Stories ByTrinidy Charles ’23

Since he was young, Patrick Dowell ’24 hoped his future career would involve hands-on, creative work. Now interning for Phelps Creative House, he works on post-production and graphic design projects, even traveling with the team for video shoots.

As Associate Athletics Director of Academics, Sonya Hopkins oversees academic services for student-athletes. She says the best part of her job is experiencing her student’s academic success and attending their graduation ceremonies.

Working for the NCAA as the Associate Director of the Office of Legal Affairs, Luke Schultheis ’11 says practicing the ideals of “The Butler Way” has been critical in his career and daily life. He thanks Butler for providing a great foundation for his career in sports law.

Butler University’s Honors Program provides a unique and personalized experience for students, including access to unique Honors seminar courses, exploration of academic interests in undergraduate research through the completion of a thesis, study abroad opportunities, and much more. Meet Kate, a current Honors Program student.

Butler University’s Honors Program provides a unique and personalized experience for students, including access to unique Honors seminar courses, exploration of academic interests in undergraduate research through the completion of a thesis, study abroad opportunities, and much more. Meet Miranda, a current Honors Program student.

Butler’s Honors Program provides unique opportunities, fosters a sense of community, and helps to create lifelong learners. Meet Clifton, a Butler junior and Honors Program student who has taken his educational journey to big places on campus and around the world.

Butler University’s Honors Program provides a unique and personalized experience for students, including access to unique Honors seminar courses, exploration of academic interests in undergraduate research through the completion of a thesis, study abroad opportunities, and much more. Meet Emily, a current Honors Program student.

Butler University’s Honors Program provides a unique and personalized experience for students, including access to unique Honors seminar courses, exploration of academic interests in undergraduate research through the completion of a thesis, study abroad opportunities, and much more. Meet Mia, a current Honors Program student. 

Learn more about Lilly Scholar and Butler Bulldog, Kara Sabanski. She is one of nearly 100 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship recipients at Butler University.

Learn more about Lilly Scholar and Butler Bulldog, Edyn Curry. She is one of nearly 100 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship recipients at Butler University. 

Teaching in the Jordan College of the Arts (JCA), Derek Reid says the best part of his job is interacting with students daily. He is proud of his work fostering a diverse and inclusive college community.

Lilly Scholar and Butler Bulldog, Michael Hannon is one of nearly 100 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship recipients at Butler University. Read to see how he has found connection and community both on campus and around the globe.