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Butler University publicly announced today a new strategy and accompanying $325 million fundraising campaign that will serve as the University’s commitment to setting the standard for delivering a transformative education with local impact and global reach. The strategy and campaign, Boldly Butler, were unveiled during a campus ceremony attended by approximately 500 alumni, community partners, […]

At Butler, caring for students extends well beyond the classroom. This fall, the University has introduced a new partnership with Wayhaven, an innovative platform that provides students with 24/7 access to confidential, AI-powered well-being coaches. The tool is designed to complement Butler’s existing services, providing students with an additional way to access care whenever and […]

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 […]

Butler University is launching the Butler Angel Network, a pioneering student-led initiative designed to connect early-stage ventures with alumni and community investors while offering students hands-on experience in venture capital and entrepreneurship.  Developed and executed by Butler University’s Lacy School of Business, the Angel Network will serve as a dynamic platform for students, faculty, alumni, […]

Butler University, Hylant, and Parkview Health announced four finalists advancing in the Healthy Care, Healthy Costs Innovation Competition—an initiative designed to reduce preventable healthcare costs and improve outcomes for high-risk populations through scalable, forward-thinking solutions. At the semifinal pitch competition on August 28, Bedside Bike, an early-stage mobility company that transforms hospital beds into exercise […]

Orr Fellowship, an early career development program for versatile high-achievers and future-focused businesses in Indiana, announced today a partnership with the Andre B. Lacy School of Business at Butler University that guarantees Orr Fellowship alumni admission to the Butler MBA program. As part of the Orr Fellowship partnership, the Butler MBA program offers the following benefits: […]

Founder’s College at Butler University’s first cohort of 67 students starts classes today, marking a new chapter in the University’s long history of access, innovation, and service to Indiana families.  Founder’s College is Butler’s new two-year college designed to deliver an affordable, high-support pathway to an associate’s degree in high-demand fields. The model combines small […]

Butler University has been recognized as one of 75 colleges and universities nationwide named to the “New Dream Schools” list featured in Dream School (on sale September 9, 2025), the latest book by New York Times bestselling author Jeffrey Selingo.  Dream School is the follow-up to Selingo’s acclaimed 2020 bestseller, Who Gets In and Why, […]

Local leaders, students, and community members gathered today to celebrate the addition of three new Pacers Bikeshare stations and 30 new electric bikes on the Butler University campus. This investment expands sustainable transportation options for Butler students, faculty, and staff, as well as Butler’s Midtown neighbors and residents of Marion County.  Through the new partnership, […]

Butler University’s official Move-in Day will be especially busy this year, as 1,246 first-year students arrive on the Midtown Indianapolis campus. It is Butler’s largest incoming class since 2018 and the third largest in the University’s 170-year history.  Enrollment is bolstered by Butler’s new Nursing program, which welcomes 46 students in its inaugural cohort. In […]

For Greg Jung MBA ’98, Butler University isn’t just his alma mater—it’s the backdrop of his family’s story. His parents met as students, married shortly after graduation, and began a lifelong love story rooted in the values they learned at Butler. His father played basketball for the legendary Tony Hinkle, and his grandmother and aunt […]