Reflections

A transformative, innovative leader

Throughout McRobbie’s 14-year tenure as president, IU was recognized for its leadership across a wide range of key areas, including student success, research and scholarly excellence, community engagement, international education, health sciences training and research, and economic development for all of Indiana. 

Eric Holcomb

Michael’s leadership has enhanced the Hoosier state’s reputation globally.

Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb
Val Osili

It is incredibly hard to look at today’s [IUPUI] campus and not see innovation and transformation in the teaching, research, and service occurring there now as a result of his leadership.

Vop Osili, President, Indianapolis City/County Council
Nasser Paydar

History books will tell the story of the McRobbie era at Indiana University. It will be story of a passion for progress with a vision for the future.

Nasser Paydar, Chancellor, IUPUI

Tributes to McRobbie's presidency

Lauren Robel

I think that in order to do what he has done, you have to have a vision for what a first-class research institution looks like. You have to have that from the beginning, and he did. 

Lauren Robel, Provost and Executive Vice President, Indiana University