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2007 In the News

March 20, 2007

Incoming IU president pays a visit
By Thomas B. Langhorne, Evansville Courier & Press 

March 19, 2007

Incoming IU President visits Evansville, tours
Staff Report, Evansville Courier & Press 

March 17, 2007

IU president offers vision for system
By Ryan S. Clark, Associated Press 

March 16, 2007

IU’s McRobbie visits IUPUC
By January Wetzel, The Tribune (Seymour) 

March 15, 2007

IU president-elect visits Columbus
By Chrissy Alspaugh, The Republic (Columbus) 

March 13, 2007

IDENTITY U: Regional campuses should cultivate distinctive personalities
By Eric Scott Campbell, New Albany Tribune and Jeffersonville Evening News 

March 13, 2007

Incoming IU leader visits IUS campus
By Dick Kaukus, Louisville Courier-Journal 

March 10, 2007

New IU president is leader in information technology
Indianapolis Star, letter to the editor 

March 9, 2007

IU President-elect McRobbie visits South Bend campus
By Margaret Fosmoe, South Bend Tribune 

March 8, 2007

IU President-elect visiting South Bend
South Bend Tribune Staff Report 

March 7, 2007

New IU president visits Kokomo
By Danielle Rush, Kokomo Tribune 

March 7, 2007

IU’s top dog visits Gary
By Carmen McCollum, The Times 

March 7, 2007

New IU chief visits Gary campus
By Sharlonda L. Waterhouse, Post-Tribune 

March 4, 2007

IUPUI’s bid for respect awaits next IU president
By Staci Hupp, Indianapolis Star 

March 4, 2007

After the honeymoon, hard work lies ahead
By Steve Hinnefeld, Hoosier Times 

March 4, 2007

McRobbie’s history at IU seen as an advantage
By Steve Hinnefeld, Hoosier Times 

March 4, 2007

McRobbie has proved he’s a visionary choice
Editorial, Hoosier Times 

March 3, 2007

Businesses expect McRobbie to deliver
By John Russell, Indianapolis Star 

March 2, 2007

McRobbie ‘perfectly suited’ for new job as next IU president
By Steve Hinnefeld, Herald-Times 

March 2, 2007

What they're saying
Indianapolis Star 

March 2, 2007

McRobbie looks to unify IU
By Staci Hupp, Indianapolis Star 

March 2, 2007

IU names McRobbie as new president
By Emily Udell, Associated Press 

March 2, 2007

Indiana U. picks a philosopher and campus-computing expert as new system president
By Paul Fain, Chronicle of Higher Education 

March 1, 2007

IU Trustees announce McRobbie as school’s 18th president
InsideIndianaBusiness.com Report 

March 1, 2007

IU finds new president ‘in our own midst’
By Emily Udell, Associated Press 

March 1, 2007

IU names ‘Renaissance man’ McRobbie new president
By Staci Hupp, Indianapolis Star 

April 19, 2007

New IU chief affirms strong ties to IPFW
By Krista J. Stockman, Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 

April 19, 2007

IU’s McRobbie seeks links with IPFW
By Ryan Lengerich, Fort Wayne News-Sentinel 

April 18, 2007

IU President-Elect talks about campus security
WANE-TV News Channel 15 

April 18, 2007

New IU president vows to improve relationship with IPFW
By Ryan Lengerich, Fort Wayne News-Sentinel 

April 12, 2007

IU President-Elect to visit IPFW
WANE-TV News Channel 15 

April 10, 2007

IU’s president-elect will visit IPFW
Staff Report, Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly 

April 9, 2007

People of Indiana can help IU reach ambitious goals
By Michael McRobbie, Special to the Evansville Courier & Press 

May 13, 2007

McRobbie says recruitment, retention of great faculty is key
By Steve Hinnefeld, Herald-Times 

May 11, 2007

McRobbie featured on WFIU 'Noon Edition'
WFIU Noon Edition (see archived broadcasts) 

June 8, 2007

Herbert, McRobbie call for more diversity on campus
By Steve Hinnefeld, Herald-Times 

June 7, 2007

IU part of project to digitize library collections
By Steve Hinnefeld, Herald-Times 

June 6, 2007

Universities collaborate with Google to digitize library collections
InsideIndianaBusiness.com Report 

June 6, 2007

IU reaffirms commitment to diversity
InsideIndianaBusiness.com Report 

July 25, 2007

Ora Pescovitz chosen as IU’s interim VP for research administration
By Nicole Kauffman, Herald-Times 

