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RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

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

Robert Morris' University's Beautiful Nicholson Center on a pleasant April day. 
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Center for Innovation & Outreach to host town hall

Evelyn Luthringer
October 19, 2021

The Center for Innovation & Outreach is hosting a town hall meeting. Any RMU student who is interested in attending is welcome to come. Those who feel underrepresented are encouraged to attend. Dr. Anthony Robins, an Associate Professor of Biology in SEMS and D&I Coordinator...

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Police Blotter 10/05/21-10/11/21

Evelyn Luthringer
October 16, 2021

10/05/21: Suspicious Vehicle Check: A student reported a vehicle door open in the Patrick Henry lot. Officers responded and located the vehicle. It was determined that the seatbelt caused the door not to close. The door was closed and the vehicle secured. The case is closed.   10/05/21:...

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Thrive and Sigma Tau Gamma to host Walk for happiness

Angelie Bartholomew, Contributor
October 12, 2021

The mental health organization Thrive and Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity will be hosting the Happiness 24-Hour Walk-a-Thon in an attempt to end drunk driving. The event will take place from Friday, Oct. 22 at 5 p.m. until Saturday, Oct. 23 at 5 p.m. on the Nicholson front lawn. According...

Moon Township Police

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Allegheny County Police Department to participate in Drug Take-Back Day

Angelie Bartholomew, Contributor
October 12, 2021

PITTSBURGH- The Allegheny County Police Department will be participating in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Oct. 23. The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has hosted this bi-annual event for years, making this the 21st year. This event gives people the opportunity...

The Highmark Building in Downtown Pittsburgh peaks out from behind the Roberto Clemente Bridge. Photo Date: March 29, 2019 Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/Gage Goulding)

City of Pittsburgh proposes to purchase senior center

Evelyn Luthringer
October 12, 2021

The City of Pittsburgh has proposed to purchase of the West End Healthy Active Living Center on 80 Wabash Street. It is currently managed by the city through a $60,000 annual lease with Smith & Bowen according to the city's website. Under the new proposal, the building...

Conceptual renderings of the new terminal at Pittsburgh International Airport and are subject to change. Renderings courtesy of Gensler + HDR in association with luis vidal + architects.

Annual airport auction makes a return

Evelyn Luthringer
October 12, 2021

The Pittsburgh International Airport is hosting the annual public auction. Licensed auctioneer Joe R. Pyle will conduct the auction at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23. Fifteen abandoned vehicles, used Airport Authority vehicles, around 1000 pieces of jewelry, including silver...

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9/29/21-10/04/21 Police Blotter

Evelyn Luthringer
October 8, 2021

9/29/2021- Departmental Information: A student reported their microwave was on fire in Yorktown Hall. Officers responded but the smoke had dissipated. RMU Maintenance was notified to ventilate the room. The case is closed.   9/29/21- Fire Alarm-Smoke Detector Activated:...

Police Blotter 9/21/21-9/27/21

Evelyn Luthringer
October 1, 2021

9/21/21-Fire Alarm-Smoke Detector Activated: Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Concord Hall. Officers responded and found the cause to be burnt food. The fire department was cancelled. The panel was reset. The case is closed.9/21/21-Suspicious Vehicle Check:...

Bridges and buildings in Downtown Pittsburgh reflect off the city's mirror-like rivers on an early spring morning. Photo Date: March 29, 2019 Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/Gage Goulding) Photo credit: Gage Goulding

Over $7.1 million added to reinvestment fund for community investments in the Middle and Upper Hill District

Julia Wasielewski
September 27, 2021

PITTSBURGH - The Greater Hill District Neighborhood Reinvestment Fund has received an initial capitalized payment of over $7.1 million development partners on the Lower Hill development site. The announcement was made by the City of Pittsburgh, City Councilman R. Daniel Lavelle,...

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RMU announces $1 million dollar donation

Angelie Bartholomew
September 23, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP – Robert Morris University announced they received a $1 million donation from Alba Tull and First Light Capital Group. A statement from the university announced that the donation was given to launch the RMU Century Initiatives and Innovation Fund to commemorate...