On June 28, 2021, the IUPUI community celebrated and honored Indiana University President Michael A. and First Lady Laurie Burns McRobbie's achievement over the past 14 years and marked the occasion of the president's retirement. During the event, Chancellor Paydar announced the establishment of the McRobbie Emerging Artist Series at the Herron School of Art + Design to honor the McRobbies' legacy for years to come at IUPUI.