Stories ByKatie Palmer Wharton '14

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 […]

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, […]