Stories ByKatie Palmer Wharton '14

Five Central Indiana school districts have been awarded nearly $600,000 to improve mental wellness among their students, thanks to a grant made available through Butler University as part of the Comprehensive School Mental Health Initiative. School districts selected to receive funding are Herron Preparatory Academy, Indianapolis Public Schools, Kokomo School Corporation, Lebanon Community School Corporation, […]

Dr. Carolyn Gentle-Genitty, Inaugural Dean of Founder’s College at Butler University, and Dr. Francis Bowen, Butler University Assistant Professor of Data Analytics and Business Intelligence, hosted five international researchers from De Berkenschutse (The Netherlands) on the Butler campus this month to learn more about their efforts to address chronic absenteeism, specifically how they are making […]

For Dr. Jason Lantzer, Assistant Director of the University Honors Program, history is not just about recounting the past but understanding its enduring influence. His latest book, Dwight Eisenhower and the Holocaust: A History, examines President Eisenhower’s response to the Holocaust and the long-term effects of that experience on his leadership and legacy. The work […]

When Hurricane Helene swept through Asheville, North Carolina, devastating communities and displacing families, Butler Men’s Basketball Coach Thad Matta and his wife Barbara felt a deep call to action. Having married in the area years ago and still cherishing connections to the region, the flooding struck a personal chord.  “Thad and I love the Asheville […]

This fall, Jacqueline Brasseale ’26, a current junior in the Lacy School of Business studying marketing and finance, sat down with President Danko to talk about current happenings at Butler, his top priorities for the University moving forward, and how the Butler community can help. What motivated you to pursue a career in higher education, […]

On Monday, September 30, more than 400 Butler students, faculty, staff, and community volunteers replanted Holcomb Gardens with approximately 3,700 native plants. The effort was made possible thanks to funding from a Lilly Endowment Inc. grant, gifts from individual donors, and the partnership and in-kind design assistance of the Indiana Native Plant Society (INPS). The […]

Butler University is the No. 1 Regional University in the Midwest for the seventh consecutive year, according to the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings, released today. Butler also ranked as the No. 1 Most Innovative School in the Midwest for the 10th consecutive year. Rankings are based on peer assessment surveys […]

Butler University is proud to announce that Dr. Frank E. Ross III, Vice President for Student Affairs, has been recognized by the NASPA Foundation as a 2025 Pillar of the Profession—one of the highest honors in the field of student affairs and higher education. This prestigious award recognizes distinguished individuals who have made significant contributions […]

As Butler University opens its doors for the new academic year, we are thrilled to welcome the incoming class of 2024 and a new group of transfer students to our community. This year’s incoming class is not only academically accomplished but also brings a wealth of diverse experiences and backgrounds, enriching the fabric of Butler’s […]

Butler University is launching new undergraduate and graduate programs in Supply Chain through its Lacy School of Business. The programs are being offered to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in one of Indiana’s most critical industries. Launching in fall 2025, the bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain within the Lacy School of Business will […]

Butler University’s fall 2024 incoming class includes 42 recipients of the prestigious Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship, bringing the total number of Lilly Scholars enrolled at Butler to 119—more than any other college or university in the state. Lilly Scholars receive full-tuition scholarships, including required fees and a book stipend, to attend the accredited Indiana public […]

Butler University has been awarded $22.5 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. (the Endowment) to fund efforts that contribute to a thriving Midtown Indianapolis neighborhood. Butler is one of 13 Indiana higher education institutions receiving grants through the latest round of implementation grants in College and Community Collaboration, a competitive Lilly Endowment initiative.  Butler will use […]