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

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...

Michaela Boyle embraces Molly Singewald after her shutout against Sacred Heart. Neville Township, PA 2/20/2021 (Tyler Gallo)

In the blink of an eye

Michaela Boyle
May 28, 2021

“We are sorry to inform you we are cutting both the men’s and women’s hockey programs.” Those words have haunted my mind since May 26th at 1:50 pm when they were first stated to me and my teammates. My name is Michaela Boyle and I was a member of the Women’s Hockey...

The #SaveRMUHockey petition has garnered a crazy amount of support.

#SaveRMUHockey petition reaches over 12,000 supporters

Owen Krepps
May 27, 2021

The bold and brash decision by Robert Morris University yesterday has left a lot of people in shock and raises a lot of questions. How could the university take away two of the most successful programs on campus? Also, why drop this news now on a Wednesday in the middle of the...

Robert Morris University to discontinue Division I hockey programs

Robert Morris University to discontinue Division I hockey programs

May 26, 2021

This afternoon Robert Morris University announced that it will no longer field their NCAA Division I men's and women's ice hockey teams. The decision was made not in a press conference or a proper meeting rather, in a Tweet by the university’s admin. https://twitter.com/RMU/status/1397613909482246148?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1397613909482246148%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fcolonialsportsnetwork.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php%3Fpost%3D54715action%3Dedit It...

Jon Hanna gives his two cents on why the hockey programs should have never been abolished. Photo Credit: Nathan Breisinger

OPINION: The decision to axe RMU hockey programs should have never been a thought

Jonathan Hanna
May 26, 2021

*EDITOR'S NOTE: Opinions are of the writer and not of Colonial Sports Network as a whole.* In a move that surprised the college hockey world, including the athletes of the teams themselves, Robert Morris University announced in a press release that it was immediately eliminating...

RMU has discontinued its mens and womens hockey programs.

Robert Morris University to discontinue Division I hockey programs

Ethan Morrison
May 26, 2021

This afternoon Robert Morris University announced that it will no longer field their NCAA Division I men's and women's ice hockey teams. The decision was made not in a press conference or a proper meeting rather, in a Tweet by the university’s admin. It is unclear the main...

Natalie Higgins earned NFCA Division 1 All-Region Honors. Photo Credit: Ally Yovetich

Natalie Higgins earns NFCA Division 1 All-Region Honors

Alexis Davis
May 20, 2021

A great season for Natalie Higgins has gotten even more recognition on Thursday as she earned 2021 National Fastpitch Coaches Association Division 1 All-Region honors, named to the Great Lakes First Team. Higgins is the first RMU player to earn NFCA Division 1 All-Region First...

Jamar Shegog named to HERO Sports FCS Freshman All-America team

Jamar Shegog named to HERO Sports FCS Freshman All-America team

Colby Sherwin
May 19, 2021

Despite a shortened 2021 season due to COVID-19, the Robert Morris football team is earning awards. Freshman linebacker Jamar Shegog has been named to the HERO Sports FCS Freshman All-America Team. The Pittsburgh native and Seton LaSalle alumni sat out all of 2020, making him...

Jaron Williams has committed to Robert Morris. Photo Credit: UT Martin Athletics

UT Martin forward Jaron Williams transfers to Robert Morris

Ethan Morrison
May 19, 2021

Earlier this afternoon, head coach Andy Toole and his staff added another piece to their team's puzzle as they landed the commitment of former Tennessee Martin forward Jaron Williams. Before his time with UTM, Williams spent his first two seasons of his collegiate career at...

Pittsburgh releases plans for fireworks for the Fourth of July

Colby Sherwin
May 17, 2021

PITTSBURGH - Normal life was greatly changed last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This included the Fourth of July celebrations. This year, the City of Pittsburgh will return to normal with their annual display of fireworks for Independence Day. “The City of Pittsburgh...