Where real business starts and student success takes flight.

At the Lacy School of Business, our students don’t just study business – they live it. From launching real ventures to competing in the Top Dawg Business Plan Competition, these stories highlight how our students turn classroom lessons into real-world success.

Enjoy the journeys of driven students who are already a step ahead: building skills, creating impact, and preparing to lead.

  • Passion, Purpose, and Play: Manolo Ferreres’ Journey in Business and Soccer

    When Manolo Ferreres first stepped onto Butler’s campus, he carried more than a suitcase and a soccer ball – he carried a dream. Growing up in Deltebre, Catalonia, Spain, he had already built a life steeped in discipline and ambition, balancing his studies in economics with his passion for soccer. Moving to the United States…

  • From Classroom to Cause: How Carly Pitts Found Her Passion for Purpose-Driven Marketing

    When Carly Pitts arrived at the Lacy School of Business (LSB) in August 2023, she didn’t have a clear vision for her career – just a strong desire to learn, grow, and find the right fit. “I wanted to go somewhere that was the perfect size and somewhere decently away from home,” the Minnesota native…

  • Finding Confidence and Community: Zaiah’s BU: BeReal Experience

    Stepping onto a college campus for the first time can feel intimidating – the unfamiliar buildings, the bustle of students, the sense of possibility all at once. But for high school students attending Butler University’s BU: BeReal camp, those initial nerves can quickly transform into curiosity, excitement, and a chance to imagine themselves thriving in…