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Passion for People: A Detailed Dive into the Journey of RMU Visiting Rooney Scholar Dr. Nicolas Bogs

Mitchell McIntosh
October 5, 2023

The Rooney International Visiting Scholar Program broadens the global perspective of Robert Morris University by offering international scholars the opportunity to spend a semester in residence on campus. Rooney Scholars can teach a course, deliver presentations, and guest...

Born with Passion, Growing with Vision: The “Real Meal Reception” at the Rooney House

Mitchell McIntosh
September 29, 2023

Wednesday evening, I had the great privilege of being invited to the Rooney House by RMU's esteemed Rooney Scholar, Dr. Nicolas Bogs. The occasion was the "Real Meal Reception" which is an exclusive dinner party hosted at the Rooney House every second Wednesday evening. The...

Rooney Lecture: Beyond Autobahn and Oktoberfest with Dr. Nicolas Bogs

Evelyn Luthringer
September 25, 2023

For the Fall 2023 semester, RMU welcomed Dr. Nicolas Bogs as the Rooney Scholar. Thursday, September 28th from 3:30 to 5:00 in Hopwood Hall, the Center for Global Engagement will be hosting Rooney Lecture: Beyond Autobahn and Oktoberfest with Dr. Nic. Dr. Nic will talk about...

Rooney Scholar Dr. Marina Fontolon Talks Localization in Video Games

Michael Deemer, Contributor
March 24, 2022

Rooney Scholar Dr. Marina Fontolan is a "gamer first," but coming from Brazil, Fontolan realized that some come to need or are lost in translation. The term "localizing" is the shift in language and culture. On Thursday the Center of Global Engagement hosted the lecture with...

Marina Fontolan named Robert Morris Ronney Scholar

Colby Sherwin, Assistant News Editor
January 24, 2022

Marina Fontolan Ph.D. from Unicomp Brazil has been awarded the 2022 Ronney Scholarship, for their research on video game localization. The award was given out Jan. 20 in the Wheatley Attrum. “I study video game localization, how players get more connected when...

Center for Global Engagement hosts panel on impact of COVID-19 featuring several Rooney scholars

Michael Delehanty, Assistant News Editor
October 21, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP - The Center for Global Engagement at Robert Morris University hosted the first Rooney Program Reunion Panel on Oct. 7. The panel was hosted by Dr. Jennifer Creamer, Directer for the Center for Global Engagement. The panel consisted of Rooney Scholars from across...

Steelers’ chairman Dan Rooney dies at 84

Delaney Hassell
April 13, 2017

Pittsburgh Steelers’ chairman Dan Rooney has passed away today at the age of 84, according to WPXI.

RMU welcomes 2017’s first Rooney Scholars

Briana Lewis
January 17, 2017

On Jan. 12, Robert Morris University welcomed its newest Rooney Scholars. The reception was held by the Center of Global Engagement in the Rooney House to introduce husband and wife, Dr. Monwabisi Gantsho and Dr. Moloko Ramashala-Gantsho to RMU this Spring semester.

Meet the fall 2016 Rooney Scholar: Dr. Annette Forster

Ryan Giacobbi
September 20, 2016

On Sept. 8, 2016, the Center for Global Engagement held a welcoming introduction at the Rooney House for Dr. Annette Forster, Rooney Scholar for fall 2016.

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.