[4][5] During his tenure, Rubin helped transform the school by establishing a Career Development Center, later renamed in his honor,[6] and an alumni relations operation that have become models for other units at Syracuse University.
[9] Rubin was responsible for initiating the Mirror Awards recognizing excellence in the media industry, which is sponsored by the Newhouse School.
[10] After stepping down as dean in July 2008, he rejoined the Newhouse faculty and regularly taught communications and arts journalism courses.
[12] In addition to his academic career, he also hosted a TV show on WCNY-TV named "Ivory Tower", a round-table discussion TV program that focuses on news and events from the diverse perspectives of faculty from colleges and universities across Central New York.
[18] Rubin retired from teaching in December 2016 and relocated to Summerville, South Carolina, just outside of Charleston, with his wife, Tina Press.