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In Memory of Mary Tucci

Ellie Schroeder, Head News Editor
November 12, 2024

On November 4, 2024, Mary Tucci, 84, passed away in her sleep. Mary Tucci was the mother of RMU's own John Tucci. Mary was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Ernest Tucci. She leaves behind her sister Cora and husband Ray, her brother Robert and wife Claire, and her...

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Police Chief Jeff James Announces Parking Ticket Forgiveness Drive

Amere Keasley
October 18, 2024

Robert Morris University's Chief of Police, Jeff James announced through email Friday, Oct 18, that parking fines will be forgiven. However, to have your fines forgiven, you must donate canned or boxed goods and have money deducted from your fines. The donated food will benefit...

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RMU reimagines the bookstore

Hannah Shiflett, contributor
May 9, 2023

For the last 17 years, students have been familiar with Barnes and Noble as a place of employment, purchasing textbooks, school supplies, and spirit wear. However, this summer the bookstore on campus will no longer exist. Taking its place will be a new store that focuses on selling...

Confetti shot in the air to celebrate the undergraduate class of 2023. Photo credit: Samantha Dutch

Robert Morris Holds 98th Commencement

Samantha Dutch
May 8, 2023

As the academic year comes to a close, seniors donned caps and gowns to celebrate their graduation with Robert Morris University holding its ninety-eighth commencement ceremony. Family, friends, and faculty gathered at the UPMC Events Center at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday to celebrate...

Blackhawk helicopter flies over RMU's Nicholson Center

Blackhawks Land on Nicholson Front Lawn, Provides Training for ROTC

Nathan Breisinger
March 30, 2023

The Nicholson front lawn was converted into a military training area for a brief period of time on Thursday morning as the Robert Morris Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) and members of the Three Rivers Battalion participated in a specialized training exercise that saw...

Winter Storm Izzy dumps almost a half a foot of snow at Robert Morris

Rockwell School of Business to Host Bobbython

Evelyn Luthringer
February 8, 2023

The Rockwell School of Business is hosting Bobbython. Bobbython is a six hour charity dance marathon which is meant to unify RMU students, faculty, staff, and alumni while supporting the local community around the school. The event is set to take place on April 15, 2023 in the...

RMU and Vitalant to host blood drive

RMU and Vitalant to host blood drive

Evelyn Luthringer
January 23, 2023

Robert Morris University has partnered with Vitalant to hold another Blood Drive. The event is hosted by RMU Colonials and Community Service. The drive will take place on Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will occur at the Franklin Center in room 204. Although walk-ins...

Dr. John Locke was one of the members of student life that was realigned on Wednesday.

Robert Morris University Realigns Student Life

Hannah Shiflett, Reporter
January 11, 2023

Robert Morris President, Dr. Michelle Patrick, announced the realignment of Student Life today after former Dean of Students, Dr. John Michalenko retired at the end of the fall semester. In an email sent out to the faculty of Robert Morris University, President Patrick has...

Joseph Zimmer was named Provost of Robert Morris University on Monday Jan. 9, 2023.

Joseph Zimmer Named Next Provost at Robert Morris University

Hannah Shiflett, Reporter
January 11, 2023

Robert Morris University has named Dr. Joseph Zimmer as the next Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs per a press release by the university. Zimmer will begin his role starting June 1, 2023. The next Provost comes from St. Bonaventure University where he served as...