Butler University News

Molly Ballitch, Trevor Jones, Logan Shannon and Matthew "Jake" Velten were co-valedictorians of the graduating class.

Winthrop University's President-Elect Jayne Marie Comstock moved in Friday to the President's House on Oakland Avenue.

Allan Boesak, a Christian theologian and a leading figure in the opposition that brought an end to racial apartheid in South Africa, will bring his perspectives on peace, justice and racial reconciliation to local college students the next four years.

Allan Boesak, a Christian theologian and a leading figure in the opposition that brought an end to racial apartheid in South Africa, will bring his perspectives on peace, justice and racial reconciliation to local college students the next four years.

Pharmacists will soon be able to offer more immunizations to customers in what lawmakers say is an effort to make health care more accessible.

American Repertory Ballet Artistic Director Douglas Martin is please to announce its 2013-2014 Company Dancers, including the addition of Company Dancer Nanako Yamamoto and the promotion of dancers Andrea D'Annunzio and Mattia Pallozzi from Trainee to full Company Dancer.

Today's release of the final federal study on the placement of a planned Northside floodwall to protect neighborhoods from the White River is likely to spark new debate.

" West Side Story " was a groundbreaking musical when it first opened on Broadway in 1957.

It may still be spring, but it's time for the fresh flavors of summer. Herbs, greens, rhubarb, strawberries -- even Southern Indiana hoophouse tomatoes -- are appearing on local restaurant menus as chefs play up seasonal ingredients.

Tom King, president and CEO of Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, was born and raised in Indianapolis.

Matt Hawkins will join the staff of the Indiana Commission for Higher Education on July 8 as Associate Commissioner and Chief Financial Officer.

Illini Central High School has announced its "Top Ten Academic Students" from this year's graduating class.

You can’t tell from the outside, but renovations at Butler University’s Hinkle Fieldhouse are already underway.

Future accountant: Lauren Tieman recently received the 2013 Hancock County Office Professionals Scholarship, presented by HCOP president Mary Lynn Burrows.

He was born October 6, 1926 in Indianapolis, IN to Merritt and Roxanne Elrod. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Carl Robert Elrod.

MUNCIE - The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County has announced that Shelby Miller is the recipient of the Charles W. and Jane Thomas Scholarship.

MUNCIE RESIDENTS KELLY CRIDER and KYLEIGH HARNISH are the recipients of the 2013 Woodrow Wilson Indiana Teaching Fellows.

Lynn Vogel and Evan Werckenthien Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Vogel, of Bluffton, proudly announce the engagement of their daughter, Lynn Vogel to Evan Werckenthien, son of Chuck and Karen Werckenthien, of Noblesville, Ind.

Greensburg - The 142nd Commencement Ceremony at Greensburg Community High School celebrated the past of the distinguished graduating class of 2013 as much as it looked toward their collectively bright future Saturday morning.

Michelle Alves says she first saw the film " West Side Story " when she was 5 years old and dreamed of playing the role of Anita ever since.