteerism.
Rollie and Cheri Dick Auditorium Named in Honor of $1M Gift
Butler University Trustee Rollie Dick and wife Cheri recently committed $1 million in support of the University’s $100 million Sciences Expansion and Renovation Project.
Butler ICR Helps Students Understand Themselves and their Roles Within the Community
Butler University’s Indianapolis Community Requirement (ICR) gives students opportunities for growth and self-discovery through service-learning. Donald Braid, Director of the Center for Citizenship and Community, says the ICR goes beyond the volunteering most students perform in high school: These classes create personal, mutually beneficial relationships that can change the trajectory of students’ lives. Launched in…
Brooke Barnett to Serve as Provost at Butler University
Brooke Barnett, PhD, has been selected to serve as the next Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Butler University. She has served as Butler’s Interim Provost since April 1, 2021.
Butler University to Confer Honorary Degrees Upon Sigma Gamma Rho Founders
The seven founders of Sigma Gamma Rho will posthumously receive honorary degrees during the Spring Commencement ceremony on May 6.
Butler Junior Interns for 2022 Beijing Winter Games
Junior Emma Bronsteader completed her second internship with the Olympics this past February.
Butler University Earns Silver STARS Rating
Butler University has earned a STARS Silver rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements.
Butler University Appoints Three New Trustees
Butler University appoints three alumni as new trustees.
Donor Generosity Propels Butler University Beyond Historic $250 Million Campaign Goal
The University has exceeded its $250 million fundraising goal for Butler Beyond: The Campaign for Butler University.
Butler University Recognizes Sigma Gamma Rho with Founder’s Award
Butler University recognizes Sigma Gamma Rho International, Inc. with the Ovid Butler Founder’s Award.