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If you have to travel on the Parkway East at all to make the trip home for Thanksgiving break, you’ll want to allow yourself extra time or consider an alternate route. The Pittsburgh Department of Public Works and PennDOT announced a full weekend...

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RMU Live | October 26th, 2015 from the RMU TV Studio.

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Robert Morris University announced Monday that rowing head coach Midge McPhail, 50, died Saturday. McPhail had lung disease caused by complications from Sjögren's Syndrome. Craig Coleman, director of athletics, released the following statement: "Midge...

The search for the next president of Robert Morris University is its final stages, according to a recent email from Gary Claus, board chair. Claus said the board is "thrilled with the pace and progress of the search process, as well as with the quality...

Entering your freshman year of college is one of the most exciting times of your life! We know it also can be one of the most stressful - we’ve been there!  There’s so much uncertainty surrounding this new chapter in your life, and it can get very...

Former Robert Morris men's basketball star Lucky Jones signed a professional contract Tuesday and will continue his basketball career overseas. Jones signed with Liége Basket of the Scooore League, which is the Basketball League Belgium (BLB)...

Erik Stein, a former area coordinator within the office of residence life, died Wednesday in his home, according to his obituary on TribLIVE. He was 38 and had recently become the assistant director of residence life at Edinboro University. Erik...

Robert Morris University has named Dr. Lois Bryan, professor of accounting, interim dean of the School of Business effective June 1, 2015. She will succeed John Beehler, who became the dean of the School of Business in 2013. Beehler is leaving Robert...

Robert Morris University has selected AnnMarie LeBlanc as the new dean of the School of Communications and Information Systems, effective July 1. She will succeed Barbara Levine, associate professor of communication, who has been dean of SCIS since...

A dumpster caught fire around midnight Saturday near Washington and Concord halls on campus. Fire crews responded to the scene and were able to extinguish the flames within approximately 15 minutes. Dumpster fires at the end of the academic year...

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...

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...

On this April Fool's Day, RMU Sentry Media has learned of new plans to build a statue of Dr. Gregory Dell'Omo next to Bronze Bob. However, bronze will simply not suffice. The statue will be entirely made of gold. Though Dell'Omo has said he does...

If you've clicked the link to this article, chances are you are a part of the thousands that will be running out to the store either tonight (or tomorrow if you really feel like living life on the edge). Maybe Valentine's Day isn't your favorite holiday...

Students at RMU will now have to change their password once every 60 days starting in a couple of weeks. Level Up, the new awareness initiative created by the Information Technology (IT) department at RMU to ensure students follow the new policy and...

Pittsburgh has long shed its image as a polluted industrial city and blossomed into one of the most livable cities in the country, as well as a hub for technology, health care, and education. It has even been called a model city for others looking to...

It takes a lot to unseat an incumbent governor, and Tom Wolf is the first to perform that feat in almost 40 years. This accomplishment takes popularity amongst voters, but according to a recent poll by Mercyhurst University, Wolf also has their trust. 69...

Here we are, halfway through the semester looking at the end of week 8. While most college students are taking midterms, it's just another week at work for me and other full-time interns. Try to keep your envy to a minimum, because one of the things I've...

So I can't believe I'm just getting to my second blog post now. I used to post on student media almost every day, and now I haven't had time in twenty-seven days? Alright, so maybe I've had half an hour here or there - but not much more. The truth is,...

Hey everyone! Welcome to my blog, and thanks for reading. Before I can talk about work, I've got to talk about how I landed my internship. Like any job, you've got to make a great first impression and ace the interview with flying colors. I’ve done...

President Barack Obama is back for more of the Steel City just over two months after visiting Mon Valley Steel Works in West Mifflin to promote his myRA program to the people of Pittsburgh. His focus during his visit on Wednesday at the CCAC...

To kick off the RMU Voter Registration Drive, six local politicians came to campus to speak at the Rogal Family Chapel on April 4 to emphasize the importance of voting and voter involvement. The panelists included State Sen. Matt Smith; State Rep. Mark...

Having a partner in crime in your mission to get fit is always a good idea. For the days you'd rather lie in bed, you officially have someone responsible for dragging you out of it. One of the best qualities you can look for in your fitness partner is...

Being healthy and in shape is not all about how you look (name of the blog aside), it is more about how you feel.  Over 16 million people have watched the TED talk by social psychologist Amy Cuddy on power poses, but many still don’t know the advantages...

In an e-mail announcement that came from President Gregory Dell'Omo shortly after noon on Mar. 25, the RMU community was informed that Dr. Yasmin Purohit has accepted the offer for the position of Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer (CDIO) in Dell'Omo's...

