Carolyn Gentle-Genitty, the inaugural dean of Butler University’s Founder’s College, details the many steps and decisions required to get the school up and running, She also discusses growing up in Belize and the chain of events that took her far beyond her initial goal of simply finishing high school.
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The school intends to demolish an existing residence and build the new house before late 2026, which coincides with the end of President James Danko’s contract with the school.
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The new initiative, which includes both degree and non-degree programs, is designed to meet the needs of working people who want to advance their careers.
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While the 5,763-student university has not yet finalized the details of its plan to accommodate demand for semi-independent and amenity-rich housing, it hopes to secure board of trustees approval by the end of the year.
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Local college students are getting a “pop-up course” in hospitality and civic engagement while helping host a massive event this weekend when Taylor Swift performs in Indianapolis.
Plans now call for the residence hall to be redeveloped into a 105-room hotel that will operate under Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.’s upscale Curio Collection flag.
Butler, which worked with TechPoint to create the program, said students will typically graduate in 18 months to two years with a bachelor’s of science degree in organizational leadership.
The gift, announced Tuesday morning, is from Indianapolis philanthropist and Butler University alumna Marianne Glick and her spouse, Mike Woods.
The program, a joint effort between Butler University, Indianapolis-based TechPoint and Wisconsin-based gener8tor, offers $100,000 investments to each of the participating companies.
Pickleball is now played as an intramural or club sport in schools, from junior highs to universities.
The two-year college is being created to expand access to students from historically underserved communities and increase affordability.
At least 100,000 people are expected to visit Indianapolis for Monday’s solar eclipse and they should expect traffic delays, officials said Thursday. Planners advise choosing a location to watch the eclipse and staying in that spot Monday.
To say this eventual reality for him or his alma mater was a dream for Gardner when he first stepped on the campus in midtown Indianapolis nearly a quarter-century ago would be a lie.
A former scholarship player for Brad Stevens, Grant Leiendecker returned to Butler University in 2023 after spending the previous four years in athletic department leadership roles at Marquette University.
Butler is partnering with a national not-for-profit to create a two-year college on its Indianapolis campus—an initiative it says will offer an affordable pathway for historically underserved students who want to pursue higher education.
Butler University’s Hinkle Fieldhouse will host the final fours of both the inaugural Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament and the men’s National Invitation Tournament in April.
The lawsuit said the alleged acts took place while the athletic trainer was under the supervision of Butler University’s senior associate athletic director for student-athlete health, performance and well-being.
James Danko has led a significant transformation of the Butler campus, including nearly $500 million in capital improvement projects to upgrade academic, research, residential, performance and athletic spaces.
James Danko became Butler University‘s 21st president in 2011. Since then, he has led a significant transformation of the campus, including nearly $500 million in capital improvement projects to upgrade academic, research, residential, performance and athletic spaces. And he’s worked to enhance Butler’s national reputation. In 2013, Danko successfully advocated for Butler‘s athletic teams to become […]
Yourco, which offers a text-messaging-based communication for non-office workers, is one of 40 companies from around the world selected to participate in a pitch contest at SXSW, the massive tech/arts/cultural event in Austin, Texas.
The 7,500-square-foot Butler Esports Park will officially open to the community on Friday. The facility includes PC and console gaming and event space, as well as co-working spaces, a studio and production room, and a cafe.
Host Mason King asks Collier about his long-term goals, his success in fundraising and improving Butler athletic facilities, and Butler’s transition to the Big East.
Butler said it has put more emphasis on recruiting out-of-state students, but first-year enrollment from Indiana also is on the rise.
The Jay and Christie Kile Love University House will serve as both a home for future Butler presidents and a venue for hosting fundraising and other community events.
