Butler University announced today the creation of the Butler Ambassador program, spearheaded by the Butler Community Engagement office to provide alumni, parents, and friends of the University a way to stay connected to Butler, and support the University’s mission, from anywhere in the world.
As Butler expands its global footprint through its new Boldly Butler strategy, a worldwide network of Ambassadors elevates Butler’s visibility in new geographic regions, and offers alumni and friends meaningful and accessible ways to join in the University’s ambitious vision for the future. The program reflects the University’s broader commitment to setting the standard for delivering a transformative education with local impact and global reach.
“The Butler Ambassador program is designed to harness the passions of the full community of Butler alumni, parents, and supporters that now spans the globe,” Jonathan Purvis, Vice President for Advancement and Marketing, said. “Butler University’s bold plans for the future can only be realized by engaging the power of our global Butler community. The Butler Ambassador Program calls on all Bulldogs to join us in building a thriving Butler that transforms the lives of our students and enriches the communities we serve.”
The Ambassador network will dramatically expand upon the previous framework of regional alumni communities, which were centered around certain geographic regions. The new program offers simple, structured opportunities that Bulldogs can access from anywhere.
Central to the program’s design is a customizable level of commitment, allowing Ambassadors to contribute in ways that best suit their professional and personal lives. One of the simplest yet most impactful ways to serve as an Ambassador is by boldly showing Butler pride. Through simple acts such as sporting University-branded license plates, hanging Butler flags in offices, or wearing Butler gear in their local communities, Ambassadors serve as vital representatives of Butler’s global reach. These demonstrations of pride are powerful; they spark conversations and build brand recognition in new markets, directly supporting Butler’s long-term strategic vision.
Anyone associated with Butler is welcome to become a Butler Ambassador. To sign up, Bulldogs are encouraged to visit the Butler Ambassador website to take a short quiz, which will reveal ways to get connected with Butler that will best align with the individual’s interests and passions. Those who take the quiz will receive a list of all the ways to engage with the University, regardless of geographic location.
“I’m excited about the Butler Ambassador program because it makes inclusion a hallmark of how we stay connected,” Kate Kennedy ’04, Chair of the BUAA Regional Engagement Committee, said. “Living in Cincinnati, I sometimes felt outside the traditional alumni circle. This new approach includes Bulldogs everywhere, with opportunities that can be tailored to personal interests and varying levels of engagement.”
Boldly Butler is our commitment to setting the standard for delivering a transformative education with local impact and global reach. To achieve this strategic vision, we’ve launched the Boldly Butler comprehensive fundraising campaign, the largest in Butler’s history, with a goal of raising $325 million by May 31, 2030. Learn more or make a gift at boldly.butler.edu.