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Alumni Success Stories: Payton Field
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Alumni Success Stories: Payton Field

By: Trinidy Charles ’23 | January 9, 2024

Payton Field ’23 says Butler’s internship opportunities and Arts Administration courses helped prepare her for her career at the Cincinnati Ballet. As a Donor Relations Manager, she is fortunate to share her excitement and passion for the arts with donors and patrons.

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Alumni Success Stories: Kelly Schwantes
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Alumni Success Stories: Kelly Schwantes

By: Trinidy Charles ’23 | January 4, 2024

When Kelly Schwantes ’21 decided to attend college, she loved the idea of spending four years performing on stage. Butler allowed her the freedom to pursue her love for theatre while exploring her new passion for entrepreneurship and innovation.

4 mins
Alumni Success Stories: Leah Peavler
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Alumni Success Stories: Leah Peavler

By: Trinidy Charles ’23 | January 4, 2024

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.

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Thoughtful Planning
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Thoughtful Planning

By: Cindy Dashnaw Jackson | November 30, 2023

Teaching high school may look like an odd blip on Muhammad Jan’s healthcare-heavy resume. In actuality, this PA and 2023 graduate of Butler’s Doctor of Medical Science (DMS) Bridge program has followed a thoughtful plan to become a practicing healthcare educator. “My entire journey to this point has revolved around education. Knowledge is like an […]

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Creating A Hub
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Creating A Hub

By: Hailey Radakovitz ’21 | November 30, 2023

When Al Carroll ’13 addresses a room full of college students, he tends to ask two questions. The first one is “How many of you are from Indiana?” Hands around the room shoot up as students demonstrate their state pride. The next question tends to lead to a different response. “How many of you intend […]

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Alumni Success Story: Hannah (Bagoly) Linder
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Alumni Success Story: Hannah (Bagoly) Linder

By: Trinidy Charles ’23 | November 20, 2023

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.

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Alumni Success Story: Taylor Bowen
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Alumni Success Story: Taylor Bowen

By: Trinidy Charles ’23 | November 20, 2023

Taylor Bowen ’18 directly applies lessons from her time at Butler to her Walt Disney World Public Affairs role. An Art of Storytelling class, as well as many art history courses, influenced the stories she has pitched, messages she has written, and even artwork she has done for Walt Disney World over the years.

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Alumni Success Story: Brandon Gaudin
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Alumni Success Story: Brandon Gaudin

By: Katie Palmer Wharton '14 | November 20, 2023

Wrapping his debut season as play-by-play announcer for the Atlanta Braves, Brandon Gaudin ‘06, reflects on his time as a Bulldog. Gaudin says his growth and transformation as a student helped him secure this dream job.

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Alumni Success Story: Haley Phemister
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Alumni Success Story: Haley Phemister

By: Trinidy Charles ’23 | October 24, 2023

2021 alumna Haley Phemister graduated from a Butler student to staff. Now an Event Coordinator for the Butler Arts and Events Center, she works on small to large-scale University events, such as Homecoming.

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Alumni Success Stories: Emily MacDonald
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Alumni Success Stories: Emily MacDonald

By: Trinidy Charles ’23 | September 28, 2023

2023 alumna Emily MacDonald was already observing and planning lessons during her first semester in the College of Education. At Butler, she learned the importance of leaning on her colleagues, mentors, and professors.

3 mins
Alumni Success Stories: Madison Pines
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Alumni Success Stories: Madison Pines

By: Trinidy Charles ’23 | September 28, 2023

2023 alumna Madison Pines says the College of Education taught her the importance of flexibility in the classroom. Now an International English Teacher in Israel, she applies what she learned at Butler to adjust to her students’ needs.

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2022 Graduate Stories: Kaitlin Walper
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2022 Graduate Stories: Kaitlin Walper

By: Courtney Tuell | September 26, 2023

Through Butler’s Real Business Experience and internship opportunities, 2022 graduate Kaitlin Walper says she learned critical skills, allowing her to take the next step in her career as an Account Manager at Amazon.

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