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The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

Police Blotter 3/29/16-4/11/16

Police Blotter 3/29/16-4/11/16

April 12, 2016

3/29/16 – Disturbance - Officers were called to Concord Hall for a noise complaint.  Officers advised the occupants keep the noise down, which they complied.  No further action taken. (Closed) 3/29/16 – Medical Emergency - This department was advised of a student in...

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Both temperature and tuition are climbing at RMU

Sarah Applegarth
April 11, 2016
More than just the temperature is expected to rise on campus this summer. An email released by RMU News on March 14 explained that full- time undergraduate tuition is due to increase. As of Summer 2016, traditional undergraduate tuition will increase 3.99 percent making tuition and fees total $28,200 and room and board $10,910.
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RMU Alum starts petition for no mandatory password change

Samantha Sektnan
April 5, 2016
Concerns the 60-day password expiration policy at Robert Morris University
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College affordability session helps students understand college costs

Brittany Mayer, Assistant News Editor
April 4, 2016
Financial Aide is a process most college kids will have to deal with in their college career, that is why RMU held a College Affordability Session.
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Center for Global Engagement talks about studying abroad

Brittany Mayer
March 29, 2016
Out of the approximate 5,358 students enrolled at Robert Morris University, 541 of the students are international.
Police Blotter 3/15/16-3/28/16

Police Blotter 3/15/16-3/28/16

March 29, 2016

3/15/16 – Harassment - Residence Life advised of a harassment complaint between two students.  Both parties involved were advised to stop their actions and have no further contact.  Both parties agreed nothing further at this time. (Closed) 3/15/16 – Retail Theft - Parkhurst...

Police Blotter 3/1/16-3/14/16

Police Blotter 3/1/16-3/14/16

March 21, 2016

3/1/16 – Fire Alarm - Guardian reported a fire alarm activated in the Joe Walton Stadium.  Officers responded and found candles burning on the second floor.  Maintenance was notified and the alarm system was reset. (Closed) 3/1/16 – Smell of Marijuana - Residence life...

RMU celebrates St. Patricks Day

RMU celebrates St. Patrick’s Day

Brittany Mayer, Assistant News Editor
March 20, 2016

In honor of St. Patrick's Day, there was an Irish Banquet in the International Suite of the Charles L. Sewall Center. The room was full of green decorations that the Communications Seminar team, Global Givers, put together in order to give money to the Center for Global Engagement...

RMU increases cost of attendance 3.99 percent for 2016-17 year

RMU increases cost of attendance 3.99 percent for 2016-17 year

Brittany Mayer, Assistant News Editor
March 15, 2016

On March 14, an email was sent to inform all students by Jonathan Potts, director of presidential communications, about the increase of tuition and housing in the 2016-17 academic year. For the 2015-16 academic year, the tuition fee was $26,330 and the room and board fee is...

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Annual town hall meeting held for spring semester

Brittany Mayer
March 7, 2016
The Town Hall Meeting for "Robert Morris University 2016 and Beyond" was held in the International Suite of the Charles L. Sewall Center from 9 to 11 a.m. on March 3.