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This month, Butler University proudly opened the doors to Midtown Provisions, the much-anticipated update to the Residential College dining area known to many as “ResCo.”  The renovation project, which kicked off in 2019, hit a pause during the pandemic but is now complete, offering a significant boost to what ResCo has to offer. For Butler […]

Learn more about what life at Butler is like for current student Jordan Tress.

In 2016, Olivia Stoy was a typical 12-year-old—healthy and active, involved in many different activities like basketball and softball. But when she developed a stubborn cold that just didn’t go away, her parents became concerned. Olivia eventually landed at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis, where doctors discovered that she was dealing with something much […]

On Friday, October 20, the Christel DeHaan Family Foundation (CDFF) announced a $343,000 Legacy Grant to Butler University to support the Christel DeHaan Visiting International Theatre Artist (VITA) program. In total, CDFF has contributed approximately $1.2 million to support the arts at Butler University since 2000. The Christel DeHaan VITA program was established in the […]

Butler University is partnering with a national nonprofit to create a new two-year college on its Midtown Indianapolis campus that will provide an affordable pathway for historically underserved students who want to pursue education after high school. Butler’s new two-year college aims to address longstanding gaps in college access and completion for historically underserved students […]

The Division of Student Affairs is excited to announce Jules Grable as the inaugural Director of Student Advocacy. In this new role, Grable will provide comprehensive case management services to assist students experiencing crisis or personal challenges and connect them with resources on and off campus. She will work closely with students to develop personalized […]

Phase two of the Residential College (ResCo) renovations resumed this summer, continuing the most extensive renovation the building has seen in its 35-year history. In summer 2022, the University completed renovations to the interior and exterior of the residential areas, including a complete renovation of the residence wings for updated finishes, new furniture, renovated student […]

The leadership of Butler’s Black Alumni Association (BAA) recently issued a dollar-for-dollar matching gift challenge to donors during the University’s Day of Giving in support of the Black Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship, which received an enthusiastic response from more than 60 donors. Together, donors contributed $11,225 for the scholarship during the University-wide giving event in […]

Junior College of Liberal Arts and Sciences student Josh Wanninger shares how participating in the URC allows him to improve his communication skills when discussing his research.

Junior College of Liberal Arts and Sciences student Allie Goss shares how participating in the Undergraduate Research Conference (URC) allows her to stand out when applying for internships, careers, and graduate schools.

In recent years, colleges and universities have adopted an emphasis on holistic student well-being, which takes into account social, emotional, and physical aspects of student well-being. The shift to this approach has strong support from a large body of research showing that social well-being, diverse interactions, student engagement, mental health support, and healthy lifestyles (e.g., sleep, nutrition) improve student outcomes. Layering this […]

Butler University’s Jordan College of the Arts is launching a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting in fall 2023. The curriculum is specifically intended for the serious undergraduate student seeking deep actor training that is complemented and supported by production experiences in all aspects of theatre. The BFA in Acting is offered through Butler University’s […]