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After more than a decade climbing the NBA coaching ranks, Ron Nored ’12 is returning to the program where he helped author one of college basketball’s most memorable runs. Nored was the steady floor general behind back-to-back national championship game appearances under Brad Stevens, and now comes back to Hinkle Fieldhouse with a résumé shaped at the game’s highest level.

You may think the shift from speech-language pathology to owning a small business is a big jump, but to Ali Dillingham ’03, owner of A Yarn Market in Carmel, Indiana, the similarities far outnumber the differences.  “With my background in speech therapy, I saw the benefits of knitting for anxiety, ADHD, and for preventing dementia. […]

As the fields of healthcare and education continue to evolve, Butler is reimagining and expanding its academic offerings to meet the needs of the community and to ensure students graduate with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in these dynamic industries. Reflecting this commitment, effective June 1, the College of Education will be renamed […]

For David Ayers, a junior baseball player at Butler, in-season life is a constant test of balance—but it’s also preparation for the future.

Jim Conklin ’96 founded Cultivate Food Rescue in 2016 to feed hungry people in the South Bend/Plymouth/Elkhart, Indiana, area and reduce food waste. In the 10 years since, he has built an organization of 30 full-time employees and seven part-timers who have distributed more than 15 million pounds of food that might have otherwise gone […]

As Michael Hole prepares to return to Butler, he brings with him a career that defies easy categorization. A physician, professor, entrepreneur, and officer in the U.S. Air Force, Hole’s path spans rural Indiana roots to national service at the highest levels of government, including his role as Senior Advisor for Rural America at the […]

Jeffrey Carvell ’06 graduated with a Butler Physics degree and a Purdue Electrical Engineering degree through Butler’s former Engineering Dual Degree Program (EDDP) partnership. Now, he’s thrilled to be “back home” for this new chapter for Butler Engineering. In August 2025, the University introduced its own Engineering program consisting of three majors within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences—Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering—set to launch in fall 2026.

Higher education stands at a crossroads—perhaps the most challenging in its history. The value of a college degree is questioned more than ever. Demographic shifts shrink the pool of traditional students. Artificial intelligence looms, promising disruption across nearly every profession. And financial pressures weigh heavily on families, institutions, and communities alike. This is where vision matters most. And Butler’s moment is now.

On Homecoming weekend, the Butler University Alumni Association honored eight individuals for their commitment to the University and to their communities. The highest of these honors, The Butler Medal, recognizes profound influence that has helped Butler continue to thrive as a leading educational and cultural institution.

Universities often highlight their strong option. But the real story lies beyond the percentages. As these alumni demonstrate, Butler equips students not only for successful careers but also for meaningful lives.

Butler University’s Lacy School of Business (LSB) is once again in the national spotlight. In the 2025 Poets&Quants Best Undergraduate Business Schools rankings, LSB was ranked No. 1 in the country for Effectiveness of Career Advising, No. 2 for Quality of Teaching, No. 8 for Best Undergraduate Academic Experience, No. 36 for Career Outcomes, and No. 48 overall among business schools. These results highlight the strength of an approach built on one simple principle: business education works best when students don’t just learn about it—they live it.

Kaveh Akbar MFA ’15 entered Butler’s Creative Writing program with a shaky academic past but clear artistic promise. Professors recall his application as unconventional yet brimming with talent. During his time at Butler, Akbar got sober, deepened his craft, and founded Divedapper, an influential poetry interview site. Since graduating, he’s published two acclaimed poetry collections, earned a PhD, taught at Purdue, and become Director of Creative Writing at the University of Iowa. His debut novel Martyr! became a New York Times bestseller and National Book Award finalist, earning him a Guggenheim Fellowship. Today, he writes at his own pace, grounded in gratitude and creative integrity.