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 Butler University is launching a new online program this fall for adults with either an associate’s degree or at least 60 college credits who want to complete their bachelor’s degree online in as little as 18 months. Those with fewer than 60 college credits may request credit for prior learning (including credentials, certificates, work, or […]

Gift from Butler alumna Marianne Glick ʼ73, MS ʼ74, and Mike Woods will provide operating support and facility renovations for the two-year college. Indianapolis philanthropist and Butler University alumna Marianne Glick and her spouse, Mike Woods, made a historic gift of $2.5 million to Founder’s College at Butler University, a new two-year college that Butler […]

Butler University’s annual Bulldog Crawl returns to campus on Friday, June 28. Hosted by the Central Indiana Butler Community, this event offers alumni and friends a chance to visit campus, tour new or recently updated spaces, and enjoy food and beverages from many alumni-owned or operated business partners. The Crawl raises awareness and support for […]

Butler University celebrated the achievements of more than 1,000 graduates during the 2024 Commencement exercises held on Friday, May 10, and Saturday, May 11. Friends and families turned out in record numbers to celebrate the 818 undergraduate students and 218 graduate students who participated in the ceremonies. The official University Commencement Ceremony occurred on Friday, […]

From June 3 to June 6, 2024, Butler Lifelong Learning Collaborative will host its inaugural Summer Spark Week, an engaging four-day event designed for adult lifelong learners seeking an intellectually stimulating, college-like experience. Participants can choose to participate in one day or the full week. Spearheaded by the Butler Lifelong Learning Collaborative (BLLC), this event […]

Butler University is launching a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program to help meet the state’s need for nursing professionals and create a much-needed pipeline for bachelor-prepared nursing talent. The Indiana State Board of Nursing accredited the four-year program last week, and applications open on August 1 for a fall 2025 launch. As […]

Butler University is proud to announce the appointment of two exemplary alumni, Delia Askew Harris (’99) and Anthony Murdock II, J.D. (’17), to its Board of Trustees. The appointments were confirmed during the Board’s recent meeting on February 16, 2024. Both Harris and Murdock will start their terms on June 2, 2024, bringing a wealth […]

Originally from Lakewood, Ohio, Tristan Rumsey ’24 is graduating in May with a bachelor’s degree in statistics and minors in Business Administration and Data Science. During his time at Butler, Tristan has been the recipient of student scholarships made possible by donor gifts to the Butler Fund for Student Scholarship. Consider making a gift to […]

Butler University is honored to join a distinguished group of 12 colleges and universities from across North America in the eighth cohort of NASPA’s Culture of Respect Collective. This initiative gathers higher education institutions committed to eliminating campus sexual violence—a critical issue facing college campuses. Since its inception, the Collective has welcomed over 160 institutions, […]

A social work and youth development scholar with years of experience leading system-wide initiatives at Indiana University will serve as the inaugural dean for the new Founder’s College at Butler University, a two-year program serving historically underserved students. Dr. Carolyn Gentle-Genitty, who is based in Indianapolis, will leave her roles as Indiana University’s Assistant Vice […]

Butler University’s Institute for Well-being (IWB), a pioneering center dedicated to enhancing holistic support for student, faculty, and staff well-being, proudly announces the winners of its inaugural well-being awards. These awards recognize outstanding achievements in well-being initiatives across higher education institutions. Excellence in Faculty/Staff Well-being: The University of Virginia’s Kultivate Konnection program, created by Pamela […]

Butler University proudly announces the renaming of the Center for Faith and Vocation (CFV) to The Compass Center—Multifaith Communities, Interfaith Engagement, Meaning and Purpose, and Spiritual Life. This change reflects over two decades of dedication to fostering inclusivity, diversity, and personal growth within and beyond the University community. The Compass Center stands on four pillars, guiding students, […]