Donor Impact: Supporting Students Through Scholarships
The Hamann Family Annual Scholarship helps current Bulldogs in the Lacy School of Business achieve their academic dreams. Recipient Grace Crane ’24 is grateful for the opportunity to pursue her passion for marketing and swimming.
Alumni Success Story: Haley Phemister
2021 alumna Haley Phemister graduated from a Butler student to staff. Now an Event Coordinator for the Butler Arts and Events Center, she works on small to large-scale University events, such as Homecoming.
Butler Receives $343,000 Legacy Grant from Christel DeHaan Family Foundation
On Friday, October 20, the Christel DeHaan Family Foundation (CDFF) announced a $343,000 Legacy Grant to Butler University to support the Christel DeHaan Visiting International Theatre Artist (VITA) program. In total, CDFF has contributed approximately $1.2 million to support the arts at Butler University since 2000. The Christel DeHaan VITA program was established in the…
Butler University, gener8tor, and TechPoint Launch Education and Workforce Innovation Accelerator
Five startup companies will receive $100,000 each thanks to a new accelerator program focused on transforming education and workforce learning, especially with advanced technology. The funding will be provided through a new partnership between Butler University, gener8tor (a global venture firm that operates accelerator programs), and TechPoint. Through the partnership—known as the Butler Accelerator for…
Meet a Faculty-In-Residence: Karina Hamamouche
Assistant Professor Karina Hamamouche says being a Faculty-In-Residence (FIR) has allowed her to invest in campus life fully. As a FIR, she encourages community connections and is a resource, making the transition to college more manageable.
Meet a Faculty-In-Residence: Catherine Pangan
Professor Catherine Hagerman Pangan remembers receiving the news that she was selected to be a Faculty-in-Residence (FIR). She is grateful to be a part of her student’s growth inside and outside the classroom.
Meet a Faculty-In-Residence: Oscar Beltran Perez
Faculty-In-Residence (FIR) are full-time Butler faculty members who live on campus. Assistant Professor Oscar Beltran Perez says the program is another way Butler makes campus feel like home.
New Student Advocacy Role Established to Support Butler Students
The Division of Student Affairs is excited to announce Jules Grable as the inaugural Director of Student Advocacy. In this new role, Grable will provide comprehensive case management services to assist students experiencing crisis or personal challenges and connect them with resources on and off campus. She will work closely with students to develop personalized…
Experiential Learning Outside the Classroom: Kaitlyn Luke
As an Admission and Recruitment intern at Lift Academy, senior Kaitlyn Luke explores the aviation industry, encouraging students to be open-minded and ready to learn.
Experiential Learning Outside the Classroom: Kailey Murphy
From brainstorming, creating, and distributing social content across platforms, senior Kailey Murphy learns more about brand strategy as a Corporate Communications and Marketing intern at Republic Airways.
Alumni Success Stories: Emily MacDonald
2023 alumna Emily MacDonald was already observing and planning lessons during her first semester in the College of Education. At Butler, she learned the importance of leaning on her colleagues, mentors, and professors.
Alumni Success Stories: Madison Pines
2023 alumna Madison Pines says the College of Education taught her the importance of flexibility in the classroom. Now an International English Teacher in Israel, she applies what she learned at Butler to adjust to her students’ needs.
2022 Graduate Stories: Kaitlin Walper
Through Butler’s Real Business Experience and internship opportunities, 2022 graduate Kaitlin Walper says she learned critical skills, allowing her to take the next step in her career as an Account Manager at Amazon.
2022 Graduate Stories: Lauren Glenn
2022 graduate Lauren Glenn says her Butler experience prepared her to build a long-term career serving communities as a communication professional.
2022 Graduate Success Stories: Lucas Rhodes
2022 graduate Lucas Rhodes credits his success to Butler’s commitment to team-based learning, critical thinking, and analytical skills, which he uses to complete his Pilot Training.