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The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

Robert Morris University announces the passing of Dr. Mark Eschenfelder

Robert Morris University announces the passing of Dr. Mark Eschenfelder

Malyk Johnson, News Manager
July 26, 2018

The Office of the President sent out an email to faculty and staff announcing the passing of Dr. Mark Eschenfelder. According to his obituary, Eschenfelder passed away Saturday, July 21 at the age of 62. Eschenfelder taught economics at Robert Morris for 34 years, according...

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Pittsburgh puckers for pickles

Maura Linehan
July 20, 2018

Picklesburgh is back in town for its fourth straight year. Pittsburgh’s celebration of everything pickled continues to grow — this year being bigger and better than in previous years. There has even been a third day added to the festival for 2018. As in previous years,...

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Phi Delta Theta wins best chapter at Biennial convention

Malyk Johnson, News Manager
July 2, 2018

The Phi Delta Theta fraternity at Robert Morris won the Kansas Trophy recognizing them as the most outstanding chapter at a smaller institution at the Fraternity's biennial convention that was held in Texas at the end of June. Every two years, the Phi Delta Theta chapters...

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RMU receives grant money to renovate John Jay center

Malyk Johnson, News Manager
April 25, 2018

Robert Morris University has received a $5 million dollar grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation. The grant will go towards renovating the John Jay Center on campus. John Jay Center currently houses the School of Engineering, Mathematics and Science. The school began...

Police Blotter 4/17/18-4/23/18

Police Blotter 4/17/18-4/23/18

April 24, 2018

04/17/18 -Departmental information- The City of Pittsburgh Police Department forwarded an incident that dealt with a student of the University. The information was forwarded to Student Conduct.(closed) 04/17/18 -Lost property- A professor reported losing their University...

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Robert Morris announces passing of Darcy B. Tannehill

Malyk Johnson, News Manager
April 24, 2018

Robert Morris University announced the passing of Darcy B. Tannehill. Tannehill, who was an associate professor of education at Robert Morris, has worked at Robert Morris in various positions since the 1990s, according to the email. After returning to Robert Morris in 2010,...

RMU cancels summer theater to regroup

RMU cancels summer theater to regroup

Gage Goulding
April 19, 2018

Robert Morris University has put its summer theater program on hold, according to Colonial Theater Program Coordinator, Ken Gargaro. "I planned my whole summer around the show because it's my favorite thing to do," said sophomore Jessica Boothe. "I make sure I have time for...

Police Blotter 4/10/18-4/16/18

Police Blotter 4/10/18-4/16/18

April 18, 2018

04/10/18 -Lost Property- A report was taken for lost property.  The owner was advised that if it were turned into this department, they would be notified.(closed) 4/10/18 -Trouble Alarm- Guardian reported a trouble alarm activated in Concord Hall.  Officers responded and...

Congressman Keith Rothfus talks 2018 election, redistricting of Pa.

Congressman Keith Rothfus talks 2018 election, redistricting of Pa.

Brittany Mayer, News Manager
April 17, 2018

Congressman Keith Rothfus from the current 12th District is running for re-election in the 2018 election for the new 17th District. According to the New York Times, the redistricting of Pennsylvania provides a more competitive race for Congressman Rothfus, the Republican candidate. “It...

Ray Linsenmayer suspends Democratic primary campaign

Ray Linsenmayer suspends Democratic primary campaign

Gage Goulding
April 15, 2018

Ray Linsenmayer has suspended his campaign in the Pennsylvania 17th Congressional District Sunday. Linsenmayer was slated to compete against fellow Democrat Conor Lamb in the new congressional district in the primary election on May 15. Linsenmayer announced the campaign...