The news site of Robert Morris University

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The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

RMU Live | October 12, 2020

Ethan Morrison and Colby Sherwin
October 12, 2020

On this weeks newscast, topics include an increase in republican voter registration, details on RMU's Wellness Week, information on the Campus Clear app and the return of Steelers fans to Heinz field. Broadcast live from the RMU-TV Studio on the campus of Robert Morris University...

Pittsburgh residents comment on the recommendation to remove the Christopher Columbus statue from Schenley Park

Jonah Hoy, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor
October 12, 2020

UPDATE (10/12/2020): As of Oct. 11, Mayor Bill Peduto has recommended to remove the statue. It has been taped and wrapped. PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Art Commission has unanimously voted to remove a statue of Christopher Columbus from Schenley Park. The statue of the...

RMU Live | October 5, 2020

Colby Sherwin and Ethan Morrison
October 5, 2020

On this weeks newscast, the top stories include a train derailment, COVID-19 updates for the Pittsburgh area, meteor sightings over the Steel City and changes to Trick or Treat during the pandemic. Broadcast live from the RMU-TV Studio on the campus of Robert Morris University...

RMU searching for virtual intruder who disrupted online Saudi National Day with racist insults

RMU searching for virtual intruder who disrupted online Saudi National Day with racist insults

Garret Roberts, Editor in Chief
September 29, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris University is currently searching for an online intruder who disrupted the online Saudi National Day with racist statements. The comments were made during RMU President Chris Howard's opening remarks for the ceremony on Friday. As he was speaking,...

RMU Live | September 28, 2020

Ethan Morrison and Colby Sherwin
September 28, 2020

In this week's newscast, the top stories include the Supreme Court nomination of Amy Coney Barrett, the grand jury's decision on the Breyonna Taylor case and the RMU flu shot clinic. Broadcast live from the RMU-TV Studio on the campus of Robert Morris University in Moon Township,...

Robert Morris University offers up to $40,000 through a new scholarship program competing with Duquesne

Robert Morris University offers up to $40,000 through a new scholarship program competing with Duquesne

John Blinn, News Editor
September 25, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris University has established a new scholarship program in an attempt to set itself apart from local rival Duquesne University. Up to $40,000, that's how much a student who has been accepted into both Robert Morris and Duquesne could save if they...

RMU Live | September 21, 2020

John Blinn and Colby Sherwin
September 21, 2020

On this week's newscast, the top news stories include the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, President Donald Trump's visit to the Pittsburgh International Airport and the Colonial's Unite campaign. Broadcast live from the RMU-TV Studio on the campus of Robert Morris University...

RMU Live | September 14, 2020

Nick Hedderick and John Blinn
September 14, 2020

On this week's newscast, the top stories include pending charges against those who burned police vehicles in Pittsburgh, COVID-19 updates for RMU's campus and a socially distanced Halloween in Disney World. Broadcast live from the RMU-TV Studio on the campus of Robert Morris...

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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...

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...