Stories ByKatie Palmer Wharton '14

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.

Butler University has received a $9 million grant from the Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation (AW Clowes Charitable Foundation) to support a multi-phased renovation and expansion of Clowes Memorial Hall. The grant will also support the construction of a new, multi-purpose venue adjacent to Clowes Hall, which can shift between being a 1,200-1,450-capacity music hall […]

Hylant, Parkview Health, and Butler University are partnering to launch an innovation challenge aimed at reducing healthcare costs. The initiative will begin with an event in April 2025 at Butler University, where student teams will analyze data to identify key factors driving healthcare spending. In a second phase, an Innovation Competition will invite forward-thinking solutions […]

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 […]