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RMU kicks off first of diversity speaker series

RMU kicks off first of diversity speaker series

Brittany Mayer, Staff Reporter
September 20, 2015

On Sept. 17, native Pittsburgh entrepreneur, Kevin Carter, came to speak for the Diversity Series for the RMU Multicultural Student Services. Carter is the CEO of the nonprofit organization Adonai, which is centered on assisting young black males around the ages of 14-24 in...

RMU campus gets needed updates

RMU campus gets needed updates

Morgan Torchia, Staff Writer
September 17, 2015

Over the summer, construction began on the Patrick Henry Building at Robert Morris University. Now as construction draws to a close, students and faculty can put the new alterations to use. One of the major changes was to the Academic Media Center in Patrick Henry. Michael...

Tailgate Alley, RMU homecoming 2014.

Homecoming weekend breakdown

Delaney Hassell, News Editor
September 17, 2015

Homecoming Weekend kicks off this Friday! Here is a breakdown of everything going on for Robert Morris this weekend.   FRIDAY, SEPT. 18: 8 a.m. Robert Morris alumni with play a round of golf as the Montour Heights Country Club. $75 - includes 18 holes of...

Police Blotter 9/01/15-9/14/15

Police Blotter 9/01/15-9/14/15

September 16, 2015

9/01/15 – Lost Property - Complainant reports lost wallet near Joe Walton Stadium.  This department is investigating. (Open) 9/01/15 – Lost Property - Complainant reports lost wallet in Hale Center.  This department is investigating. (Open) 9/01/15 – Medical Emergency...

Board of Trustees Chair, Gary Claus and President-Elect, Dr. Christopher Howard.

University officials impressed with Howard’s understanding of RMU students

Hannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief
September 15, 2015

After about a nine-month search for the next president of Robert Morris University, Dr. Christopher Howard was named the eighth president of RMU. Gary Claus, Board of Trustees Chair; Richard Harshman, Chair of the Presidential Search Committee and David Jamison, Interim President/Provost...

President of Robert Morris University, Dr. Chris Howard

Pres. Elect Howard to continue propelling RMU forward

Delaney Hassell, News Editor
September 13, 2015

Last Thursday Dr. Christopher Howard joined the Robert Morris community to become the 8th president of the university. Although his term does not begin until February of next year, Howard is eager to move the university forward. He has seen how well Former President Gregory...

Flight 93 passengers' actions 'message of bravery, selflessness and heroism'

Flight 93 passengers’ actions ‘message of bravery, selflessness and heroism’

Hannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief
September 11, 2015

Fourteen years ago, 40 brave men and women decided to fight back against the Flight 93 hijackers. In honor of those 40 heroes, the new Flight 93 Visitor Center was dedicated to the passengers on Sept. 10, 2015.  The Flight 93 Visitor Center has been designed to follow the...

President-Elect Howard ready to move RMU in right direction

President-Elect Howard ready to move RMU in right direction

Delaney Hassell, News Editor
September 10, 2015

Robert Morris University has announced that Dr. Christopher B. Howard will serve as the 8th president of the university. Currently, the 46-year-old U.S. Air Force Reserve veteran is the president of Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia. Hampden-Sydney is “a private college...

University officials announce 8th president of RMU

University officials announce 8th president of RMU

Delaney Hassell, News Editor
September 10, 2015

Robert Morris University has announced that 8th president of the university will be Dr. Christopher B. Howard. According to an email sent out by the RMU Board of Trustees Chair, Gary Claus, Howard is currently the president of Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia. Hampden-Sydney...

Police Blotter 8/25/15-8/31/15

Police Blotter 8/25/15-8/31/15

September 7, 2015

8/25/15 – Suspicious Vehicle - While on patrol officer observed vehicle with flat tires parked illegally.  This department successfully found the owner and assisted. (Closed) 8/25/15 – Medical Emergency - Medical emergency in Jefferson Center.  Officers responded and...