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RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

RMU claims 92 percent placement within one year

RMU claims 92 percent placement within one year

Kaleb Springer, Contributor
February 5, 2016

Robert Morris University proudly proclaims its job/graduate school placement rate as a top marketing tool. The number seen on numerous pieces of admissions literature, emails, and even a billboard is 92. If you think that number is high, less than a decade ago, the placement...

RMU community talks benefits of FYSP

RMU community talks benefits of FYSP

Brittany Capozoli, Contributor
February 5, 2016

The First-Year Seminar Program is an orientation class that is designed to help the freshmen students at Robert Morris University. The programs helps them reach their educational goals and prepares them for their upcoming years in college while helping become more connected...

President Howard begins writing “next chapter” at RMU

Delaney Hassell, News Editor
February 1, 2016

Christopher B. Howard, Ph.D. has begun his first day as the eighth president of Robert Morris University. “Today is my first day as the president of Robert Morris University, and it is a privilege to be able to write the next chapter of the RMU story with each of you --...

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RMU knows how to deal with inclement weather

Brittany Mayer
January 31, 2016
With temperatures declining and snow fall increasing, Facilities Management here at RMU has a lot of ground to cover when it comes to keeping the roads and walkways clear.
Wheatley Center is designed for expansion

Wheatley Center is designed for expansion

Anthony DeSimone, Contributor
January 30, 2016

The Wheatley Center at Robert Morris University has been designed with expansion in mind. The Wheatley Center is currently the home of the School of Communication and Information Systems at RMU. According the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the building’s current size is around...

Students, Graduates, and now Administrators

Students, Graduates, and now Administrators

Amari Jacks, Contributor
January 29, 2016

Two current administrators at Robert Morris University have been working at the institution since it was called Robert Morris College to earn their bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Stephanie Hendershot, director of the financial aid department, and Kellie Laurenzi, associate...

Sexual assault on campus

The reality of sexual assault on college campuses

Delaney Hassell, News Editor
January 27, 2016

Every minute there are 20 people who fall victim to physical violence by an intimate partner in the U.S., according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. College campuses are no exception to this statistic. The CDC defined sexual violence as “a sexual act committed...

RMU welcomes newest Rooney Scholar

RMU welcomes newest Rooney Scholar

Brittany Mayer
January 24, 2016
Another international scholar has arrived at RMU. A reception was held at the Rooney House on Jan. 21 to introduce Misha Segal to students and faculty.
Studying abroad at RMU: Meet Nicki Cillié

Studying abroad at RMU: Meet Nicki Cillié

Hannah Smith, Editor in Chief
January 20, 2016

The continuation of an international exchange students' experience at Robert Morris University.  Nicki Cillié - South Africa  Originally studying at Eastern Mediterranean University in Northern Cyprus as an international student from South Africa, Nicki Cillié decided...

RMU has plan for property damage

RMU has plan for property damage

Vince Russo, Staff Writer
January 15, 2016

With just over 2,000 students living on the Moon Township campus of Robert Morris University from August to May each year, the Office of Residence Life has more than enough on their hands to try and keep things tame. This holds especially true when it comes to ensuring the...