Butler University Athletics
Committed to The Butler Way
At Butler University, we are committed to providing transformational learning experiences that prepare all learners to lead meaningful lives. We believe that participating in collegiate athletics, when combined with Butler’s exceptional academic experience, remains one of the most powerful and meaningful learning opportunities available. So, while the collegiate athletics model is entering a new era, the student-athlete experience is still the perfect grounds for learning by doing, and Butler Athletics intends to remain the home of student-athletes who embody The Butler Way.
The athletic experience complements Butler’s academic experience, offering an avenue to develop invaluable life skills such as teamwork, leadership, communication, and resilience.
Beyond the benefits to our participating student-athletes, a robust Butler Athletics program contributes significantly to the University’s overall reputation, and to the vitality of our community. Successful athletic teams generate immense school spirit and a sense of belonging, uniting students, faculty, alumni, and the broader local community under a shared banner of pride. The ripple effect of a thriving Butler Athletics program extends across the entire institution, fostering a stronger, more connected, and more attractive academic environment.
We know that something as vital to the entire Butler community as the Athletics program doesn’t just happen. It takes ongoing nurturing and investment. Enhancing the distinctive value of Butler Athletics in our community and the transformational educational benefits of Butler’s holistic student-athlete experience requires providing the facilities, training, and support our student-athletes need to succeed in the classroom, on the field of competition, and in life. To do this, we are focused on: recruiting and retaining the best coaches and staff; growing the total operating budget to maintain and enhance our holistic and broad-based programs; and building and maintaining the facilities needed for championship-level practice and preparation.
In order to achieve these goals and grow into a new era of Butler Athletics, we are seeking philanthropic support of the following:
- The Bulldog Club or program-specific Excellence Funds
- Unrestricted or program-specific endowment funds
- Athletics Capital Improvement Fund for facility renovations, upgrades, and enhancements
