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The Lacy School of Business: Where the experience isn’t extra — it’s everything.

06/04/2026

Some people teach international business. Dr. Marleen McCormick Pritchard lives it.

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From leading study abroad experiences in Portugal to helping shape Butler Overseas, Dr. McCormick Pritchard is giving students firsthand exposure to the realities of global business, culture, and collaboration.

Through her teaching, research, and international partnerships, she’s helping students understand what it means to lead in an increasingly connected world.

Read more about her global impact and passion for experiential learning ⤵️
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05/28/2026

For Gabe Connell MBA ’01, it was the confidence and clarity to turn an idea into HotBox Pizza—now a 20+ location brand across Central Indiana.

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While at the Lacy School of Business, Gabe sharpened his financial and leadership skills, gained perspective from a diverse cohort, and discovered a guiding principle he still uses today: servant leadership.

“It was at Butler that I really started hatching that plan.”

At Lacy, our MBA isn’t just about knowledge; it’s about helping leaders find their path and build something meaningful.

Read more in the Butler University Spring 2026 Magazine ⤵️
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05/26/2026

Excited to celebrate this incredible group of leaders joining the Butler University Board of Trustees beginning June 2.

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What stands out even more: five of the seven new trustees are proud Butler alumni—including several graduates of the Lacy School of Business whose careers span healthcare, finance, entrepreneurship, global business, and innovation.

Special congratulations to LSB alumni Sean McGould ’89 and Howard Sams ’93, who continue to give back through service on the Dean’s Advisory Board.

Looking forward to seeing how this group helps guide Butler’s future through Boldly Butler.

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05/21/2026

From Bulldog mascot to business owner, Bradley A. Hamann ’04 has built a career defined by connection, resilience, and community impact.

A Marketing graduate with a Psychology minor from the Lacy School of Business, Brad’s journey has never been just about real estate—it’s been about relationships. As Owner and Managing Broker of Hamann Sense, LLC, he has spent more than 20 years building a boutique brokerage rooted in one simple philosophy: people over transactions.

From mentoring Butler students and supporting hands-on learning experiences to establishing the Hamann Family Annual Scholarship, his impact continues to shape the next generation of Lacy leaders.

Read more about Brad's story ⤵️
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05/20/2026

The future of business education is global.

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During a recent trade and energy delegation to South Korea, Dr. Jane Siegler represented the Lacy School of Business in conversations surrounding supply chains, manufacturing, energy infrastructure, and international investment tied to a Korea–U.S. economic framework valued at roughly $350 billion.

From executive meetings in Seoul to industrial visits in Changwon, one thing became clear: the challenges shaping the global economy are the same challenges Lacy students are preparing to solve.

Now, those conversations are evolving into real partnership opportunities connected to supply chain mapping, experiential learning, and global business collaboration between Indiana and Korea.

Read how Lacy is connecting the classroom to the systems shaping the future of global business ⤵️
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05/14/2026

What started as a student idea is now a global distinction.

In 2022, a small group of Butler students set out to build something new—without a blueprint, and with a clear focus on what their peers needed most. Today, Butler DECA has grown into the largest collegiate DECA chapter in the world.

Students across disciplines are engaged in an organization designed to go beyond competition—focusing on leadership development, experiential learning, and real-world skill building.

Through conferences, case competitions, industry partnerships, and mentorship opportunities, Butler DECA continues to bridge the gap between classroom learning and professional success.

The result:
🔹 Consistent top finishes at international competition
🔹 Students from majors across campus gaining career-ready skills
🔹 A fully student-led organization driving innovation and growth

This milestone reflects what’s possible when students are empowered to lead—and when education is designed to create impact beyond the classroom.

05/11/2026

Congratulations to the Lacy School of Business Class of 2026!

We’re proud of all you’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make next.

Once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog.

05/07/2026

From teaching BASIC on an early home computer at 13 to leading enterprise-wide IT strategy as a CIO, Professor Chad Miller's career has always centered on one thing: using technology to help people succeed.

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With more than 30 years of experience across systems analysis, consulting, higher education, and executive IT leadership, Chad brings real-world perspective into every classroom at the Lacy School of Business. As a Lecturer in Business Technology & Analytics, he helps students understand not just how technology works—but why it matters to business outcomes, strategy, and people.

His approach to teaching reflects decades of leadership: thoughtful, collaborative, and grounded in mentorship.

Read more about Professor Miller’s journey and how he’s preparing the next generation of business and technology leaders ⤵️
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05/05/2026

After more than 35 years of shaping minds and inspiring future leaders, Dr. Larry Lad is preparing to retire this June—leaving behind a legacy defined by creativity, mindfulness, and deep human connection.

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Since joining the Lacy School of Business in 1991, Dr. Lad has brought a distinctive and powerful perspective to the classroom. For him, teaching was never just about content, it was about creating moments that spark reflection, evoke emotion, and inspire self‑discovery.

A published poet and visual artist, a dedicated servant‑leader, and an advocate for community service, Dr. Lad exemplified what it means to lead with authenticity and heart.

In recognition of his extraordinary career and lasting contributions, the Butler University Board of Trustees has awarded Dr. Lad emeritus status, effective upon his retirement.

Thank you, Dr. Lad, for reminding us that teaching—and leadership—are works of art.

Read more about Dr. Lad here ⤵️
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04/29/2026

Entrepreneurship doesn’t always start with a big idea. Sometimes, it starts with creating what doesn’t yet exist.

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For Professor Nick Smarrelli, that meant founding an entrepreneurship club in college simply because there wasn’t one. That instinct — to see possibility, build opportunity, and invest in people — has shaped a 20+ year career as a founder, CEO, investor, and educator.

As Director of Butler Entrepreneurship at LSB, Professor Smarrelli brings those real‑world lessons into the classroom — emphasizing leadership, psychology, and the human side of business.

Recently named a Spring 2026 Leadership Impact Award recipient by the Butler University Family Council, he was recognized for: hands‑on, experiential teaching, deep investment in students beyond the classroom, and an unwavering belief in students’ potential.

"If I can help students believe in themselves or find a path they didn’t know they could walk — that’s the impact I want.”

Learn more about Professor Smarrelli ⤵️
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