‟Chancellor Paydar, Congratulations. We owe you a tremendous debt of gratitude that can only be repaid by our continuing to evolve and grow to full maturity. Now it is time for you to pursue the enrichment of your life just as you have enriched countless other lives. You will be missed and remembered and revered.”
Hossein Nazarloo
Senior Scientist

‟Chancellor Paydar - Thank you for your leadership at IUPUI, especially through the challenges of the past two years. I appreciate your consistent concern for student personal well-being. I wish you the best in your retirement!”
Julie Lash
Director, IUPUI CAPS

‟Chancellor Paydar- During your tenure as Chancellor, I have been impressed with your energy, willingness to engage with all constituents and at all kinds of events, and your support of students and the institution. Thank you for your service. Enjoy your well-deserved retirement!”
Jane Alexander
Academic Advisor, Biology

‟Dr. Paydar, we wish you all the best and will miss you. Thank for serving as our guest speaker over the years at IUPUI's Mapping Education towards Achievement (META) conference for Latinx youth. By sharing your college-going story you helped us inspire the next generation of leaders in our community.”
Cindy Gil
Director of Latinx Affairs

‟Thank you for your service as chancellor of this institution! Your engaging personality, support for the students, and flexibility under incredible circumstances has been inspiring and appreciated.”
Ryan Anderson
Assistant Program Director, Health and Wellness Promotion

‟Thank you for making IUPUI such an integral part of the Indianapolis community and for helping make it a place where I have been able to grow and learn so much. I hope your next chapter in life is just as wonderful!”
Jeffery Grogan
Student-Graduate Assistant

‟On behalf of all the Saudi students who graduated from IUPUI to carry the beacon of science and knowledge to the world; THANK YOU for everything!”
Abdullah Alzeer
Research and Development Manager

‟You know I send you my very best wishes and affection. You are very special and have done a superb job leading IUPUI into the future. My very best to you now and always. Carol”
Carol Nathan
Retired Associate Dean and Associate Professor

‟Thank you so much, Chancellor Paydar, for your outstanding leadership and your unwavering dedication and commitment to making this campus community welcoming to all people and ensuring student success. Congratulations on your retirement! May it be filled with peace, joy, and good health!”
Sonia Ninon
Director of Assessment and Planning (Division of Student Affairs)

‟Chancellor Paydar - Congratulations on your retirement. I consider it a huge honor to have worked under your leadership for the past seven years. I have always admired your vision for IUPUI, your focus on student success, and your desire to share IUPUI's academic success with the rest of the world. Thanks for bringing positivity and humor to our marketing meetings. IUPUI is a better place because of you; Indianapolis is a better place because of you, and I am a better person because of you. I wish you the best in your retirement and in this next phase of life.”
Emily Elmore
Brand Marketing Consultant