Stories ByTrinidy Charles ’23

As a student, Leah Peavler ’19 was able to explore multiple fields and career paths. Now working at the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Leah Peavler ’19 credits Butler’s well-rounded liberal arts education for her determination and desire to succeed.

Working in the Office of Advancement, Gina Donahue enjoys the challenge of working with a diverse group of people. As the department’s liaison, she works closely with the President’s office, Athletics, and Human Resources.

As Executive Director of the Student Success Center, Robbie Lopez-Shue is proud of the environment and staff he has created and fostered. He is honored to work with Butler’s tight-knit community.

Hailey Hammons ’20Organizational Communication and Leadership majorZoological Animal SpecialistDiscovery Cove SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment  How did Butler prepare you for your career? Butler prepared me for many aspects of my career. The College of Communication helped me with my daily public speaking abilities. Butler also helped me with the confidence to reach my goal of becoming […]

As a Butler University employee, Emma Winchell enjoys bonding with students as a Financial Aid Counselor. She is proud to help ease the stress of students and their families as they navigate funding their college education.

Nervous about studying abroad, Jordan Brown ’25 had never been far away from home. Now living in a different country, she is thankful for the opportunity to have immersed herself in a new culture, now calling Zurich, Switzerland her second home.

Before becoming a bulldog, Rachel Medina ’25 knew Spain was her dream study abroad destination. Her semester overseas has made her confident in her career choices and even solo traveling!

At Butler, there are many study abroad programs to choose from. Jonathan Shinn ’25 chose Milan, Italy because of the city’s thriving music community.

One of the best things about being a Bulldog is the Butler community. As a student, Ryan Norman ’24 has built a strong network of peers and alums always offering to lend a hand. She hopes to do the same upon graduation, sharing the art of dance with students.

Madeleine Hall ’24 credits Butler for its supportive environment, encouraging her to pursue her artistic and academic passions. Majoring in Dance Performance and Psychology, Madeleine hopes to continue her education in graduate school and own her own dance company.

Studying Dance Arts Administration, Gabriela Gutierrez ’24, hopes to inspire others through her passion for dance and art.

Hannah Bagoly Linder ’17, a Lead Product Manager at the Walt Disney Company, says Butler’s experiential learning set her up for early success in her career. She now encourages current Bulldogs to intern and connect with alumni as much as possible.