Honors

University Medal

At its June 2021 meeting, the IU Board of Trustees awarded McRobbie the University Medal, the highest award the university can bestow. Rarely awarded and honoring the truly exceptional, the medal is presented to those who have made extraordinary contributions to IU or humanity at large. Honorees include Nobel Prize winners, senators and university leaders.

Honorary Doctor of Science

Upon presiding over his final IU Bloomington undergraduate commencement as IU president, McRobbie received an honorary doctor of science degree, the highest academic honor IU can bestow. 

Chancellor’s Medallions

During IU's spring 2021 commencement, McRobbie received Chancellor’s Medallions from IU East, IU Kokomo, IU Northwest, IU South Bend, and IU Southeast, making him the first individual to be honored by all five of the IU regional campuses with this special recognition.

City of Indianapolis proclamation of Michael A. McRobbie Day, April 14, 2021.
IU Board of Aeons book commemorating President McRobbie's tenure and the endowment of the Michael A. McRobbie University Collections Internship, April 17, 2021.
Well House Society gift of a limestone bench in recognition of President McRobbie's commitment to and vision for all that IU's most loyal and steadfast supporters could achieve by the end of IU's historic Bicentennial Year, May 21, 2021.
Recognition as Honorary Alumnus, IU Alumni Association, June 12, 2021.
Presentation of the Provost's Medal, the highest honor bestowed by the Office of the Provost at IU Bloomington, June 1, 2021.
Personalized "I" blanket in recognition of dedication and commitment to IU Athletics, May 3, 2021.
Resolution of Commendation and Gratitude from IU Health in recognition of President McRobbie's "extraordinary service and contributions" to the IU Health system, June 2, 2021.
Public Safety Distinguished Service Award, IU Office of Public Safety and Institutional Assurance and IU Police Department, June 24, 2021.
IU South Bend resolution honoring President McRobbie's service to IU and to IU South Bend campus, March 10, 2021.
Indianapolis City-County Council special resolution honoring President McRobbie’s leadership, April 12, 2021.
IU School of Public Health Bloomington presentation of plaque to President McRobbie in recognition of his service and dedication to IU and to the school, April 16, 2021.
IU School of Medicine presentation of a personalized "white coat" to thank President McRobbie for his contributions to the school, May 4, 2021.
Presentation of a special bomber jacket by retired U.S. Air Force Gen. Gene Renuart, chairman of the board of directors for the Indiana Innovation Institute, or IN3, June 1, 2021.
Resolution from Indiana University Foundation recognizing President McRobbie for his "philanthropic leadership and expansive impact that have characterized his service to the Foundation and to Indiana University," June 4, 2021.
Portrait from Big Ten Council of Presidents and Chancellors of President McRobbie and First Lady Laurie Burns McRobbie, June 6, 2021.
IU Office of the Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Multicultural Affairs presentation of the Gerry Gunnings Stroman Distinguished Inclusive Excellence Award in honor of President McRobbie's dedication to making IU a diverse, inclusive and multicultural academic community, June 8, 2021.
IUPUI establishment of the annual Michael A. and Laurie Burns McRobbie Emerging Artist Series in the Herron School of Art and Design, June 28, 2021.
City of Bloomington proclamation of President and First Lady McRobbie Day, June 30, 2021.
Statement in Congressional Record recognizing President McRobbie's "outstanding record of leadership and service to higher education" by Indiana Rep. Trey Hollingsworth, June 24, 2021.
Unveiling of the presidential portrait of Michael A. McRobbie on the IUPUI campus, Feb. 17, 2022.