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Business Communication Seminar Explores Egypt’s High Context Culture

Nico Bonifate
October 16, 2025

MOON TOWNSHIP- This Tuesday, October 14th, RMU hosted a seminar surrounding business communication in Egypt, as well as how high-context cultures communicate differently.The interview questions would be answered by Dr. Mohammed Omran, a Rooney International Visiting Scholar and...

SUV Collides With McCormick Elementary School Bus

Nick Evans
October 7, 2025

An SUV crashed into a Moon Area school district bus at an intersection Monday afternoon. The crash occurred in the busy area of Montour Run Road and FedEx Drive around 4 pm. Many traffic delays and backups were caused by the surrounding lanes having to be blocked off while officials...

Robert Morris will be the first ASUN school to be hosts of the tournament in the conference's second year of sponsoring men's lacrosse Photo credit: Cameron Macariola

Robert Morris to Host 2023 ASUN Men’s Lacrosse Tournament

Michael Deemer
April 3, 2023

On Monday, RMU Athletics officially announced that Robert Morris will host the ASUN Men's Lacrosse Championships from May 2-7 at Joe Walton Stadium. The Colonials are defending champions of the conference, securing an automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament, before falling...

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Allegheny County detects its second case of the West Nile Virus

Terryaun Bell
October 21, 2021

PITTSBURGH – Mosquitoes are pesky, and what's worse is they can carry the West Nile virus. A man in McKees Rocks contracted Allegheny County's second case of virus and is currently recovering in his home. Mosquitoes become infected with the West Nile virus by feeding on...

Robert Morris' University's Beautiful Nicholson Center on a pleasant April day. 
Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/ Soundharjya Babu)

Center for Innovation & Outreach to host town hall

Evelyn Luthringer
October 19, 2021

The Center for Innovation & Outreach is hosting a town hall meeting. Any RMU student who is interested in attending is welcome to come. Those who feel underrepresented are encouraged to attend. Dr. Anthony Robins, an Associate Professor of Biology in SEMS and D&I Coordinator...

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Police Blotter 10/05/21-10/11/21

Evelyn Luthringer
October 16, 2021

10/05/21: Suspicious Vehicle Check: A student reported a vehicle door open in the Patrick Henry lot. Officers responded and located the vehicle. It was determined that the seatbelt caused the door not to close. The door was closed and the vehicle secured. The case is closed.   10/05/21:...

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9/29/21-10/04/21 Police Blotter

Evelyn Luthringer
October 8, 2021

9/29/2021- Departmental Information: A student reported their microwave was on fire in Yorktown Hall. Officers responded but the smoke had dissipated. RMU Maintenance was notified to ventilate the room. The case is closed.   9/29/21- Fire Alarm-Smoke Detector Activated:...

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Unpack U announces second annual mental wellness project competition

Kaelei Whitlatch
September 3, 2021

Mental health is an important topic among college students, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Active Minds, a nonprofit promoting mental health for young adults, thirty-nine percent of college students report experiencing having a significant mental health...

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Police Blotter 8/24/2021-8/30/2021

September 3, 2021

8/24/21: 911 Hang Up Calls- RMU Police received a 911 hang up call from the UPMC Events Center. Officer responded and located a staff member working in the ticket office. They accidentally dialed 911. - The case was closed. 8/24/2021: Fire Alarm-False Alarm- Guardian Protection...

Shorkies Violet and Dash at 2019's Out of the Darkness Walk. Moon, PA. April 16, 2019. RMU Sentry Media/Garret Roberts. Photo credit: Garret Roberts

Therapy dogs offer RMU students adorable benefits to mental health

Michael Sciulli, Sports Copy Editor
April 16, 2019
Read all about the RMU Counciling Center's therapy dogs!