Robert Anacletus Underwood, a former member of the US Congress, was the president of the University of Guam from 2008 until July 2018. He is a distinguished educator with many publications and major presentations to his credit. He served as a classroom teacher, curriculum writer, school administrator, Guam school board member, dean of the College of Education, and academic vice president of the University of Guam.
His public service and professional record reflect his passion for his homeland, Guam, his commitment to high educational standards, and his devotion to issues of justice and equity. He is widely acknowledged as a leading authority on cultural, educational, and linguistic issues as well as federal-territorial relations in Guam and Micronesia.