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Jamison to juggle Interim President and Provost

Jamison to juggle Interim President and Provost

Delaney Hassell, Assistant News Editor
April 16, 2015

A unanimous vote by the Board of Trustees appointed Provost David Jamison as the Interim President of the Robert Morris University, as well as to continue his responsibilities as Provost. According to Rich Harshman, Chair of the RMU Presidential Search Committee, the entire...

Police Blotter 04/08/15-04/13/15

Police Blotter 04/08/15-04/13/15

April 15, 2015

04/08/15 – Disturbance - This department was advised of a verbal argument between two fans at the men’s lacrosse game.  Both parties were separated, and an officer stood by until the end of the game to avoid any further contact. (Closed) 04/08/15 – Suspicious Person...

BREAKING: Provost David Jamison named as interim President

Leah Fleischel, Editor-in-Chief
April 14, 2015

RMU Board Chair Gary Claus announced Tuesday that the Board of Trustees has appointed Provost David L. Jamison, J.D. as the Interim President of Robert Morris University effective June 30, 2015. Jamison will lead RMU until a new president is installed to succeed President...

Board gives fundraising for new event center green light

Board gives fundraising for new event center green light

Leah Fleischel and Hannah Smith
April 14, 2015

Related: RMU Event Center Update UPDATE: As of Monday, the RMU Board of Trustees has approved the plans to fund raise approximately $50 million to build a new event center. "As we pursue donations for this building...we're not going to be getting money that would have...

Robert Morris escaped defeat Saturday as they were able to tie with Penn State 2-2.

The Helping Hand

Josh Yost and Josh Yost
April 10, 2015

She has a giving smile. One that stands out throughout the day, makes you feel appreciated if you happen to be graced by it. It’s the smile a parent gives to a child. It’s the smile a significant other would share. It’s the kind of smile that shows just how large of...

You know what really grinds my gears? Movie edition

You know what really grinds my gears? Movie edition

Eddie Sheehy and Matt Merlino
April 7, 2015

It has been quite some time since the last installment of "What Grinds My Gears." For this edition, I thought it would be fun to focus solely on the annoyances observed while attending movies. I also wanted to incorporate not only my opinions, but also that of RMU Sentry Media's...

BREAKING NEWS: Elijah Minnie requests release from RMU

BREAKING NEWS: Elijah Minnie requests release from RMU

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
April 3, 2015

On the same day that head coach Andy Toole signed a contract extension, freshman forward Elijah Minnie became the second player to request his release from Robert Morris. Less than 24 hours after guard Marcquise Reed announced he was leaving, Minnie requested to be released...

BREAKING NEWS: Toole announces two-year contract extension

BREAKING NEWS: Toole announces two-year contract extension

Zach Laufer and Zach Laufer
April 3, 2015

According to multiple reports, including ESPN and the Pittsburgh Tribune Review, Robert Morris men's basketball head coach Andy Toole has reached an agreement on an extension of his contract, keeping him in Moon Township, Pa. through the 2019-20 season. After leading the Colonials...

BREAKING NEWS: Marcquise Reed granted release from RMU

BREAKING NEWS: Marcquise Reed granted release from RMU

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
April 2, 2015

After impressing a lot of people during his freshman season by averaging 15.1 points per game, Marcquise Reed's request to be released from the Robert Morris men's basketball program has been approved, according to Marcus Helton, the editor-in-chief of DMVelite.com. As...

Robert Morris couldn't build off of their win Friday losing back-to-back games Saturday.

Colonials drop April Fool’s Day contest to non-conference foe

Ian Kist and Ian Kist
April 1, 2015

The Robert Morris University softball team dropped its first game in four contests, falling to the Canisius Golden Griffins Wednesday afternoon in the first game of a non-conference doubleheader, 5-1. The second half of the doubleheader was canceled due to field conditions.  Haileigh...