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Butler University Honored with Big Brothers Big Sisters Changemaker Award
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Butler University Honored with Big Brothers Big Sisters Changemaker Award
By: Katie Palmer Wharton '14 | January 29, 2025

Butler University has been named the 2024 Volunteer Changemaker by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana (BBBSCI), an honor recognizing the University’s innovative contributions to mentorship through a group mentoring program. The award was presented during the Butler Men’s Basketball game against DePaul as part of BBBSCI’s annual Changemaker Awards, which celebrate organizations that […]

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2024 Graduate Success: Ava Laufersky
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2024 Graduate Success: Ava Laufersky
By: Trinidy Charles ’23 | January 14, 2026

Ava Laufersky Major: Elementary Education, Minor: Special EducationEducational Liaison at Riley Children’s Hospital  What is your current position and how did Butler help you build the skills you use now?I am an Educational Liaison at Riley Children’s Hospital. In this role, I tutor patients to help them stay on track with their schoolwork and communicate […]

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Butler University Announces Deaf Education Master’s Program 
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Butler University Announces Deaf Education Master’s Program 
By: Mark Apple | January 13, 2026

 Deaf Ed program, inspired by Fontbonne University, focuses on preparing educators for family-centered success  Butler University has received a $1.25 million grant from the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) to support the launch of a Master of Arts (MA) in Deaf Education program in fall 2026. Housed in the Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences […]

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From Indy with Love, Happy New Year!
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From Indy with Love, Happy New Year!
By: Butler University | January 1, 2026

Last year, President Danko shared a behind-the-scenes look at what he does on campus when students are away during winter break. This year, he’s ventured beyond campus. Follow along as he makes a few stops around Indianapolis—before arriving at one iconic landmark that may just deserve to stand above the rest.

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