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AAA tips and suggestions to help motorists stay safe this winter

Jess Zaccarelli, Contributor • March 6, 2019

Winter can be a dangerous time to be on the road. AAA wants drivers to know the risks of driving in inclement weather and be prepared in the case of an emergency.

Bayer Center releases results of 2018 nonprofit survey

Jess Zaccarelli, Contributor • February 15, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - Robert Morris University's Bayer Center recently released the results of the biannual survey of the nonprofit workforce in southwestern Pennsylvania. The survey focuses on the composition of the nonprofit workforce, compensation and...

Pittsburgh receives funding for new blue recycling bins

Jess Zaccarelli, Contributor • February 14, 2019

The Pittsburgh Department of Public Works is expected to receive $350,000 for a new recycling project.

The Children’s Home awarded top designation for early childhood centers

Jess Zaccarelli, Contributor • February 3, 2019

Child’s Way, a daycare for medically fragile children run by the Children’s Home of Pittsburgh and Lemieux Family Center, was just awarded the highest rating possible for early childhood centers.

Study: 2019’s most and least educated states in America

Jess Zaccarelli, Contributor • January 29, 2019

WalletHub released a study on the most and least educated states in America. Massachusetts was ranked No. 1, while Mississippi was ranked No. 50.

Robert Morris School of Engineering, Mathematics and Science online program nationally ranked

Jess Zaccarelli, Contributor • January 22, 2019

The School of Engineering, Mathematics and Science has been ranked among the top 25 Best Master's in Engineering Management for 2019 by both OnlineMasters.com and TheBestSchools.org.

Pittsburgh Police to establish new domestic violence unit

Jess Zaccarelli, Contributor • January 16, 2019

The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police plans to establish a new domestic violence unit using a $500,000 donation from the Nina Baldwin Fisher Foundation.

Mayor Peduto in Poland for climate change conference

Jess Zaccarelli, Contributor • December 12, 2018

Mayor Bill Peduto takes a trip to Poland this week in order to attend a conference focused on climate change.

Mayor Bill Peduto submits 2019 budgets to Pittsburgh City Council

Jess Zaccarelli, Contributor • November 15, 2018

Mayor Peduto presented the 2019 budget to the Pittsburgh City Council this Tuesday.

Office of Engaged Learning holds first Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

Jess Zaccarelli, Contributor • November 13, 2018

This week, the Office of Engaged Learning and Community Involvement held several events to raise awareness for hunger and homelessness on campus

Reschenthaler wins Pennsylvania 14th Congressional District

Jess Zaccarelli, Contributor • November 6, 2018

Reschenthaler has won the Pennsylvania 14th Congressional District in the 2018 Midterm election. LIVE COVERAGE: The Society for Collegiate Journalists presents live coverage of the 2016 Presidential Election Guy...

Conor Lamb wins Pennsylvania 17th Congressional District

Jess Zaccarelli, Contributor • November 6, 2018

Conor Lamb has won the Pennsylvania 17th Congressional District in the 2018 midterm election. LIVE COVERAGE: The Society for Collegiate Journalists presents live coverage of the 2016 Presidential Election This...

Bob Casey wins Pennsylvania race for Senate

Jess Zaccarelli, Contributor • November 6, 2018

Bob Casey wins Pennsylvania race for Senate Bob Casey has been called the winner in the Pennsylvania Senate race against Lou Barletta in the 2018 midterm election. LIVE COVERAGE: The Society for Collegiate Journalists...

Tom Wolf wins Pennsylvania race for Governor

Jess Zaccarelli, Contributor • November 6, 2018

Tom Wolf has been called the winner in the Pennsylvania governor's race against Scott Wagner in the 2018 midterm election. LIVE COVERAGE: The Society for Collegiate Journalists presents live coverage of the 2018 Midterm Election Tom...

Office of Engaged Learning sponsoring Homelessness Awareness Week

Jess Zaccarelli, Contributor • November 4, 2018

Nov. 5 through Nov 9 will be hunger and homelessness awareness week here at Robert Morris University. The Office of Engaged Learning is organizing several events to raise awareness for hunger on college campuses.

Campus library hosts panel discussion about race in America

Jess Zaccarelli, Contributor • October 29, 2018

The Robert Morris library held a panel discussing the book "Between the World and Me" and what it's like to grow up as an African America in today's America.

RMU’s theater major is being converted to a minor

Jess Zaccarelli • October 15, 2018

The theater program here at Robert Morris University is going through some notable changes.

Career Center changes off-campus career program

Jess Zaccarelli • September 19, 2018

The Career and Professional Development Center made a switch over the summer from ColonialTRAK to a new system called Handshake.

Students honor those killed on 9/11

Jess Zaccarelli • September 12, 2018

To honor the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, students placed flags in their memory.

Students react to Salem Hall false fire alarms

Jess Zaccarelli • September 5, 2018

The fire alarm in Salem Hall has been set off several times since the semester started, and students are getting a little frustrated with the constant interruptions.

Residence Life adds lounges and kitchens

Jess Zaccarelli and Nate Perrigo • August 21, 2018

Big changes are coming to the residence halls at Robert Morris. Changes include putting lounges into all residence halls, adding a larger laundry room on the second floor of Adams, Ross, Hamilton, Gallatin and Marshall, and adding communal kitchens in...