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RMU School of Business opens the Center for Sales Excellence

Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor
February 7, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP - Robert Morris University students, faculty, and alumni came together in Ferris Hall to celebrate the grand opening of the new Center for Sales Excellence. On Jan. 29, an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the Center for Sales Excellence, which...

SGA meeting recap: Alternative Spring Break is announced

SGA meeting recap: Alternative Spring Break is announced

Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor
February 6, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP - The Student Government Association (SGA) held their first meeting of the spring semester. SGA discussed Alternative Spring Break with Micah Thompson, the Engaged Learning and Community Involvement advisor. Alternative Spring Break allows students to help...

Several Robert Morris University students volunteer for No School STEM Day. 

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RMU students volunteer for No School STEM Day

John Blinn, News Editor
February 4, 2020

PITTSBURGH - While most Robert Morris University students were taking an extra day off, a small group of others spent their free Monday in a local library. But rather than studying, they were teaching. On Jan. 20, the manager of SEMS (Secondary Education of Mathematics and...

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RMU discusses potential changes to “Meal Plan” structure

John Blinn, News Editor
February 3, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP - Robert Morris University is currently working on a newly modified meal plan for students. Currently, RMU students are able to select from several different plans that offer a set amount of money that decreases as students buy various meals and other items. Vice...

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U.S. Census Bureau to open up 500,000 jobs for part-time applicants

Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor
February 3, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP - The U.S. Census Bureau will be hiring up to 500,000 part-time census takers for 2020. Census takers go door to door to collect responses for people who have not responded over email or phone. Every 10 years, the U.S. requires people to conduct a census in...

POLICE BLOTTER in white lettering over top of a black background. There are two baby blue circles and a red circle behind the end of BLOTTER

Police Blotter 01/21/20-01/27/20

February 2, 2020

o1/21/20- Parking Complaint- Students reported a vehicle at Marshall Hall is blocking them in for several minutes. The vehicle was moved. Owner given verbal warning (closed).  01/22/20- Medical Emergency- Student Health Services reported a student in need of an ambulance....

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Allegheny County names Matthew Dugan as new Chief Public Defender

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
February 1, 2020

PITTSBURGH - Allegheny County named Matthew Dugan, Esq. as the new Chief Public Defender. County Manager William D. McKain announced that Matthew Dugan was appointed to the position on Jan. 14. "We are proud of the work that has been done in the Public Defender's office...

The screening room at the Tull Family Theater. Photo credit: Garret Roberts

RMU professor introduces “1917” film at Tull Family Theater

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
January 30, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP - Robert Morris University English professor Dr. Connie Ruzich introduced the newly released World War I film "1917" at the Tull Family Theater on Jan. 17. Dr. Ruzich was selected to speak at the event by the Tull Family Theater, who recognized that her research...

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CityMatCH provides several Pittsburgh organizations with tools to reduce birth disparities

John Blinn, News Editor
January 29, 2020

PITTSBURGH - Several Pittsburgh organizations and departments will receive training and technical assistance to reduce birth disparities. Despite a decline in infant mortality rates on a national scale, the problem still continues within Allegheny County. Information shows...

Several RMU students volunteered with Animal Advocates during the 2020 Day of Service.

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RMU students volunteer at local nonprofit organizations for spring Day of Service

John Blinn, News Editor
January 28, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP - More than thirty Robert Morris University students ventured into Moon Township on Jan. 18 to volunteer to help at various local organizations for RMU’s annual "Day of Service." Volunteers were able to help animals and humans alike as they worked alongside...

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