Stories Byjennifer gunnels

The Butler Giving Circle (BGC) recently awarded its third annual grant to the Hub for Black Affairs and Community Engagement to support the creation of a youth oratorical contest in partnership with Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS). The proposal was selected from among four finalists to receive the $9,500 grant at the BGC annual meeting on […]

Butler University recently received an anonymous $1 million gift from the estate of a Butler graduate that will be used to support construction of the Esports Park, a 7,320-square-foot, multi-use esports and technology facility on the University’s campus. Located on Sunset Avenue between Hinkle Fieldhouse and Clowes Memorial Hall, the space is currently under construction […]

On May 31, 2022, Butler Beyond: The Campaign for Butler University officially concluded as the largest and most successful philanthropic effort in Butler history, raising more than $263.5 million to advance the University’s mission through infrastructure, scholarship, and experiential learning.

Milt Dickos ՚44, a native of Peru, Indiana, had never been to Indianapolis when he first stepped foot on Butler’s campus in 1940. As he looked around the unfamiliar buildings, a fellow student drove by and asked, “Are you going to Butler? Then get in the car; let’s register and find a place to stay.” […]

Through Butler’s Trek programs in several major cities, students have the chance to explore career opportunities and network with alumni

Assembled in August of 2021, the LXAA strives to connect alumni and students who identify within the Latin American and Hispanic communities to Butler University and one another

Donors whose lifetime giving has reached $100,000 or more were newly inducted into the Carillon Society in recognition of their generosity

The community of alumni donors supports two mission-critical elements of Butler’s vision for the future: student access and success and community partnerships

With the help of committed community partners, the Butler Beyond vision is coming to life through a number of new programs and collaborative initiatives

The Friday afternoon event included remarks from Bill Dugan ʼ51 and several University leaders

The gift from Keith Faller ՚71 and wife Sarah MBA ՚90 will be divided equally between funds supporting the Sciences Expansion and Renovation Project and Bill and Joanne Dugan Hall

Donations totaled more than $28 million from 16,224 individual, corporate, and foundation donors