Newswise — INDIANAPOLIS—In response to the recent Big East Conference realignment announcement which has led to some media speculation that Butler University is a potential candidate to join the “Catholic 7” universities in a new athletic league, Butler President James Danko issued the following statement today:
“I greatly respect—and agree with—the collective conviction of the ‘Catholic 7’ to control their own destiny, or someone else will. Butler, too, has controlled its destiny proactively, for example, when it made the decision to join the outstanding Atlantic 10 Conference and through its values-based approach to athletics.
“The fact that Butler is now being mentioned prominently as a potential candidate to join the “Catholic 7” universities in a new athletic league is a tribute to the success of our athletic program overall and our men’s basketball team, in particular.
“Our team has proven consistently and continuously that it is one of the very best in the nation, and that they are one of the biggest brands in men’s college basketball. This national prestige naturally leads to speculation about Butler’s athletic future.
“Our administrators, our coaches, our trustees, and our team will continue to do what is right for Butler and its students. Decisions will be made, first and foremost, with the University’s strong values and The Butler Way at heart. Our uncompromising commitments to integrity, to placing one’s team above oneself, and to the academic and personal growth of each of our student-athletes will remain paramount.”
About Butler UniversityChallenging and enabling students to meet their personal and professional goals has guided Butler University since 1855. Today, Butler is a nationally recognized comprehensive university that blends the liberal arts with first-rate pre-professional programs. It seeks to prepare each graduate not simply to make a living but to make a life of purpose, in which personal flourishing is intertwined with the welfare of others. Butler is known for its vibrant campus, superior academics and dedicated faculty. The University enrolls more than 4,600 undergraduate and graduate students in six academic colleges: Arts, Business, Communication, Education, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Located just six miles from downtown Indianapolis, Butler’s urban setting affords students internship opportunities that provide excellent graduate school and career preparation.
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