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More than 1,500 graduates turned their tassels at Hinkle Fieldhouse on Friday, May 8, as Butler University celebrated the Class of 2026 during its annual Commencement ceremony. Surrounded by proud families, faculty mentors, and friends, graduates marked the end of one chapter and the beginning of another.   Throughout the evening, speakers reflected on growth, uncertainty, […]

When Eric Bedrosian ’26 arrived at the Lacy School of Business as a first-year student in Fall of 2022, he brought with him more than memories of high school DECA competitions. He brought an idea, and a challenge.  “I told Dean Craig Caldwell, half-jokingly, that if I came to Butler University, I wanted to start a DECA chapter,” Bedrosian, 2022-2024 Butler […]

A Butler professor’s work is now helping coaches around the world rethink how athletes learn—at every level of the game. Early in his coaching career, Dr. Tom Parry was doing what many coaches are taught to do—running structured drills, breaking skills into parts, focusing on repetition. It was organized. It was efficient. But it wasn’t […]

Justine Starke, a first-year Strategic Communications major with a minor in English Literature, is the recipient of the 2026 John Henry Weidner Endowed Scholarship for Altruism, presented by the Department of Sociology & Criminology’s Student Sociology & Criminology Association (SSCA), in recognition of her exceptional commitment to service, leadership, and community engagement.  Starke has demonstrated […]

From the court to the community to the institutions that shape our city, this year’s honorees show what it means to lead—and to leave something stronger behind. Butler University will award honorary degrees to Tamika Catchings, J. Marshall “Marsh” Davis ’80, and Rollin M. “Rollie” Dick (posthumously) during its May 8, 2026, Commencement ceremony. The […]

With clouds clearing and the sun making a late cameo appearance, Butler University officially broke ground on its new Safety and Transit Hub—marking a significant step forward in the institution’s long-term Gateway Project strategy and its commitment to strengthening both campus operations and community connectivity.  Faculty, staff, trustees, construction partners, and community members gathered on South Campus to celebrate construction, which began […]

Butler University’s Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program continues to gain national recognition, now ranking among the top private programs in the country while maintaining a strong national standing.  In the latest rankings released by U.S. News & World Report, Butler’s Pharmacy program is ranked No. 3 nationally among private colleges and universities and No. 38 overall out of more than […]

Butler University has earned a Gold rating through the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS), a nationally recognized framework administered by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education for measuring sustainability performance in higher education.  In its latest report, Butler achieved a 68.11 overall score, reflecting sustained progress across academics, campus engagement, and […]

Butler University’s path toward a more sustainable campus isn’t defined by a single initiative—it’s the result of steady, coordinated action across departments, classrooms, residence halls, and dining locations.  That work is now receiving national recognition.  Butler has earned Bronze-level certification through the National Wildlife Federation’s Plastic Reduction Partnership, becoming the only university in Indiana to achieve this distinction. […]

Butler University’s Andre B. Lacy School of Business continues to rank high nationally in the outcomes that matter most to students: internships, employment, and career readiness.  In the newly released 2026 Poets&Quants Best Undergraduate Business Schools rankings, the Lacy School of Business ranked No. 51 overall among 110 business schools nationwide, with particularly strong results in Career Outcomes (No. 29) and Academic Experience […]

Seven new leaders—including five Butler alumni—will join the University’s Board of Trustees, bringing expertise in healthcare, education, business, and finance to help guide Butler’s continued progress through Boldly Butler.  As Butler University advances its strategic vision through Boldly Butler, seven accomplished leaders will soon join the University’s Board of Trustees, contributing perspectives from healthcare, education, global business, and […]

This is a working reflection on the future of higher education and what it may require of institutions like Butler. It is intentionally provocative in places and is not a plan or a set of decisions. Rather, it reflects the level of ambition I believe this moment demands. I share it in the spirit of […]