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Victims in Pittsburgh shooting identified

Malyk Johnson and Gage Goulding October 28, 2018

11 people were killed in a shooting on Saturday morning at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. In a press conference at 9 AM, the victims have been identified. All of the victims were middle-aged or older. The victims include brothers and a husband...

Photo credit: David Auth

Women’s hockey falls to RPI

Malyk Johnson and Malyk Johnson October 12, 2018

PITTSBURGH- The RMU women's hockey team took on the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Engineers and lost by a score of 1-0. The Engineers Goalie Louvisa Salender ended the night with 58 saves compared to the Colonials Lauren Bailey's 17. The...

Sentry 360: September 5, 2018

Sentry 360: September 5, 2018

Malyk Johnson, News Manager September 7, 2018

In the first episode of the Sentry 360 Sam Anthony discusses RMU football's game in Dayton and his expectations for the Colonials this season. Download the full episode here.

UPMC Events Center construction causes parking problems

UPMC Events Center construction causes parking problems

Malyk Johnson, News Manager August 28, 2018

During the construction of the UPMC Events Center, parts of campus that were previously available for students who lived in off-campus dorms, Yorktown and Braddock Halls, to park have closed down. The Lower Sewall lot is gated off during the construction...

Introducing President Howard to the class of 2022.

President Howard talks about the RMU 100 plan

Malyk Johnson, News Manager August 27, 2018

Last year, Robert Morris University announced its “RMU 100” plan, which is a set of goals for RMU going into its 100th year in 2021. The plan includes improving athletic facilities and making RMU a preferred partner with Pittsburgh Businesses. “We...

Provost Jamison named the interim Dean of SCIS

Provost Jamison named the interim Dean of SCIS

Malyk Johnson, News Manager August 22, 2018

During the summer, the Dean of Communications AnnMarie LeBlanc stepped down. While a replacement is found for the new dean Provost David L. Jamison has been named the interim dean of the School of Communications and Information Systems. Jamison splits...

 Photo Credit: Ryan Hoffman,  Phi Delta Theta GHQ Staff Member

Phi Delta Theta wins best chapter at Biennial convention

Malyk Johnson, News Manager July 2, 2018

The Phi Delta Theta fraternity at Robert Morris won the Kansas Trophy recognizing them as the most outstanding chapter at a smaller institution at the Fraternity's biennial convention that was held in Texas at the end of June. Every two years, the...

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RMU receives grant money to renovate John Jay center

Malyk Johnson, News Manager April 25, 2018

Robert Morris University has received a $5 million dollar grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation. The grant will go towards renovating the John Jay Center on campus. John Jay Center currently houses the School of Engineering, Mathematics and...

Photo credit: Paul Wintruba

Robert Morris announces passing of Darcy B. Tannehill

Malyk Johnson, News Manager April 24, 2018

Robert Morris University announced the passing of Darcy B. Tannehill. Tannehill, who was an associate professor of education at Robert Morris, has worked at Robert Morris in various positions since the 1990s, according to the email. After returning...

RMU offers options for summer housing

RMU offers options for summer housing

Malyk Johnson, Assistant News Manager April 11, 2018

Robert Morris University is changing the way students will be able to live on campus during the summer. The Office of Residence Life sent out an email to students Wednesday detailing the options for its summer housing program. Residence Life will...

Photo credit: Dr. Carl Ross

RMU’s Nursing program returns from 101 trips to Nicaragua

Malyk Johnson, Assistant News Manager March 27, 2018

Robert Morris University's School of Nursing and Health Science recently returned from Nicaragua. Dr. Carl Ross is a professor at the school and faculty adviser during the trips. Dr. Ross has been on 101 trips to the nation. Ross originally went to...

Conor Lamb wins Special Election

Conor Lamb wins Special Election

Malyk Johnson, Assistant News Manager March 22, 2018

Republican Rick Saccone has conceded to Democrat Conor Lamb in the 18th Congressional District Special Election. The election took place on March 14 after Republican Tim Murphy resigned after a scandal. Lamb led by 750 votes. In a tweet Wednesday night...

Second annual Global Karneval

Second annual Global Karneval

Brittany Mayer and Malyk Johnson March 21, 2018

Robert Morris University held its second annual Global Karneval. The event was organized by the Center for Global Engagement. The program was held last year in the Charles L. Sewall Center. Due to the construction of the UPMC Event Center, the event...

