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Guided by faculty mentors, Butler students turn real research experience into real scientific contributions When pharmacy student Victoria Gaertig ’27 first emailed Assistant Professor Dr. Caleb Class, she wasn’t expecting to help publish research in one of psychiatry’s leading journals. She simply wanted to try something new. “I had no clue how to code,” she […]

Dr. Carolyn Gentle-Genitty, inaugural Dean of Founder’s College, has been named a recipient of the 2025 Freetown Village “Making a Difference” Award. She was honored at the organization’s 12th Annual Awards Fundraising Dinner on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, held at the Madam Walker Legacy Center Ballroom in Indianapolis.  Each year, Freetown Village recognizes individuals who […]

Dr. Matthew Lanham, Assistant Professor of Business Technology and Analytics for Butler University’s Lacy School of Business, has been named one of Poets&Quants’ 50 Best Undergraduate Professors for 2025. This recognition honors faculty who demonstrate outstanding teaching excellence and a profound impact on their students’ lives. Dr. Lanham’s teaching philosophy emphasizes experiential learning, student growth, […]

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.

Butler University continues to earn national recognition for excellence in student experiences and outcomes, according to the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings, released today. Butler ranked No. 32 in Study Abroad, No. 40 in Undergraduate Research/Creative Projects, and No. 45 in First-Year Experiences.   In addition to its national accolades, Butler was […]

Dr. Mira ‘Assaf awarded a Folger Shakespeare Library Long-Term Fellowship.

Money Matters with Randy Brown and Bryan Foltice.

For Dr. Jason Lantzer, Assistant Director of the University Honors Program, history is not just about recounting the past but understanding its enduring influence. His latest book, Dwight Eisenhower and the Holocaust: A History, examines President Eisenhower’s response to the Holocaust and the long-term effects of that experience on his leadership and legacy. The work […]

Butler Chemistry Professor Dr. Anne Wilson and her students send their work into orbit.

Music professors continue their run of accolades.

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.

On Friday, October 20, the Christel DeHaan Family Foundation (CDFF) announced a $343,000 Legacy Grant to Butler University to support the Christel DeHaan Visiting International Theatre Artist (VITA) program. In total, CDFF has contributed approximately $1.2 million to support the arts at Butler University since 2000. The Christel DeHaan VITA program was established in the […]