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Investing in the future.

The Gateway Project unites us in a shared vision to shape a university and campus that enhances lives and strengthens our community in dynamic new ways.

Over the past decade, Butler University has made significant investments in new and enhanced campus infrastructure projects including new residence halls and state-of-the-art academic facilities. These initiatives have greatly enhanced Butler’s academic excellence and student experience while making space for the growth of new programs that serve a broader set of learners and enrich the Midtown Indianapolis community.

The Gateway Project represents the next iteration of our long-term vision for Butler’s campus as a vibrant space where people can live, learn, work, and play. Driven by the Butler Beyond strategic vision, these current and future projects have the potential to make a generational transformation of the Butler campus, neighborhood, and surrounding community by expanding access to arts, entertainment, athletic, and educational opportunities.

A concept for the Clowes Plaza, showing stone benches surrounding a small outdoor stage with performing ballet dancers

Midtown Arts District

A visionary plan is underway to establish The Midtown Arts District as a site-specific Center for Performances and Lectures, Exhibitions, and Arts Education. This plan leverages Butler’s tremendous Arts assets, notably Clowes Memorial Hall, which in 2023 was the No.1 ticket-selling venue in the State of Indiana.

Rendering of the university house with the Butler Gateway Project

Jay and Christie Kile Love University House

Butler has received a gift from Jay and Christie Kile Love to fund the construction of a new University House. It will serve as both a prominent, inviting venue for hosting fundraising and other community events and a home for future Butler presidents.

Hear from Butler leaders and community partners about the vision behind the new Safety and Transit Hub.

Watch the Ceremony

Watch the groundbreaking for Whitehill Ballroom, the next major milestone in Butler’s Gateway Project.

Watch the Ceremony

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Butler University Breaks Ground on Whitehill Ballroom, Advancing Midtown Arts District Vision 

New 1,400-capacity venue marks the next major milestone in Butler’s long-term investment in arts, culture, and community connection, and honors the legacy of Allen Whitehill Clowes Butler University officially broke ground today on the Allen Whitehill Clowes Ballroom (Whitehill Ballroom), marking the next major phase in the University’s broader vision for a vibrant Midtown Arts […]
Butler Breaks Ground on Safety and Transit Hub, Advancing Vision for a More Connected Campus and Community

With clouds clearing and the sun making a late cameo appearance, Butler University officially broke ground on its new Safety and Transit Hub—marking a significant step forward in the institution’s long-term Gateway Project strategy and its commitment to strengthening both campus operations and community connectivity.  Faculty, staff, trustees, construction partners, and community members gathered on South Campus to celebrate construction, which began […]
Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Gift to Fund Renovations at Butler University’s Clowes Memorial Hall 

Butler University has received a $9 million grant from the Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation (AW Clowes Charitable Foundation) to support a multi-phased renovation and expansion of Clowes Memorial Hall. The grant will also support the construction of a new, multi-purpose venue adjacent to Clowes Hall, which can shift between being a 1,200-1,450-capacity music hall […]