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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.

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Police Blotter: 8/2/21 – 8/8/21

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
August 14, 2021

8/2/21 - Trouble Alarm - Guardian Protection reported a trouble signal from the Island Sports Complex. RMU Maintenance was notified and was aware it was a malfunction. The alarm was put on hold for repair. This case is closed. 8/3/21 - 911 Hang-Up Call - Allegheny County 911...

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)

RMU students create petition to remove Chris Howard as president

Owen Krepps
August 13, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP-- With the recent dispute over the cancellation of RMU men’s and women’s hockey, a lot of criticism has been pointed towards President Dr. Chris Howard. Yesterday, Howard and the University announced that the teams would not be coming back for the 2021-22 season,...

Residence Life

Office of residence life releases details about housing and dining changes, family newsletter

Ethan Morrison, Assist News Editor
July 25, 2021

On Thursday, the Office of Residence Life sent an update on housing and dining along with a family newsletter for the upcoming fall semester. The email was sent to all students and families. The document attached contained move in dates; first-year students will move in on...

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: 7/13/2021-7/19/2021

Ethan Morrison, Assist News Editor
July 23, 2021

7/13/2021 - 911 Hang-up call - Moon Dispatch reported a 911 dropped call. RMU Police located the caller on campus who stated it was an accident and everything was fine. This case is closed. 7/13/2021 - Fire alarm False Activation - Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm...

Police Blotter 7/6/2021 – 7/12/2021

Ethan Morrison, Contributor
July 16, 2021

7/6/2021 - Fire Alarm Smoke Detector Activated - Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Marshall Hall. Officers responded and found the cause to be burnt food. RMU Maintenance was notified. The fire department was canceled and the panel was reset. This case is...

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RMU to require COVID vaccine for 2021-22 school year

Colby Sherwin
June 30, 2021

In the 2020-2021 school year, Robert Morris students had their way of life changed. Now with the vaccine rollout in full effect, life will go back to normal for students and staff. In an email from RMU Student Life, they said the following: “We are confident in our ability...

Kevin Colbert stepped from his position on the RMU Board of Trustees due to the recent hockey news. Photo Credit: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Steelers GM Kevin Colbert steps down from RMU Board of Trustees

Alexis Davis
May 31, 2021

UPDATE 4:49 P.M.: Per Tim Benz of Tribune-Review Sports, Colbert has stepped down, confirmed by Robert Morris PR. They responded with "We are certainly grateful for the time he served on the board and the substantial support he has given the university over the years." Last...

RMU 100: The Education and Nursing School

RMU 100: The Education and Nursing School

Michael Delehanty
April 26, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Another one of the great schools that makes up Robert Morris University is the School of Nursing, Education, and Human Sciences. This school consists of some of RMU's greatest programs. The Nursing School has been very highly regarded and is one of the most...

Photo credit: Garret Roberts

Student Involvement celebrates students with Best of RMU Day

Michael Delehanty, Assistant News Editor
April 25, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The Robert Morris University community came together Sunday for a day-long event to celebrate the most important aspect of the community: the students. RMU Greek Life, Student Life, RMU Band and Colonial Theatre all came together on the Nicholson Front Lawn...

Photo courtesy of RMU Bands via Facebook.

RMU Band talks about preparing for performances and playing in a pandemic

John Blinn, News Editor
April 18, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The pandemic changed many different aspects of our lives. It made going to grocery stores different, eliminated the possibility of attending sporting events and halted seeing live music performances. The RMU Band had to make several different changes to their...