2008 In the News
January 31, 2008
Architect to Plot Development of IU Campuses
By Jeff Swiatek, Indianapolis Star
January 30, 2008
IU Breaks Ground for Eye Care Center
By James Boyd, Herald-Times
January 8, 2008
IU Jumps in Kiplinger’s Rankings
By James Boyd, Herald-Times
February 18, 2008
Chinese Ambassador to Speak Friday at IUPUI
By James Boyd, Herald-Times
February 17, 2008
This Year’s ArtsWeek is All About Politics
Herald-Times Report
February 16, 2008
IU Leader Makes Right Call in Sampson Scandal
Indianapolis Star Editorial
February 15, 2008
IU Investigation of NCAA Allegations against Sampson to be Completed in Seven Days
By Zak Keefer, Herald-Times
February 15, 2008
IU: Sampson Inquiry Will Take a Week
By Terry Hutchens, Indianapolis Star
February 15, 2008
McRobbie’s Statement at News Conference
Herald-Times Report
February 11, 2008
Digital Arts Institute Launched
By James Boyd, Herald-Times
February 7, 2008
IU Chief Puts Tech-Transfer Team in Place
By John Ketzenberger, Indianapolis Star
February 2, 2008
McRobbie Reports He’s Off and Running on His Primary Goals
By James Boyd, Herald-Times
February 1, 2008
Planner Hired to Map IU’s Expansion
By Jeff Swiatek, Indianapolis Star
February 1, 2008
Ashton Project Gets Site Approval
By James Boyd, Herald-Times
March 18, 2008
Committee to Begin Nationwide Search for Next Coach
By Chris Korman, Herald-Times
March 6, 2008
State Urged to Fortify its Global Economic Strengths
By Erika D. Smith, Indianapolis Star
March 5, 2008
IU, Ivy Tech Agree on Richmond Plan
Associated Press Report
March 5, 2008
IU and Ivy Tech to Announce Partnership
InsideIndianaBusiness.com Report
March 5, 2008
IU Endowment Makes a Difference for Low-Income Students
By James Boyd, Herald-Times
April 30, 2008
IU’s McRobbie Going to Israel to Seek New Academic Connections
By James Boyd, Herald-Times
April 29, 2008
IU President to Join Delegation to Israel
InsideIndianaBusiness.com Report
April 28, 2008
McRobbie Proud of First Year as IU President
By James Boyd, Herald-Times
April 25, 2008
Indiana University President Michael McRobbie
Interview with WFIU Noon Edition
April 23, 2008
IU, Purdue Partnership Looks Like Winning Team
Indianapolis Star Editorial
April 20, 2008
Economic Study Shows School of Music has Large, Widespread Impact
By Peter Jacobi, Herald-Times
April 3, 2008
Hoosier Nation Welcomes Crean to IU
By Chris Engel, Indiana Daily Student
April 3, 2008
IU President Likes New Additions at IUSB
FOX 28 WSJV South Bend Report
April 2, 2008
Crean Named IU Coach
By Chris Korman, Herald-Times
May 31, 2008
NIH Grant a Boon to IU, Purdue, State
Herald-Times Opinion
May 30, 2008
IU, Purdue Get Grant to Move Research to Marketplace
Associated Press Report
May 30, 2008
$25M Worth of Teamwork
By Daniel Lee, Indianapolis Star
May 29, 2008
Purdue, IU Get $25 Million NIH Grant
Journal and Courier Report
May 29, 2008
IU, Purdue Land Prestigious Research Grant
By J.K. Wall, Indianapolis Business Journal
May 29, 2008
IU Med School Receives $25 Million Grant
By James Boyd, Herald-Times
May 29, 2008
IU Med School Scores $25 Million Federal Grant
WISH-TV Channel 8 (includes video)
May 29, 2008
IU Med School Gets $25M Grant
By Daniel Lee, Indianapolis Star
May 27, 2008
IU to Create New 10-Year IT Plan
Indianapolis Business Journal Report
May 26, 2008
Decade of Effort Has Put IU in IT Forefront
By James Boyd, Herald-Times
May 21, 2008
IT Celebrates 10 Years of Increasing Technology
By Kaitlin Shawgo, Indiana Daily Student
May 20, 2008
IU Looks to New Future of Information Technology
InsideIndianaBusiness.com Report
May 20, 2008
IU, Purdue Collaboration Key
Herald-Times Editorial
May 19, 2008
NSA Honors IU’s Information Security Efforts
By James Boyd, Herald-Times
May 19, 2008
IU is ‘Hot Spot’ for Life-Sciences Industry
By Emily Gibbons, Indiana Daily Student
May 19, 2008
IU, Purdue Plan to Team Up on Research