July 25, 2007

McRobbie picks new interim VP
By Sara Amato, Indiana Daily Student 

July 24, 2007

IU names interim VP of research administration
InsideIndianaBusiness.com Report 

July 23, 2007

IU names vice president to lead global programs
ABC7 Chicago.com Report 

July 23, 2007

IU names vice president to lead global programs
Staff Report, Lafayette Journal-Courier 

July 23, 2007

IU welcomes new VP of diversity
By Zachary Osterman, Indiana Daily Student 

July 23, 2007

McRobbie appoints new administrators
Staff Report, Indiana Daily Student 

July 21, 2007

IU names vice president to lead global programs
Staff Report, Indianapolis Star 

July 21, 2007

O’Meara new international affairs VP
By Dann Denny, Herald-Times 

July 20, 2007

IU names leader for international affairs
InsideIndianaBusiness.com Report 

July 20, 2007

A few things in common
Herald-Times editorial 

July 19, 2007

Marshall new IU vice president of diversity
By Faith Hannah, Herald-Times 

July 19, 2007

Associate dean for School of Optometry named next vice president of diversity, equity and multicultural affairs
Staff Report, Indiana Daily Student 

July 18, 2007

Stephan the right man for the right job at IU
Herald-Times editorial 

July 18, 2007

IU names new vice president of diversity
InsideIndianaBusiness.com Report 

July 17, 2007

IU hopes new position will jump start technology start-ups
WSJV-TV Fox 28, South Bend 

July 17, 2007

IU hopes new position will jump start technology start-ups
WISH-TV Channel 8 

July 17, 2007

Stephan to help IU help state grow jobs
By Nicole Kauffman, Herald-Times 

July 17, 2007

Hire to help IU cash in on university research
By John Russell, Indianapolis Star 

July 17, 2007

IU hopes new position will jump start technology startups
Staff Report, Journal & Courier 

July 16, 2007

IU names new vice president for engagement
By Nicole Kauffman, Herald-Times 

July 16, 2007

Stephan returns to IU as economic development czar
By Indianapolis Business Journal staff 

July 16, 2007

Clarian health executive to serve in economic development role at IU
InsideIndianaBusiness.com Report 

July 16, 2007

IU names economic development VP
Indianapolis Star Report 

July 14, 2007

Wheeler named vice president for information technology
By Steve Hinnefeld, Herald-Times 

July 10, 2007

IU names new chief financial officer
By Steve Hinnefeld, Herald-Times 

July 9, 2007

Next provost will work to be more accessible to student body on campus
By Zachary Osterman, Indiana Daily Student  

July 9, 2007

Honors College bids farewell to dean as Hanson accepts position
By Kaitlin Shawgo, Indiana Daily Student  

July 9, 2007

Dean of Honors College named to provost post
By Zachary Osterman, Indiana Daily Student  

July 7, 2007

Karen Hanson a good choice for IU provost
Herald-Times editorial 

July 6, 2007

IU veteran named as provost
Staff Report, Indianapolis Star  

July 6, 2007

Hanson tapped to be IU provost
By Steve Hinnefeld, Herald-Times 

July 5, 2007

Honors College dean picked as new IU Bloomington provost
WISH-TV Channel 8  

July 5, 2007

Honors College dean picked as new IU Bloomington provost
Associated Press Report 

July 5, 2007

New IU provost announced
InsideIndianaBusiness.com Report 

July 3, 2007

New IU President focuses on students
WTHR-TV Channel 13 

July 3, 2007

IU president lunches with students on 1st day
Staff Report, Indianapolis Star 

July 3, 2007

McRobbie: ‘If they succeed, we succeed’
By Steve Hinnefeld, Herald-Times 

July 3, 2007

IU President names new cabinet members
InsideIndianaBusiness.com Report 

July 3, 2007

Cohen and Auer a summer festival treat
By Peter Jacobi, Herald-Times 

July 2, 2007

McRobbie lunches with students on 1st day as IU president
Associated Press Report 

July 2, 2007

Indiana University’s new president begins job
WANE-TV News Channel 15 

July 2, 2007

Indiana University’s new president begins job
WISH-TV Channel 8 

July 2, 2007

In their own words: McRobbie, Snyder discuss new roles
By Tom Schuman, BizVoice Magazine 