Jillian Michaels’ brought her “Maximize Your Life” tour to the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh on Mar. 19 to an audience dying to know her secrets to health, fitness, and living a positive lifestyle. The presentation started out with a shocking...

3/13/14 - Recovered Property - A caller reported a backpack with a note on it in the lower Sewall parking lot.  Officers retrieved the backpack, which belonged to a student on the track team.  The bag will be stored at Barry Center until the owner...

3/4/14 - Fire - Parkhurst advised of a grease fire in the Bistro at Wheatley Center.  Officers responded and extinguished the fire without incident.  Maintenance was advised of the incident. (Closed) 3/5/14 - Student Conduct - Officer’s intervened...

Sometimes there’s no way around it, working out is just a drag. My biggest problem on the treadmill somedays is scrolling through my iPhone endlessly to find something to motivate me to go the distance. Pandora doesn’t always read my mind (plus commercials...

You can do Zumba, yoga, cross-fit, P90-X, and every workout you find online or in magazines; but nothing is as good for you as running. After all, it is so simple. You lace up your shoes, put on your workout clothes, throw earbuds in with a killer playlist...

According to Robert Morris University, President Gregory Dell'Omo has withdrawn his name for consideration from La Salle University. “I wish LaSalle University the very best as their search continues,” said Dell’Omo who has been President at...

UPDATE [2:40 p.m.] Robert Morris University has released a statement addressed to the campus community in regards to President Gregory Dell'Omo withdrawing his name from the consideration of becoming La Salle University's new president. “I wish...

2/18/14 - Accident - This department was advised of a minor accident in the parking lot at Yorktown Hall.  Both parties exchanged their information and a report was written for insurance purposes. (Closed) 2/18/14 - Smell of Marijuana - Residence...

It is estimated that just past 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 22, 2014 a car crashed into the Revere Center. The cause of the crash is not known at this time, and no comment was immediately available from officials on the scene. We will continue to update you as...

It is estimated that just past 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 22, a car crashed into the Revere Center. The cause of the crash is not known at this time, and no comment was immediately available from officials on the scene. We will continue to update you as this...

As February rounds the corner and spring break is just weeks away, some of us on a mission to look good naked (or at least in our swimsuit) may be feeling crunched for time. Last week I told you what NOT to do in terms of cleanses and fad diets, so this...

At some point, everyone hits the frustration of their exercise regime or new diet just not working as well as they expected. We want results, and we want them fast. After all, we are making sacrifices like sore legs and abs after rough days at the gym...

President Barack Obama declared 2014 the “year of action” in his State of The Union address on Tuesday evening and promptly took to Mon Valley Steel Works just outside of Pittsburgh on Wednesday to reinforce that idea. Many of the actions the President...

President Obama wraps up his visit to the Irvin plant in West Mifflin.

It is no secret that RMU has had a successful past five years with constant expansion and improvement coming in great ways. These changes have proven to be a product of the Strategic Plan that was first implemented about six years ago. Now, the university...

2013 has been a great year for RMU Sentry Media, and a big year as well. We have been striving for a long time to define exactly what we are, and it took a while before we were really comfortable being something unique as far as college media goes....

To most students, the end of the semester means studying, projects, losing sleep and stress. To the Society for Collegiate Journalists (SCJ), it meant giving back to the community. Since 2010 when member Ryan Shaffer began a project called Balancing Out...

RMU Sentry Media would like to thank everyone who submitted comments and memories via e-mail or the website. Our thoughts continue to be with the Crawley family and all who were close to Dr. Rex Crawley. “Rex was the definition of kindness and class....

Human resources released information on arrangements regarding the passing of Dr. Rex Crawley earlier today. Arrangements were sent to President Dell'Omo who passed on the information to the RMU community via e-mail. "I am personally grateful to Rex...

Students received an e-mail early Friday afternoon regarding the changes coming to the library in the near future. The RMU Library’s main floor will be undergoing a renovation between the end of the Fall 2013 semester and the start of the Spring...

Sending out transcripts has become even more convenient for RMU students. Academic services introduced the new RMU eTranscript service on Tuesday in an e-mail sent by Lawrence Tomei, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs. By going to rmu.edu/transcripts,...

The office of Student Life sent an e-mail on behalf of the RMU Public Safety Department on Oct. 22 regarding the amended overnight parking policy for students. The e-mail stated that the reason for the amendment was to "accommodate the academic and programming...

