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RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

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Hannah Smith

Hannah Smith, Social Media Manager

Hannah is a senior communication major with a concentration in journalism, who serves as the social media manager of RMU Sentry Media. She previously served at the Editor-in-Chief during the 2015-2016 academic year. Hannah is the current reporter for RMU-Live, and previously anchored and produced the show. This award winning anchor/writer has also worked on Campus Stories and a live two-hour coverage of the 2014 gubernatorial elections on RMU-TV. Hannah also works behind the scenes of Colonial Sports Center and Live Sports productions, along with serving as a reporter on both. 

 

 

All content by Hannah Smith

President Howard Inauguration Package

Hannah Smith, Social Media Manager October 17, 2016

Student Voting Package

Hannah Smith, Social Media Manager September 28, 2016

RMU Live | April 11, 2016

Hannah Smith and Delaney Hassell April 11, 2016

RMU Live broadcast live from the RMU-TV Studio in Moon Township, PA

RMU Live | April 4, 2016

Hannah Smith and Delaney Hassell April 4, 2016

RMU Live is broadcast live from the RMU-TV Studio in Moon Township, PA.

RMU Live | March 28, 2016

Hannah Smith and Delaney Hassell March 28, 2016

RMU Live broadcast live from the RMU-TV Studio in Moon Township, Pa.

RMU Live February 29th | 2016

Hannah Smith and Delaney Hassell February 29, 2016

RMU Live Broadcast from the RMU TV Studio in Moon Township, PA

RMU Live | February 15th, 2016

Hannah Smith, Delaney Hassell, Eddie Sheehy, and Ben Kelkis February 15, 2016

RMU Live from the RMU-TV Studio in Moon Township.

RMU Live | February 8th, 2016

Hannah Smith, Delaney Hassell, Ben Kelkis, and Eddie Sheehy February 8, 2016

RMU Live from RMU-TV in Moon Township.

RMU Live | January 25th, 2016

Delaney Hassell and Hannah Smith January 25, 2016

RMU Live from the campus of Robert Morris University.

Studying abroad at RMU: Meet Nicki Cillié

Studying abroad at RMU: Meet Nicki Cillié

Hannah Smith, Editor in Chief January 20, 2016

The continuation of an international exchange students' experience at Robert Morris University.  Nicki Cillié - South Africa  Originally studying at Eastern Mediterranean University in Northern Cyprus as an international student from South Africa,...

Studying abroad at RMU: Meet Lukas Keller

Studying abroad at RMU: Meet Lukas Keller

Hannah Smith, Editor in Chief January 20, 2016

Studying abroad is a different experience for everyone no matter where they study. But what could the experience be like for two exchange students studying at Robert Morris University? Lukas Keller-Switzerland Lukas Keller, is an exchange student...

International Education Week bigger and better than before

International Education Week bigger and better than before

Hannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief November 11, 2015

The Robert Morris Center for Global Engagement is preparing for their first major celebration of International Education Week. International Education Week will be recognized nationally Nov. 16-20 and is a joint initiative between the United States...

Two years, many fouls for RMU mens basketball players

Two years, many fouls for RMU men’s basketball players

Hannah Smith, Delaney Hassell, and Anthony DeSimone November 5, 2015

Over the past two years, 11 Robert Morris University men’s basketball players have been disciplined for alleged incidents outside of the program, including five for an incident on June 24 of this year. The five players were all charged with disorderly...

UPDATE: RMU Island Sports Center bomb threat a hoax

UPDATE: RMU Island Sports Center bomb threat a hoax

Hannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief November 1, 2015

The RMU Island Sports Center was evacuated due to a bomb threat according to an RMU Alert sent out at approximately 3:51 p.m. Robert Morris Police and the police of Ohio Township have been to the Island Sports Center and determined that the bomb threat...

RMU sending more and more students abroad every year

RMU sending more and more students abroad every year

Hannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief October 28, 2015

Over the past few years, more and more Robert Morris University students have taken their education abroad. Robert Morris has been sending out more exchange students and has seen an increase of students going on the Faculty Lead Education Abroad Program...

Saudi Arabian students may be looking for education elsewhere

Saudi Arabian students may be looking for education elsewhere

Hannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief October 7, 2015

Robert Morris University will likely be seeing less Saudi Arabian students on campus in the coming years. The university has already been seeing a decrease of incoming Saudi students due to the Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission cutting off their students...

Moon Township man faces hearing

Moon Township man faces hearing

Hannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief October 6, 2015

A 23-year-old Moon Township man is facing multiple charges after being arrested this past Friday. Faisal Rajab was a student at RMU as of Friday, Oct. 2, according to university officials. According to WPXI, Rajab was arrested on Friday for aiding...

