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The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

RMU grieves passing of student

RMU grieves passing of student

Brittany Mayer, News Manager
September 18, 2017

Robert Morris University is mourning the death of Joshua Merriman, a senior finance major. Merriman was 21 years old and a member of RMU Men's D3 Club Ice Hockey Team. He was from Wintersville, Ohio, and said to have died on Saturday, Sept. 16. "This is a devastating loss...

RMU College Republicans prepare 9/11 memorial for 10th year

RMU College Republicans prepare 9/11 memorial for 10th year

Morgan Nagle
September 14, 2017

Sept. 11 of each year has been a day held in remembrance of the victims of the terrorist attacks in 2001 that took the lives of 2,997 people in New York City, Washington D.C. and the passengers on Flight 93. So on Sept. 9, Robert Morris University’s College Republicans set...

Police Blotter 8/29/17-9/11/17

Police Blotter 8/29/17-9/11/17

September 14, 2017

08/29/17  -Accident- Complainant reported damage done to their vehicle while parked in the CFL#1 parking lot.  All pertinent information was obtained and a report was issued for insurance purposes. (Closed) 08/29/17  -Fire Alarm- Guardian reported a fire alarm activated...

RMU wins 1 out of 4 Mid-Atlantic Emmy College/University nominations

RMU wins 1 out of 4 Mid-Atlantic Emmy College/University nominations

Brittany Mayer, News Manager
September 9, 2017

RMU has won one College/University Student Production awards out of 4 Mid-Atlantic Emmy College/University nominations. Out of the nominated are 22 students and one faculty member. Students have been nominated for the Long Form, Sports-Live Event and the Public Affair/Community...

RMU students explore ways to get involved on campus

RMU students explore ways to get involved on campus

Jax Kelly
September 9, 2017

On Wednesday, Sept. 6, hundreds of students gathered at the Nicholson walkway to explore all of the clubs and organizations Robert Morris University has to offer. "It's a great way to get acquainted with campus and see all that the university has to offer," said Mia Krolczyk,...

University crediting portion of recreation facility fee back to students

University crediting portion of recreation facility fee back to students

Brittany Mayer, News Manager
August 31, 2017

The Student Recreation and Fitness Center opening date has been delayed, and Robert Morris University is crediting some of the fee back to students. An email was sent out by Student Life to all undergraduate students. The email stated that after reviewing the construction...

Fire department called to Joe Walton Stadium on RMU campus

Fire department called to Joe Walton Stadium on RMU campus

Brittany Mayer, News Manager
August 30, 2017

The fire department was called to the football side of Joe Walton Stadium on Robert Morris University campus around 12:30 p.m. on Aug. 30. Moon Township Volunteer Fire Department answered a call from RMU Public Safety about smoke throughout the equipment room and hallway in...

Provost Jamison talks being back in provost seat

Provost Jamison talks being back in provost seat

Malyk Johnson, Assistant News Manager
August 28, 2017

In 2015, David L. Jamison was the president of the university as well as the university provost and dean of academic affairs. After Christopher B. Howard became president in February of 2016, Jamison was able to resume duties as the university provost and dean of academic affairs. “He...

President Howard talks demolition of Sewall Center

Brittany Mayer, News Manager
August 27, 2017

Robert Morris University’s eighth president, Christopher B. Howard, sat down with RMU Sentry Media to talk about the upcoming 2017-18 academic year on Aug. 21. President Howard talked about his plans for the upcoming year. He hopes to keep his implementations from last...

Fire Department responds to fire alarm in Monroe Hall

Fire Department responds to fire alarm in Monroe Hall

Malyk Johnson, Assistant News Manager
August 26, 2017

The Moon Township Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fire alarm in Monroe Hall on Massey Way at around 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 26. The fire alarm is said to have been set off in a student's room. No damage to the dorm was found and no students were injured. "We are not...