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Ninth President of Robert Morris University Dr. Michelle Patrick addresses the crowd during the Inauguration ceremony on Oct. 7, 2022

BREAKING: Robert Morris receives historic gift to Rename The School of Business

Ellie Schroeder, Assistant News Editor
October 7, 2022

During the inauguration of President Dr. Michelle Patrick on Friday, Robert Morris University announced a historic gift thus renaming its School of Business. Patrick spoke on the significance of the donation, "This is a transformational gift to the university and it is the...

President Dr. Michelle Patrick at the Class of 2022 undergraduate Commencement Ceremony.

Dr. Michelle Patrick named Robert Morris’ ninth president

Ethan Morrison, Editor In Chief
July 6, 2022

Dr. Michelle Patrick has been named the ninth president of Robert Morris University, the school announced Wednesday morning. Dr. Patrick, former dean of the School of Business, is the first woman to ever garner the role. Dr. Patrick has been the Interim President since April...

Mask Mandate signs line the doors of airport transportation at Pittsburgh International Airport

OPINION: It’s About Time: Federal Mask Mandate for Air Travel lifted after countless extensions (and assaulted flight attendants)

Bailey Noel, Chief Photographer
April 27, 2022

The following does not represent the opinions of RMU Sentry Media, any airlines, or airports within the Greater Pittsburgh area and are the writer's own. After a year of countless extensions and assaulted flight crews, the federal mask mandate that required all passengers...

Clemente Bridge (Photo Credit Bailey Noel RMU Sentry Media)

Roberto Clemente Bridge closed 22 months to undergo rehabilitation project

Ethan Morrison, News Editor
February 14, 2022

Commuters will have to find an alternative route as on Monday the Roberto Clemente Sixth Street Bridge closed to undergo a $34.3 million bridge rehabilitation project. The project is expected to be completed in December 2023. The project will include repairs to the structural...

Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey names Lee Schmidt Director of Public Safety (Photo Credit: Grayden Jackson RMU Sentry Media)

Lee Schmidt named Pittsburgh Public Safety Director

Colby Sherwin
February 5, 2022

Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey has announced Lee Schmidt as the Director of Public Safety for the city. In a statement from the office of the mayor, they describe Schmidt for the positIon based on his work over the last two years during the pandemic.   “Lee Schmidt...

Aftermath of the Fern Hollow Bridge Collapse (Photo Credit: RMU Sentry Media: Bailey Noel)

BREAKING: Pittsburgh Public Safety provides update on Fern Hollow Bridge

Ethan Morrison, News Editor
January 31, 2022

UPDATE: Jan. 31, 5:29 p.m.:  Crews have removed the bus from the collapse site. Feb. 2, 10:26 a.m.: The public observation area that was opened to the public on Monday has been closed indefinitely effective immediately for remediation. Clayton Loop Biddle Trail and Homewood...

Frick Park will be closed until the Fern Hollow Bridge scene is secure. (Photo Credit RMU Sentry Media Megan Shandel)

Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey to sign Declaration Disaster for Fern Hollow Bridge

Ethan Morrison, News Editor
January 30, 2022

PITTSBURGH -- On Sunday afternoon, the city of Pittsburgh announced that mayor Ed Gainey will sign a Declaration of Disaster Emergency for the Fern Hollow Bridge collapse that occurred on Friday. The declaration will increase the availability of federal funds, facilitate closer...

Vice President Joe Biden.

President Joe Biden to visit Pittsburgh Friday

Terryaun Bell, Social Media Director
January 25, 2022
President Joe Biden scheduled to return to his home state, Pennsylvania.
Kenny Kangaroo, Parker the Arrow, Iceburgh, and Archie the Owl pose for a photo at the 34th annual Schenley Park Mascot Skate.

(Photo Gallery) Schenley Park Mascot Skate

Bailey Noel, Chief Photographer
January 19, 2022

Schenley Park Skating Rink Hosts 34th Annual Mascot Skate

Melanie Hulse, Editor-in-Chief
January 19, 2022

On Saturday, Jan. 15 CitiParks hosted their annual Mascot Skate at Schenley Park. This year marks the 34th year of the event. The event brings together locally known Pittsburgh mascots such as the Pittsburgh Penguins "Iceburgh" or the Pittsburgh Pirates "Pirate Parrot." About...