News

Pi Beta Phi announces relinquishment of Butler charter

“The Indiana Gamma chapter of the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC), Pi Beta Phi (Pi Phi), will close its doors on May 11, 2027, after nearly 130 years on Butler’s campus. This decision follows a vote from the chapter’s active members to relinquish their charter on Sept. 20.”
Prevention through education

National Hazing Prevention Week (NHPW) brings attention to the dangers and relevance of hazing on college campuses. NHPW, held Sept. 21-25 this year, is a nationwide effort to educate students about the dangers of hazing and encourage safer, more respectful campus communities. At Butler, informative tabling done by multiple Greek organizations at Starbucks throughout the…
PETA advocates for the retirement of Butler’s live mascot program

Following the retirement announcement of Butler Blue IV to prioritize his health, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) sent a letter to President James Danko encouraging the university to fully retire its live bulldog mascot program. The letter proposes a new mascot — The Butler Bullfrogs — and offers to pay for a new bullfrog mascot costume. In a press…
Attorney General denounces Butler’s DEI initiatives

“Rokita’s scrutiny of Butler University’s DEI policies has sparked concern among students and community members who fear that such efforts threaten the foundational values of Butler.”
Do politics matter?

A comprehensive guide on how to be apolitical.
Senior Sendoff: One more story

“This paper has given me so much more than just a space to write. Collegian Nation, you believed in me when I couldn’t, just by reading my work. I am so grateful that you all have trusted me and the writers I work with to bring you your news and tell your stories.”
‘A new way of talking about the same work’

The Center for Faith and Vocation changes name to The Compass Center.
Leah Ollie elected as Collegian editor-in-chief

“Ollie, an English major with anthropology and museum studies minors, will serve as The Butler Collegian editor-in-chief for the 2024-25 academic year.”
Dr. Carolyn Gentle-Genitty hired as inaugural dean of Founder’s College

The two-year college will welcome its first class of students in August 2025.