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Butler University will launch an Engineering program in fall 2026, expanding its commitment to high-impact, interdisciplinary STEM education. This initiative offers students the opportunity to earn rigorous Bachelor of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Bioengineering rooted in Butler’s hallmark liberal arts traditions.  Butler’s decision to launch an Engineering program directly addresses a […]

This summer, Butler University reimagined what it means to be part of campus life—welcoming more than 1,350 young learners through a bold new initiative that connects education, exploration, and community. In its inaugural year, Butler’s Camps and Community Programs department combined two of the University’s cornerstone youth initiatives—Camps at Butler and the Butler Community Arts […]

The Butler University Alumni Association has announced the 2025 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 September 26, 2025, during Butler’s annual Homecoming festivities.  This year’s recipients are: The Butler Medal: Dan […]

For the fourth year in a row, Butler University President James Danko has been named to the Indianapolis Business Journal’s Indiana 250 list—an annual recognition of the most influential leaders shaping Indiana’s future. Each year, the Indiana 250 spotlights trailblazers from across the state who are leading with vision, driving progress, and making meaningful contributions […]

When Brooke McGee spotted a call for artist apprentices from the Indy Arts Council, she hesitated—but only for a moment. A psychology major at Butler University with no formal training in the arts, Brooke had always kept painting on the side. Still, the opportunity to help create a massive downtown mural honoring WNBA legend Tamika […]

For Derek North ’08, life has always been about reading the moment—and rising to meet it. Whether he was on the football field, behind the camera in a Media Arts class, or solving crimes as a detective in Illinois, he has trusted his instincts and followed his passion. Now, the Butler alumnus is returning to […]

Butler University announced today that donors collectively contributed more than $60.2 million during the 2024-25 fiscal year, the largest total ever contributed in a single year in Butler’s history. The record-breaking total includes the significant $22.5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. in support of several transformational Butler Gateway Project initiatives, as well as a […]

As Indianapolis accelerates its bold pursuit to become the global capital of sports and entertainment, Butler University is launching the Butler Institute for Sports & Entertainment (BISE), a transformative initiative that unites academic excellence, industry innovation, and hands-on experiential learning to power the city’s next era of leadership on the world stage. Designed to amplify […]

At its June 3, 2025, annual shareholder meeting, the Butler Giving Circle (BGC) selected the Chemistry & Biochemistry Department as the 2025 recipient of its community grant. The $11,602 grant from shareholder funds will build on a partnership established during the 2024-2025 academic year between the Chemistry & Biochemistry Department and Indianapolis area high schools. […]

Butler University announced today the creation of the Lori Ziemba and Ken Massaroni Greek Life Leadership Institute funded by a generous $1.2 million commitment from Butler graduates Lori Ziemba ʼ82 and former Trustee Ken Massaroni ʼ83. The couple’s gift was inspired by their own fraternity and sorority experiences at Butler and those of their daughter, […]

On Thursday, June 5, Keith Burks MBA ‘90, Tina Burks, Jay Sandhu ‘87, and Roop Sandhu were recognized for their significant and loyal philanthropic leadership to Butler University through the permanent namings of the Burks Wing and the Sandhu Wing within the Fairview House residential hall.  All four individuals contributed particularly significant leadership support throughout […]

The annual Bulldog Crawl event hosted by the Central Indiana Alumni Community returns to campus on Friday, June 27, featuring many returning favorite vendors along with new vendor HotBox Pizza, which was founded in 2004 by Butler graduate Gabe Connell MBA ՚01. Since its inception in 2016, the Bulldog Crawl event has become a favorite […]