The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

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.

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Police Blotter 10/1/19-10/7/19

October 17, 2019

10/1/19- Fire alarm- Moon Dispatch reported a Fire Alarm in Concord Hall. The cause of the alarm was found to be cooking. The Fire Dept was cancelled and fire panel reset (closed). 10/1/19- Fire alarm- Moon Dispatch reported a Fire Alarm in Salem Hall. The cause of the alarm...

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RMU’s Office of Residence Life responds to reports of insects in Yorktown Hall

Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor
October 16, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - Robert Morris University's Office of Residence life recently responded to reports of cockroaches in the Yorktown Hall dorm. In an email sent out to residents, the Office of Residence Life reported that Facilities successfully treated some rooms, and advised...

Active Minds and The National Society of Collegiate Scholars prove GPA does not influence mental health

Active Minds and The National Society of Collegiate Scholars prove GPA does not influence mental health

Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor
October 13, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - A survey from Active Minds and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) show their findings on mental health in universities. The survey includes 9,139 college students who are high-performing in the nation. 91 percent of these students with a GPA...

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Police Blotter 9/24/19-9/30/19

October 1, 2019

9/24/19- Fire alarm- Moon Dispatch reported a fire Alarm in Salem Hall. Officers arrived and found the cause of the alarm to be cooking. No sign of smoke or fire. The Fire Dept was cancelled and the fire panel reset (closed). 9/24/19- 201 Commitment- The Counseling requested...

SGA meeting recap: Chris King discusses RMU athletics

SGA meeting recap: Chris King discusses RMU athletics

Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor
September 28, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - Robert Morris’ Student Government Association held a meeting on Tuesday. The meeting featured vice president and director of athletics Chris King as well as chief marketing officer Chelsea Blakely. Chris King discussed his plans for the future of RMU athletics...

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Police Blotter 9/17/19-9/23/19

September 24, 2019

9/17/19- Departmental infromation- A resident student reported a roommate dispute. Report taken for informational and Residence Life purposes (closed). 9/17/19- 201 Commitment- The Counseling Center called requesting assistance with a 201 commitment. The individual was driven...

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Yorktown Fitness Center transforms into a 24/7 facility

Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor
September 23, 2019

ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY - New plans for the Yorktown Fitness Center are currently in the works, as the facility is transitioning into a 24/7 facility. Previously, students had limited hours to access the fitness center, but the new initiative aims to make the space more available...

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RMU to construct new $5 million building for the School of Engineering, Mathematics and Science

John Blinn, News Editor
September 19, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - Robert Morris University will be using a $5 million grant to create a new building for the School of Engineering, Mathematics and Science. The SEMS current home, John Jay, will undergo heavy renovations in order to bring in prospective students and create a...

Wheatley Center on the campus of Robert Morris University houses the School of Communication and Information Systems.

RMU welcomes new documentary filmmaker to campus

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
September 18, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Media Arts students recently got the opportunity to meet Eva Weber, who is this semester's visiting documentary filmmaker. Eva Weber is a German filmmaker based in London. Her work includes both documentary and fiction films. Weber's films have appeared in...

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Police Blotter 9/10/19-9/16/19

September 17, 2019

9/10/19- Lost property- Athletic staff reported that they lost their keys. Info taken in case they are turned in (closed). 9/10/19- Fire alarm- Moon Dispatch reported a fire alarm in Lexington Hall. Officer responded to find the alarm was caused by cooking. No sign of smoke...