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The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

Officials Begin Controlled Release of Chemicals in East Palestines Derailed Train

Officials Begin Controlled Release of Chemicals in East Palestine’s Derailed Train

Ellie Whittington
February 6, 2023

On Friday, a train derailed in East Palestine, OH which caused a fire that burned for days. It has been closely monitored since the derailment, and the governors of Pennsylvania and Ohio have decided to take action. The train is carrying vinyl chloride in several train cars...

Charles Anderson Memorial Bridge to Close Immediately

Charles Anderson Memorial Bridge to Close Immediately

Evelyn Luthringer
February 1, 2023

City of Pittsburgh officials have announced the immediate closure of the Charles Anderson Memorial Bridge. The closure is necessary to be able to complete the necessary repairs to the bridge. Although it is closed to cars, the bridge will remain open to pedestrians and bicycles,...

Pittsburgh reviewing tax-exempt properties owned by charities

Pittsburgh reviewing tax-exempt properties owned by charities

Cole Brennan
January 25, 2023

Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey issued an executive order directing the Finance and Law Departments to review tax-exempt properties owned by charities. The move was made to ensure it is appropriate under Pennsylvania law. The mayor released a statement Wednesday. "In the...

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Unauthorized Solicitors at Robert Morris University

Ellie Whittington, Head News Editor
January 19, 2023

A warning from the RMU Chief of Police about solicitors is the latest announcement from campus police. Chief Jeff James and Maureen Keefer, the Dean of Students, sent an email to all faculty, staff, and students. RMU requires organizations to have permission prior to coming...

Dr. John Locke was one of the members of student life that was realigned on Wednesday.

Robert Morris University Realigns Student Life

Hannah Shiflett, Reporter
January 11, 2023

Robert Morris President, Dr. Michelle Patrick, announced the realignment of Student Life today after former Dean of Students, Dr. John Michalenko retired at the end of the fall semester. In an email sent out to the faculty of Robert Morris University, President Patrick has...

Joseph Zimmer was named Provost of Robert Morris University on Monday Jan. 9, 2023.

Joseph Zimmer Named Next Provost at Robert Morris University

Hannah Shiflett, Reporter
January 11, 2023

Robert Morris University has named Dr. Joseph Zimmer as the next Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs per a press release by the university. Zimmer will begin his role starting June 1, 2023. The next Provost comes from St. Bonaventure University where he served as...

Rep. Kevin McCarthy was named Speaker of the House early Saturday morning after 15 rounds of voting.

Kevin McCarthy Finally Wins House Speaker in the 15th Round

Hannah Shiflett, Reporter
January 7, 2023

For what seemed could go on for days and maybe even weeks. Rep. Kevin McCarthy wins House Speaker in a stunning turn of events. A Speaker of the House has finally been elected in the United States of America. Beginning on Jan. 3 and lasting well into the early hours of Jan....

Ninth President of Robert Morris University Dr. Michelle Patrick addresses the crowd during the Inauguration ceremony on Oct. 7, 2022

BREAKING: Robert Morris receives historic gift to Rename The School of Business

Ellie Whittington, Assistant News Editor
October 7, 2022

During the inauguration of President Dr. Michelle Patrick on Friday, Robert Morris University announced a historic gift thus renaming its School of Business. Patrick spoke on the significance of the donation, "This is a transformational gift to the university and it is the...

Picture of Jonathan Potts. In a heather gray suit, with a plaid shirt, and navy blue tie.

Vice President for Public Relations and Marketing Jonathan Potts to leave Robert Morris

Ethan Morrison, Editor in Chief
August 30, 2022
Vice President for Public Relations and Marketing, Jonathan Potts, leaving Robert Morris.
President Dr. Michelle Patrick at the Class of 2022 undergraduate Commencement Ceremony.

Dr. Michelle Patrick named Robert Morris’ ninth president

Ethan Morrison, Editor In Chief
July 6, 2022

Dr. Michelle Patrick has been named the ninth president of Robert Morris University, the school announced Wednesday morning. Dr. Patrick, former dean of the School of Business, is the first woman to ever garner the role. Dr. Patrick has been the Interim President since April...