RMU’s international enrollment on the decline

RMU’s international enrollment on the decline

Hannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief October 1, 2015

Robert Morris University fell short in incoming international admissions for the 2015-2016 academic year. Coming in at about 50 percent below their target number of admitted students; approximately 35 undergraduate students enrolled this academic year...

[Video] RMU Live 09/14/15

September 15, 2015

Board of Trustees Chair, Gary Claus and President-Elect, Dr. Christopher Howard.

University officials impressed with Howard’s understanding of RMU students

Hannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief September 15, 2015

After about a nine-month search for the next president of Robert Morris University, Dr. Christopher Howard was named the eighth president of RMU. Gary Claus, Board of Trustees Chair; Richard Harshman, Chair of the Presidential Search Committee and...

Flight 93 passengers actions message of bravery, selflessness and heroism

Flight 93 passengers’ actions ‘message of bravery, selflessness and heroism’

Hannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief September 11, 2015

Fourteen years ago, 40 brave men and women decided to fight back against the Flight 93 hijackers. In honor of those 40 heroes, the new Flight 93 Visitor Center was dedicated to the passengers on Sept. 10, 2015.  The Flight 93 Visitor Center has been...

One man dead after crash on University Blvd.

One man dead after crash on University Blvd.

Hannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief June 20, 2015

A 19-year-old motorcyclist was killed after an accident involving a pickup truck late Friday night on University Blvd. According to WPXI, the crash occurred at 11:06 p.m. and 19-year-old Devon Dulaney was pronounced dead at 11:17 p.m. by Valley Ambulance...

[Video] News Package: Mile In Her Shoes

April 16, 2015

Hannah Smith gives you insight on the most recent greek life event here on campus.

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April 16, 2015

Hannah and Delaney give you the news you actually care about.

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April 16, 2015

Eddie and Hannah give you the news you actually care about for the last time. This week: best eats around Moon Township!

Board gives fundraising for new event center green light

Board gives fundraising for new event center green light

Leah Fleischel and Hannah Smith April 14, 2015

Related: RMU Event Center Update UPDATE: As of Monday, the RMU Board of Trustees has approved the plans to fund raise approximately $50 million to build a new event center. "As we pursue donations for this building...we're not going to be getting...

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April 8, 2015

Eddie and Hannah give you the news you actually care about.

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March 23, 2015

Eddie and Hannah give you the news you actually care about. This week: Music. Includes a special performance by Cory Pitkavish.

Bennett pleads guilty to South Side charges, will pay fine

Bennett pleads guilty to South Side charges, will pay fine

Hannah Smith, News Editor March 18, 2015

RMU basketball forward Stephan Bennett has pled guilty to a summary of charges after his arrest in the South Side  that occurred near Mario's bar on Mar. 8. According to the criminal complaint, the arrest occurred after he failed to cooperate with...

RMU adjuncts decide to unionize in recent vote

RMU adjuncts decide to unionize in recent vote

Hannah Smith, News Editor March 17, 2015

On Mar. 17, 2015, Robert Morris University adjunct faculty passed a vote to unionize 125 to 67. The National Labor Relations Board conducted a mail-in ballot for Robert Morris University adjunct faculty to vote for or against becoming represented by...

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March 5, 2015

Eddie and Hannah give you the news you actually care about.

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February 25, 2015

Eddie and Hannah give you the news you actually care about. This week: Fashion.

Police Blotter 2/10/15-2/16-15

Police Blotter 2/10/15-2/16-15

Hannah Smith February 19, 2015

2/10/15 – Recovered Property - Maintenance turned in a stethoscope, and blood pressure cuff found in Franklin Center. The items were taken back to Barry Center and entered in the lost and found. (Closed) 2/10/15 – Fire Alarm - Guardian...

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February 18, 2015

Eddie and Hannah give you the news you actually care about.

Best Valentine’s movies according to women

Hannah Smith and Delaney Hassell February 12, 2015

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, you may be looking for a great date idea; we can help! Instead of going out to the movies or out to dinner—just stay in. We have a list of movies that are perfect for a lovely date with a significant other...

Board of Trustees to meet; presidential search continues

Board of Trustees to meet; presidential search continues

Hannah Smith, News Editor February 11, 2015

The presidential search for Robert Morris University’s next president continues, since current President Gregory Dell’Omo announced that he will be leaving to become the next president of Rider University starting for the 2015-2016 academic year. An...

