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The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

This is where are all Pittsburgh related news will be at.

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9/29/21-10/04/21 Police Blotter

Evelyn Luthringer
October 8, 2021

9/29/2021- Departmental Information: A student reported their microwave was on fire in Yorktown Hall. Officers responded but the smoke had dissipated. RMU Maintenance was notified to ventilate the room. The case is closed.   9/29/21- Fire Alarm-Smoke Detector Activated:...

Police Blotter 9/21/21-9/27/21

Evelyn Luthringer
October 1, 2021

9/21/21-Fire Alarm-Smoke Detector Activated: Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Concord Hall. Officers responded and found the cause to be burnt food. The fire department was cancelled. The panel was reset. The case is closed.9/21/21-Suspicious Vehicle Check:...

Bridges and buildings in Downtown Pittsburgh reflect off the citys mirror-like rivers on an early spring morning. Photo Date: March 29, 2019 Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/Gage Goulding) Photo credit: Gage Goulding

Over $7.1 million added to reinvestment fund for community investments in the Middle and Upper Hill District

Julia Wasielewski
September 27, 2021

PITTSBURGH - The Greater Hill District Neighborhood Reinvestment Fund has received an initial capitalized payment of over $7.1 million development partners on the Lower Hill development site. The announcement was made by the City of Pittsburgh, City Councilman R. Daniel Lavelle,...

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RMU announces $1 million dollar donation

Angelie Bartholomew
September 23, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP – Robert Morris University announced they received a $1 million donation from Alba Tull and First Light Capital Group. A statement from the university announced that the donation was given to launch the RMU Century Initiatives and Innovation Fund to commemorate...

City life remains active during social distancing, with many using the nice day to get exercise with pets. March 22, 2020. Pittsburgh, PA.

How the JFCS creates new lives for refugees in Pittsburgh

John Blinn
September 15, 2021

PITTSBURGH -- With violence and chaos erupting in Afghanistan, citizens of the country are looking for a safe haven. One local organization has been helping refugees find a home in Pittsburgh and is currently creating a lifeline for Afghans who are fleeing the violence. Starting...

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Unpack U announces second annual mental wellness project competition

Kaelei Whitlatch
September 3, 2021

Mental health is an important topic among college students, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Active Minds, a nonprofit promoting mental health for young adults, thirty-nine percent of college students report experiencing having a significant mental health...

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Police Blotter 8/24/2021-8/30/2021

September 3, 2021

8/24/21: 911 Hang Up Calls- RMU Police received a 911 hang up call from the UPMC Events Center. Officer responded and located a staff member working in the ticket office. They accidentally dialed 911. - The case was closed. 8/24/2021: Fire Alarm-False Alarm- Guardian Protection...

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Police Blotter 8/17/21-8/23/21

Julia Wasielewski and Evelyn Luthringer
August 27, 2021

8/17/21-Welfare Check- Residence Life CA reported a student missing. Officers checked the dorm room and found no one there. The RMU Band Director notified the Police that the student had gone home and she had spoken to the student’s parents. The case was closed.   8/18/21-Departmental...

Robert Morris President Dr. Chris Howard addresses crowd at Matriculation. 
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Robert Morris holds Matriculation after two-year hiatus

Colby Sherwin, News Editor
August 27, 2021
RMU welcomes in the university's new students in the bookend to commencement
RMU to reinstate mask mandate for fall semester

RMU to reinstate mask mandate for fall semester

Colby Sherwin, News Editor
August 16, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP-- As COVID-19 cases rise in the Western Pennsylvania region and mask mandates start to return, Robert Morris has decided to follow suit for the start of the 2021 fall semester.  In an email from the university, they lay out the plan for the upcoming year. ...