“Vice President for DEI and Student Affairs Dr. Khalilah Marbury announced the death of third-year student Sam Fingard following a fall from the parking garage on the afternoon of March 25, 2025.”
Title IX Coordinator departs Butler after one year in position
Swinford’s departure follows the exit of Title IX Coordinators Georgia Hensley in 2023, Maria Kanger in 2022 and Jamie Brennan in 2018. In the last decade, Butler University has seen eight different Title IX coordinators.
Bulldogs hire Kevin Lynch as head football coach
“Lynch served as the assistant head coach and quarterbacks coach for Ball State during the 2024 season. He was also the team’s offensive coordinator, calling the plays for the offense.”
Provost Barnett to exit Butler in spring, appointed President at Rollins College
“Barnett was appointed provost following a national search and tenure as interim provost in 2021, both following her first role at Butler as Dean of the College of Communications in 2018.”
Mike Braun elected 52nd governor of Indiana
While many turned their attention to the national presidential election this week, the position of Indiana governor was also up on the ballot — perhaps with more significant impacts on locals than one may realize.
Indiana governor debate recap
“Some polls show McCormick only three points behind Braun and 10 points with independent voters, making this race for governor one of the closest in the past two decades.”
Butler Blue III dies at 12
“For over eight years, Butler Blue III — better known as Trip — around the country as Butler’s live mascot. Trip died early in the morning on Saturday, April 6, at age 12.”
Haworth and Walls win SGA presidential election
“Of the 1,271 students who voted — more than 400 less than last year’s election — 60.18% voted for Haworth-Walls.”
Butler to build new housing
“On Feb. 6, Butler announced plans to expand their on-campus housing options — building apartment-style residential housing for juniors, seniors, graduate students and young alumni.”
Butler announces Grant Leiendecker as next vice president and director of athletics
“Leiendecker graduated from Butler with a degree in finance in 2011 and was also a member of the 2010 and 2011 basketball teams that made appearances in the NCAA national championship game.”