MOON TOWNSHIP-- The highly anticipated Greek Week Finale will kick off on Sunday with changes for the pandemic.
In previous years, Greek Week ended with Airband, a live lip dubbed performance done by the Greek organizations on campus. As a result of...
ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY -- In honor of Women’s History Month, RMU Sentry Media sat down with sophomore Gabriella Rankin to talk about her experiences at Sentry Media.Gabriella Rankin has been a part of Sentry for two years. She is currently the...
MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- An RMU shuttle driver has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, according to an email sent to students.RMU’s shuttle service, The Pittsburgh Transportation Group, informed RMU on March 22 that a driver has tested positive...
UPDATE: March 13- 5:45 p.m.
According to an email from Robert Morris University, the Student Recreation and Fitness Center would re-open at noon on March 13.
The center will be working on a modified schedule. According to the email, the center will...
PITTSBURGH - Mascots from all over the Pittsburgh region, including RoMo, joined the Mascot Skate Party at the Schenley Skating Rink.
Iceburgh from the Pittsburgh Penguins, Doodles from Chick-fil-A, and many others tested out their ice skating skills...
ROBERT MORRIS - Vice President of Student Life, John Michalenko addressed meal plan changes at this week’s SGA meeting.
According to Michalenko, the changes proposed at during a meeting that on took place in Hopwood Hall on Feb. 5 are not yet final.
Students...
MOON TOWNSHIP - Robert Morris University students, faculty, and alumni came together in Ferris Hall to celebrate the grand opening of the new Center for Sales Excellence.
On Jan. 29, an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the Center...
MOON TOWNSHIP - The Student Government Association (SGA) held their first meeting of the spring semester.
SGA discussed Alternative Spring Break with Micah Thompson, the Engaged Learning and Community Involvement advisor.
Alternative Spring Break...
MOON TOWNSHIP - The U.S. Census Bureau will be hiring up to 500,000 part-time census takers for 2020.
Census takers go door to door to collect responses for people who have not responded over email or phone.
Every 10 years, the U.S. requires people...
MOON TOWNSHIP -- RMU students celebrated Friendsgiving in the Yorktown kitchen just in time for the upcoming Thanksgiving break.
On Saturday evening, students enjoyed meals and quality time with friends. The Community Advisors in Yorktown set up the...
MOON TOWNSHIP - Provost Mary Ann Rafoth spoke about Robert Morris University core courses at the latest Student Government Association meeting.
Dr. Rafoth asked students for their opinions on these classes, to understand their priorities and gave out...
ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY - The third week of the First Amendment On Trial debates featured the freedom of religion.
Debaters Selene Cerankosky and Jacob Toth discussed the Supreme Court case Marsh v. Chambers during the live debate. They delivered...
ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY - The third Student Government Association meeting announced the application process of the Community Adviser position.
Community Adviser applications have opened up for the 2020-2021 school year.
Anna Kowalok-Lewis, program...
MOON TOWNSHIP - Robert Morris University broke ground for a newly renovated building in the School of Engineering, Math and Science (SEMS).
On Nov. 12, faculty, staff and alumni were invited to celebrate the groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion...
ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY - The Student Government Association addressed the recent changes to RMU dining.
Lisa Rodgers, senior general manager of Parkhurst Dining, and Keith Lyne, assistant director of retail, were present to discuss some of the decisions...
PITTSBURGH - The streets leading up to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center were bustling with energy from supporters and protesters alike in anticipation of President Trump's arrival.
Donald Trump was a keynote speaker for the 2019 Shale Insight...
PITTSBURGH - Seats in Heinz Hall were filled for John Kerry, former Secretary of State, who participated in the Pittsburgh Speaker Series.
President Christopher Howard opened the sold-out event, sponsored by Robert Morris University. It featured a...
Students on campus came together for the Paint Your Pride event in Yorktown Hall for a chance to express themselves.