July 2, 2007

McRobbie begins presidential term
By Michael Zennie, Indiana Daily Student 

July 1, 2007

McRobbie takes the reins
By Steve Hinnefeld, Herald-Times 

July 1, 2007

McRobbie era begins with great optimism
Editorial, Herald-Times 

August 31, 2007

Hoosier freshmen smarter than ever
Staff Report, Chicago Sun-Times 

August 30, 2007

McRobbie to hold office hours
Indiana Daily Student Report 

August 30, 2007

350 21st Century Scholars receive free tuition, boarding
By Heather Haemker, Indiana Daily Student 

August 30, 2007

IU draws big freshman class, with higher test scores and more out-of-state hometowns
By Steve Hinnefeld, Herald-Times 

August 30, 2007

IU freshmen raise SAT bar
By Andy Gammill, Indianapolis Star 

August 29, 2007

IU admissions getting tougher
By Rich Van Wyk, WTHR Channel 13 

August 29, 2007

Musical icons Bob Dylan, Elvis Costello to play IU Homecoming
By Andy Graham, Herald-Times 

August 27, 2007

New year, new leaders
By Andy Gammill, Indianapolis Star 

August 27, 2007

McRobbie: Wants IU to be a worldwide force
By Andy Gammill, Indianapolis Star 

August 23, 2007

McRobbie greets students, parents at residence halls
By Michael Reschke, Indiana Daily Student 

August 22, 2007

McRobbie impresses during first months of presidency
By Michael Reschke, Indiana Daily Student 

August 20, 2007

New IU President gives first report to board of trustees
WSJV-TV Channel 28  

August 20, 2007

IU's McRobbie calls for 'unrelenting action'
Staff Report, Indianapolis Business Journal  

August 20, 2007

New IU President gives first report to board of trustees
WTHR-TV Channel 13 

August 20, 2007

IU leader: It's time for action
Staff Report, Richmond Palladium-Item 

August 20, 2007

New IU President gives first report to board of trustees
WISH-TV Channel 8 

August 20, 2007

President McRobbie pushes for unrelenting 'action on all fronts'
By Steve Hinnefeld, Herald-Times 

August 20, 2007

McRobbie plans 'vigorous action' for IU
Staff Report, Indianapolis Star  

August 19, 2007

New IU President gives first report to board of trustees
WLFI News Channel 18  

August 17, 2007

IU trustees approve 8 new VPs
Staff Report, Journal & Courier 

August 15, 2007

IU trustees preparing for first meeting
By Steve Hinnefeld, Herald-Times 

August 15, 2007

Academic search service
Staff Report, Technology News Daily  

August 13, 2007

Campus under construction
By Steve Hinnefeld, Herald-Times 

August 9, 2007

IU spirit sizzles at state fair
By Steve Hinnefeld, Herald-Times 

August 9, 2007

Indiana University: New $2 billion partner for economic development
By Michael Synder, MidwestBusiness.com  

August 6, 2007

Are you ready to ChaCha?
Indiana Daily Student Report 

August 6, 2007

Indiana U partners with ChaCha for academic search
By David Nagel, Campus Technology  

August 3, 2007

IU getting in step with ChaCha
By Erika D. Smith, Indianapolis Star 

August 3, 2007

IU, ChaCha partner on new search engine
By Steve Hinnefeld, Herald-Times 

August 3, 2007

Daniels names four IU trustees
By Steve Hinnefeld, Herald-Times 

September 23, 2007

IU wants to create master plans to guide development
WTHR-TV Channel 13 

September 22, 2007

IU wants master plans for Bloomington, Indy
Staff Report, Indianapolis Star 

September 21, 2007

IU plans emergency alert systems for all eight campuses
By James Boyd, Herald-Times 

September 21, 2007

IU grant total increases
InsideIndianaBusiness.com Report 

September 20, 2007

Voices to offer student input to IU president
By James Boyd, Herald-Times 

September 4, 2007

Fulbright winner plans overseas experience
By Aaron Y. Zelin, Indiana Daily Student 

October 30, 2007

Now we know who gave $70 million gift to IU
Indianapolis Star Report 

October 30, 2007

Donor of $70 million gift to IU revealed
Associated Press Report 

October 30, 2007

(Video) IU scholarships offer new opportunities
WTHR-TV Channel 13 

October 30, 2007

IU scholarships offer new opportunities
WTHR-TV Channel 13 

October 30, 2007

(Video) IU Bloomington Trying to Raise $1 Billion
WISH-TV Channel 8 

October 30, 2007

IU Bloomington trying to raise $1 billion
WISH-TV Channel 8 

October 30, 2007

IU campaign drive helping make college affordable
By James Boyd, Herald-Times 

October 22, 2007

Wells bust to keep leader’s ‘legacy alive’
By Emily Gibbons, Indiana Daily Student 

