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The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

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Lil Durk to perform at the UPMC Events Center in April

Ethan Morrison, News Editor
January 12, 2022

Hip-Hop artist Lil Durk will be performing at the UPMC Events Center on April 26, 2022 as part of his "7220 tour" which is scheduled to begin on April 8, the artist announced Wednesday afternoon. This is the first tour for Durk since performing with Lil Baby back in August...

President of Robert Morris University, Dr. Chris Howard

BREAKING NEWS: Robert Morris University President Chris Howard accepts position at Arizona State University

Ethan Morrison, News Editor
January 4, 2022

Former Robert Morris President Dr. Chris Howard will be leaving the university to accept a position at Arizona State University. In February Howard will be taking on the role of executive vice president and chief operating officer of the Arizona State University Enterprise. Howard's...

My first attempt at firework photography on July Fourth; there is room for improvement. Photo credit: Jordan Redinger

Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire holds promotions ceremony for firefighters

Julia Wasielewski
December 7, 2021

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire held a ceremony to promote firefighters to their new roles in the Mayor’s Conference Room on Nov. 30. Some of the promotions that were recognized included Bernard Mohan who was promoted to deputy chief and Ronald Bollinger who...

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: 11/23/21-11/29/21

Evelyn Luthringer
December 3, 2021

11/23/21: Fire Alarm-Smoke Detector Activated: A fire alarm was active in Salem Hall. Guardian Protection reported the alarm and officers responded. The case of the alarm was burnt garlic bread. The fire department was canceled. RMU maintenance was informed and the panel was...

Colonial Way closed for paving work Thursday

Colonial Way closed for paving work Thursday

Kaelei Whitlatch
December 1, 2021

Colonial Way, the road alongside Joe Walton Stadium , will be closed Thursday from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. for paving work. An email was sent to all students said, "Facilities Management will be closing the area from the front of the UPMC Events Center to Joe Walton Circle near...

Sunset on the campus of Robert Morris University. Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/Paul Wintruba)

RMU announces new weekend shuttle hours for fall semester

Colby Sherwin
September 5, 2021

Moon Township--As the fall semester begins at Robert Morris, there is a new shuttle weekend schedule. In an email from Residence Life, it announced new weekend hours on Friday until further notice. The Yorktown 2/Walmart/Weekender shuttle will run from 7 a.m. until 1 a.m....

RMU football had yet another game canceled.

Football season opener at Dayton canceled

Colby Sherwin
September 3, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP– After a COVID-shortened 2021 spring season, the Colonials will have their fall opener postponed against Dayton. The game was supposed to take place tomorrow at noon in Dayton, but due to positive tests within the RMU program, the game was canceled. This comes...

The Robert Morris hockey programs will be reinstated. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo/Colonial Sports Network

Robert Morris to reinstate hockey programs

Jonathan Hanna
July 14, 2021

UPDATE 8/13/21: The hockey programs have been put on pause for the 2021-22 season with an eye on fundraising for the 2022-23 season in hopes of reinstatement. Check out our article on it for any questions. After a strenuous 50 days for RMU hockey fans, they can start to see...

RMU Hockey to be reinstated for 2021 season

RMU Hockey to be reinstated for 2021 season

Colby Sherwin, News Editor
July 14, 2021

UPDATE 8/13/21: The hockey programs have been put on pause for the 2021-22 season with an eye on fundraising for the 2022-23 season in hopes of reinstatement. Check out Colonial Sports Network's article on it for any questions. On May 26th, Robert Morris University discontinued...

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...