The Robert Morris University chapter of Autism Speaks was recently recognized as an official chapter of the national Autism Speaks U organization.

This semester, freshmen Danielle Wicklund, Jessica Sales, Allison Harnsberger and Loretta Carosone has started a chapter of the organization Autism Speaks at Robert Morris. The organization aims to raise awareness about the autism spectrum disorder and advance research for causes and better interventions for the disorder and related conditions.