Associated Press Report
May 17, 2008
A Legacy to Inspire
Herald-Times Editorial
May 17, 2008
IU, Purdue to Collaborate on Research in Life-Sciences
By James Boyd, Herald-Times
May 16, 2008
Hoosier State Gets Coordinated
By Doug Lederman, Inside Higher Ed
May 16, 2008
A New-School Approach: Ivy Tech, IU Pairing will Eliminate
By Tara Hettinger, News and Tribune
May 15, 2008
‘Looking Outside Our Borders’
By Steve Penhollow, Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
May 14, 2008
IU Benefactor Was an ‘Inspiration’
By James Boyd, Herald-Times
May 9, 2008
IU to Phase Out Many Associate’s Programs
By James Boyd, Herald-Times
May 6, 2008
Building Boom Will Boost IU’s Bloomington Campus
Herald-Times Editorial
May 5, 2008
IU Plans to Build Business Incubator
By James Boyd, Herald-Times
May 3, 2008
IU Campus to See Six Building Projects Costing $203 Million
By James Boyd, Herald-Times
May 2, 2008
IU Trustees Approve Construction Projects
InsideIndianaBusiness.com Report
June 28, 2008
McRobbie’s Freshman Year
By James Boyd, Herald-Times (includes video)
June 26, 2008
Back Home Again in Science Central
By Kelly Soderlund, Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
June 24, 2008
Curt Simic Honored for Work at IU
By Christin Nance Lazerus, Gary Post-Tribune
June 21, 2008
I-Light Brings High-Speed Fiber Optic Cable Network to Area College Campuses
Staff Report, Gary Post-Tribune
June 21, 2008
I-Light Network ‘Backbone’ Completed
By James Boyd, Herald-Times
June 20, 2008
Backbone High-Speed Fiber-Optic Network is Complete
InsideIndianaBusiness.com Report
June 11, 2008
IU President: New IUS Residence Halls an ‘Advantage’
By Tara Hettinger, News and Tribune
June 22, 2008
Joint IU, Purdue Plan Deserves State Support
Herald-Times Opinion
June 21, 2008
Life-Sciences Consortium Gets Trustees’ Endorsement
By James Boyd, Herald-Times
June 20, 2008
Comcast, Big Ten Network Officially Strike Deal
By Chris Korman, Herald-Times
June 20, 2008
Indiana Universities Unveil Fiber-Optic I-Light System
WNDU-TV South Bend Report (includes video)
June 20, 2008
High-Speed Fiber-Optic Network Connects Schools Across the state
By Darla Hernandez, WSBT-TV South Bend (includes video)
June 19, 2008
IU, Purdue Propose Major Research Alliance
Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly Report
June 19, 2008
Purdue, IU Partnership Targets Health
By Susan Erler, The Times of Northwest Indiana
June 19, 2008
Purdue, IU Pose Request for $70 Million
By Brian Wallheimer, Journal and Courier
June 19, 2008
Purdue and IU Collaborating on Major Life-Sciences Initiative
InsideIndianaBusiness.com Report
June 19, 2008
IU, Purdue to Seek $70M for Life-Science Pact
By J.K. Wall, Indianapolis Business Journal
June 19, 2008
Indiana and Purdue Propose Alliance to Improve State's Economy and Health
By Sara Hebel, The Chronicle of Higher Education
June 19, 2008
IU, Purdue Seeking $70 Million for Life-Science Research Alliance
By James Boyd, Herald-Times
June 19, 2008
McRobbie Embraces Bloomington Hospital Merger Plan
By James Boyd, Herald-Times
June 18, 2008
A New Era in Life-Sciences
By John Russell, Indianapolis Star
June 13, 2008
IU Raises More than $60 Million for Graduate Fellowships
By James Boyd, Herald-Times
June 2, 2008
IU, Purdue Research to Benefit from $25 Million Federal Grant
Indiana Daily Student
August 1, 2008
IU in the International Age
By Elisabeth Andrews, Indiana Alumni Magazine
July 25, 2008
Bold New Front in War Against Killer Disease
Indianapolis Star Editorial
July 17, 2008
Camp Riley to Receive $1.75 Million Grant
InsideIndianaBusiness.com Report
July 14, 2008
McRobbie Announces Appointment of New Vice President for Planning and Policy
Indiana Daily Student Report
July 8, 2008
IU’s McRobbie to Help Pick Collaboration Prize Winner
Indiana Daily Student Report
July 8, 2008
McRobbie Named to Charity-Minded Panel
