Every Great City Deserves a Great University
A letter from President James M. Danko
Home for the Madness
As a host site for the 2021 NCAA® Men’s Basketball Tournament, Butler welcomed visitors from across the city and the nation—all while boosting its brand exposure around the globe
My Time as Mayor
When Blue IV heard that the entire NCAA® Men’s Basketball Tournament would be played in Indiana—and partly on Butler’s campus—the live mascot declared himself the Mayor of March
Better Than Imagined
Coach Scott Drew ’93 lives out his dream—and then some
Unseen Connections: The Superpower of Judith B. Thomas ’90
The Indianapolis Deputy Mayor of Neighborhood Engagement has spent her life championing the city—and it all began at Butler
A New Stage is Set
Butler’s partnership with the Indianapolis Shakespeare Company provides students with professional connections and experiential opportunities
Sustainable Sustenance
Through research, education, and empowerment, Butler’s Center for Urban Ecology and Sustainability (CUES) seeks to end food insecurity in Indy
Food for Thought
The ORG358 course within Butler’s College of Communication (CCOM) is dedicated to broadening students’ awareness of food and agricultural injustice
Good Timing
John Elliott, MBA ’11 leads Gleaners Food Bank through an unimaginable time
Core Values
The Indianapolis Community Requirement instills a commitment to service
Music is the Message
The JCA’s Music Education program was Tim Reed’s dream, and the Butler Tuition Guarantee made it possible
Long-time Dream Realized
Raziya Hillery set her sights on Butler in the third grade. As a high school senior, she received the Butler Tuition Guarantee.
Catching a Glimpse
At Butler, a research project called Indy Wildlife Watch is helping the community be more mindful of its furred and feathered neighbors
Students Help Keep Tabs on Indy’s Plant and Animal Residents
Since Butler faculty began the Indy Wildlife Watch project in 2016, student interns and volunteers have been integral to the research
The Butler Giving Circle: Created to Make a Difference
The community of alumni donors supports two mission-critical elements of Butler’s vision for the future: student access and success and community partnerships
Social Advocacy
A Butler internship sets Allison Luthe ’97 on a new course
Looking to the Future
With the help of committed community partners, the Butler Beyond vision is coming to life through a number of new programs and collaborative initiatives
Making Experience Matter
Through a new platform called BlueWork, Butler students can now gain real work experiences as early as their first year on campus
It Takes All of Us
Throughout the pandemic, members of Butler’s College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences have volunteered their skills to help protect the community against COVID-19
A Homecoming Two Years in the Making
Despite a year of separation, Bulldogs across the nation found their way back to campus
Finding Common Ground
At Butler, Kenneth Russell DeGraff ’03 learned how people with differing perspectives can come together to make the world a better place
Blue’s Views
Blue IV isn’t just a mascot for Butler—he is also an ambassador for the City of Indianapolis
With the AMP at 16 Tech, Erin O’Rourke ’06 Helps Create “A Place Where Our Neighbors Want to Be”
The Butler Arts Administration grad serves as Events and Catering Manager at Indy’s new artisan marketplace and food hall