The Student Alliance for Equality (SAFE) and the Community Advisers at Yorktown Hall held the pride event, which featuring music and...
MOON TOWNSHIP - Robert Morris University's Office of Residence life recently responded to reports of cockroaches in the Yorktown Hall dorm.
In an email sent out to residents, the Office of Residence Life reported that Facilities successfully treated...
MOON TOWNSHIP - An apartment in Treetop Manors was damaged after a structure fire Monday afternoon.
Residents near the area of Moon Clinton Road say they saw heavy smoke and heard helicopters at the scene. The Moon Township Volunteer Fire Department...
MOON TOWNSHIP - A survey from Active Minds and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) show their findings on mental health in universities.
The survey includes 9,139 college students who are high-performing in the nation. 91 percent of...
MOON TOWNSHIP - Robert Morris’ Student Government Association held a meeting on Tuesday. The meeting featured vice president and director of athletics Chris King as well as chief marketing officer Chelsea Blakely.
Chris King discussed his plans for...
MOON TOWNSHIP- A multi-vehicle accident on University Boulevard took place outside of the Robert Morris University campus and resulted in what appeared to be an arrest.
Three vehicles were involved in the accident that took place at the intersection...
ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY - New plans for the Yorktown Fitness Center are currently in the works, as the facility is transitioning into a 24/7 facility. Previously, students had limited hours to access the fitness center, but the new initiative aims to...
MOON TOWNSHIP -- President Chris Howard recently discussed this school year and all that it entails as RMU gets ready for another semester.
In an email issued to students, President Howard introduced plans for upcoming renovations for the School of...
MOON TOWNSHIP- Campus Drive is set to reopen at the start of May.
The road that travels in front of the UPMC Events Center will reopen to traffic on Wednesday, May 1 at 7:00 a.m.
According to Robert Morris University's Facilities Management, deliveries,...
MOON TOWNSHIP- Students came together to shed light on current immigration issues in honor of National Immigrant Resilience Day.
The Organization for Latin American Students (OLAS) hosted the rally last Thursday evening. The event included various...
MOON TOWNSHIP - Finishing touches have just been added to the RMU bookstore, completing the store's renovations.
The project, which was funded by Barnes and Nobles, started on March 4 and continued on through spring break. The bookstore boasts updated...
MOON TOWNSHIP - The RMU campus turned colorful over the weekend to help raise money for families in Pittsburgh.
RMU teamed up with the organization Bringing Hope Home to host the fifth annual 5K Color Run on Saturday. The event brought dozens of people...
MOON TOWNSHIP — The third annual Out of the Darkness walk brought hundreds of people to the Robert Morris University Campus to fight against suicide.
On Saturday, people came together to participate in a walk around campus to show others that they...
MOON TOWNSHIP - The Thorn Run Interchange Improvement Project is set to start this month.
The construction work may impact traffic, according to a Facebook post by the Moon Township Police Department. The project’s plans involves adding new traffic...
PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh is the best place to launch a small business, according to Citimart ratings.
The ratings were based on 56 other U.S. cities. According to Citimart, Pittsburgh ranks first in openness to small businesses and their ideas. The...
MOON TOWNSHIP - International students and organizations across the Robert Morris University campus celebrated their culture and shared it with the community.
The third annual Global Karneval featured various booths, each representing different cultures....
MOON TOWNSHIP — Robert Morris University students gathered for a candlelight vigil filled with prayer, song and remembrance in honor of Antwon Rose.
After the two teens fled from the vehicle, Rosfeld shot and killed Rose, who was unarmed at the time....
PITTSBURGH — La Roche College officially gained university status on Tuesday.
President Sister Candace Introcaso announced this change during a celebration held at the school.
“Changing our designation and name to La Roche University is the...
PITTSBURGH - Councilperson Erika Strassburger introduced the legislation that protects people from pregnancy discrimination in the workplace.
The legislation, introduced on Feb. 26, protects pregnant individuals and people seeking to become pregnant,...