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February 10, 2015

Eddie and Hannah give you the news you actually care about. This week, they discuss all things relationship wise as Valentine's Day approaches.

School of Education and Social Sciences promotes women in sport

School of Education and Social Sciences promotes women in sport

Hannah Smith, News Editor February 5, 2015

Robert Morris University’s School of Education and Social Sciences celebrated National Girls and Women in Sport day by holding their spring symposium in honor of the topic. The idea first came about when Mary Ann Rafoth, dean of education and social...

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February 4, 2015

Eddie and Hannah discuss everything you didn't know about the Super Bowl in this week of Trending Now.

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January 28, 2015

Eddie and Hannah give you the news you actually care about. This weeks topic: Fitness

Pennsylvanias new Gov. Tom Wolf sworn to office

Pennsylvania’s new Gov. Tom Wolf sworn to office

Hannah Smith, News Editor January 20, 2015

A new era begins for Pennsylvania as Democrat Tom Wolf was inaugurated as the 47th governor of Pennsylvania after defeating Republican incumbent Tom Corbett in the gubernatorial election. The swearing-in of Lieutenant Governor Michael J. Stack III...

The Inauguration of the 47th PA Governor begins

Hannah Smith, News Editor January 20, 2015

Governor-Elect Tom Wolf will be sworn in today as the 47th governor at the Swearing-In Ceremony beginning at noon. The swearing-in of Lieutenant Governor Michael J. Stack III will take place at 10:30. This event is not open to the public, but it will...

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Kendall Valan, Eddie Sheehy, and Hannah Smith January 16, 2015

The news you actually care about. Eddie and Hannah make their bold predictions on science development in 2015.

DellOmo not yet finished at RMU

Dell’Omo not yet finished at RMU

Hannah Smith, News Editor December 4, 2014

Robert Morris University announced today that President Gregory Dell’Omo has accepted presidency at Rider University in New Jersey and will be starting starting Aug. 1, 2015. Dell’Omo will continue to serve as president the rest of the academic school...

Breaking: Students displaced after C Tower fire

Breaking: Students displaced after C Tower fire

Hannah Smith, News Editor November 25, 2014

Moon Township Fire Co. responded to a dorm fire early this morning in the C Tower of Washington Hall after a student knocked over a burning candle in the third-floor suite. The flames occurred a little before 6 a.m. causing damage to the room. The...

Nolan Burch, Kappa Sigma fraternity brother of West Virginia University.

Breaking News: West Virginia student dies after catastrophic medical emergency

Hannah Smith and Jon Fisher November 14, 2014

The West Virginia University student, Nolan Burch, who was in Morgantown’s Ruby Memorial Hospital intensive care unit-in critical condition has died following a “catastrophic medical emergency,” as described by officials. WVU’s President, E....

School of Nursing and Health Sciences gets real about Ebola

School of Nursing and Health Sciences gets real about Ebola

Hannah Smith, News Editor November 9, 2014

Robert Morris University’s School of Nursing and Health Sciences took initiative this past Friday to put the myths about the Ebola Virus to rest by presenting an information session on the topic by Dr. Kristen Mertz, Medical Epidemiologist from the...

RMU celebrates festival of the lights

Hannah Smith, News Editor October 26, 2014

This past Thursday, Robert Morris University students were able to experience a different kind of holiday celebration on campus. Diwali is a religious Hindi celebration of light overcoming darkness, where candles are lit, firecrackers are set off,...

RMU Tailgate

Hannah Smith October 9, 2014

Tom Corbett at WTAE station for the last of three debates in the P.A. governor race..

Wolf and Corbett square off one final time in gubernatorial debate

Hannah Smith, News Editor October 9, 2014

The final debate before the 2014 gubernatorial election on Nov. 4 between Democrat Tom Wolf and Republican Gov. Tom Corbett hit important issues about the future of Pennsylvania. According to a recent poll from realclearpolitics.com, Wolf is 15.5 points...

Two students walk through the various stands at the career fair.

117 employers appear at annual Career Expo

Hannah Smith, News Editor October 8, 2014
Getting a foot in the door with potential employers is just being one step closer to landing that dream job that everyone hopes for.
RMU students put sazon in their life

RMU students put “sazon” in their life

Hannah Smith, News Editor September 26, 2014

Diversity speaker Cindy Fernandez spoke to Robert Morris students this past Thursday about how life is better when you add some “sazon (spice).” “For me, sazon is what makes me stand out. That little bit of me that I bring, that I choose to share...

