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Butler University has received a $9 million grant from the Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation (AW Clowes Charitable Foundation) to support a multi-phased renovation and expansion of Clowes Memorial Hall. The grant will also support the construction of a new, multi-purpose venue adjacent to Clowes Hall, which can shift between being a 1,200-1,450-capacity music hall […]

Hylant, Parkview Health, and Butler University are partnering to launch an innovation challenge aimed at reducing healthcare costs. The initiative will begin with an event in April 2025 at Butler University, where student teams will analyze data to identify key factors driving healthcare spending. In a second phase, an Innovation Competition will invite forward-thinking solutions […]

Five Central Indiana school districts have been awarded nearly $600,000 to improve mental wellness among their students, thanks to a grant made available through Butler University as part of the Comprehensive School Mental Health Initiative. School districts selected to receive funding are Herron Preparatory Academy, Indianapolis Public Schools, Kokomo School Corporation, Lebanon Community School Corporation, […]

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 […]

When Hurricane Helene swept through Asheville, North Carolina, devastating communities and displacing families, Butler Men’s Basketball Coach Thad Matta and his wife Barbara felt a deep call to action. Having married in the area years ago and still cherishing connections to the region, the flooding struck a personal chord.  “Thad and I love the Asheville […]

Butler University is adding to its already impressive list of student mental health offerings by joining MINDful College Connections (MCC), a shared-resource consortium of Indiana colleges and universities with the goal of improving the capacity of its member institutions to meet the growing need for mental health care services for their students. DePauw University, Rose-Hulman […]

Fans got a preview of the 2024-2025 Butler basketball season on Thursday, October 24, at the inaugural Butler Basketball Tip-Off Party, where head coaches Thad Matta and Austin Parkinson introduced their squads and hyped up the crowd with insights and predictions for the season ahead. Adding to the excitement as the season gets underway, Grant […]

On Monday, September 30, more than 400 Butler students, faculty, staff, and community volunteers replanted Holcomb Gardens with approximately 3,700 native plants. The effort was made possible thanks to funding from a Lilly Endowment Inc. grant, gifts from individual donors, and the partnership and in-kind design assistance of the Indiana Native Plant Society (INPS). The […]

Butler University is the No. 1 Regional University in the Midwest for the seventh consecutive year, according to the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings, released today. Butler also ranked as the No. 1 Most Innovative School in the Midwest for the 10th consecutive year. Rankings are based on peer assessment surveys […]

As Butler University opens its doors for the new academic year, we are thrilled to welcome the incoming class of 2024 and a new group of transfer students to our community. This year’s incoming class is not only academically accomplished but also brings a wealth of diverse experiences and backgrounds, enriching the fabric of Butler’s […]

Butler University is launching new undergraduate and graduate programs in Supply Chain through its Lacy School of Business. The programs are being offered to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in one of Indiana’s most critical industries. Launching in fall 2025, the bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain within the Lacy School of Business will […]

Dr. Margaret Shaw, a longtime professor in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (COPHS), taught in COPHS for 29 years before retiring in 1994 as a Professor Emerita. She passed away in June, but her legacy lives on through the many students whose lives were changed by her mentorship. Several of those former students […]