By Tom Spalding, Indianapolis Star
July 2, 2008
Pont Coached IU to Lone Rose Bowl
By Terry Hutchens, Indianapolis Star
July 2, 2008
IU Foundation Names NewPresident
By James Boyd, Herald-Times
September 1, 2008
20 Questions for Michael McRobbie
Interview with Bloom Magazine
August 30, 2008
Investment in WonderLab an Investment in our Future
By Laurie Burns McRobbie and Michael McRobbie, Herald-Times Guest Column
August 25, 2008
Michael McRobbie
Interview with WFIU Noon Edition
August 20, 2008
IU Simon Cancer Center to be Dedicated
InsideIndianaBusiness.com Report
August 20, 2008
From Lab Research Bud Entrepreneurs
By Chuck Bowen, Indianapolis Star
August 20, 2008
Buildings Rising at IU; McRobbie Gets Hard-Hat Tour of Project Sites
By Nicole Brooks, Herald-Times
August 15, 2008
Trustees OK Design for Incubator at 10th and Bypass
By Nicole Brooks, Herald-Times
August 14, 2008
Indiana University President Visits Indiana National Guard Facilities
By T.D. Jackson, News Blaze
August 8, 2008
IU Research & Technology Corporation Announces New CEO
Indiana Daily Student Report
August 8, 2008
IURTC Names New President, CEO
InsideIndianaBusiness.com Report
August 8, 2008
IU Day has State Fairgrounds Awash in Red
By Nicole Brooks, Herald-Times
August 7, 2008
IU Chosen as One of Three Sites to Host a 2008 Gubernatorial Debate
Indiana Daily Student Report
August 1, 2008
Research Grants Awarded to IU Pass Half-Billion Dollar Mark
By Nicole Brooks, Herald-Times
August 1, 2008
IU Receives Record $525M in Grants Awards
Indianapolis Business Journal Report
September 26, 2008
McRobbie to Host Open Office Hours for Students Today
Herald-Times Report
September 23, 2008
New Diversity Plan Should Spark Ideas
Herald-Times Editorial
September 22, 2008
Giving Film a New Home
By Allison Tyra, Indiana Daily Student
September 20, 2008
IU Trustees Approve High-Tech Cinema
By Nicole Brooks, Herald-Times
September 20, 2008
IU President Tours Gary Campus
Times of Northwest Indiana Report
September 20, 2008
IUN Officials Look at Flood-Damaged Campus
By Christin Nance Lazerus, Gary Post-Tribune
October 1, 2008
One on One With President McRobbie
Interview with Indiana Alumni Magazine
September 19, 2008
Hoagy Comes Home
By Nicole Brooks, Herald-Times
September 19, 2008
Diversity Push at IU Includes ‘Big Carrot’
By Nicole Brooks, Herald-Times
September 19, 2008
McRobbie Earmarks $1M for Diversity Programs
By Ben Phelps, Indiana Daily Student
September 18, 2008
IU Breaks Fundraising Record
Associated Press Report
September 17, 2008
IU Sets Record for Private Sector Support
InsideIndianaBusiness.com Report
September 17, 2008
Donors Give Indiana University a Record Amount
Staff Report, Indianapolis Star
September 17, 2008
$408.6M: IU’s Private Donors Break Fundraising Record
Staff Report, Herald-Times
September 11, 2008
IU Sets Several Enrollment Records
InsideIndianaBusiness.com Report
September 5, 2008
IU Investing in Sustainability
By Nicole Brooks, Herald-Times
September 1, 2008
Meeting the Challenges of 21st Century Globalization
By Michael A. McRobbie, The Presidency
October 31, 2008
Paydar Lands IU East Chancellor’s Job
By Brian Zimmerman, Richmond Palladium-Item
October 31, 2008
The Right Call to Bring IU Back into the Game
Indianapolis Star Editorial
October 30, 2008
NSF Enables Pakistan to Connect to Global Research Community
HappyNews.com Report
October 30, 2008
IU, Purdue Join Forces on Energy-Related Research
Herald-Times Report
October 30, 2008
IU Delegation Travels to South Korea, China
Associated Press Report
October 30, 2008
McRobbie to Lead IU Group to Asia
Indianapolis Star Report
October 30, 2008
McRobbie to Lead IU Delegation to South Korea, China
Herald-Times Report
October 29, 2008
IU’s New Athletic Director Fred Glass Brings Integrity,Leadership
By Pete DiPrimio, Fort Wayne News-Sentinel
October 29, 2008
