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RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

RMU Live | September 14, 2020

Nick Hedderick and John Blinn
September 14, 2020

On this week's newscast, the top stories include pending charges against those who burned police vehicles in Pittsburgh, COVID-19 updates for RMU's campus and a socially distanced Halloween in Disney World. Broadcast live from the RMU-TV Studio on the campus of Robert Morris...

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RMU confirms positive COVID-19 case on campus, 17 students in quarantine

John Blinn, News Editor
September 4, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris University has confirmed that a member of the campus community has tested positive for COVID-19 on September 4, 2020. An email from the RMU Student Health Center stated that the university has reached out to everyone who may have been in close...

UPDATE: RMU releases full COVID-19 plan, encouraging social pods and requiring masks across campus

UPDATE: RMU releases full COVID-19 plan, encouraging social pods and requiring masks across campus

Garret Roberts, Editor in Chief
August 6, 2020

Update: This article has been updated with information received from the RMU Zoom Town Hall on Thursday, August 6. Certain areas of the plan were clarified during this meeting.  MOON TOWNSHIP - With students' return to campus just weeks away, Robert Morris University has...

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Police Blotter: 07/01/2020 – 07/27/2020

July 30, 2020

July 4, 2020 Trouble Alarm: Guardian Protection reported a Trouble Alarm at the RMU Island Sport Center. RMU Police responded and notified RMU Maintenance due to the ISC being closed for the holiday. The building was checked and showed no signs of smoke or fire. The panel...

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RMU to offer physically distanced classes and online options for fall semester

Garret Roberts, Editor in Chief
July 24, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP -- As the debate about returning to schools continues across the country, Robert Morris University has announced their format to allow students to learn in an environment where they are most comfortable. In the plan released to students on Friday morning, the...

RMU updates housing contract with COVID-19 safety measures

RMU updates housing contract with COVID-19 safety measures

Garret Roberts, Editor in Chief
July 16, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP -- As the discussion on returning to schools and universities continues across the nation, Robert Morris University has released new guidelines attempting to make students’ return more organized and safe. RMU released their updated move-in plan and housing...

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Police Blotter: 06/01/2020 – 06/30/2020

June 30, 2020

June 1, 2020 Medical Emergency: Allegheny County 911 called to report Valley Ambulance was dispatched to the Island Sports Center. Officers arrived on scene to find Valley Medics treating and transporting the patient to UPMC Mercy Hospital. June 3, 2020 Fire Alarm/Smoke...

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Union Real Estate to turn former K-Mart into new shopping plaza

Garret Roberts, Editor in Chief
June 28, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP -- While the days of Blue Light Specials may be over, a new shopping center will seek to fill the void that K-Mart left in Moon Township. Union Real Estate has announced their plan for redeveloping the former K-Mart property in Moon Township, calling the new...

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RMU to release updated student IDs with contactless features, name changes

Garret Roberts, Editor in Chief
June 27, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP --  While Robert Morris University continues to finalize their plans to protect students from the spread of COVID-19 this fall, an update to student IDs will make access easier and safer. RMU has announced their plans to update students’ access cards to the...