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,…
2024 Graduate Success: Isaac Sorrells
Now living across the pond, 2024 graduate Isaac Sorrells is pursuing a master’s degree in International Strategic Marketing at the University of Glasgow. He credits Butler with providing the skills and tools he needed to take his education global.
Planned Giving: Creating Life-changing Opportunities through Scholarships
For Aaron Wright ’05, the Butler experience was defined by the personal connections and “aha” moments that happened both inside and outside the classroom. From the rigor of the Lacy School of Business to the transformative six months he spent studying in Spain, Butler provided the foundation for a meaningful life. Although he and his…
Butler University’s Lacy School of Business Achieves Top 25 National Ranking for Online MBA Program
Butler University’s Lacy School of Business (LSB) has been recognized as one of the nation’s leading institutions for graduate business education in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings. The newly released rankings place the Lacy School of Business No. 21 nationally for Best Online MBA Programs. These distinctions highlight the…