McRobbie inaugurated

IU President Michael McRobbie was inaugurated today in a ceremony that marks his ascension into the history books. \nFlanked by past IU presidents John Ryan, Tom Ehrlich, Myles Brand, Gerald Bepko and Adam Herbert, McRobbie delivered a speech in which he outlined his master plan for the University.\nMcRobbie said he is committed to IU's two "core missions," education and research. He announced plans to expand research space, hire outstanding faculty members and remodel or rebuild all of IU-Bloomington's residence halls within 15 years.\nThe inauguration made McRobbie IU's 18th president. He follows in the footsteps of Adam Herbert, a man who had to deal with an unhappy faculty and heavy criticism throughout his presidency. \nAfter four months in office, McRobbie has already appointed eight vice presidents and a new IUB provost.