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RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

RMU community talks benefits of FYSP

RMU community talks benefits of FYSP

Brittany Capozoli, Contributor
February 5, 2016

The First-Year Seminar Program is an orientation class that is designed to help the freshmen students at Robert Morris University. The programs helps them reach their educational goals and prepares them for their upcoming years in college while helping become more connected...

President Howard begins writing “next chapter” at RMU

Delaney Hassell, News Editor
February 1, 2016

Christopher B. Howard, Ph.D. has begun his first day as the eighth president of Robert Morris University. “Today is my first day as the president of Robert Morris University, and it is a privilege to be able to write the next chapter of the RMU story with each of you --...

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RMU knows how to deal with inclement weather

Brittany Mayer
January 31, 2016
With temperatures declining and snow fall increasing, Facilities Management here at RMU has a lot of ground to cover when it comes to keeping the roads and walkways clear.
Wheatley Center is designed for expansion

Wheatley Center is designed for expansion

Anthony DeSimone, Contributor
January 30, 2016

The Wheatley Center at Robert Morris University has been designed with expansion in mind. The Wheatley Center is currently the home of the School of Communication and Information Systems at RMU. According the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the building’s current size is around...

Students, Graduates, and now Administrators

Students, Graduates, and now Administrators

Amari Jacks, Contributor
January 29, 2016

Two current administrators at Robert Morris University have been working at the institution since it was called Robert Morris College to earn their bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Stephanie Hendershot, director of the financial aid department, and Kellie Laurenzi, associate...

Police Blotter 1/13/16-1/25/16

Police Blotter 1/13/16-1/25/16

January 28, 2016

1/13/16 – Medical Emergency - This department was advised of a student in need of medical attention in Salem Hall.  Valley Ambulance transported the student to Sewickley Valley Hospital for treatment. (Closed) 1/14/16 – Medical Emergency - This department was advised...

Sexual assault on campus

The reality of sexual assault on college campuses

Delaney Hassell, News Editor
January 27, 2016

Every minute there are 20 people who fall victim to physical violence by an intimate partner in the U.S., according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. College campuses are no exception to this statistic. The CDC defined sexual violence as “a sexual act committed...

RMU welcomes newest Rooney Scholar

RMU welcomes newest Rooney Scholar

Brittany Mayer
January 24, 2016
Another international scholar has arrived at RMU. A reception was held at the Rooney House on Jan. 21 to introduce Misha Segal to students and faculty.
Snow Filled Weekend

Snow Filled Weekend

Sierra Baker
January 23, 2016
As the anticipated winter storm this weekend fastly approaches, students are left to cancel or creatively rearrange their Friday and Saturday night plans due to the expected 3 to 6 inches of snow fall.
RMU mourns passing of student

RMU mourns passing of student

Delaney Hassell, News Editor
January 22, 2016

The Robert Morris University campus community is mourning the death of 21-year-old senior computer information systems student, Jordan Willis, yesterday afternoon. Willis was described as a dedicated student involved in the Top Secret Colonials and a brother of the Delta...