MOON TOWNSHIP— The fourth annual Greek Excellence celebration took place on Sunday, recognizing accomplishments of various fraternities and sororities.
The event recognizes student and alumni leaders who show dedication to community service as well...
MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris is included in the top 30 best master’s in database management degree programs by BestSchools for 2018.
According to BestSchools, the rankings are based on academic excellence, faculty scholarship, reputation, financial...
PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh is participating in clean construction for the first time.
Beginning in May, the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure will be reconstructing the McFarren Street Bridge with “Clean Construction” guidelines.
"This...
MOON TOWNSHIP - WalletHub compared more than 500 cities to find out more about America’s current cultural profile.
The cities are graded on a 100-point scale, with a score of 100 showing the highest diversity in an area.
The five most ethnically...
MOON TOWNSHIP - Multicultural Student Services hosted their annual Black History Month luncheon on Feb. 28 to celebrate the past, present and future of African-American culture.
The luncheon featured various performers who shared their talents and...
MOON TOWNSHIP — New changes will be coming to the Robert Morris University bookstore over spring break.
The on-campus bookstore will be going through a renovation to receive a new look. Funded by Barnes and Noble, the two-week project involves various...
MOON TOWNSHIP - A student at Robert Morris University living in Hancock Hall discovered a bed bug "infestation" in her dorm room.
Taylor Grandizio, a freshman who lived in the room, described her experience with the infestation, an issue she did not...
MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris University has named local artist Cindy Gilberti as the chair of the Public Art Committee.
Gilberti hosted painting workshops on campus during the summer, which brought local attention to Wheatley Center.
She is currently...
PITTSBURGH - A $120 million project to help solve the affordable housing crisis will begin in Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh will be receiving $10 million for the next 12 years from the Housing Opportunity Fund.
The Housing Opportunity Fund Department was...
MOON TOWNSHIP -- Pro-life activist Ryan Bomberger came to speak at Robert Morris University.
Students for Life hosted “The Social Injustice of Abortion” featuring political columnist and commentator Ryan Bomberger, founder of The Radiance Foundation.
Sued...
MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris University has opened a manufacturing laboratory in Lower Hill.
The laboratory officially opened on Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Located in the Energy Innovation Center, it will serve as a research and teaching...
MOON TOWNSHIP - Do you live in a city that is known for having good credit scores? WalletHub has ranked U.S. cities with the highest and lowest credit scores.
Based on TransUnion data, 2,572 cities were ranked by their median credit score, giving an...
OAKLAND - University of Pittsburgh students have created a dating app with a new twist.
With no photos on users’ public profiles, Inrstellar emphasizes connections over superficial judgments. Founder and CEO Paul Trichon wanted a place for people...
PITTSBURGH — According to credit rating agencies, Pittsburgh’s finances are in stable condition.
Pittsburgh received an upgraded credit rating from agencies Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s. The agencies praise the city’s effective financial...
NORTH STRABANE TOWNSHIP - A North Strabane Township K-9 officer is back to work after suffering from a medical condition that threatened the dog's life. K-9 Drago is back to work after surgery in 2018.
Drago, the police dog for the North Strabane Township...
PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police is participating in the annual Polar Plunge with efforts to raise money for Special Olympics of Pennsylvania.
As of Jan. 31, they have raised $43,625, greatly contributing to the $425,000 goal. Police Chief...
PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh Crime Stoppers needs the public’s help for a wanted person investigation.
On Sept. 15, 2018, Jerome Solomon fled as officers approached his residence in Pitcairn. He is wanted on multiple charges including robbery, theft,...
PITTSBURGH - On April 6, Bike Pittsburgh will host the Women and Non-Binary Forum to empower people and give them the opportunity to have a voice in the community.
Women and non-binary individuals across the region will come together for the sixth...
MOON TOWNSHIP (RMU SENTRY MEDIA/CNN) — More millennial women are entering the job market than ever before, according to a report.
