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Co-CEO of Netflix grants $3 million to Robert Morris University to be used for scholarships

John Blinn, News Editor
January 27, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris University has received $3 million dollars from Netflix founder and co-CEO Reed Hastings. The money will be used to fund a total of 20 scholarships for incoming students. The RMU Next Century Scholarships will cover room, board and the cost of...

RMU 100: Beginnings of Bobby Mo

RMU 100: Beginnings of Bobby Mo

Michael Delehanty, Assistant News Editor
January 15, 2021

It is safe to assume that Robert Morris University is a special place. Whether you are a student, alumni, faculty member, or professor, RMU has a special place in your heart, in one way or another. It is a place where students have grow from shy kids fresh out of high school...

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RMU changes start of semester to January 19, cancels 2021 Spring Break

Garret Roberts, Editor in Chief
December 22, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP -- With COVID-19 cases still rising across the globe, Robert Morris University has announced big changes to their spring schedule in an attempt to keep students safe. In an email to students earlier this morning, RMU's Student Health Center announced that the...

UPDATE: Missing 16-year-old boy from Tarentum found

UPDATE: Missing 16-year-old boy from Tarentum found

John Blinn, News Editor
December 1, 2020

UPDATE: Ratliff was reported to be found at 11:30 p.m. on December 1. TARENTUM -- Authorities in Tarentum are asking for help in finding a boy who went missing. 16-year-old Ronald Ratliff was last seen at 4 a.m. Tuesday morning. Ratliff is 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs...

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RMU announces cancellation of all 2021 FLEAPs amid worldwide COVID-19 surge

Michael Delehanty, Assistant News Editor
November 30, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris University has announced that all Faculty-Led Education Abroad Programs, also referred to as FLEAPs, have been cancelled and the courses will not take place in the 2021 academic year. In an email sent on Monday afternoon, the news was delivered...

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UPMC Events Center opening rescheduled for 2021, capacity modified after rise in COVID-19 cases

Garret Roberts, Editor in Chief
November 28, 2020

UPDATE: The original version of this article reported that the capacity for the UPMC Events Center would be 400 people. The actual calculation, according to the new state guidelines, would be 200 people for the maximum capacity. After fact checking this with the university, the...

RMU graduate students receive funding from Department of Defense

RMU graduate students receive funding from Department of Defense

Michael Delehanty, Assistant News Editor
November 25, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Three Robert Morris University graduate students will be getting their Master's degree in cybersecurity, all paid for by the U.S. Department of Defense. RMU is also part of a consortium receiving federal defense funding for advanced manufacturing and development. Anna...

Pittsburgh's annual Gingerbread House Display kicks off virtual showing

Pittsburgh’s annual Gingerbread House Display kicks off virtual showing

Michael Delehanty, Assistant News Editor
November 23, 2020

PITTSBURGH -- The holiday season will officially commence with a virtual display of gingerbread houses created by local individuals, families, and groups. "The City of Pittsburgh is proud to serve as the presenter of this popular holiday tradition, and we're excited to design...

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RMU Athletics delays start of men’s basketball, reveals new winter sports guidelines

Austin Bechtold, Assistant Sports Editor
November 19, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The Robert Morris men’s basketball team has been forced to shuffle their non-conference schedule as a result of positive COVID-19 tests among team personnel. Tests were conducted on the program’s student-athletes, coaches, and staff members. NEWS: RMU...

RMU Live | November 9, 2020

RMU Live | November 9, 2020

Colby Sherwin and Ethan Morrison
November 9, 2020

In this newscast, the top stories include local COVID-19 updates, the first announcement of Joe Biden's victory on RMU-TV, as well as updates on Hurricane Eta. Broadcast live from the RMU-TV Studio on the campus of Robert Morris University in Moon Township, PA. MORE STUDENT...