October 22, 2007

Analysis: IU gets seasoned administrator
InsideIndianaBusiness.com Report 

October 21, 2007

McRobbie envisions a vibrant and vital IU
Herald-Times Editorial 

October 20, 2007

Bronze bust of Herman B Wells unveiled at IU library
By James Boyd, Herald-Times 

October 20, 2007

Hutton gave IU reason to celebrate
Bedford Times-Mail Editorial 

October 20, 2007

Excellent musical celebration welcomes new IU president
By Peter Jacobi, Herald-Times 

October 19, 2007

Presidential Prelude
By Michael Reschke, Indiana Daily Student 

October 19, 2007

Student leaders optimistic about new administration
By Brian Spegele, Indiana Daily Student 

October 19, 2007

President aims to improve facilities, bring top faculty to IU
By Peter Stevenson, Indiana Daily Student 

October 19, 2007

Old friends from Australia not surprised by McRobbie’s success
By James Boyd, Herald-Times 

October 19, 2007

IU president’s agenda: $500M to bolster life sciences
By Dan McFeely, Indianapolis Star 

October 19, 2007

Elaborate ceremony ushers in new IU president
By Dan McFeely, Indianapolis Star 

October 19, 2007

Big thinking, big bucks beckon for McRobbie’s IU
Indianapolis Star Editorial 

October 19, 2007

McRobbie aims high
By James Boyd, Herald-Times 

October 18, 2007

Middle Way House takes flight with New Wings
Herald-Times Report 

October 18, 2007

Homecoming weekend says ‘welcome back’
Herald-Times Editorial 

October 18, 2007

Inauguration ceremony set for new IU president
Associated Press Report 

October 18, 2007

McRobbie officially takes IU helm today
Herald-Times Report 

October 18, 2007

McRobbie inaugurated as 18th IU president
Associated Press Report 

October 18, 2007

McRobbie inaugurated as IU’s 18th President
InsideIndianaBusiness.com Report (includes audio) 

October 18, 2007

McRobbie inaugurated
WTHR-TV Channel 13 (video) 

October 17, 2007

Simon Hall already blending in on IU campus
By James Boyd, Herald-Times 

October 17, 2007

New vision for IU to be unveiled
By Peter Stevenson, Indiana Daily Student 

October 15, 2007

IU building storm-proof data center
Associated Press, indystar.com 

October 15, 2007

IU celebrates with a week of Homecoming activities
By James Boyd, Herald-Times 

October 15, 2007

The grill: Indiana University’s Michael McRobbie on the hot seat
By Eric Lai, Computerworld 

October 15, 2007

IU to dedicate new science building
InsideIndianaBusiness.com Report 

October 15, 2007

Record number of donors give to IU
InsideIndianaBusiness.com Report 

October 14, 2007

‘Celebrate IU’ gives strength to inauguration
Herald-Times Editorial 

October 14, 2007

McRobbie candid with visiting legislators
Herald-Times Report 

October 14, 2007

McRobbie statement on Sampson sanctions
Herald-Times Report 

October 14, 2007

Fundraising key to achieving IU’s goals
By James Boyd, Herald-Times 

October 14, 2007

McRobbie era begins at IU
By James Boyd, Herald-Times 

October 13, 2007

IU events focused on new chief
Richmond Palladium-Item Report 

October 13, 2007

Ground broken, construction starts on tornado-proof IU Data Center
By James Boyd, Herald-Times 

October 13, 2007

McRobbie era begins at Indiana University
By James Boyd, Bedford Times-Mail 

October 12, 2007

IU sees needs for more research space
Associated Press Report 

October 12, 2007

McRobbie lobbies for research space
By James Boyd, Herald-Times 

October 11, 2007

IU to break ground on new Data Center
By Whitney Mitchell, Indiana Daily Student 

October 10, 2007

Groundbreaking set for IU Data Center
InsideIndianaBusiness.com Report 

October 9, 2007

André Watts, Sylvia McNair among performers during Indiana University’s ‘Celebrate IU’ Week
By Kevin Shihoten, Playbill Arts 

