Andre B. Lacy School of Business

The Lacy School of Business is honored to be named after our friend, benefactor, and mentor Andre B. Lacy in recognition of a $25 million gift from him and his wife, Julia. Andre Lacy was Chairman of the Board of Indianapolis-based Lacy Diversified Industries, and served as a senior advisor to the school, sharing more than 50 years of business acumen with students, faculty, and staff. Andre and Julia chose to make their investment in Butler because of its focus on small and family-owned business, and because of the real-world experience its students receive. Learn more about Andre and Julia Lacy. 

Butler’s New Business Building

We’re a business school on the rise, experiencing tremendous growth in both our enrollment and academic quality. To accommodate our needs, a new 110,000-square foot business building opened fall 2019. Featuring collaborative classrooms and workspaces, a trading room, food service, and a rooftop deck, the new building supports our long-term vision to foster further interaction between our students and the business community.

Graduate with 4 years of experience.

At the Lacy School of Business, hands-on learning starts right away.

On day one, you’ll experience the “Get Real Weekend.” It teaches you to think outside the box, and introduces you to real-world business concepts. You’ll learn to manage your first million before you make it with real markets—and real money—in the University Finance Lab. You’ll start a business, complete two internships, and gain mentors and lifelong contacts.

You won’t just be prepared for success. By the time you graduate, you’ll have already achieved it.