Skip to Main Content
The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

This is where are all Pittsburgh related news will be at.

City life remains active during social distancing, with many using the nice day to get exercise with pets. March 22, 2020. Pittsburgh, PA.

How the JFCS creates new lives for refugees in Pittsburgh

John Blinn
September 15, 2021

PITTSBURGH -- With violence and chaos erupting in Afghanistan, citizens of the country are looking for a safe haven. One local organization has been helping refugees find a home in Pittsburgh and is currently creating a lifeline for Afghans who are fleeing the violence. Starting...

Credit: @unpackupgh on Instagram

Unpack U announces second annual mental wellness project competition

Kaelei Whitlatch
September 3, 2021

Mental health is an important topic among college students, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Active Minds, a nonprofit promoting mental health for young adults, thirty-nine percent of college students report experiencing having a significant mental health...

"POLICE BLOTTER" in white lettering over top of a black background. There are two baby blue circles and a red circle behind the end of "BLOTTER"

Police Blotter 8/24/2021-8/30/2021

September 3, 2021

8/24/21: 911 Hang Up Calls- RMU Police received a 911 hang up call from the UPMC Events Center. Officer responded and located a staff member working in the ticket office. They accidentally dialed 911. - The case was closed. 8/24/2021: Fire Alarm-False Alarm- Guardian Protection...

"POLICE BLOTTER" in white lettering over top of a black background. There are two baby blue circles and a red circle behind the end of "BLOTTER"

Police Blotter 8/17/21-8/23/21

Julia Wasielewski and Evelyn Luthringer
August 27, 2021

8/17/21-Welfare Check- Residence Life CA reported a student missing. Officers checked the dorm room and found no one there. The RMU Band Director notified the Police that the student had gone home and she had spoken to the student’s parents. The case was closed.   8/18/21-Departmental...

Robert Morris President Dr. Chris Howard addresses crowd at Matriculation. 
Photo Credit: (Ethan Morrison)

Robert Morris holds Matriculation after two-year hiatus

Colby Sherwin, News Editor
August 27, 2021
RMU welcomes in the university's new students in the bookend to commencement
RMU to reinstate mask mandate for fall semester

RMU to reinstate mask mandate for fall semester

Colby Sherwin, News Editor
August 16, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP-- As COVID-19 cases rise in the Western Pennsylvania region and mask mandates start to return, Robert Morris has decided to follow suit for the start of the 2021 fall semester.  In an email from the university, they lay out the plan for the upcoming year. ...

Photo Credit: Bill Paterson

Joe Walton passes away at age 85

Ethan Morrison
August 15, 2021

Today, Beaver Falls native and former Robert Morris head football coach Joe Walton passed away at the age of 85. https://twitter.com/RMUAthletics/status/1426999553128009728?s=20 Walton was named the first head coach in the team's 27-year history on July 27, 1993, building...

"POLICE BLOTTER" in white lettering over top of a black background. There are two baby blue circles and a red circle behind the end of "BLOTTER"

Police Blotter: 8/2/21 – 8/8/21

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
August 14, 2021

8/2/21 - Trouble Alarm - Guardian Protection reported a trouble signal from the Island Sports Complex. RMU Maintenance was notified and was aware it was a malfunction. The alarm was put on hold for repair. This case is closed. 8/3/21 - 911 Hang-Up Call - Allegheny County 911...

"POLICE BLOTTER" in white lettering over top of a black background. There are two baby blue circles and a red circle behind the end of "BLOTTER"

Police Blotter: 7/13/2021-7/19/2021

Ethan Morrison, Assist News Editor
July 23, 2021

7/13/2021 - 911 Hang-up call - Moon Dispatch reported a 911 dropped call. RMU Police located the caller on campus who stated it was an accident and everything was fine. This case is closed. 7/13/2021 - Fire alarm False Activation - Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm...

Police Blotter 7/6/2021 – 7/12/2021

Ethan Morrison, Contributor
July 16, 2021

7/6/2021 - Fire Alarm Smoke Detector Activated - Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Marshall Hall. Officers responded and found the cause to be burnt food. RMU Maintenance was notified. The fire department was canceled and the panel was reset. This case is...