2013 marks the 10-year anniversary of the rebirth of the Robert Morris Colonial Theatre. In celebration, a special concert version of the Broadway Hit Rent: In Concert will be performed at Massey Theatre from Oct. 16 through 19 at 7:30 p.m. each night,...

Former Prime Minister of Greece, George Papandreou, kicked off the Pittsburgh Speakers Series sponsored by Robert Morris University on Wednesday, Oct. 9. Papandreou was the Prime Minister of Greece from 2009 until 2011, and during his time he led the...

In just a few decades, the city of Pittsburgh did a complete, 180 degree turn around from a grimy, smoky center for steel mills to the most livable city in the United States. Earlier this year, the Richard King (RK) Mellon Foundation awarded Robert Morris...

Robert Morris University has students studying to become experts of a very wide range of topics. Once a year, those with expertise on vampires, werewolves, mutants, aliens, cannibals, zombies, witches, wizards and other creepy things of the sort have...

Sunday, Sept. 15 Sorority Bid Day FYSP Kickball: 9 - 11 p.m. at Nicholson Center Front Lawn Men's Soccer at Canisius Women's Soccer at Cleveland State Field Hockey vs. Missouri State at Indiana Monday, Sept. 16 Student Organization...

Every year, the College Republicans and College Democrats come together for one thing: the anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001. For years now, on Sept. 11 the Nicholson front lawn is decorated with 2,977 flags for every victim that fell on this day. Reflecting...

Sunday, Sept. 8 Men's Soccer vs. Detriot @ NY Women's Soccer @ Howard Monday, Sept. 9 Commuter Reception: 5 - 8 p.m. at Hale Center Speaker Dan Gheesling: 7 p.m. at Massey Theatre Tuesday, Sept. 10 World Suicide Prevention Day Suicide...

Robert Morris University has been increasing its global presence, both by bringing in students from different cultures and sending students of its own around the world. In honor of this, starting in February on each first Thursday of the month there has...

Here's what's happening on campus after students return from a long Labor Day weekend. Sunday, Sept. 1 - Hispanic Heritage Month - Sexual Assault Awareness Month  - Men's Soccer @ Rider - Women's Soccer vs. Bucknell: 1 p.m. - NAC Monday,...

Year after year, Robert Morris University makes leaps and bounds in transforming and further developing as a university. Comparing the 2007-2008 RMU to the 2013-2014 RMU is almost unthinkable because of how much has changed, but the reason this progress...

Today the biggest class in RMU history joins campus and begins their journey as making these 4 years as Colonials memorable. New student orientation is taking place at thousands of campuses across the nation, but RMU's lineup is stacked with both information...

Robert Morris University has transformed in countless ways over the past decade, and the largest of these is arguably the positive shift in on-campus experience and community from year to year. As a result, the 2013-2014 academic year is looking at higher...

Jonathan Potts, senior director of public relations at Robert Morris University, confirmed last Friday that English department adjunct professor Dr. Stephen Arch is no longer an RMU employee. Arch had taught at RMU as an adjunct professor since 2001,...

Along with finals comes opportunities for students to de-stress, and of course fuel up with free food offered throughout the week. The library will be open from 7:30 a.m. until 2:00 a.m. Monday through Thursday night. Tuesday, April 30 the Office...

The winners of the class officer elections are as follows:   Class of 2016 President - Matthew Corkery Vice President - Evyn Selden   Class of 2015 President - Christopher Kelley Vice President - Richard "Kamau" Njenga   Class...

Here's what's happening the week of April 22 before finals week hits at RMU! Monday April 22 Balancing out Hunger donations will be accepted throughout the week - Information in Rotunda 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and donations can be made at any food service...

Tuesday, April 16 was much like other days at Robert Morris University, and students even went through getting ready with their normal morning routines. Only one action had to be subtracted, and that was picking out and putting on a pair of shoes. This...

Earlier in the semester, the entire student body was surveyed about the level of need and desire for a new recreation center. The survey informed students that this new addition would come at a cost of approximately an additional $50-$100 fee each semester...

Here’s what’s happening the week of April 15 at RMU, from class officer elections to musicals to students going barefoot!   Tuesday, April 16 Day Without Shoes - All day event across campus Open Mic Night - Nicholson Food Court -...

Here's what's going on the week of April 7th at Robert Morris University, from Greek Week 2013 to giving blood and more! Sunday, April 7 Greek Week opening ceremony on Nicholson Front Lawn - 3:00 p.m. Greek week competitions: 4x4, Pyramid, Dizzy...

