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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 rowing head coach dies after lung disease complications

RMU rowing head coach dies after lung disease complications

Leah Fleischel, Social Media Editor
September 28, 2015

Robert Morris University announced Monday that rowing head coach Midge McPhail, 50, died Saturday. McPhail had lung disease caused by complications from Sjögren's Syndrome. Craig Coleman, director of athletics, released the following statement: "Midge McPhail was an unbelievable...

RMU alum express excitement for changes on campus

RMU alum express excitement for changes on campus

Tori Flick, Staff Writer
September 22, 2015

Robert Morris University celebrated Homecoming Weekend early this year by several weeks. While the cold was certainly avoided, there was still plenty of rain following the big game, but that didn’t seem to dampen any spirits of the returning alumni. This weekend...

Hair-cut-a-thon tradition continues at RMU

Hair-cut-a-thon tradition continues at RMU

Hannah Vislocky, Staff Writer
September 21, 2015

The RMU Band sponsored their annual Hair Cut-a-Thon event this past Thursday, Sept. 17. The event’s main features were haircuts, mini facials, manicures, and eyebrow waxing, all costing ten dollars. Any additional service only cost five dollars. The event was organized...

RMU kicks off first of diversity speaker series

RMU kicks off first of diversity speaker series

Brittany Mayer, Staff Reporter
September 20, 2015

On Sept. 17, native Pittsburgh entrepreneur, Kevin Carter, came to speak for the Diversity Series for the RMU Multicultural Student Services. Carter is the CEO of the nonprofit organization Adonai, which is centered on assisting young black males around the ages of 14-24 in...

RMU campus gets needed updates

RMU campus gets needed updates

Morgan Torchia, Staff Writer
September 17, 2015

Over the summer, construction began on the Patrick Henry Building at Robert Morris University. Now as construction draws to a close, students and faculty can put the new alterations to use. One of the major changes was to the Academic Media Center in Patrick Henry. Michael...

Tailgate Alley, RMU homecoming 2014.

Homecoming weekend breakdown

Delaney Hassell, News Editor
September 17, 2015

Homecoming Weekend kicks off this Friday! Here is a breakdown of everything going on for Robert Morris this weekend.   FRIDAY, SEPT. 18: 8 a.m. Robert Morris alumni with play a round of golf as the Montour Heights Country Club. $75 - includes 18 holes of...

Police Blotter 9/01/15-9/14/15

Police Blotter 9/01/15-9/14/15

September 16, 2015

9/01/15 – Lost Property - Complainant reports lost wallet near Joe Walton Stadium.  This department is investigating. (Open) 9/01/15 – Lost Property - Complainant reports lost wallet in Hale Center.  This department is investigating. (Open) 9/01/15 – Medical Emergency...

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 David Jamison, Interim President/Provost...

President of Robert Morris University, Dr. Chris Howard

Pres. Elect Howard to continue propelling RMU forward

Delaney Hassell, News Editor
September 13, 2015

Last Thursday Dr. Christopher Howard joined the Robert Morris community to become the 8th president of the university. Although his term does not begin until February of next year, Howard is eager to move the university forward. He has seen how well Former President Gregory...

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 designed to follow the...