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Stories ByKatie Palmer Wharton '14

Butler University Recognized for Commitment to First-Generation College Students
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Butler University Recognized for Commitment to First-Generation College Students

By: Katie Palmer Wharton '14 | August 1, 2024

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. […]

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Caleb Ott ’25 Excels in 2024 Microsoft Office Specialist US National Championships
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Caleb Ott ’25 Excels in 2024 Microsoft Office Specialist US National Championships

By: Katie Palmer Wharton '14 | July 18, 2024

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 […]

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President Danko Honored Among Indiana’s Top Leaders for the Third Consecutive Year
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President Danko Honored Among Indiana’s Top Leaders for the Third Consecutive Year

By: Katie Palmer Wharton '14 | July 17, 2024

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 […]

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Dr. Carolyn Gentle-Genitty Joins LEARN Commission
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Dr. Carolyn Gentle-Genitty Joins LEARN Commission

By: Katie Palmer Wharton '14 | July 2, 2024

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. […]

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Butler University Launching Online Bachelor’s Degree Completion Program for Adults 
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Butler University Launching Online Bachelor’s Degree Completion Program for Adults 

By: Katie Palmer Wharton '14 | June 17, 2024

 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 […]

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Marianne Glick ʼ73, MS ʼ74, and Mike Woods Donate $2.5 Million to Support New Founder’s College at Butler University 
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Marianne Glick ʼ73, MS ʼ74, and Mike Woods Donate $2.5 Million to Support New Founder’s College at Butler University 

By: Katie Palmer Wharton '14 | June 11, 2024

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 […]

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Butler University Celebrates the Class of 2024
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Butler University Celebrates the Class of 2024

By: Katie Palmer Wharton '14 | May 23, 2024

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, […]

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Igniting the Spark: Butler Lifelong Learning Collaborative to Host Inaugural Summer Spark Week
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Igniting the Spark: Butler Lifelong Learning Collaborative to Host Inaugural Summer Spark Week

By: Katie Palmer Wharton '14 | May 22, 2024

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 […]

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Butler University Launches Innovative Nursing Program to Address Workforce Shortage, Meet Future Needs of Healthcare
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Butler University Launches Innovative Nursing Program to Address Workforce Shortage, Meet Future Needs of Healthcare

By: Katie Palmer Wharton '14 | May 20, 2024

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 […]

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Butler University to Recognize Clarence Crain ’73 with Honorary Degree at 2024 Commencement 
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Butler University to Recognize Clarence Crain ’73 with Honorary Degree at 2024 Commencement 

By: Katie Palmer Wharton '14 | May 9, 2024

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 […]

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Butler University Welcomes Two Distinguished Alumni to Its Board of Trustees
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Butler University Welcomes Two Distinguished Alumni to Its Board of Trustees

By: Katie Palmer Wharton '14 | April 29, 2024

Butler University is proud to announce the appointment of two exemplary alumni, Delia Askew Harris (’99) and Anthony Murdock II, J.D. (’17), to its Board of Trustees. The appointments were confirmed during the Board’s recent meeting on February 16, 2024. Both Harris and Murdock will start their terms on June 2, 2024, bringing a wealth […]

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Butler University Joins NASPA’s Culture of Respect Collective
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Butler University Joins NASPA’s Culture of Respect Collective

By: Katie Palmer Wharton '14 | April 22, 2024

Butler University is honored to join a distinguished group of 12 colleges and universities from across North America in the eighth cohort of NASPA’s Culture of Respect Collective. This initiative gathers higher education institutions committed to eliminating campus sexual violence—a critical issue facing college campuses. Since its inception, the Collective has welcomed over 160 institutions, […]

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