Residence halls across campus this past week have been competing hard against each other to take home the championship title from 2013's Battle of the Halls. Students have lived side by side all year in their halls, but this competition tests how well...

For the past nine years, Communication, Media Arts, and English students have gotten the unique opportunity to not only network with potential employers and gain knowledge from people currently in their desired field, but also put their creativity to...

Here's what's happening the week of April 1 as everyone returns from the Easter holiday! Monday, April 1 Battle of the Halls begins this week - see Facebook event page for details on times and tournaments   Tuesday, April 2 Guest speaker...

There will be no classes tomorrow, Mar. 29, in observation of Good Friday and the Easter holiday. Hours of operation for various locations on campus open during the break are as follows: Romo's Cafe: Thursday, Mar. 28: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday,...

The third annual Battle of the Halls will take place April 1 through April 6 after students return from Easter Break. Halls are encouraged to gather members to compose teams to participate in the various events and competitions throughout the week. Points...

Monday, March 25 RMU vs. Providence Viewing Party at Latitude 40 begins at 5 p.m.   Tuesday, March 26 Lecture by Nadav Amir-Himmel, prize-winning composer and pianist, on his compositions and their relationship to work of Dali in Franklin...

On Wednesday, March 20, RMU's Department of Communication will be hosting approximately 125 high school students for the event, Celebrating Communication. The event will focus mainly on the first amendment and all the freedoms that journalists and the...

Though the Robert Morris Men’s Basketball team failed to make the NCAA tournament after being predicted to do so, post season fever swept RMU on Sunday night when it was announced the University of Kentucky was coming to the Charles L. Sewall Center...

Here's what's going on at RMU the week of March 18th as everyone settles back in after spring break! Monday, Mar. 18 SGA Meeting 5 p.m. - Franklin 203 Tuesday, Mar. 19 Housing Contracts due Open Mic Night 8 p.m. - Nicholson Food Court NIT Robert...

 The transition fromspring break back to school is a tough one, and this year this transition happens to occur on St. Patrick’s Day. This holiday is notorious for being a fun-filled one and typically involves going out and/or alcohol. At RMU, Residence...

What do all of these acronyms mean? Robert Morris University’s Chapter of the Society for Collegiate Journalists (SCJ) is taking on New York City for the College Media Association’s 2013 Conference. Eleven students will be representing the club,...

The next speaker in the Pittsburgh Speaker Series presented by Robert Morris University is Vicente Fox, President of Mexico from 2000-2006. He will be speaking at Heinz Hall on March 13 at 8:00 p.m. Students interested in obtaining tickets must go to...

Here’s what’s happening the week before spring Break at RMU!   Monday, March 4 OSCE Service Project: Light of Life - 3:50 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.   Tuesday, March 5 Colonial Auction - 9 p.m. - Massey Hall Open Mic Night - 9...

The RMU Irish Heritage Committee is taking the month of March to celebrate Irish Heritage since the month is already known for St. Patrick’s Day. The music, food, and storytelling throughout the month will be centralized around the “Legacy of Ireland”. March...

Today, mirrors in women’s restrooms throughout campus were covered with paper that had inspirational quotes written on them. This was done by the Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority to kick off Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) awareness week. No...

Welcome to another edition of RoMo's Roundup to jumpstart your week! Throughout this week, the sister of Delta Phi Epsilon will be raising awareness for Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) as part of Eating Disorders Awareness Week with...

Friday night through Sunday, younger siblings of RMU students have a unique opportunity to spend the weekend on campus for Little Siblings Weekend. This year's theme is "Superheroes and Sidekicks", with the students being superheroes and their little...

Dr. Karshner and Donna Anderson will be leading a 3-week Service-Learning trip to the Navajo Nation from May 12 through June 1.  The trip is in conjunction with two 8-week courses, Reading Myths (ELIT1060) and Comparative Philosophy (PHIL1020), that...

Romo’s RoundUp for Feb. 18 - Feb.23 Monday, Feb. 18 President’s Day (classes still being held) Marco Mondays 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19 Honors Presentation: "Levels of Knowledge in Traditional and Counter Traditional Folklore" 2:00...

Jeanette Walls is the author of the New York Times best-selling memoir, The Glass Castle. She worked as a journalist in New York for 20 years, writing for publications such as New York Magazine, USA Today and MSNBC.com. Additionally, she is the speaker...

As of late, the talk of campus, especially for those who reside on-campus, has been housing. Searching for roommates, adding up credits, and wondering where the best possible place to live during the 2013-2014 school year is are common activities for...