Skip to content
Butler University
Stories

Stories

News From Butler University

  • Apply
  • Visit
  • Give
  • Apply
  • Visit
  • Give

Search Stories


			
  • All Stories
  • Magazine
    • All Issues
    • Butler Magazine: Spring 2016
    • Butler Magazine: Fall 2016
    • Butler Magazine: Spring 2017
    • Butler Magazine: Fall 2017
    • Butler Magazine: Spring 2018
    • Butler Magazine: Fall 2018
    • Butler Magazine: Spring 2019
    • Butler Magazine: Fall 2019
    • Butler Magazine: Fall 2021
    • Butler Magazine: Winter 2021
    • Butler Magazine: Spring 2022
    • Butler Magazine: Fall 2022
  • Topics
    • Alumni Success
    • Campus
    • Experiential Learning
    • First-Year Experience
    • Lifelong Learning
    • Mentorship
    • Prospective Students
    • Well-being
  • Newsroom
    • Butler Experts
    • Request For Expert Listing
  • Contact
  • About Butler
  • Admission & Aid
  • Academics
  • Student Life
  • Make a Gift
  • Current Students
  • Parents & Families
  • Faculty & Staff
  • Alumni & Friends
  • Request Info
  • Schedule a Visit
  • Apply to Butler

Latest InAlumni

Butler University Alumni Association Announces 2023 Alumni Awards Recipients

Butler University Alumni Association Announces 2023 Alumni Awards Recipients

By: Jennifer Gunnels | August 14, 2023

The Butler University Alumni Association has announced the 2023 recipients of eight alumni awards, which honor individuals for their commitment to the University and to their communities. Award honorees will be recognized at a special Alumni Recognition Ceremony on October 27 during Butler’s annual Homecoming festivities.  This year’s recipients are: The Butler Medal:  John David […]

Grant Leiendecker Returns to Butler in Athletics Leadership Role 

Grant Leiendecker Returns to Butler in Athletics Leadership Role 

July 6, 2023

 Grant Leiendecker ’11, a member of the Bulldogs’ 2010 and 2011 men’s basketball teams that reached the national championship game, has returned to Butler University as Associate Vice President—Athletics. He is expected to start in mid-August and will report to Barry Collier, Vice President and Director of Athletics.  In this newly created position, Leiendecker will […]

Butler Giving Circle Awards Annual Grant to Butler University Community Outreach Pharmacy

Butler Giving Circle Awards Annual Grant to Butler University Community Outreach Pharmacy

By: Jennifer Gunnels | June 20, 2023

Shareholders from the Butler Giving Circle (BGC) recently voted to award the group’s annual community grant to the Butler University Community Outreach Pharmacy (BUCOP) to support its educational enhancement project. The $6,150 grant will be used to purchase a pill counter that will increase the clinic’s efficiency in filling prescriptions, allowing student volunteers more time […]

Butler Honors More Than 1,300 Graduates in 2023 Commencement Ceremonies

Butler Honors More Than 1,300 Graduates in 2023 Commencement Ceremonies

May 7, 2023

Butler University honored 1,308 graduates during Commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 5, and Saturday, May 6. There were 860 undergraduate and 448 graduate students who completed their degrees in spring 2023 or winter 2022 and were eligible to participate in the May 2023 Commencement exercises. The official University Commencement Ceremony was held Friday, May 5, […]

Black Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship Exceeds $220,000 Thanks to Day of Giving Campaign

Black Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship Exceeds $220,000 Thanks to Day of Giving Campaign

By: Jennifer Gunnels | April 24, 2023

The leadership of Butler’s Black Alumni Association (BAA) recently issued a dollar-for-dollar matching gift challenge to donors during the University’s Day of Giving in support of the Black Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship, which received an enthusiastic response from more than 60 donors. Together, donors contributed $11,225 for the scholarship during the University-wide giving event in […]

Scarlet Lane and Butler Partner to Create New Beer in Honor of Horror Actor Bruce Campbell 

Scarlet Lane and Butler Partner to Create New Beer in Honor of Horror Actor Bruce Campbell 

By: Joanna Hodges | March 29, 2023

 Indianapolis-based brewery Scarlet Lane, the official Beer of Horror, has created a limited-time, exclusive pale ale to mark the upcoming performance BRUCE-O-RAMA, starring horror genre actor Bruce Campbell, at Clowes Memorial Hall on April 24.  Bruce’s Groovy Brew is inspired by Campbell, who is best known for his role as Ash Williams in Sam Raimi’s […]

A Legacy of Love: Reverend Jean McAnulty Smith ’65

A Legacy of Love: Reverend Jean McAnulty Smith ’65

By: Katie Palmer Wharton '14 | March 29, 2023

Reverend Jean McAnulty Smith ‘65 attended Butler during the peak of the Civil Rights movement. Fifty years later, she’s still helping make the world a more just and equitable place.

Butler Trio Inducted into Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame

Butler Trio Inducted into Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame

By: Katie Palmer Wharton '14 | March 23, 2023

Three Bulldog greats have been inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame. Butler Men’s Basketball stars Oscar Evans ‘72 and Darrin Fitzgerald ‘87, and former Coach Brad Stevens join 61 Bulldog legends already in the Hall of Fame. Each represents a distinct era of Bulldog basketball, and their inclusion demonstrates how integral Butler continues […]

Butler University Recognized for Producing Three Fulbright Scholars

Butler University Recognized for Producing Three Fulbright Scholars

By: Katie Palmer Wharton '14 | March 17, 2023

Butler University has once again been recognized as a Fulbright Top Producing Institution for U.S. Students by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. This recognition is given to U.S. colleges and universities that received the highest number of applicants selected for the 2022-23 Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Three students and […]

Butler University Appoints Three New Trustees

Butler University Appoints Three New Trustees

By: Katie Palmer Wharton '14 | March 15, 2023

Three Butler University alumni were appointed to the Board of Trustees during the February meeting. Joy Mason MS ’94, Mark Minner ’12, and Chad Pingel ’16 were each elected to three-year terms. Minner has served as a young alumni representative over the past two years and was approved for a regular appointment to the board. […]

PharmD/MBA Student Appears on ‘Masterclass’ Alongside Walgreens CEO

PharmD/MBA Student Appears on ‘Masterclass’ Alongside Walgreens CEO

By: Katie Grieze | March 3, 2023

Andra Raibulet ’24 first chose to enroll in Butler University’s dual PharmD and MBA program because she knew having a background in both pharmacy and business would give her more options after graduation. She never guessed that, five years into her degree, it would also give her the chance to work alongside a Fortune 500 CEO.

Alumni Feature: Katelyn Sussli ’16

Alumni Feature: Katelyn Sussli ’16

By: Meredith Sauter ’12 | February 2, 2023

Learn more about College of Communication and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences graduate Katelyn Sussli ’16.

Page navigation

1 2 3 … 23 Next

Careers at Butler

  • Legal
  • Consumer Information
  • Website Feedback & Accessibility
  • Sexual Misconduct Resources
  • Incident of Bias
  • Privacy Policy
U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Regional Universities Midwest 2024
us news world report badge

4600 Sunset Avenue
Indianapolis, In 46208

800-368-6852

© 2022 Butler University

  • Butler University Facebook Page
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • TikTok