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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,...

Police Blotter 4/03/18-4/09/18

Police Blotter 4/03/18-4/09/18

April 10, 2018

4/03/18 -Student Conduct- Officers viewed a student vaping inside of Scaife Hall. Contact was made with the student who was advised they would be sent through Student Conduct for their actions. (closed) 04/03/18 -Elevator Alarm- This department was notified of someone stuck...

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How to make filing taxes a breeze

Jocelyn Burns
April 10, 2018
Don't let tax day blind side you by following this advice.
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...

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Club starts for coed gymnasts

Maura Linehan
April 5, 2018

With the 2018 spring semester coming to a close, Carrie D’Andrea, a junior nursing major, wanted to make sure she focused on meeting at least one more of her goals this year. In addition to the typical demands of being a student, she has also committed her time to advancing...

Police Blotter 3/27/18-4/2/18

Police Blotter 3/27/18-4/2/18

April 3, 2018

03/27/18 -Trouble Alarm-Guardian reported a trouble alarm activated in Salem Hall.  Officers responded and found the cause to be from the students cooking.(closed) 3/27/18 -Departmental Information-A student came to the Police Department to file a report for an incident that...

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Who are the “Best Buddies?”

Amanda Ebner
April 3, 2018
RMU's students are not only forming friendships, but spreading awareness about those with disabilities.
In September of 2001, the 130-year-old, haunted Grand Midway Hotel was bought by Blair Murphy for $11,000. Now, that hotel is being turned into an Airbnb.

Haunted Grand Midway Hotel opens as Airbnb

Brittany Mayer, News Manager
April 2, 2018

In September of 2001, the 130-year-old, haunted Grand Midway Hotel was bought by Blair Murphy for $11,000. Now, that hotel is being turned into an Airbnb. Although it needed things like windows and walls fixed, the hotel now has 32 rooms, with two open for Airbnb and more...