Students forced to find new roommates in spring semester

Students forced to find new roommates in spring semester

Malyk Johnson, Assistant News Manager February 24, 2018

On-campus residents have not been happy with their experiences with the Office of Residence Life at Robert Morris University. Residence Life recently sent out an email to students who did not have a roommate or students whose roommate moved out after...

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RMU students volunteer to help file taxes

Malyk Johnson February 8, 2018

Robert Morris University is for the seventh year a part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, which allows low-income citizens and international and foreign individuals to have volunteers to help file their taxes. The VITA program offers...

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Local business benefits from President Trump tax plan

Malyk Johnson February 6, 2018

President Donald Trump gave a speech at H&K Equipment on Jan. 18 in Coraopolis. He discussed the benefits that local businesses in the area have seen as a result of a tax reform, which was passed in December of last year. During the speech, he also...

Donald Trump at speaking in Pittsburgh in April 2016. RMU Sentry Media's Eddie Sheehy attended the rally. Photo credit: Eddie Sheehy

President Donald Trump appearing in Coraopolis

Malyk Johnson, Assistant News Manager January 18, 2018

President Donald Trump will be in Pennsylvania and will be making an appearance at  H & K Manufacturing in Coraopolis. According to a senior administration official, President Trump will be touring the facilities as well as giving a speech highlighting...

Students attempt to get bus route from RMU to Downtown

Students attempt to get bus route from RMU to Downtown

Malyk Johnson December 6, 2017
After relying on public transportation while in Morrocco and Germany, Robert Morris University students Alexis Walker and Laurel Murray decided to raise awareness and petition to get a bus route to campus. As a part of the Vera L. Heinz scholarship, both students were required to present a project related to the country they visited.

Amazon Web Services coming to RMU

Malyk Johnson October 8, 2017
Robert Morris University became the first member of the Amazon Web Services program over the summer, and Jameela Al Jaroodi, associate professor of software engineering, and Natalya Goreva, assistant professor of computer and information systems, are both undergoing training courses that will certify them to teach courses using AWS at RMU.
Moon Township Fire Department called to Patrick Henry

Moon Township Fire Department called to Patrick Henry

Malyk Johnson, Assistant News Manager September 20, 2017

The Moon Township Volunteer Fire Department was called to Robert Morris University's Patrick Henry Center after RMU Public Safety rang the fire alarm. "There was some mulch that was burning on the outside of the building right outside of the air intake...

Provost Jamison talks being back in provost seat

Provost Jamison talks being back in provost seat

Malyk Johnson, Assistant News Manager August 28, 2017

In 2015, David L. Jamison was the president of the university as well as the university provost and dean of academic affairs. After Christopher B. Howard became president in February of 2016, Jamison was able to resume duties as the university provost...

Fire Department responds to fire alarm in Monroe Hall

Fire Department responds to fire alarm in Monroe Hall

Malyk Johnson, Assistant News Manager August 26, 2017

The Moon Township Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fire alarm in Monroe Hall on Massey Way at around 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 26. The fire alarm is said to have been set off in a student's room. No damage to the dorm was found and no students were...

RMU to host part-time police academy

RMU to host part-time police academy

Malyk Johnson, Assistant News Manager August 24, 2017

Robert Morris University will be hosting a part-time police academy in partnership with Indiana University of Pennsylvania's Criminal Justice Training Center. The academy will begin in August. At the end of the course, students will be able to take...

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RMU’s Autism Speaks wins #Pens4Purpose contest

Malyk Johnson December 7, 2016
This semester, freshmen Danielle Wicklund, Jessica Sales, Allison Harnsberger and Loretta Carosone has started a chapter of the organization Autism Speaks at Robert Morris. The organization aims to raise awareness about the autism spectrum disorder and advance research for causes and better interventions for the disorder and related conditions.
Photo credit: Matt Merlino

The Thirst Project comes to Robert Morris

Malyk Johnson September 22, 2016
The Thirst Project, an organization that tasks students to spread awareness about the lack of water in developing nations, has a chapter being started at Robert Morris University thanks to juniors Sarah Johnson and Alyssa Dunn.