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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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RMU’s John McCarthy receives Fullbright Award

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
March 2, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - History professor at Robert Morris University, John McCarthy, has been awarded the Fullbright Award. The Fullbright Scholarship will grant McCarthy the opportunity to teach, in Bratislava, Slovakia, next year during the spring semester. "I want my family...

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Multicultural Student Services hosts Black History Luncheon

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
March 1, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - Multicultural Student Services hosted their annual Black History Month luncheon on Feb. 28 to celebrate the past, present and future of African-American culture. The luncheon featured various performers who shared their talents and tied in inspirational messages...

Robert Morris University President Dr. Christopher Howard hosts Pizza with the President in order to connect more with student body. Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/Megan Shandel)

Students turn out to talk with RMU President Christopher Howard

Gage Goulding, News Editor
March 1, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Students joined the president of Robert Morris University Dr. Christopher Howard to talk about what they liked about the college, and what they wanted to know all over a slice of pizza. About 30 students attended Pizza with the President at the newly opened...

The bookstore on the campus of Robert Morris University. Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/Soundharjya Babu)

New changes coming to the RMU bookstore over spring break

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
February 28, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP — New changes will be coming to the Robert Morris University bookstore over spring break. The on-campus bookstore will be going through a renovation to receive a new look. Funded by Barnes and Noble, the two-week project involves various changes inside the...

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Student: Hancock dorm ‘infested’ with bed bugs

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
February 27, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - A student at Robert Morris University living in Hancock Hall discovered a bed bug "infestation" in her dorm room. Taylor Grandizio, a freshman who lived in the room, described her experience with the infestation, an issue she did not anticipate at first. “Everybody...

POLICE BLOTTER in white lettering over top of a black background. There are two baby blue circles and a red circle behind the end of BLOTTER

Police Blotter 2/19/19- 2/26/19

February 27, 2019

2/19/19- Medical Emergency- This department was notified of a student in need of medical attention in Patrick Henry.  A parent was contacted who transported their child for medical attention on their own (closed). 2/19/19- Smell of Marijuana- Officers were called to Yorktown...

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Campus Drive to close in front of UPMC Events Center beginning in March

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 22, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Campus Drive will close in front of the UPMC Events Center for the entire month of March. University officials notified students, faculty and staff of the closure via email on Thursday. The closure will begin on March 1 at 5 a.m. and remain in effect through...

Since the announcement of budget cuts from the University, many students have demanded answers from their University administration.

Students: ‘Did I make the right choice to come to Robert Morris University?’

Samuel Anthony, Digital Content Manager
February 22, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - Since the Town Hall on Jan. 29 in which RMU President Christopher B. Howard announced that the university needed to cut $4-5 million in payroll, there has been concern from the students at Robert Morris University as to the futures of their programs and their...

Why Dont We to perform at UPMC Event Center

Why Don’t We to perform at UPMC Event Center

Garret Roberts, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor
February 21, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - - Robert Morris University has announced that pop band Why Don't We will be coming to the UPMC Event Center on August 11, 2019. The second band scheduled to appear at the UPMC Event Center, the musicians are currently on their "8 Letters" tour. Seeing success...

Since the announcement of budget cuts from the University, many students have demanded answers from their University administration.

RMU announces chair of the Public Art Committee

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
February 21, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris University has named local artist Cindy Gilberti as the chair of the Public Art Committee. Gilberti hosted painting workshops on campus during the summer, which brought local attention to Wheatley Center. She is currently the owner of Gilberti...