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Stories ByKatie Palmer Wharton '14

Butler University Celebrates the Class of 2025
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Butler University Celebrates the Class of 2025

By: Katie Palmer Wharton '14 | May 9, 2025

More than 1,500 graduates turned their tassels at Hinkle Fieldhouse on Friday, May 9, as Butler University celebrated the Class of 2025 during its annual Commencement ceremony. The event recognized 1,086 undergraduate and 479 graduate students, along with three individuals honored with the University’s highest recognition—an honorary degree. The evening was filled with heartfelt reflections, […]

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Honoring Service, Leadership, and Legacy: Butler University to Award Three Honorary Degrees at 2025 Commencement
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Honoring Service, Leadership, and Legacy: Butler University to Award Three Honorary Degrees at 2025 Commencement

By: Katie Palmer Wharton '14 | May 9, 2025

Butler University proudly announces that three exceptional individuals—Reverend Jean McAnulty Smith ’65, Bruce Arick, and Charles H. DeBow Jr. ’48, MS ’53—will receive honorary degrees during the Spring Commencement ceremony at Hinkle Fieldhouse on Friday, May 9, 2025, at 4:30 PM. Reverend Smith will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters, while Arick and DeBow […]

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How a Butler University and Community Health Network Partnership Helped Save 420 Lives and $4.3 Million
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How a Butler University and Community Health Network Partnership Helped Save 420 Lives and $4.3 Million

By: Katie Palmer Wharton '14 | April 30, 2025

For healthcare professionals, data is more than just numbers—it is the foundation of better patient care, smarter decisions, and more efficient hospitals. But for many, data can feel overwhelming and difficult to use effectively. That’s why Butler University’s Office of Continuing and Professional Education teamed up with Community Health Network to create a hands-on professional […]

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Butler University’s Physician Assistant Program Ranked 14th Nationally by U.S. News & World Report
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Butler University’s Physician Assistant Program Ranked 14th Nationally by U.S. News & World Report

By: Katie Palmer Wharton '14 | April 15, 2025

Butler University’s Master’s of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program is ranked 14th in the nation, according to the 2025 list released by U.S. News & World Report. The rankings include more than 200 physician assistant programs accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).  The U.S. News & World Report […]

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Butler University Welcomes Three New Trustees
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Butler University Welcomes Three New Trustees

By: Katie Palmer Wharton '14 | March 31, 2025

Butler University is proud to welcome three distinguished individuals to its Board of Trustees, beginning in June 2025. Mike Dilts, Susanne McAlister, and Nick Musial ’02 bring a wealth of expertise across industries and a deep commitment to education, community engagement, and the Butler mission.  “The strength of our Board lies in the diverse experiences, […]

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Butler University’s Lacy School of Business Achieves Top National Ranking for Academic Experience
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Butler University’s Lacy School of Business Achieves Top National Ranking for Academic Experience

By: Katie Palmer Wharton '14 | March 17, 2025

Butler University’s Andre B. Lacy School of Business has been recognized as one of the nation’s top institutions for undergraduate business education. The 2025 Poets&Quants Best Undergraduate Business Schools rankings—released Monday—ranked Butler’s Lacy School of Business No. 8 nationally for academic experience, No. 1 for effectiveness of career advising, and No. 2 for quality of […]

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Butler Students Compete in 2025 Crossroads Classic Analytics Challenge
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Butler Students Compete in 2025 Crossroads Classic Analytics Challenge

By: Katie Palmer Wharton '14 | March 7, 2025

The annual Crossroads Classic Analytics Challenge (CCAC) brings together undergraduate and graduate students from top Indiana universities to apply data analytics to real-world business challenges. This year’s competition, designed by Butler University’s Lacy School of Business, culminates in final presentations at the NCAA Headquarters on March 7, 2025.  This year, the CCAC focuses on NCAA […]

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Butler Pharmacy Graduates Excel on NAPLEX Licensure Exam
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Butler Pharmacy Graduates Excel on NAPLEX Licensure Exam

By: Katie Palmer Wharton '14 | February 25, 2025

Graduates of Butler University’s prestigious Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program have consistently scored higher than their peers on the North American Pharmacy Licensure Examination (NAPLEX®), and the class of 2024 was no exception. Of the 96 Butler graduates taking the licensure exam for the first time, 90.6 percent passed the test. Nationally, only 77.5 percent […]

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Butler University Honors 2025 Founder’s Celebration Award Recipients
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Butler University Honors 2025 Founder’s Celebration Award Recipients

By: Katie Palmer Wharton '14 | February 3, 2025

As part of its annual Founder’s Celebration, Butler University is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Founder’s Celebration Awards. These awards recognize individuals, programs, and practices that advance the University’s founding mission and its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The recipients will be honored during a special ceremony on Monday, February […]

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AvantBlue: Connecting Innovation and Education through Butler’s Transformation Lab
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AvantBlue: Connecting Innovation and Education through Butler’s Transformation Lab

By: Katie Palmer Wharton '14 | January 29, 2025

AvantBlue, Butler University’s groundbreaking consulting service, is setting a new standard for educational and business technology solutions. What began as a vision within Butler’s Transformation Lab has quickly evolved into a powerful engine for innovation and efficiency, both on campus and beyond. The Butler Transformation Lab, designed to serve as a University-wide catalyst for transforming […]

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Butler University Honored with Big Brothers Big Sisters Changemaker Award
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Butler University Honored with Big Brothers Big Sisters Changemaker Award

By: Katie Palmer Wharton '14 | January 29, 2025

Butler University has been named the 2024 Volunteer Changemaker by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana (BBBSCI), an honor recognizing the University’s innovative contributions to mentorship through a group mentoring program. The award was presented during the Butler Men’s Basketball game against DePaul as part of BBBSCI’s annual Changemaker Awards, which celebrate organizations that […]

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A Stellar Opportunity
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A Stellar Opportunity

By: Katie Palmer Wharton '14 | January 1, 2025

Junior Caroline Erickson extends her education beyond the classroom.

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