Groundbreaking begins a new era for RMU

Groundbreaking begins a new era for RMU

Hannah Smith, News Editor September 19, 2014

Today marked the official start of construction for Robert Morris University’s new School of Nursing and Health Sciences with a groundbreaking ceremony. The ceremony began at approximately 7:30 a.m. with opening remarks from the university’s president,...

Daniel Silke looking to the future

Hannah Smith, News Editor September 14, 2014

When children are 12 or 13 years old, most of them are focused on playing with toys or sports, but not Daniel Silke. When he was this age, Silke joined a political party and started in the actual campaigning side of politics. This is not the first...

RMU library starts a new chapter

RMU library starts a new chapter

Hannah Smith, News Editor September 11, 2014

The Robert Morris library is turning the page to a new chapter with their grand opening celebration. After undergoing renovations for about ten months, library faculty and staff invited all students to the open house from 2-4 PM on Sept. 11. Students...

Groundbreaking for the new School of Nursing and Health Sciences

Groundbreaking for the new School of Nursing and Health Sciences

Hannah Smith, News Editor September 11, 2014

President Gregory Dell'Omo sent an email to the Robert Morris student body at approximately 3:29 p.m. inviting all students to the groundbreaking ceremony of the new School of Nursing and Health Sciences building. The groundbreaking will be on Friday,...

Helena Vanhala honored at Global Get Together

Helena Vanhala honored at Global Get Together

Hannah Smith, News Editor September 6, 2014

Thursday kicked-off the beginning of this year’s First Thursday Global Get Together’s and was held at the Wheatley Center.  Once a month, the event features a selection of international dishes reflecting a certain theme chosen by the host. The Global...

Wolf campaign continues in Pittsburgh

Hannah Smith, News Editor August 25, 2014

The Democratic campaign for the gubernatorial elections was in full swing in the Pittsburgh area today with Tom Wolf first making an appearance at the Roberto Clemente Museum, followed by a visit to the Mt. Lebanon Democratic Committee event. Wolf...

Bento Bowl and Chobani yogurt bar among new fixtures for RMU dining

Bento Bowl and Chobani yogurt bar among new fixtures for RMU dining

Hannah Smith, News Editor August 24, 2014

Each year Robert Morris University sees a number of changes around campus, and the dining services are no exception. Thanks to student feedback, PNC Colonial Café, RoMo’s Café, Hale Center Café and Wheatley Café have all been given an update over...

Not a fault in the stars

Not a fault in the stars

Hannah Smith, News Editor June 6, 2014

Falling into theaters June 6, is “The Fault in Our Stars” based off of the best-selling book by John Green. The movie stars Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort, who played brother and sister in another book-to-movie series “Divergent,” released...

New interactive website provides another source for college students

New interactive website provides another source for college students

Hannah Smith, News Editor April 8, 2014

If you like RateMyProfessor.com, you’ll love SyllabusRate.com.  This newly launched site allows college students to rate and upload the syllabus to a class. Students will be able to use this as a tool to find out what courses they want to take without...

Global Get Together success for RMU School of Business

Global Get Together success for RMU School of Business

Hannah Smith, News Editor March 7, 2014

Once again, the First Thursday Global Get Together is a success for the Robert Morris University School of Business who hosted the event. The Global Get Together is on the first Thursday of every month and has the different RMU schools sponsor the...

RoMos RoundUp

RoMo’s RoundUp

Hannah Smith, News Editor March 4, 2014

Tuesday, Mar. 4 Rock the Red Pump Catwalk! Noon-1 p.m. at Nicholson Center Food Court Wednesday, Mar. 5 Diversity Speaker Series Foundations, Fragments and Films: 4:30 p.m. at Sewall Center Men’s Basketball vs. Fairleigh Dickinson: 7 p.m....

BREAKING: President DellOmo to remain at RMU

BREAKING: President Dell’Omo to remain at RMU

Leah Fleischel and Hannah Smith February 27, 2014

According to Robert Morris University, President Gregory Dell'Omo has withdrawn his name for consideration from La Salle University. “I wish LaSalle University the very best as their search continues,” said Dell’Omo who has been President at...

BREAKING NEWS: President DellOmo expected to leave RMU for La Salle

BREAKING NEWS: President Dell’Omo expected to leave RMU for La Salle

Jon Fisher, Leah Fleischel, and Hannah Smith February 27, 2014

UPDATE [2:40 p.m.] Robert Morris University has released a statement addressed to the campus community in regards to President Gregory Dell'Omo withdrawing his name from the consideration of becoming La Salle University's new president. “I wish...

