Stories ByMark Apple

Registration for 2026 summer sessions is open through May 15, 2026  Butler University is expanding its Pre-College Programs as a major initiative of its Boldly Butler strategic direction, which aims to transform the University’s approach to access, innovation, and workforce-aligned education. Beginning this summer, Butler will offer new one-week residential and commuter programs for high […]

Dr. Carolyn Gentle-Genitty, inaugural Dean of Founder’s College, has been named a recipient of the 2025 Freetown Village “Making a Difference” Award. She was honored at the organization’s 12th Annual Awards Fundraising Dinner on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, held at the Madam Walker Legacy Center Ballroom in Indianapolis.  Each year, Freetown Village recognizes individuals who […]

Butler University announced today that Dr. Michael Hole has been named the University’s new Executive Vice President and Provost. A physician, professor, entrepreneur, and military officer—and a 2008 Butler alumnus—Dr. Hole was introduced to the campus community this afternoon during an event at the Schrott Center for the Arts. In addition to his administrative appointment, […]

As the fields of healthcare and education continue to evolve, Butler University is reimagining and expanding its academic offerings to meet the needs of the community and to ensure students graduate with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in these dynamic industries. Reflecting this commitment, Butler will update the names of two of its […]

Butler University publicly announced today a new strategy and accompanying $325 million fundraising campaign that will serve as the University’s commitment to setting the standard for delivering a transformative education with local impact and global reach. The strategy and campaign, Boldly Butler, were unveiled during a campus ceremony attended by approximately 500 alumni, community partners, […]

Butler University continues to earn national recognition for excellence in student experiences and outcomes, according to the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings, released today. Butler ranked No. 32 in Study Abroad, No. 40 in Undergraduate Research/Creative Projects, and No. 45 in First-Year Experiences.   In addition to its national accolades, Butler was […]

Founder’s College at Butler University’s first cohort of 67 students starts classes today, marking a new chapter in the University’s long history of access, innovation, and service to Indiana families.  Founder’s College is Butler’s new two-year college designed to deliver an affordable, high-support pathway to an associate’s degree in high-demand fields. The model combines small […]

Butler University has been recognized as one of 75 colleges and universities nationwide named to the “New Dream Schools” list featured in Dream School (on sale September 9, 2025), the latest book by New York Times bestselling author Jeffrey Selingo.  Dream School is the follow-up to Selingo’s acclaimed 2020 bestseller, Who Gets In and Why, […]

Local leaders, students, and community members gathered today to celebrate the addition of three new Pacers Bikeshare stations and 30 new electric bikes on the Butler University campus. This investment expands sustainable transportation options for Butler students, faculty, and staff, as well as Butler’s Midtown neighbors and residents of Marion County.  Through the new partnership, […]

Butler University’s official Move-in Day will be especially busy this year, as 1,246 first-year students arrive on the Midtown Indianapolis campus. It is Butler’s largest incoming class since 2018 and the third largest in the University’s 170-year history.  Enrollment is bolstered by Butler’s new Nursing program, which welcomes 46 students in its inaugural cohort. In […]

A global immersion degree program that will launch at Butler University in 2027 will enable students to study on six continents while earning a bachelor’s degree in just three years. Known as Butler Overseas, the inaugural cohort will include 30-40 first-year students, with the goal of preparing leaders for an increasingly interconnected world and equipping […]

Butler University will launch an Engineering program in fall 2026, expanding its commitment to high-impact, interdisciplinary STEM education. This initiative offers students the opportunity to earn rigorous Bachelor of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Bioengineering rooted in Butler’s hallmark liberal arts traditions.  Butler’s decision to launch an Engineering program directly addresses a […]