Butler to make Higher Education more Attainable after $2.5 Million Donation

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INDIANAPOLIS— Butler University is looking to make college education more accessible than ever before.

The University recently announced they will open Founder’s College in August of 2025 with a 2-year degree option. The college aims to respond to gaps in college attendance by helping historically underserved communities with an affordable financial model and support systems.Butler University launching new four-year nursing program The announcement comes after just 53% of Indiana High School graduates chose to attend college in 2023.

On Tuesday, the University announce that Indianapolis Philanthropist, and Butler alumnus Marianne Click and her spouse Mike Woods will donate $2.5 million to the Founder’s College.“Providing affordable education at a high-quality school like Butler for those that have historically not been able to go is transformational,” Glick said.Earlier this year, Indiana Senate Bill 8 called on all Indiana colleges and Universities to offer three-year degree programs by July of 2025.

 

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