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False e-mergencies from e-cigs

False e-mergencies from e-cigs

Delaney Hassell, News Editor
October 1, 2015

The fire alarms on the campus of Robert Morris have gone off 29 times since the beginning of the semester, with four occurrences due to electronic cigarettes. An electronic cigarette, better known as an ‘e-cig’ or ‘vape,’ is a “battery operated device that delivers...

RMU alum express excitement for changes on campus

RMU alum express excitement for changes on campus

Tori Flick, Staff Writer
September 22, 2015

Robert Morris University celebrated Homecoming Weekend early this year by several weeks. While the cold was certainly avoided, there was still plenty of rain following the big game, but that didn’t seem to dampen any spirits of the returning alumni. This weekend...

RMU campus gets needed updates

RMU campus gets needed updates

Morgan Torchia, Staff Writer
September 17, 2015

Over the summer, construction began on the Patrick Henry Building at Robert Morris University. Now as construction draws to a close, students and faculty can put the new alterations to use. One of the major changes was to the Academic Media Center in Patrick Henry. Michael...

Tailgate Alley, RMU homecoming 2014.

Homecoming weekend breakdown

Delaney Hassell, News Editor
September 17, 2015

Homecoming Weekend kicks off this Friday! Here is a breakdown of everything going on for Robert Morris this weekend.   FRIDAY, SEPT. 18: 8 a.m. Robert Morris alumni with play a round of golf as the Montour Heights Country Club. $75 - includes 18 holes of...

President of Robert Morris University, Dr. Chris Howard

Pres. Elect Howard to continue propelling RMU forward

Delaney Hassell, News Editor
September 13, 2015

Last Thursday Dr. Christopher Howard joined the Robert Morris community to become the 8th president of the university. Although his term does not begin until February of next year, Howard is eager to move the university forward. He has seen how well Former President Gregory...

President-Elect Howard ready to move RMU in right direction

President-Elect Howard ready to move RMU in right direction

Delaney Hassell, News Editor
September 10, 2015

Robert Morris University has announced that Dr. Christopher B. Howard will serve as the 8th president of the university. Currently, the 46-year-old U.S. Air Force Reserve veteran is the president of Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia. Hampden-Sydney is “a private college...

Colonials make history

Morgan Torchia, Staff Reporter
August 30, 2015

Students and faculty all across the Robert Morris University campus were able to put their old t-shirts to use yesterday on the Nicholson lawn. RMU came together as the university broke the Guinness World Record for “The World’s Longest Chain of T-Shirts.” The original...

Annmarie LeBlanc, Dean of SCIS.

RMU welcomes new dean

Tori Flick, Staff Reporter
August 21, 2015

Beginning this Fall, Robert Morris will open its doors to Annmarie LeBlanc for her new position as the Dean of the School of Communications and Information Systems. Coming the fall semester, RMU students will have many opportunities to expand their own horizons and reach professional...

School of Business names Dr. Lois Bryan interim dean

School of Business names Dr. Lois Bryan interim dean

Leah Fleischel, Editor-in-Chief
May 21, 2015

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 Morris to become the 12th...

SCIS selects AnnMarie LeBlanc as new dean

SCIS selects AnnMarie LeBlanc as new dean

Leah Fleischel, Editor-in-Chief
May 21, 2015

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 2008 and will return to...