McRobbie Makes the Right Hire for University in Glass
By Chris Engel, Indiana Daily Student
October 28, 2008
Indiana Picks Indianapolis Lawyer Glass as New AD
By Michael Marot, Associated Press
October 28, 2008
Indianapolis Lawyer Hired as IU Athletic Director
By Terry Hutchens, Indianapolis Star
October 28, 2008
McRobbie Lauds Glass’ Track Record
By Anthony Schoettle, Indianapolis Business Journal
October 21, 2008
Indiana Universities Leading Broadband Investments On- and Off-Campus
By Drew Bennett, BroadbandCensus.com
October 19, 2008
Executive Conversation: Michael McRobbie, President, Indiana University
InsideIndianaBusiness.com Feature
October 18, 2008
McRobbie Not Letting Economy Slow Him Down
Herald-Times Editorial
October 16, 2008
IUS Welcomes Residence Lodges as 'True Milestone'
By Dick Kaukas, Louisville Courier-Journal
October 16, 2008
No Small Plans Indeed
Indiana Daily Student Editorial
October 15, 2008
McRobbie: IU Dodged Worst of Market Crisis
By Bethany Nolan, Herald-Times
October 15, 2008
McRobbie: Partnership with Purdue Key to Future Funding
InsideIndianaBusiness.com Report (includes video)
October 15, 2008
IUS Residence Lodges Dedicated
Louisville Courier-Journal Report
October 14, 2008
McRobbie Says University Has 'No Small Plans' in Address
By Nick Cusack, Indiana Daily Student
October 10, 2008
Q&A with IU President Michael McRobbie
Interview with WFIU Noon Edition
October 10, 2008
IU Seeks State Funding with Eye on Crisis
By Nicole Brooks, Herald-Times
October 5, 2008
Grand Design: Historic Lilly House Serves as IU President's Residence in Indianapolis
By Abe Aamidor, Indianapolis Star
October 2, 2008
5,000 Expected for Cancer Run
Herald-Times Report
November 21, 2008
Ceremony Planned for Med School Expansion
InsideIndianaBusiness.com Report
November 19, 2008
Lilly Endowment of $15M to Grow Technology at IU
By Kaitlin Shawgo, Indiana Daily Student
November 19, 2008
IU Breaks Ground on Science and Technology Incubator
By Nicole Brooks, Herald-Times
November 19, 2008
IU Incubator gets Boost from Lilly Endowment
By Erika D. Smith, Indianapolis Star
November 18, 2008
Lilly Endowment to Fund New IU Institute
InsideIndianaBusiness.com Report
November 18, 2008
IU Touts $10 Million Business Builder
TheIndyChannel.com Report
November 18, 2008
IU Starts Work on $10M Incubator for Start-ups
By Tom Spalding, Indianapolis Star
November 18, 2008
IU Breaks Ground for New Science Labs
WTHR-TV Channel 13
November 18, 2008
IU Gets $15M Grant to Establish IT Center
By Tom Spalding, Indianapolis Star
November 15, 2008
Ideas Should Broaden Diversity on Campus
Herald-Times Editorial
November 15, 2008
McRobbie: Global Economy Calls for Global Education
By Nicole Brooks, Herald-Times
November 2, 2008
Partners in Attracting Biosciences Industry
By France A. Cordova and Michael A. McRobbie, Letter to the Editor, Indianapolis Star
November 11, 2008
IU Using $15M Gift for Minority Scholarships
Associated Press Report
November 11, 2008
IU Expands Partnerships with Korea and China
Times of Northwest Indiana Report
November 10, 2008
IU Proposes adding to Wildermuth Center Name
By Nicole Brooks, Herald-Times
November 10, 2008
IU Expands Partnerships With Korea and China
InsideIndianaBusiness.com Report
November 8, 2008
McRobbie Gets Honorary Degree from Seoul
Herald-Times Report
November 3, 2008
For Economic Health, Inject Funds into IU-Purdue Plan
Indianapolis Star Editorial
November 1, 2008
Paydar Gets Top IUE Post
By Brian Zimmerman, Richmond Palladium-Item
December 16, 2008
McRobbie Announces 12 Projects that Will Receive $1M
Indiana Daily Student
December 12, 2008
IU Bloomington’s Winter Commencement Dec. 20
Homepages Report
December 12, 2008
IU President Recommending Salary Freeze For Administrators
InsideIndianaBusiness.com Report
December 4, 2008
IU Law School to be Renamed for $35M Donor Michael Maurer
By Nicole Brooks, Herald-Times
