Stories Byjames m. danko

A letter from President James M. Danko

In 2013, Butler University marked the 50th anniversary of the opening of Clowes Memorial Hall. Senator Richard Lugar—who had attended the opening night with his family in 1963—graciously recalled that special milestone. He described the Clowes Hall opening as a cultural and educational turning point; not only for Butler University, but for the City of […]

When I speak about the tremendous progress evident on Butler’s campus—whether in the context of improvements to our academic facilities, the new Fairview House, the beautification of Sunset Avenue, or the parking structure and its restaurants—I often comment that the real excitement lies not in the buildings themselves, but in what’s happening inside those buildings. […]

The more things change, the more they stay the same.                                                       —Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr Butler University’s forward momentum is palpable. You can see it in the construction of learning […]

Today’s visionary spirit at Butler is stronger than ever.