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RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

President-Elect Howard ready to move RMU in right direction

President-Elect Howard ready to move RMU in right direction

Delaney Hassell, News Editor
September 10, 2015

Robert Morris University has announced that Dr. Christopher B. Howard will serve as the 8th president of the university. Currently, the 46-year-old U.S. Air Force Reserve veteran is the president of Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia. Hampden-Sydney is “a private college...

University officials announce 8th president of RMU

University officials announce 8th president of RMU

Delaney Hassell, News Editor
September 10, 2015

Robert Morris University has announced that 8th president of the university will be Dr. Christopher B. Howard. According to an email sent out by the RMU Board of Trustees Chair, Gary Claus, Howard is currently the president of Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia. Hampden-Sydney...

Police Blotter 8/25/15-8/31/15

Police Blotter 8/25/15-8/31/15

September 7, 2015

8/25/15 – Suspicious Vehicle - While on patrol officer observed vehicle with flat tires parked illegally.  This department successfully found the owner and assisted. (Closed) 8/25/15 – Medical Emergency - Medical emergency in Jefferson Center.  Officers responded and...

Police Blotter 8/03/15-8/24/15

Police Blotter 8/03/15-8/24/15

September 1, 2015

8/04/15 – Vehicle Accident - Complainant reports vehicle struck while parked at the facilities services center.  Report taken for insurance purposes. (Closed) 8/04/15 – Fire Alarm - Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Concord Hall.  Officers responded,...

RMU tries to compensate for lack of housing

RMU tries to compensate for lack of housing

Tori Flick, Staff Reporter
August 31, 2015

Over the summer, many returning students received an email with a very special offer for the coming Fall and Spring semesters. With a high demand for on campus living, more so than in the past years, there wasn’t enough housing for everyone who requested it. As a solution,...

Presidential search in final stages, announcement expected in upcoming weeks

Presidential search in final stages, announcement expected in ‘upcoming weeks’

Leah Fleischel, Social Media Editor
August 24, 2015

The search for the next president of Robert Morris University is its final stages, according to a recent email from Gary Claus, board chair. Claus said the board is "thrilled with the pace and progress of the search process, as well as with the quality of candidates and contenders." The...

David Jamison

Interim President Jamison is no rookie

Delaney Hassell, News Editor
August 21, 2015

Provost of Robert Morris University, Sr. Vice President for Academic Affairs, and current Interim President, David Jamison is ready for what this upcoming school year has to hold. While currently holding three titles for Robert Morris, Jamison has his hands full moving the...

Annmarie LeBlanc, Dean of SCIS.

RMU welcomes new dean

Tori Flick, Staff Reporter
August 21, 2015

Beginning this Fall, Robert Morris will open its doors to Annmarie LeBlanc for her new position as the Dean of the School of Communications and Information Systems. Coming the fall semester, RMU students will have many opportunities to expand their own horizons and reach professional...

John Locke locks down orientation activities

Morgan Torchia, Staff Reporter
August 20, 2015

If anyone outside of the freshman class is excited about orientation week, it has to be John Locke. Locke, director of student activities and leadership development at Robert Morris University, is adamant about helping the freshman feel at home when they first arrive on campus....

One man dead after crash on University Blvd.

One man dead after crash on University Blvd.

Hannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief
June 20, 2015

A 19-year-old motorcyclist was killed after an accident involving a pickup truck late Friday night on University Blvd. According to WPXI, the crash occurred at 11:06 p.m. and 19-year-old Devon Dulaney was pronounced dead at 11:17 p.m. by Valley Ambulance respondents. An...