According to a Bloomberg report, women between the ages 25 and 34 make up 76 percent of the workforce.
There is a...
HARRISBURG (RMU SENTRY MEDIA/CNN) - Pennsylvania Congressman Tom Marino has resigned from his position just two weeks after taking office.
Last November, Marino secured his fifth term by winning 66 percent of the vote in his district. He was nominated...
SAXONBURG — Officials at South Butler County School District say they received a threat Tuesday evening.
Officials at the school district say that a threat was posted to Snapchat at the end of the school day Tuesday, according to a letter from Superintendent...
PITTSBURGH - Public Safety and Police Bureau officials gathered in the Mayor’s Conference Room on Monday to discuss the final 2018 crime statistics.
Officials say that the numbers show progress. Homicides and shootings have decreased, but work still...
PITTSBURGH -- A wanted Pittsburgh felon was arrested for multiple drug and gun charges.
In 1996, 40-year-old Tyrek Jrevae Booker was convicted of voluntary manslaughter after killing Sgt. James Taylor.
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Officers arrested...
PITTSBURGH -- The holiday season has come around once again, bringing more risks and injuries from simple objects that families should take precautions to avoid.
Allegheny County Emergency Services Chief Matthew J. Brown encourages residents to stay...
PITTSBURGH -- To help children in foster care, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has issued the authority a grant to reunite them with their families.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has issued a $556,000 grant...
PITTSBURGH -- The grand opening for a new public safety center will be taking place on Tuesday.
Residents and the media are invited to the Northview Heights Public Safety Center open house, giving people a first glance at the new facility.
“This...
PITTSBURGH -- Two graduation ceremonies were held by the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police on Friday.
Twenty-five recruits and six K9's graduated from the Pittsburgh police K9 training academy after a twelve-week training regime.
The first ceremony was...
PITTSBURGH -- The 2019 Diversity Awards, hosted by Allegheny County Human Relations Commission (ACHRC), is now accepting student submissions.
The award recognizes students in grades nine through 12 who advocate for diversity and help fight discrimination...
MOON TOWNSHIP -- Just after the Mid-term elections have come to a close, students across campus shared their thoughts on president Donald Trump.
Some students held a more negative viewpoint, as they did not agree with his actions or policies, but...
MOON TOWNSHIP - Active Minds is hosting a nationwide pledge drive competition, aiming to end the stigma around sexual assault.
The It’s On Us Pledge Drive is a week-long competition which started on Oct. 21 and ended on Oct. 27. Students were encouraged...
Foreign Service Officer Dale Giovengo spoke at Robert Morris University for a panel hosted by Career Services.The Careers in Public Services and Policy panel was held on Wednesday, where Giovengo and other panelists shared their experiences to undergraduates.Dale...
The Student Alliance for Equality, or S.A.F.E., hosted a Your Health Matters seminar, raising awareness for LGBT health.
Central Outreach Wellness Center was represented in this seminar, emphasizing the importance of having an open conversation about...
After the passing of Robert Morris University professor Dr. Mark Eschenfelder, students from the COMM-3220 Event Planning class have announced a Make Your Mark 5K memorial walk in honor of the economics teacher.Dr. Eschenfelder passed away on July 21,...
Robert Morris University has celebrated the 88th Saudi National Day, showcasing Saudi Arabia’s rich culture and history.
“It’s Saudi National Day, the national day where we remember when King Abdulaziz established the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia...
Robert Morris University’s first Day of Giving event has been a success, exceeding the goal of 300 donors for the year.
“Lots of other colleges and universities do this, so it’s something we wanted to try out this year, and so far it has been...
Robert Morris University ranks number 23 on the top 25 drug and alcohol arrests nationally at 14.2 arrests per 1,000 students, according to a U.S Department of Education 2016 report.According to RMU Police Chief Randy Mink, Robert Morris University made...
