Stories ByKatie Palmer Wharton '14

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Junior Caroline Erickson extends her education beyond the classroom.