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Bike Pittsburgh seeks input on cycling next to Uber’s self-driving cars

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
January 18, 2019

PITTSBURGH — Bike Pittsburgh has distributed a survey asking pedestrians and bikers of the Steel City how they would feel traveling alongside vehicles that drive themselves. In Sept. 2016, Uber came to the city of Pittsburgh to test their semi-autonomous vehicles (AVs),...

Sexual assault on campus

RMU recipient of Gov. Wolf’s ‘It’s On Us’ campaign to combat sexual assault

Jonathan Hanna, Contributor
January 18, 2019

HARRISBURG - Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf announced nearly $1 million would be used to help fight sexual assault at 38 college and university campuses including, for the first time, Robert Morris University. Governor Wolf established the 'It’s On Us PA' campaign three years...

UPMC Events Center, coming in 2019. Photo Credit: (Robert Morris University)

OVG Facilities announces management of new UPMC Events Center

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
January 18, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Oak View Group Facilities have named Scott Zimmerman the general manager of the UPMC Events Center, which is being built on the Robert Morris University campus. According to a statement from Robert Morris University, prior to being appointed General Manager...

Wheatley Center on the campus of Robert Morris University houses the School of Communication and Information Systems.

Robert Morris’ Organizational Leadership online masters program nationally ranked

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
January 17, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - Robert Morris University's Organizational Leadership online masters program received a national ranking recently. The online program placed on Successful Students' top 25 best online Masters in Organizational Leadership degree programs. Robert Morris ranked...

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Pittsburgh Police searching for shooting suspect

Jonathan Hanna, Contributor
January 17, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police is seeking the public's help in identifying a person who is wanted for questioning relating a downtown shooting in early January. On Jan. 7, police responded to calls of a male gunshot victim on the 900-block of Liberty Avenue...

The UPMC building is one of the many distinct buildings in the Pittsburgh area.

Study: Pittsburgh one of the best cities for STEM workers

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
January 17, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP — The personal finance website WalletHub brings good news for people who live in the Pittsburgh area and are looking for a career in STEM. The website reported that Pittsburgh ranks third among the top 10 metro areas that are best for STEM-related professions. The...

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Amber Alert issued in statewide search for missing teen

Michael Delehanty and Gage Goulding
January 16, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Pennsylvania State Police have issued an Amber Alert for a missing teen from Penn Hills. Police say that 16-year-old Marjani Aquil was allegedly abducted by 19-year-old Jermaine Rodgers. Aquil was last seen on Jan. 16 at approximately 3 p.m. at a residence...

Police Blotter 12/18/18-1/15/19

Police Blotter 12/18/18-1/15/19

January 16, 2019

12/19/18- Suspicious Incident- Maintenance reported a concerning statement on a student’s board in Ross Hall. Investigation determined nothing threatening nor suspicious. The Student was advised to remove the statement (closed). 12/23/18- Fire Alarm- A Student reported...

Police Blotter 11/27/18-12/17/18

Police Blotter 11/27/18-12/17/18

January 16, 2019

11/27/18- Student Conduct Drugs- A Student reported a strong odor of Marijuana in Yorktown Hall. Two resident students sent through student Conduct for drug paraphernalia and underage alcohol violations (closed). 11/27/18- Medical Emergency- A Female in Nicholson complained...

Tom Wolf inaugurated as governor for second term

Gage Goulding, News Editor
January 16, 2019

HARRISBURG (RMU SENTRY MEDIA/CNN) -- Gov. Tom Wolf was inaugurated as the governor of Pennsylvania for a second term on Tuesday. In a ceremony held in Harrisburg, the 70-year-old Democratic politician was confirmed as the state's 47th governor. Wolf was first elected as governor...