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The news site of Robert Morris University

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The news site of Robert Morris University

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Vice President for Public Relations and Marketing Jonathan Potts to leave Robert Morris

Ethan Morrison, Editor in Chief
August 30, 2022
Vice President for Public Relations and Marketing, Jonathan Potts, leaving Robert Morris.
Robert Morris University officials advise students to celebrate holiday safely after large number of cases last semester

Robert Morris University officials advise students to celebrate holiday safely after large number of cases last semester

John Blinn, News Editor
March 16, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Two years ago, St. Patrick's Day celebrations would consist of vibrant green parades and buzzing parties. One year ago, the nation spent the holiday indoors, just reeling from the initial blow that COVID-19 put on our way of life. This year, things are...

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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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UPMC Events Center opening rescheduled for 2021, capacity modified after rise in COVID-19 cases

Garret Roberts, Editor in Chief
November 28, 2020

UPDATE: The original version of this article reported that the capacity for the UPMC Events Center would be 400 people. The actual calculation, according to the new state guidelines, would be 200 people for the maximum capacity. After fact checking this with the university, the...

Robert Morris University introduces the new Colonial Success Fund

Robert Morris University introduces the new Colonial Success Fund

John Blinn, News Editor
October 15, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Certain Robert Morris University students could receive up to $5,000 annually with the new Colonial Success Fund. Through a new financial tool known as an income share agreement (ISA), select students can receive this funding but will be required to pay a...

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RMU confirms positive COVID-19 case on campus, 17 students in quarantine

John Blinn, News Editor
September 4, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris University has confirmed that a member of the campus community has tested positive for COVID-19 on September 4, 2020. An email from the RMU Student Health Center stated that the university has reached out to everyone who may have been in close...

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Robert Morris University prepares to resume face to face classes on April 6

John Blinn, News Editor
March 13, 2020

UPDATE: Since the time this time this article was written, Robert Morris University has announced that it will no longer be preparing for an April 6 return. Students were encouraged to move out of their dorms if possible and were informed that they will not return for face to...

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Robert Morris University cancels face to face classes and switches to online until April 27

John Blinn and Soundharjya Babu
March 11, 2020

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 be open Monday - Friday:...

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RMU discusses potential changes to “Meal Plan” structure

John Blinn, News Editor
February 3, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP - Robert Morris University is currently working on a newly modified meal plan for students. Currently, RMU students are able to select from several different plans that offer a set amount of money that decreases as students buy various meals and other items. Vice...

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What’s the cost of postseason basketball?

Gage Goulding, News Editor
March 26, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - For schools that miss out on the NCAA tournament, officials turn to smaller tournaments in order to get their moment in the spotlight. After the Colonials failed to post a season-long record that qualified the team for selection to the NCAA tournament, university...

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