Stories Byjennifer gunnels

Dr. Margaret Shaw, a longtime professor in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (COPHS), taught in COPHS for 29 years before retiring in 1994 as a Professor Emerita. She passed away in June, but her legacy lives on through the many students whose lives were changed by her mentorship. Several of those former students […]

Students accepted into the inaugural cohort of Founder’s College at Butler University can choose from among four interdisciplinary programs, University officials announced today. Founder’s College, the newest and now seventh College on the Butler campus, will offer two-year associate degrees in Business Data Analytics, Business Management Studies, Healthcare Studies, and Youth and Community Advocacy. Applications […]

Less than 100 days into the tenure of new Vice President and Director of Athletics Grant Leiendecker ’11, Butler Athletics continues to enhance its efforts to resource the student-athlete experience at an elite level with the introduction of a new philanthropic giving society called The Butler Way Society.  Donors who make commitments of $75,000 or […]

The Butler University Alumni Association has announced the 2024 recipients of eight alumni awards, which honor individuals for their commitment to the University and to their communities. Award honorees will be recognized at a special Alumni Recognition Ceremony on October 4 during Butler’s annual Homecoming festivities.  This year’s recipients are: The Butler Medal: Frederic B. […]

Marianne Glick ’73, MS ’74 continues her legacy of support with a gift to Butler’s newest entity, Founder’s College.

The Florence Jessup Memorial Study Abroad Fund

The Butler University Alumni Association (BUAA) recently welcomed seven new members to its Board of Directors. The new members began a four-year term in June and will attend their first quarterly BUAA Board meeting this week. The BUAA in partnership with the Office of Butler Community Engagement serves as a champion of alumni engagement by […]

Through a record-breaking Day of Giving and more than $18 million in newly documented estate commitments, Butler University donors gave generously during the 2023-24 fiscal year to the tune of more than $34 million in total gifts and commitments. The total includes the significant $2.5 million gift from Marianne Glick ʼ73 MS ʼ74 and Mike […]

Shareholders from the Butler Giving Circle recently voted to award the group’s annual community grant to Future Black Leaders (FBL), a student affinity group out of Fishers High School, to support its 7th Annual Black Student Leadership Summit on Butler’s campus in 2025. The $15,000 grant will provide funding for 400 Black student leaders from […]

Butler University’s annual Bulldog Crawl returns to campus on Friday, June 28. Hosted by the Central Indiana Butler Community, this event offers alumni and friends a chance to visit campus, tour new or recently updated spaces, and enjoy food and beverages from many alumni-owned or operated business partners. The Crawl raises awareness and support for […]

Originally from Lakewood, Ohio, Tristan Rumsey ’24 is graduating in May with a bachelor’s degree in statistics and minors in Business Administration and Data Science. During his time at Butler, Tristan has been the recipient of student scholarships made possible by donor gifts to the Butler Fund for Student Scholarship. Consider making a gift to […]

The Butler Giving Circle (BGC) recently announced the selection of the Fund to Support Student Mental Health as its new priority partner, connecting the donor group with a tangible avenue to support the well-being of current Bulldogs. Established in 2019, the Butler Giving Circle is open to Butler alumni, parents, and friends who pool their […]