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Robert C. Robbins

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Robert C. Robbins
Robert Clayton Robbins (born November 20, 1957), known professionally as Robert C. Robbins or R.C. Robbins, is an American cardiovascular surgeon and the 22nd and current president of The University of Arizona. Previously, he was the president and CEO of the Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas from 2012 to 2017. As an internationally recognized cardiac surgeon, he has focused his clinical efforts on acquired cardiac diseases, including surgical treatment of congestive heart failure and cardiothoracic transplantation. He also serves on the board of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council.
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Born
1957-11-20
Birth Place
United_States
Nationality
United_States
Residence
Tucson,_Arizona
Education
University_of_Mississippi
Children
2
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DR. ROBERT C. ROBBINS

Which economic development “victories” over the years have had the most impact on your business and why?. Any time we can attract major employers to the region or retain those that are here, it is a win, and I think of the University of Arizona’s partnership with Raytheon as a key asset for southern Arizona. The company has a need for talent in STEM fields, particularly areas like aerospace engineering, as well as business and other disciplines, and the university’s ability to educate students who can then go meet these needs, and those of other employers, is the core of our mission.
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