- 2023 University of Minnesota Rochester: Ensuring Action and Early Success
- 2023 University of Minnesota Crookston: Dedication of the Roger D. Moe Library
- 2022 Dean John Finnegan Retirement
- 2016 The Arc of Minnesota Recognition of the Institution on Community Integration
- 2016 Festschrift Address Honoring Sam Schuman, Chancellor Emeritus, UMM
- 2015 Opening Address for the Third Biennial National Forum on Active Learning Classrooms
- 2014 Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) Lifetime Achievement Award
- 2014 University Honors Program Commencement Address
- 2013 Vanderbilt University Peabody College Distinguished Alumnus and Commencement Address
- 2013 Personal Comments at the Inauguration of Robert Jones as President of the University of Albany
- 2012 Personal Comments at the Inauguration of Tom Sullivan as President of the University of Vermont
- 2011 Louise McBee Lecture: "Public Good: Road to Renewal for American Higher Education"
- 2011 State of the University Address: "The Bright Horizon: Why High Aspirations Matter"
- 2011 Minnesota House Higher Education Committee Testimony
- 2010 State of the University Address: "Charting the Future: Community Leadership During Transition"
- 2009 State of the University Address: "New Realities, New Urgency"
- 2008 State of the University Address: "The Challenge of Change"
- 2007 State of the University Address
- 2006 State of the University Address
- 2005 State of the University Address
- 2003 State of the University Address
- 2003 Inaugural Address: "Advancing Knowledge: A Partner for the Public Good"
- 2002 State of the University Address
Robert H. Bruininks had the privilege of serving with extraordinary executives, students, and colleagues during his career. Five of them become presidents or chancellors of major public universities and systems. He provided remarks at three of their inaugurations.
