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RMU is teaming up with four community colleges to create a new dual enrollment program

RMU is teaming up with four community colleges to create a new dual enrollment program

John Blinn, News Editor
February 12, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris University and four local community colleges are introducing the new RMU Gateway program. The new agreement will allow students to work at both RMU and one of the four community colleges included in the deal. The Community College of Allegheny...

RMU 100: Moving to Moon

RMU 100: Moving to Moon

Michael Delehanty, Assistant News Editor
February 12, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The Moon Township location of Robert Morris University is one of the most unique campuses in the Pittsburgh area. A rural environment close to the city, the campus differentiates itself from others in the area by its quiet lifestyle next to a major city. Bobby...

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UPDATE: RMU to return student’s majors to diplomas

Garret Roberts, Editor in Chief
February 9, 2021

UPDATE: Robert Morris University and the Student Government Association on campus has announced that student's majors will be added to diplomas again, marking a success for students who criticized the removal of the language last Fall. "We will be able to do so in a manner...

RMU 100: The Man Behind the Name

RMU 100: The Man Behind the Name

Michael Delehanty, Assistant News Editor
January 29, 2021

Everyone on campus has heard the name Robert Morris. That just goes without saying. Most know that he was a historical figure involved in the American Revolution and the formation of the United States. However, a lot of people do not know much more about Robert Morris as he can...

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Co-CEO of Netflix grants $3 million to Robert Morris University to be used for scholarships

John Blinn, News Editor
January 27, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris University has received $3 million dollars from Netflix founder and co-CEO Reed Hastings. The money will be used to fund a total of 20 scholarships for incoming students. The RMU Next Century Scholarships will cover room, board and the cost of...

RMU 100: Beginnings of Bobby Mo

RMU 100: Beginnings of Bobby Mo

Michael Delehanty, Assistant News Editor
January 15, 2021

It is safe to assume that Robert Morris University is a special place. Whether you are a student, alumni, faculty member, or professor, RMU has a special place in your heart, in one way or another. It is a place where students have grow from shy kids fresh out of high school...

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UPMC Events Center opening rescheduled for 2021, capacity modified after rise in COVID-19 cases

Garret Roberts, Editor in Chief
November 28, 2020

UPDATE: The original version of this article reported that the capacity for the UPMC Events Center would be 400 people. The actual calculation, according to the new state guidelines, would be 200 people for the maximum capacity. After fact checking this with the university, the...

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RMU professors discuss communication styles in the 2020 presidential election

Jonah Hoy, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor
October 23, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Dr. Soren Fanning and Dr. Anthony Moretti sat down in Wheatley's atrium on Oct. 15 to discuss the communication styles and effects of the presidential and vice presidential debates. Dr. Fanning, who specializes in World History and is an associate professor...

Robert Morris University will begin issuing required COVID-19 tests to students

Robert Morris University will begin issuing required COVID-19 tests to students

John Blinn, News Editor
October 21, 2020

UPDATE: The original version of this article featured information about a saliva test for COVID-19 that would take less than 15 minutes to complete. The team at Curative Inc. has since clarified that this test is an oral swab, taking around 20 seconds to complete. MOON TOWNSHIP...

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RMU Office of Residence Life hosts socially distanced “Fall Festival”

Jonah Hoy, Reporter
October 21, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris University had a small fall festival right in front of the Office of Residence Life Saturday, where students and passerby's could enjoy some fall themed snacks and activities. RMU is getting into the holiday spirit once again, with Halloween...