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RMU Sentry Media

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RMU Sentry Media

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...

Police Blotter 8/03/15-8/24/15

Police Blotter 8/03/15-8/24/15

September 1, 2015

8/04/15 – Vehicle Accident - Complainant reports vehicle struck while parked at the facilities services center.  Report taken for insurance purposes. (Closed) 8/04/15 – Fire Alarm - Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Concord Hall.  Officers responded,...

RMU tries to compensate for lack of housing

RMU tries to compensate for lack of housing

Tori Flick, Staff Reporter
August 31, 2015

Over the summer, many returning students received an email with a very special offer for the coming Fall and Spring semesters. With a high demand for on campus living, more so than in the past years, there wasn’t enough housing for everyone who requested it. As a solution,...

Presidential search in final stages, announcement expected in 'upcoming weeks'

Presidential search in final stages, announcement expected in ‘upcoming weeks’

Leah Fleischel, Social Media Editor
August 24, 2015

The search for the next president of Robert Morris University is its final stages, according to a recent email from Gary Claus, board chair. Claus said the board is "thrilled with the pace and progress of the search process, as well as with the quality of candidates and contenders." The...

David Jamison

Interim President Jamison is no rookie

Delaney Hassell, News Editor
August 21, 2015

Provost of Robert Morris University, Sr. Vice President for Academic Affairs, and current Interim President, David Jamison is ready for what this upcoming school year has to hold. While currently holding three titles for Robert Morris, Jamison has his hands full moving the...