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Phi Delta Theta wins best chapter at Biennial convention

Malyk Johnson, News Manager
July 2, 2018

The Phi Delta Theta fraternity at Robert Morris won the Kansas Trophy recognizing them as the most outstanding chapter at a smaller institution at the Fraternity's biennial convention that was held in Texas at the end of June. Every two years, the Phi Delta Theta chapters...

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RMU receives grant money to renovate John Jay center

Malyk Johnson, News Manager
April 25, 2018

Robert Morris University has received a $5 million dollar grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation. The grant will go towards renovating the John Jay Center on campus. John Jay Center currently houses the School of Engineering, Mathematics and Science. The school began...

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Robert Morris announces passing of Darcy B. Tannehill

Malyk Johnson, News Manager
April 24, 2018

Robert Morris University announced the passing of Darcy B. Tannehill. Tannehill, who was an associate professor of education at Robert Morris, has worked at Robert Morris in various positions since the 1990s, according to the email. After returning to Robert Morris in 2010,...

RMU cancels summer theater to regroup

RMU cancels summer theater to regroup

Gage Goulding
April 19, 2018

Robert Morris University has put its summer theater program on hold, according to Colonial Theater Program Coordinator, Ken Gargaro. "I planned my whole summer around the show because it's my favorite thing to do," said sophomore Jessica Boothe. "I make sure I have time for...

Landslide causes road closure in Moon Twp.

Landslide causes road closure in Moon Twp.

Gage Goulding
April 15, 2018

Broadhead Road in Moon Township is now closed following a landslide, said the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in a press release to media. The closure is between University Blvd. and Flaughtery Run Road. [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="473" gal_title="Landslide in Moon...

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RMU’s Out of the Darkness Walk receives national recognition

Malyk Johnson
April 12, 2018

On April 7, Robert Morris University held its second annual Out of the Darkness Walk. The event is a way for students on campus to raise awareness and funding for suicide prevention. This year the event was attended by a representative for the American Foundation for Suicide...

Astronaut Mark Kelly speaks at RMU

Astronaut Mark Kelly speaks at RMU

Brittany Mayer, News Manager
April 11, 2018

Retired astronaut and Gulf War Naval Aviator, Mark Kelly along with his wife, Gabby Giffords, Congresswoman, are speaking at the Pittsburgh Speaker Series. The event is being held in Heinz Hall tonight at 8 p.m. Kelly stopped by Yorktown Hall today to speak before the Pittsburgh...

RMU offers options for summer housing

RMU offers options for summer housing

Malyk Johnson, Assistant News Manager
April 11, 2018

Robert Morris University is changing the way students will be able to live on campus during the summer. The Office of Residence Life sent out an email to students Wednesday detailing the options for its summer housing program. Residence Life will offer three different options...

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RMU renovating residence halls in next five summers

Brittany Mayer, News Manager
April 11, 2018

Robert Morris University just announced that over the next five summers, major changes will be made to the 14 residence halls on campus. "Robert Morris University will make major improvements to most of its 14 residence halls, including restoring lounges, renovating bathrooms,...

RMU Media Arts Department documents Sewickley

RMU Media Arts Department documents Sewickley

Brittany Mayer, News Manager
April 8, 2018

On March 15, the Robert Morris University Media Arts Department held A Portrait of Pittsburgh / Hay-on-Wye event. Seven students and three professors met in Sewickley, Pa., to document the town and share the photos with students at the Hereford College of the Arts. Hereford...