2016-2017 Academic Year in Review
The 2016–2017 academic year began with the largest class ever—1,272 students—coming to Butler. It concluded with 955 newly minted graduates, two large gifts to the University, and the groundbreaking for a new housing facility to replace Schwitzer Hall.
Lechleiter to Graduates: Set Your Sights High
Set your sights high and strive for excellence, treat others the way you would like to be treated, and think and act independently.
Commencement Reflection from President Danko
“My congratulations to our graduating students and my sincere thanks to our outstanding faculty and staff for their dedication to challenging and educating our students.”
Message from the Provost on ‘Trumpism and U.S. Democracy’ Course
“I encourage each of you to promote an open and civil environment for voicing opinions and to respect each other in accordance with our University’s values.”
Butler’s Wildlife Network Gets National Notice
A city is a type of ecosystem, one heavily managed by humans, but it is an ecosystem and there is diversity, and that makes it a healthier place to live.
Butler’s Student-Run Insurance Company To Open August 1
Butler University’s MJ Student-Run Insurance Company, which will insure items such as the University’s live mascot bulldog Trip, rare books, fine art, and observatory telescope, has received licensing approval from the Bermuda Monetary Authority, moving it one step closer to opening.
Butler Unveils the Old National Bank Center for Closely Held Business
$5 million financial contribution to fund training, education, and more for privately owned companies.
Holtmann Signs Contract Extension Through 2024-25
Picked to finish sixth in the preseason BIG EAST coaches poll, Butler posted a 12-6 BIG EAST mark to place second in the league standings. Those same BIG EAST coaches selected Holtmann as the conference’s Coach of the Year.
Women’s Club Volleyball Team Wins National D2 Tournament
It was an amazing and unforgettable way for us to go out.
Construction of New Residence Hall Begins With Beam-Signing Ceremony
Instead of a traditional groundbreaking ceremony, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of the University signed a beam that will be used in the construction of the four-story facility.
Business Students Show Their Abilities As Financial Analysts
Students “brought some hardware home” from competition.
‘BU Well,’ a Multimedia Healthcare Journal, Publishes Vol. 2
BU Well is one of the nation’s only student-run, peer reviewed multimedia healthcare journals.
Sellick Estate Gives $9 Million Gift to Butler
Butler Bowl to be Renamed in Honor of Bud and Jackie Sellick.
Butler Names Top 100 Students
Butler University honored its Top 100 students on April 7 at the Outstanding Student Banquet.