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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 all the news that is related to RMU.

Robert Morris University introduces the new Colonial Success Fund

Robert Morris University introduces the new Colonial Success Fund

John Blinn, News Editor
October 15, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Certain Robert Morris University students could receive up to $5,000 annually with the new Colonial Success Fund. Through a new financial tool known as an income share agreement (ISA), select students can receive this funding but will be required to pay a...

RMU student Emma Burrows talks about what it is like being a nursing major during a global pandemic.

RMU nursing students discuss changes to learning experience during COVID-19

Hannah Waterman
October 8, 2020

College students are adapting to life and school during this uncertain time. For most, it has been quite the adjustment; however, for some students, it may prove to be a more difficult adjustment. Nursing students have several in-person requirements, such as labs and clinicals,...

RMU searching for virtual intruder who disrupted online Saudi National Day with racist insults

RMU searching for virtual intruder who disrupted online Saudi National Day with racist insults

Garret Roberts, Editor in Chief
September 29, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris University is currently searching for an online intruder who disrupted the online Saudi National Day with racist statements. The comments were made during RMU President Chris Howard's opening remarks for the ceremony on Friday. As he was speaking,...

Robert Morris University offers up to $40,000 through a new scholarship program competing with Duquesne

Robert Morris University offers up to $40,000 through a new scholarship program competing with Duquesne

John Blinn, News Editor
September 25, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris University has established a new scholarship program in an attempt to set itself apart from local rival Duquesne University. Up to $40,000, that's how much a student who has been accepted into both Robert Morris and Duquesne could save if they...

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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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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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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...

Robert Morris University eliminates some staff positions, furloughs others in response to financial loss after COVID-19

Robert Morris University eliminates some staff positions, furloughs others in response to financial loss after COVID-19

John Blinn, News Editor
June 3, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP - Staff and coaches at Robert Morris University have been furloughed and several other staff positions have been eliminated in an attempt to lessen the financial impact caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The university announced on Wednesday that staff whose workload...