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…

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…

President James Danko leans on a theater seat among rows of red seats.

From the President

In this issue of Butler Magazine, we explore how Butler University blends innovation with tradition through initiatives like the transformative Gateway Project, supported by a recent $9 million gift from the Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation. These efforts underscore Butler’s commitment to academic excellence, athletics, arts, and access, ensuring a vibrant community that enriches both…

Destiny Cherry smiling and holding the edges of her navy volleyball jersey with "BUTLER" and the number "18" on it.

Digging In

Destiny Cherry ’25 relays the importance of support, both given and received.