Stories ByTrinidy Charles ’23

Kendall Johnson ’27 sees Black History Month as a time for remembrance, pride, authenticity, and community. Read the full story to learn more about the meaningful connections she has built through the Diversity Center and Black Student Union.

In honor of Black History Month, we are partnering with the Black Alumni Association to highlight some of our Black graduates. Hear stories from Bulldogs like Andre Hardy ’23, who discuss their Butler experience and life after graduation.

Happy New Year, Bulldogs!

Jordyn Lenard ’23 chose to major in Biochemistry, merging her passions for biology and chemistry. Continuing her studies, she hopes to become a pediatric optometrist specializing in vision therapy.

Butler Theatre provides students with hands-on experience from the moment they arrive on campus. Emma Littau ’23, now a Production Assistant at the Indiana Repertory Theatre, encourages current Bulldogs to seize every opportunity.

Logan Van Ravenswaay ’23 pursued a PharmD degree, driven by his passion for clinical science and public health. He is grateful for the lasting relationships with faculty and classmates who supported him through his coursework.

Olivia Moore ’23, a Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences graduate gained hands-on experience in the Butler Audiology Clinic and Aphasia Community Group. Thanks to Butler’s experiential learning, she’s on track to achieve her dream career.

Addison Reckard ’23 credits her Healthcare and Business courses with providing a solid foundation that set her up for success. Now pursuing her doctorate in occupational therapy, she looks forward to starting her fieldwork rotations.

2022 BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Year, Abigail Isgler, is thankful for the friendships she’s built on the women’s soccer team. After graduation, she dreams of playing soccer overseas and launching her own business.

Léa Larouche ’28 felt right at home during her Butler campus visit. Now a Women’s Soccer student-athlete, she’s thankful for her teammate’s support in making the college transition easier. Learn more about Léa at the link in our bio.

With over 500 student-athletes, Athletics is at the heart of our campus life. Henri Kumwenda ’25 knew Butler was the perfect fit, moving from the UK to pursue his academic and soccer goals on the Men’s team.

While interning at Amazon, Leah Dawh ’25, oversaw facility operations and managed a team of associates. She is thankful for her real-world experience, building a solid foundation for her future career.