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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 adjuncts decide to unionize in recent vote

RMU adjuncts decide to unionize in recent vote

Hannah Smith, News Editor
March 17, 2015

On Mar. 17, 2015, Robert Morris University adjunct faculty passed a vote to unionize 125 to 67. The National Labor Relations Board conducted a mail-in ballot for Robert Morris University adjunct faculty to vote for or against becoming represented by the United Steelworkers...

RMU increases cost of attendance 3.65 percent for 2015-16 year

RMU increases cost of attendance 3.65 percent for 2015-16 year

Delaney Hassell, Assistant News Editor
March 17, 2015

President Gregory Dell’Omo sent out an email to Robert Morris students today regarding tuition, rates, and fees for the 2015-16 academic year. The email stated that there will be “a 3.65 percent increase in the cost of attendance as of the Summer 2015 semester.” Standard...

RMU adjuncts look to unionize

RMU adjuncts look to unionize

Dylan McKenna and Delaney Hassell
February 25, 2015

Bob Trosky, Robert Morris University adjunct and member of the Adjunct Volunteer Organizing Committee, says that Feb. 25 or National Adjunct Walkout Day is about raising awareness for Robert Morris, not the disruption of classes. Last year, a majority of RMU adjuncts mailed...

Police Blotter 2/17/15-2/23/15

Police Blotter 2/17/15-2/23/15

February 25, 2015

2/17/15 – Fire Alarm - Guardian reported a fire alarm activated in Concord Hall.  Upon officers arrival it was determined that the cause for the alarm was accidental.  Maintenance was advised and reset the alarm. (Closed) 2/17/15 – Trespass Warning - Residence Life requested...

Presidential Search Committee teams with Witt/Kieffer

Presidential Search Committee teams with Witt/Kieffer

Delaney Hassell, Assistant News Editor
February 24, 2015

On Feb. 13, a full Board of Trustees meeting took place at Robert Morris University to discuss the next step in the presidential search process. The Board of Trustees met to analyze the progress of the the Presidential Search Committee and the University Advisory Committee....

Police Blotter 2/10/15-2/16-15

Police Blotter 2/10/15-2/16-15

Hannah Smith
February 19, 2015

2/10/15 – Recovered Property - Maintenance turned in a stethoscope, and blood pressure cuff found in Franklin Center. The items were taken back to Barry Center and entered in the lost and found. (Closed) 2/10/15 – Fire Alarm - Guardian reported a fire alarm activated...

Business Week returns to RMU

Business Week returns to RMU

Mike Funyak, Reporter
February 18, 2015

With Business Week quickly approaching, Robert Morris University and the School of Business are busy finalizing plans for the second annual event.  Last year's inaugural event was themed, “Setting Sail: Charting Your Own Course,” but this year’s Business Week is entitled...

Board of Trustees to meet; presidential search continues

Board of Trustees to meet; presidential search continues

Hannah Smith, News Editor
February 11, 2015

The presidential search for Robert Morris University’s next president continues, since current President Gregory Dell’Omo announced that he will be leaving to become the next president of Rider University starting for the 2015-2016 academic year. An e-mail was sent to...

Police Blotter 2/3/15-2/9/15

Police Blotter 2/3/15-2/9/15

February 11, 2015

02/03/15 – Medical Emergency - Officers were called for a disoriented male in Hale Center.  Valley Ambulance responded and transported the male to Sewickley Valley Hospital. (Closed) 02/03/15 – Disturbance - Officers were called to Sewall Center for students arguing after...

RMU "Levels Up" password security for students

RMU “Levels Up” password security for students

Leah Fleischel, Editor-in-Chief
February 9, 2015

Students at RMU will now have to change their password once every 60 days starting in a couple of weeks. Level Up, the new awareness initiative created by the Information Technology (IT) department at RMU to ensure students follow the new policy and understand why it was put...