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Five Butler University students showcased their research on a national stage this month, earning both individual and team recognition at the fifth annual BIG EAST Undergraduate Research Poster Symposium in New York City.  Held at Madison Square Garden ahead of the BIG EAST Men’s Basketball Championship game, the symposium brings together top undergraduate researchers from across the […]

Butler University’s Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium has been officially welcomed as the newest member of the Alliance of Historic Observatories (AHO), an international network of institutions dedicated to preserving and advancing the legacy of historic observatories around the world.  The alliance brings together observatories that are more than 50 years old and that continue to play a role in research, preservation, and […]

 A new study conducted by researchers at Butler University, in collaboration with the Institute for Entrepreneurial Communities, offers new insight into the forces behind Elkhart County’s sustained economic growth—highlighting the power of a diverse and interconnected entrepreneurial community.  By many measures, Elkhart County stands out as a regional success story. According to the U.S. Bureau […]

On March 14, 2026, Butler University opens its campus to Midtown for a community-wide electronic recycling event—advancing its 2030 zero-waste commitment and reinforcing its role as an anchor institution in Indianapolis.  From 9:00 AM-noon at Hinkle Fieldhouse, Butler will host its first community-wide Electronic Recycling Day in partnership with Technology Recyclers. The drive-through event will allow neighbors […]

Butler University’s Lacy School of Business (LSB) has been honored with the Model Re-Emerging Program Award by the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE), recognizing Butler Entrepreneurship as the nation’s leading re-emerging entrepreneurship program. USASBE’s Excellence in Entrepreneurship Education Awards recognize outstanding, innovative, and impactful programs, educators, and accelerators that advance entrepreneurship […]

Butler and Marquette don’t only compete on the basketball court; they also face off in the annual Versiti Blood Battle. This year marks the fourth Blood Battle hosted by Versiti—a nonprofit healthcare organization that specializes in blood donation, transfusion medicine, and innovative research. With blood centers and facilities in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin, […]

Butler University and Hylant Group, Inc. have formalized a tuition discount partnership that creates new academic pathways for Hylant employees pursuing undergraduate and graduate education at Butler. Effective January 1, 2026, the agreement provides waived application fees and a 10 percent tuition award for eligible employees admitted to select degree programs, strengthening opportunities for professional advancement through Butler’s academic offerings.  “Hylant has emerged as […]

Butler University has been selected to participate in the 2025–2026 Association of American Colleges & Universities Institute on Pedagogy, AI, and the Curriculum, a nationally competitive faculty development program focused on advancing thoughtful, ethical, and human-centered approaches to artificial intelligence in higher education.  Butler is one of a select group of institutions chosen to take part in […]

Butler University has been selected as a 2026 awardee of the prestigious Beckman Scholars Program, an honor that recognizes institutions with a strong commitment to undergraduate research in the chemical and life sciences. The announcement was made by the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation, which selected 14 colleges and universities nationwide through a highly competitive, expert-reviewed […]

Butler University’s Lacy School of Business (LSB) has been recognized as a national leader in risk management education, earning three national rankings in Business Insurance magazine’s annual survey of Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) programs.   The 2024-2025 report places Butler:  “These rankings reflect the intentional way we design programs at the Lacy School of Business—grounded in experiential learning, informed […]

Butler University announced today the creation of the Butler Ambassador program, spearheaded by the Butler Community Engagement office to provide alumni, parents, and friends of the University a way to stay connected to Butler, and support the University’s mission, from anywhere in the world.  As Butler expands its global footprint through its new Boldly Butler […]

 SKYLAKE Adventures, Indiana’s first and only large-scale adventure park of its kind, has announced a partnership with Butler University Institute for Sports and Entertainment (BISE), reflecting a shared commitment to strengthening local communities and driving economic development in central Indiana. Opening this summer in Hamilton County, SKYLAKE will be a year-round destination offering a personalized, […]