Calling All Bulldogs
The Butler Ambassador program, a new initiative led by the University’s Community Engagement office, invites alumni, parents, and friends to stay connected and advance Butler’s mission—no matter where they live.
More Than Medicine
While volunteering at the Near West Free Clinic (NWFC)—a no-cost, student-run clinic serving Indianapolis’ underserved westside—a first-year Butler PA student noticed slight discoloration on a patient’s neck. Though the routine visit was for knee pain, her observation led to a diagnosis of seriously uncontrolled diabetes. “If it wasn’t for the student actually thinking through a…
More Than the Game
Long before she was balancing college softball, science labs, and a color-coded planner full of to-do lists, Makena Alexander ’27 was a kid running around local ballfields in Frankton, Indiana. What first started as Pee Wee Baseball soon transitioned to a softball league at the age of six—and then a travel league at the age…
The Art of Care
In cities with major medical schools and teaching hospitals— like Indianapolis—professional actors are increasingly stepping into exam rooms instead of rehearsal halls. When they’re not on stage or on set, many are working as simulated patients, portraying individuals with specific symptoms, histories, and emotions so future medical professionals can practice real-world care. “Patient simulation sounds…
Blue’s Views
Support from my student interns has been an invaluable part of the success of the Butler Blue Live Mascot Program. For over 15 years, they have kept me and my predecessors in a state of controlled chaos—getting us where we need to go, seeing who we need to see, and giving us snacks along the…
The Way
When Cybil Stillson ’26 was deciding where to go to college, she had three important criteria in mind: staying in her home state of Indiana; pursuing a degree that would prepare her for a career in sports media; and competing in the sport she loves against the top players in the country. Though Butler wasn’t…
All Good Dawgs Come Home
After more than a decade climbing the NBA coaching ranks, Ron Nored ’12 is returning to the program where he helped author one of college basketball’s most memorable runs. Nored was the steady floor general behind back-to-back national championship game appearances under Brad Stevens, and now comes back to Hinkle Fieldhouse with a résumé shaped…
Tight Knit
You may think the shift from speech-language pathology to owning a small business is a big jump, but to Ali Dillingham ’03, owner of A Yarn Market in Carmel, Indiana, the similarities far outnumber the differences. “With my background in speech therapy, I saw the benefits of knitting for anxiety, ADHD, and for preventing dementia.…
Two Colleges. New Names. More Impact.
As the fields of healthcare and education continue to evolve, Butler is reimagining and expanding its academic offerings to meet the needs of the community and to ensure students graduate with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in these dynamic industries. Reflecting this commitment, effective June 1, the College of Education will be renamed…
A Healthy Attitude
For David Ayers, a junior baseball player at Butler, in-season life is a constant test of balance—but it’s also preparation for the future.
Waste Not, Want Not.
Jim Conklin ’96 founded Cultivate Food Rescue in 2016 to feed hungry people in the South Bend/Plymouth/Elkhart, Indiana, area and reduce food waste. In the 10 years since, he has built an organization of 30 full-time employees and seven part-timers who have distributed more than 15 million pounds of food that might have otherwise gone…
What Matters
As Michael Hole prepares to return to Butler, he brings with him a career that defies easy categorization. A physician, professor, entrepreneur, and officer in the U.S. Air Force, Hole’s path spans rural Indiana roots to national service at the highest levels of government, including his role as Senior Advisor for Rural America at the…
SKYLAKE Adventures Partners with Butler University to Provide Hands-On Work Experience in the Entertainment Industry
SKYLAKE Adventures, Indiana’s first and only large-scale adventure park of its kind, has announced a partnership with Butler University Institute for Sports and Entertainment (BISE), reflecting a shared commitment to strengthening local communities and driving economic development in central Indiana. Opening this summer in Hamilton County, SKYLAKE will be a year-round destination offering a personalized,…