Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Voice. Action. Change.

Our mission at Butler University embodies what we aspire to uphold for current and future generations of learners, educators, and leaders. We have a perpetual responsibility as an academic institution to cultivate a campus community that is intentionally welcoming while creating an equitable learning and working environment. Our underlying commitments to our founding value of providing equal access to education for all regardless of background, identity, or perspectives serve as a guiding post to actualize our mission and efforts to be a university where everyone is valued, inspired, respected, and able to flourish.

the why behind dei

“The space to share ideas and opinions from all perspectives and backgrounds is what makes higher education unique and valuable. It is from this exchange of ideas where true learning and transformation can occur within ourselves and our nation. Through advancing diversity, equity and inclusion, we are able to find our voice and commit to action that leads to change.”

Vice President & Chief Diversity Officer, Khalilah A. Marbury, PhD

For a comprehensive list of upcoming DEI-related programming, please email dei@butler.edu.

Help us continue programming to actualize and uphold a diverse, equitable, and inclusive University community for students, faculty, and staff.