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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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When Brooke McGee spotted a call for artist apprentices from the Indy Arts Council, she hesitated—but only for a moment. A psychology major at Butler University with no formal training in the arts, Brooke had always kept painting on the side. Still, the opportunity to help create a massive downtown mural honoring WNBA legend Tamika […]

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From Hinkle to Hollywood: Derek North ’08 Finds His Way Back to the Spotlight on FOX’s The Snake
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For Derek North ’08, life has always been about reading the moment—and rising to meet it. Whether he was on the football field, behind the camera in a Media Arts class, or solving crimes as a detective in Illinois, he has trusted his instincts and followed his passion. Now, the Butler alumnus is returning to […]

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Butler Celebrates Largest Fundraising Year in University History With $60.2M Raised
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Butler University announced today that donors collectively contributed more than $60.2 million during the 2024-25 fiscal year, the largest total ever contributed in a single year in Butler’s history. The record-breaking total includes the significant $22.5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. in support of several transformational Butler Gateway Project initiatives, as well as a […]

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