Stories ByKatie Palmer Wharton '14

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 […]

Butler University has been recognized for its dedication to supporting first-generation college students by being selected as one of the 80 new member institutions of the FirstGen Forward network in the 2024-2025 class. This honor reflects Butler’s ongoing commitment to enhancing the educational experiences and outcomes for first-generation students through innovative programs and strategic initiatives. […]

Caleb Ott ’25 understands the formula for success both in the classroom and on the national stage. His journey to academic excellence reached a thrilling milestone last month when he secured third place in the prestigious 2024 Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. National Championships. Certiport, a Pearson VUE business and the leading provider of performance-based IT […]

For the third consecutive year, Butler University President James Danko has been recognized as one of the Indianapolis Business Journal’s Indiana 250 honorees. This prestigious list celebrates the state’s most influential leaders. This honor reflects President Danko’s enduring commitment to innovation in higher education and his transformative leadership at Butler University.  Since taking office as […]

Dr. Carolyn Gentle-Genitty, inaugural Dean of Founder’s College at Butler University and leading transfer credit expert, has been named to The American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers’ (AACRAO) Learning Evaluation and Recognition for the Next Generation (LEARN) Commission, a new national effort to recognize undergraduate learning and improve credit evaluation policies and practices. […]

 Butler University is launching a new online program this fall for adults with either an associate’s degree or at least 60 college credits who want to complete their bachelor’s degree online in as little as 18 months. Those with fewer than 60 college credits may request credit for prior learning (including credentials, certificates, work, or […]

Gift from Butler alumna Marianne Glick ʼ73, MS ʼ74, and Mike Woods will provide operating support and facility renovations for the two-year college. Indianapolis philanthropist and Butler University alumna Marianne Glick and her spouse, Mike Woods, made a historic gift of $2.5 million to Founder’s College at Butler University, a new two-year college that Butler […]

Butler University celebrated the achievements of more than 1,000 graduates during the 2024 Commencement exercises held on Friday, May 10, and Saturday, May 11. Friends and families turned out in record numbers to celebrate the 818 undergraduate students and 218 graduate students who participated in the ceremonies. The official University Commencement Ceremony occurred on Friday, […]

From June 3 to June 6, 2024, Butler Lifelong Learning Collaborative will host its inaugural Summer Spark Week, an engaging four-day event designed for adult lifelong learners seeking an intellectually stimulating, college-like experience. Participants can choose to participate in one day or the full week. Spearheaded by the Butler Lifelong Learning Collaborative (BLLC), this event […]

Butler University is launching a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program to help meet the state’s need for nursing professionals and create a much-needed pipeline for bachelor-prepared nursing talent. The Indiana State Board of Nursing accredited the four-year program last week, and applications open on August 1 for a fall 2025 launch. As […]

Butler University proudly announces that Clarence Crain ’73, a distinguished alumnus and dedicated community leader, will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters during the Spring Commencement ceremonies at Hinkle Fieldhouse on May 10, 2024. In selecting honorary degree recipients, Butler University strives to celebrate individuals whose lives and work reflect the University’s core values […]