RMU Sentry Media

Donald Trump becomes 45th President of the United States of America

Natalie O’Neil, Washington D.C. Correspondent
January 20, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. – It was a day many thought they would never see. However, to the music of a roaring sea of red baseball caps, Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States of America. This morning, as thousands gazed up at the majesty of the...

RMU welcomes 2017’s first Rooney Scholars

Briana Lewis
January 17, 2017

On Jan. 12, Robert Morris University welcomed its newest Rooney Scholars. The reception was held by the Center of Global Engagement in the Rooney House to introduce husband and wife, Dr. Monwabisi Gantsho and Dr. Moloko Ramashala-Gantsho to RMU this Spring semester.

Wheatley Wall allows students to leave message in a bottle

Ryan Giacobbi
January 14, 2017

What is a great way to reuse empty bottles? By turning them into a great piece of art for people on campus to see.

Police Blotter 11/30/16 – 12/19/16

December 26, 2016

11/30/16 - Fire Alarm - Guardian reported a trouble alarm activated in Concord Hall. Officers responded and found the cause to be from the residents boiling water. Maintenance was advised to reset the alarm system. (Closed) 11/30/16 - Assist Another Agency - Coraopolis...

RMU’s Autism Speaks wins #Pens4Purpose contest

Malyk Johnson
December 7, 2016

This semester, freshmen Danielle Wicklund, Jessica Sales, Allison Harnsberger and Loretta Carosone has started a chapter of the organization Autism Speaks at Robert Morris. The organization aims to raise awareness about the autism spectrum disorder and advance research for causes and better interventions for the disorder and related conditions.

Pittsburgh Speaker Series hosts racism in America panel at RMU

Briana Lewis
December 4, 2016

On Nov. 16, the Pittsburgh Speakers Series hosted an on campus panel in the Sewall Center’s International Suite on the topic of racism in America for Robert Morris University students and faculty to attend and take part in.

RMU group moves to make type 1 diabetes to type none

Raistlyn Lehman
December 3, 2016

For so many people, it is important to find a cure for type 1 Diabetes. T1D Warriors is a group at Robert Morris University that has made it their goal to help fund research to turn type 1 Diabetes into type none. A recent event held by T1D warriors to raise money for the disease took place on Thursday, Dec. 1 at the PNC Colonial Cafe. This event, known as Real Life Throwback Thursday, offered childhood favorites such as grilled cheese, tomato soup, and lemonade to people for a small fee of $5

Police Blotter 11/02/16 – 11/29/16

December 2, 2016

11/02/16 - Trouble Alarm - Guardian reported a trouble alarm activated in Concord Hall. Officers determined the alarm was activated from the residents cooking. Maintenance was notified to reset that alarm system. (Closed) 11/02/16 - Departmental Information - A student...

New recreation, fitness center fees will be added to all students’ tuition

Delaney Hassell and Brittany Mayer
December 1, 2016

As of a Nov. 1 Student Government Association meeting, student organizations and the student body were fully made aware of Robert Morris University's new student recreation and fitness center and all the fees that are coming along with it. During the SGA meeting, a vote was...

Shattering the Silence at RMU sheds light on sexual assault prevention, awareness

Malyk Johnson
November 30, 2016

Shattering Silence raises money for sexual assault victims.