October 4, 2007

Indiana U begins alert system rollout
By David Nagel, Campus Technology 

October 3, 2007

First ladies of Indiana, IU to speak on heart disease
By Michael Reschke, Indiana Daily Student 

October 3, 2007

Entrepreneurship Law Clinic to be dedicated at IU
InsideIndianaBusiness.com Report 

October 1, 2007

8th annual run raises more than $105,000 to fight cancer
By Kaitlin Shawgo, Indiana Daily Student 

October 1, 2007

Dalai Lama making visit to Bloomington
InsideIndianaBusiness.com Report 

October 1, 2007

IPFW buildings
Staff Report, Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 

October 1, 2007

Groundbreaking for new medical center
InsideIndianaBusiness.com Report 

November 30, 2007

McRobbie, IU officials meet with Chinese university delegation
WFIU News (includes audio) 

November 29, 2007

Arts and science combine for UQ graduations
University of Queensland News  

November 26, 2007

IU signs Lynch to four-year contract
By Doug Wilson, Herald-Times 

November 28, 2007

IU praised for international programs
By Peter Stevenson, Indiana Daily Student 

November 27, 2007

McRobbie goes to China to sign study exchange deal
By Jeremy Rosenthal, Indiana Daily Student 

November 26, 2007

IU President to address economic club
InsideIndianaBusiness.com Report 

November 25, 2007

McRobbie leading IU into the global arena
Herald-Times Editorial 

November 24, 2007

McRobbie leaves on China trip today
By James Boyd, Herald-Times 

November 18, 2007

Greater expectations
By Mike Wright, Indiana Alumni Magazine (November/December issue) 

November 18, 2007

IU’s new president promises ‘renewed energy’ in the arts
By Peter Jacobi, Herald-Times 

November 14, 2007

Chinatown founder, former Premier among UQ honorary doctorates
University of Queensland 

November 9, 2007

IUN thanks donors
By Gregg Doffin, Times of Northwest Indiana 

December 31, 2007

Looking back, ahead
By Bob Zaltsberg, Herald-Times 

December 31, 2007

2007 in the region
Times-Mail Report 

December 27, 2007

Indiana’s top 10 best technology achievements, worst developments in 2007
MidwestBusiness.com Report 

December 23, 2007

Endowments play vital role at universities
By IU President Michael A. McRobbie, Indianapolis Star op-ed 

December 19, 2007

McRobbie hints ‘major announcement’ in life sciences could come in spring
By James Boyd, Herald-Times 

December 15, 2007

Graduation a proud day
By Mercedes Rodriguez, Herald-Times 

December 14, 2007

Gifts to universities keep giving to state
Indianapolis Star Editorial  

December 13, 2007

Tuition help is on the way
By Dan K. Thomasson, Syndicated Columnist, Scripps Howard News Service 

December 13, 2007

Huge gift to ‘build on legacy of excellence’
By James Boyd, Herald-Times (includes video) 

December 13, 2007

Gifts stir excitement at IU
By Zach Dunkin, Indianapolis Star 

December 12, 2007

Lilly Endowment gives $69 million to IU’s music, law schools
Associated Press Report 

December 12, 2007

Lilly Endowment gifts to help IU, job training
Associated Press Report 

December 12, 2007

IU music, law schools get $69M gift from Lilly Endowment
By Matt Gonzales, Indianapolis Star 

December 12, 2007

IU getting gift of $69 million
By James Boyd, Herald-Times 

December 12, 2007

IU announces $69M in foundation grants
By Zach Dunkin, Indianapolis Star 

December 12, 2007

Indiana U.’s Music and Law Schools Get Big Gifts
Chronicle of Higher Education Reportr 

December 10, 2007

IU to broaden Asian relations
By Michael Reschke, Indiana Daily Student 

December 7, 2007

O’Meara: ‘Time is right for IU to do more in China’
By James Boyd, Herald-Times 

December 6, 2007

Indiana rapidly moving toward technology-based economy
MidwestBusiness.com Report 

December 4, 2007

IU’s McRobbie honored in his homeland
By James Boyd, Herald-Times 

December 4, 2007

McRobbie receives honorary doctorate from Australian alma mater
WFIU News (includes audio) 

December 3, 2007

Michael McRobbie receives honorary doctorate from alma mater
WFIU News (includes audio) 

December 3, 2007

McRobbie to Receive Honorary Doctorate
InsideIndianaBusiness.com Report