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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.

Robert Morris University receives a fresh dusting of snow in Dec., 2018.

Alpha Chi Rho brothers were ‘Freezin’ for a Reason’

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
December 3, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Students at Robert Morris University may have seen an unusual sight on their way to and from classes as they passed the campsite of several brothers of Alpha Chi Rho, who were “Freezin' for a Reason.” The campsite was set up Monday through Friday outside...

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Freezing rain, snow and ice trigger Winter Weather Advisory

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Editor
November 29, 2018

PITTSBURGH - The National Weather Service in Pittsburg has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Pittsburgh region. According to officials, a combination of freezing rain, ice and snow will begin Thursday evening and extend into the overnight period. The Winter Weather...

Pedestrian fell, injured on Campus Drive

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Editor
November 27, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP - A pedestrian walking on Campus Drive Tuesday night was injured after they fell. The Robert Morris University Police Department told RMU Sentry Media that a young, unidentified male injured their back after falling in the middle of Campus Drive. The injury...

Wintry mix, snow, ice prompt officials to warn motorists

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Editor
November 16, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP - Residents in Moon Township woke up with snow and ice covered roads, cars and yards. The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh posted to Twitter that Moon Township received one inch of snow. Some areas in Pittsburgh experienced heavy snow and ice that toppled...

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11th Annual Harvest Moon Race benefits local church, students

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Editor
November 15, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Hundreds of runners are expected to compete in the 11th Annual Harvest Moon Race on Saturday. Over 300 participants will compete in a 5K, 10-mile and various kids' races starting at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday. The competition serves as a fundraiser for the St....

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Friday traffic, delays anticipated at UPMC Events Center

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Editor
November 15, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP - Travelers can expect a high volume of construction vehicles and increased drive times near the UPMC Events Center at Robert Morris University. RELATED STORIES: RMU announces name, plans for new events center Weekend campus paving project, detours planned RMU...

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Loud ‘booms’ cause concern in Moon Township

John Blinn, Contributor
November 15, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP - Residents in the Moon Township area heard loud booms on Thursday, prompting several calls to the police department. “Honestly, they weren't super loud from where I am down on Neville Island," said Jamie Lenore Savatt, RMU alumni and resident of Neville Island....

Police Blotter 10/30/18-11/05/18

Police Blotter 10/30/18-11/05/18

November 12, 2018

10/30/18- Lost Property- An employee reported losing a key for the Student Rec Center.  A report was sent to the University Locksmith. (closed) 10/31/18- Student Conduct- Officers located an intoxicated female at Yorktown Hall.  The female was taken back to their room,...

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Weekend campus paving project, detours planned

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Manager
November 9, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP - Weekend paving on the campus of Robert Morris University will create new traffic patterns and likely cause delays. Starting Friday at 5 a.m., crews will being preparing and paving the roadway in front of the UPMC Events Center. A large portion of Campus Drive...

Introducing President Howard to the class of 2022.

RMU President awarded Armed Forces Merit Award

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Editor
November 9, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP - President of Robert Morris University, Dr. Chris Howard, was awarded with the Armed Forces Merit Award. In a press release Thursday, the university announced that Howard's honored as the seventh recipient of the award. Out of 56 nominees, the retired Air Force...