Where ambition meets opportunity — and connections last a lifetime.

From first internships to boardroom leadership, these stories capture how Lacy School of Business students, alumni, and partners are shaping careers and forging lasting professional ties. Explore stories of alumni turning passion into profession, employer collaborations that bring learning to life, and the career-ready skills that set our graduates apart.

  • A Career Without a Straight Line: How Butler Helped Jack Discover What Comes Next

    For the majority of Jack Kennedy’s ‘26 time in the Lacy School of Business, he had a fairly different career in mind. He was interested in finance and planned on pursuing investment banking. But one of the experiences that changed his perspective had little to do with sitting in the classroom. In undergrad, Jack became…

  • Bringing K-12 Technology Leaders Together to Learn, Share and See What’s Possible

    On September 10, Butler University’s campus became a meeting place for the people helping Indiana schools navigate an increasingly technology-driven world. Through AvantBlue’s K-12 Tech Field Day, technology leaders from school districts across the state—including CTOs, technology directors, IT managers and district leaders—came together for a day focused less on presentations and more on conversation,…

  • From Competition to Collaboration: Colton Haymon ’20 Recognized Among IBJ’s 20 in Their Twenties

    (IBJ photo/Chad Williams) When Colton Haymon ’20 graduated from Butler University in 2020, he had a clear vision for his future. He was ambitious, competitive and eager to make his mark. Six years later, as founder of Haymon Group, that ambition remains. But his definition of success has evolved. Today, he measures progress less by…

  • From Lacy to Leadership: Anna Beaty ’23 Recognized Among IBJ’s 20 in Their Twenties

    When Anna Beaty ’23 arrived at Butler University from Minnesota, she didn’t think there was anything particularly extraordinary about her. She was anxious. Moving across the country was a big step. And, by her own admission, she saw herself as “pretty ordinary.” Then she got to the Lacy School of Business. Professors and mentors challenged…

  • From Indiana to Korea: How Lacy School of Business Is Engaging in the Future of Global Business 

    Some trips expand perspective. Others signal where an institution is heading.  When Indiana’s trade and energy delegation traveled to South Korea this spring to discuss investments tied to a Korea–U.S. economic framework valued at roughly $350 billion, Butler University’s Lacy School of Business was at the table. Not as observers, but as contributors to conversations shaping the…

  • Bradley A. Hamann ’04 Builds a Business with a Sense of Community and Connection

    Written by Butler EntrepreneurshipApril 20, 2026 Bradley Hamann ’04, Owner and Managing Broker of Hamann Sense, LLC. , built a real estate business over 20 years defined not by transactions, but by relationships, resilience, and a deep commitment to the Butler University community. A graduate of Butler’s Lacy School of Business, Hamann earned his degree…

  • Inside the Inaugural Bulldog Reports Equity Research Conference 

    On April 24, the Lacy School of Business hosted the inaugural Bulldog Reports Equity Research Conference – a moment months in the making and a powerful demonstration of what experiential learning looks like when students are trusted to operate at a professional level.  Led by Faculty Director Dr. Tom Hanson, Bulldog Reports is a student‑run equity research program that pushes LSB finance students beyond traditional…

  • From the Tennis Court to the Courtroom: Christina Fugate’s ‘04 Journey From Student Athlete to Law Firm Partner

    For some, the path from student-athlete and finance major to Juris Doctor to law firm partner may not seem obvious. But for Christina Fugate ’04, the connection between her education and legal career was always there. Now, a few decades into her career, she continues to give back to the Lacy School of Business while…

  • Designed for the CPA and Beyond: Kitty Reddy ’25 on Her MPAcc Experience

    For Kitty Reddy, accounting isn’t just about numbers – it’s about purpose. When Kitty arrived at the Lacy School of Business from Peoria, Illinois, she wasn’t simply searching for a degree. She was looking for a place that would prepare her for the rigor of the CPA exams while helping her build a career aligned…

  • Building the Future of Small Business Ownership: Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Conference

    On Tuesday, March 10, the Lacy School of Business hosted the inaugural Indiana Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) Indy Conference, drawing over 350 entrepreneurs, operators, investors, advisors, lenders, and community partners from across Indiana and the broader Midwest. With 40 speakers and two tracks of programming running from morning through evening, the event marked a milestone…