Gateway Project
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Where is the Ross Hall hotel?
After several years of disuse, Butler announced that it would convert Ross Hall into a boutique hotel in August 2024. The hotel was supposed to open its doors during the 2026-2027 academic year, after planning to break ground for construction in spring 2025. By late September 2026, there has been no move to start the…
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SGA opens up about goals for the ‘26-’27 academic year
“‘Increasing that transparency outwardly, and also improving our internal systems, is going to create an overall greater sense of accountability.’”
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Butler breaks ground on new ballroom
Construction begins for the Allen Whitehall Clowes Ballroom
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$9 million Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation gift to launch Midtown Arts District
“A new multi-purpose venue will be constructed adjacent to Clowes and the Sunset Avenue parking garage, and compound ongoing grant-funded renovations to Clowes beginning as soon as June 2025.”
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The house that Love built
“‘The Gateway project is not only envisioning a three-year, five-year [or] 10-year [plan]. It’s to make sure that we are protecting Butler University and its longevity,’”
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2024 State of the University Address
Butler University’s President James Danko gave his annual State of the University Address this week. Multimedia editor Piper Bailey reports on the speech’s key points.
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Tradition meets transformation
Staff, faculty and alumni assist President Danko in his annual State of the University Address.
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Butler’s parking predicament
Students are frustrated as they continue to struggle with persistent parking problems
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VIDEO: Announcement of Ross Hall Hotel sparks Gateway Project questions
When entering Butler’s campus via Hampton Drive, one of the first landmarks is Ross Hall. Built in 1954 and closed in 2019, Ross Hall will begin a new life by being transformed into a Curio Collection Hotel by Hilton. The announcement of this transformation came with student discourse on the Gateway Project and whether it…