Romo

RoMo’s RoundUp

Hannah Smith, News Editor February 25, 2014

Tuesday, Feb. 25 National Tortilla Chip Day Wednesday, Feb. 26 Evening Networking Reception: 5-7 p.m. at Sewall Center Thursday, Feb. 27 Spring 2014 RMU Rooney International Scholar Campus Lecture: 2:30 p.m. at Sewall Center Open Mic...

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Cost of attendance to increase for 2014-2015 school year

Hannah Smith, News Editor February 24, 2014

At about 3 p.m. on Monday, Robert Morris students received an email from university president Dr. Gregory Dell’Omo regarding the newly approved budget and cost of attendance for the 2014-2015 academic school year. The standard undergraduate tuition...

Robert Morris University Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/Paul Wintruba)

RMU’s Strategic Plan presented at town meeting

Hannah Smith, News Editor February 22, 2014

Robert Morris University presented their 2014-2018 strategic plan at the town meeting on Thursday, where the changes and hopes regarding the university were discussed. The new plan had highlights of keeping the core values and initiatives from this...

RoMos RoundUp

RoMo’s RoundUp

Hannah Smith, News Editor February 18, 2014

Tuesday, Feb. 18 Student Health Fair: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Nicholson Rotunda Wednesday, Feb. 19 Colonial Chaos! 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at John Jay Center Colonial Chaos! 7:45-10 p.m. at Sewall Center Arena Black Male Success Panel: 6 p.m. at Yorktown...

Zipcars update

Zipcars update

Hannah Smith, News Editor February 17, 2014

Robert Morris University is sticking with the Colonial tradition when bringing the Zipcar to campus. The two cars are named after George Washington’s horse Nelson, and Thomas Jefferson’s trusted steed Alfred. Students are now able to get off campus...

Haircut-A-Thon a big success for RMU Band

Haircut-A-Thon a big success for RMU Band

Hannah Smith, News Editor February 14, 2014

Robert Morris University band students recently hosted their first Haircut-A-Thon to benefit the Marco Giovengo Muscular Dystrophy Summer Camp Fund. Marco Giovengo was a member of the RMU band who passed away and now has a summer camp fund in his honor...

RoMos RoundUp

RoMo’s RoundUp

Hannah Smith, News Editor February 11, 2014

Tuesday, Feb. 11 Jump-start Your Job Search 4-6 p.m. at Sewall Center Wednesday, Feb. 12 Black History Month Luncheon at Sewall Center Haircut-A-Thon: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at John Jay Thursday, Feb. 13 Dinner and a Movie: 7 p.m. at Yorktown...

Zipcars come to RMU

Zipcars come to RMU

Hannah Smith, News Editor February 9, 2014

Not having a car on campus will no longer be a problem with the arrival of the Zipcar. Students at Robert Morris University will have access to Zipcars 24 hours a day, seven days a week, that can be accessed on-demand or on reservation. A red Ford...

Professor Bland’s Roundtable explains stagefright

Hannah Smith, Assistant News Editor February 8, 2014

On Tuesday, the Robert Morris University Honors Program sponsored another roundtable hosted by RMU Professor Yvonne Bland. The Roundtable, entitled “Managing Stage Fright: Taming the Green Monster,” showed students how to help that overwhelming...

Collegefessions Update

Collegefessions Update

Hannah Smith, Assistant News Editor January 27, 2014

Collegefessions is climbing in its followers with over 550,000 and becoming more popular than ever. Robert Morris has dropped from the ranks of the top college with Central Michigan University now in first. RMU is still leading in the top rated confessions...

Collegefessions: A little too much information?

Collegefessions: A little too much information?

Hannah Smith, Assistant News Editor January 16, 2014

Robert Morris University is becoming more known across the country not because of its academics, but the new Twitter craze called Collegefessions. The Twitter account has over 327,000 followers and has been growing each day. The account has quickly...

Karma Kommunications brings Alexs Lemonade Stand to RMU

Karma Kommunications brings Alex’s Lemonade Stand to RMU

Hannah Smith, Staff Member November 14, 2013

On Wednesday, Nov. 20, Karma Kommunications will be host Alex’s Lemonade Stand at Robert Morris University in the cafeteria from 8p.m.-11p.m.  All benefits will go to the ongoing fight against childhood cancer. The founder of Alex’s Lemonade Stand...

RMU accepts the challenge of Alcohol Awareness Week

RMU accepts the challenge of Alcohol Awareness Week

Hannah Smith, Staff Writer October 27, 2013

This past week, Robert Morris University was full of activities in light of Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week. The RMU campaign of “Challenge Accepted” featured events about how to abstain from alcohol and using it safely. The posters seen around...

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