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As Assistant Project Manager in the Office of Strategy and Innovation, Carmela Williams must think outside the box to ensure Butler’s systems are the best they can be. She believes Butler is a great place to work because of its true community.

The 2024 Black History Month theme is “African American and the Arts.” Jordan College of the Arts’ Associate Professor of Dance, Ramon Flowers, is most proud of the Social Justice and Diversity (SJD) course he developed. He encourages students to use their voices and become the change they’d like to see.

Over the past several months, the Jordan College of the Arts (JCA) at Butler University has received more than $600,000 in grant funding from foundation partners in support of several of its community arts initiatives.

Butler University, in partnership with Preventia, hosted the groundbreaking Student-Athlete Mental Wellness Summit on January 29, 2024, at the historic Hinkle Fieldhouse. This free event—part of a three-day series of intentional, sustainable, and relevant programming—marked a pivotal moment in enhancing the mental well-being of student-athletes. The summit attracted more than 700 attendees, including students, coaches, […]

Grant Leiendecker, a 2011 Butler graduate who has served his alma mater as Associate Vice President — Athletics since August 2023, has been selected as the University’s next Vice President and Director of Athletics. Butler President James Danko made the announcement Friday, January 26.  Leiendecker will continue working alongside Barry Collier over the next few […]

This month, Butler University proudly opened the doors to Midtown Provisions, the much-anticipated update to the Residential College dining area known to many as “ResCo.”  The renovation project, which kicked off in 2019, hit a pause during the pandemic but is now complete, offering a significant boost to what ResCo has to offer. For Butler […]

As the Director of the Center for Faith and Vocation, Daniel Meyers is proud of his work establishing the CFV Interfaith Council. He is constantly inspired by Butler students’ commitment to learning, growing, and understanding others.

Jim Funk ՚69 and Jan Funk MA ՚99 are lifelong learners who have both experienced the power of education to open unexpected doors in their lives and careers. From meeting in Illinois as employees at Long John Silver’s restaurant to winding career paths that have included work in the government, insurance, human relations, and public […]

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.

Butler University has received a grant of $748,616 from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its initiative, Advancing the Science of Reading in Indiana. The grant will support Science of Reading (SoR)-aligned curricular and professional development opportunities for Butler College of Education (COE) students and faculty, as well as staff and educators at James Whitcomb Riley IPS […]

As we embrace the holidays on our beautiful Butler campus, we wish you sunny days and starry nights, peace on earth and sparkling skies, and all the joy and blessings of the season.
– Jim and Bethanie Danko

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.