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The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

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Robert Morris announces plans for in-person commencement ceremonies for Class of 2021 and 2020

Austin Bechtold, Assistant Sports Editor
March 5, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP-- After the initial outbreak of COVID-19 postponed the 2020 commencement ceremony for graduating seniors last May, Robert Morris University has now announced plans to honor the Class of 2021 on campus grounds. Robert Morris is planning to present the Class of...

RMU is teaming up with four community colleges to create a new dual enrollment program

RMU is teaming up with four community colleges to create a new dual enrollment program

John Blinn, News Editor
February 12, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris University and four local community colleges are introducing the new RMU Gateway program. The new agreement will allow students to work at both RMU and one of the four community colleges included in the deal. The Community College of Allegheny...

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UPDATE: RMU to return student’s majors to diplomas

Garret Roberts, Editor in Chief
February 9, 2021

UPDATE: Robert Morris University and the Student Government Association on campus has announced that student's majors will be added to diplomas again, marking a success for students who criticized the removal of the language last Fall. "We will be able to do so in a manner...

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Co-CEO of Netflix grants $3 million to Robert Morris University to be used for scholarships

John Blinn, News Editor
January 27, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris University has received $3 million dollars from Netflix founder and co-CEO Reed Hastings. The money will be used to fund a total of 20 scholarships for incoming students. The RMU Next Century Scholarships will cover room, board and the cost of...

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RMU officially joins Horizon League

Austin Bechtold, Assistant Sports Editor
June 15, 2020

Big things on the Horizon, a new Horizon, expanding your Horizon. No matter the journey, or wording, the destination is clear. After 39 years in the Northeast Conference, Robert Morris University is joining the Horizon League for the upcoming 2020-21 academic and athletic school...

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RMU officially joins Horizon League

Austin Bechtold, Assistant Sports Editor
June 15, 2020

Big things on the Horizon, a new Horizon, expanding your Horizon. No matter the journey, or wording, the destination is clear. After 39 years in the Northeast Conference, Robert Morris University is joining the Horizon League for the upcoming 2020-21 academic and athletic school...

Robert Morris University eliminates some staff positions, furloughs others in response to financial loss after COVID-19

Robert Morris University eliminates some staff positions, furloughs others in response to financial loss after COVID-19

John Blinn, News Editor
June 3, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP - Staff and coaches at Robert Morris University have been furloughed and several other staff positions have been eliminated in an attempt to lessen the financial impact caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The university announced on Wednesday that staff whose workload...

Wheatley Center on the campus of Robert Morris University houses the School of Communication and Information Systems.

RMU announces reopening of campus for fall semester

Garret Roberts, Editor in Chief
May 12, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris University announced their plans to open campus for the 2020 Fall Semester this morning, foreshadowing a modified living environment and class structure for students. University president Chris Howard made the announcement via an email to all...

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Robert Morris University classes remain online for the summer but hopes for in-person fall courses after an estimated $10 million loss from COVID-19

John Blinn, News Editor
May 6, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris University will remain online for summer classes and is uncertain, but optimistic, for in-person fall classes. While handling an estimated $10 million loss as a result of COVID-19, the university is also preparing for an online and rescheduled in-person...