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Bring Hope Home Hosts fifth annual Color Run at Robert Morris University. 

Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/ Soundharjya Babu)

Bringing Hope Home hosts 5K color run at Robert Morris University

Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor
April 17, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - The RMU campus turned colorful over the weekend to help raise money for families in Pittsburgh. RMU teamed up with the organization Bringing Hope Home to host the fifth annual 5K Color Run on Saturday. The event brought dozens of people together to raise money...

Robert Morris University Hosts the Third Annual Out of the Darkness Walk to raise mental health awareness. 
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Hundreds come out to support the third annual Out of the Darkness Walk

Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor
April 11, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP — The third annual Out of the Darkness walk brought hundreds of people to the Robert Morris University Campus to fight against suicide. On Saturday, people came together to participate in a walk around campus to show others that they are not alone. THRIVE...

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New Thorn Run Interchange project to start this month

Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor
April 10, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - The Thorn Run Interchange Improvement Project is set to start this month. The construction work may impact traffic, according to a Facebook post by the Moon Township Police Department. The project’s plans involves adding new traffic signals and new Westbound...

Bridges and buildings in Downtown Pittsburgh reflect off the city's mirror-like rivers on an early spring morning. Photo Date: March 29, 2019 Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/Gage Goulding)

Pittsburgh named No. 1 city for small businesses

Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor
April 7, 2019

PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh is the best place to launch a small business, according to Citimart ratings. The ratings were based on 56 other U.S. cities. According to Citimart, Pittsburgh ranks first in openness to small businesses and their ideas. The Small Business Accessibility...

Robert Morris University hosts the 2019 Global Karneval on April 2, 2019. Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/Soundharjya Babu)

Global Karneval celebrates different cultures at RMU

Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor
April 5, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - International students and organizations across the Robert Morris University campus celebrated their culture and shared it with the community. The third annual Global Karneval featured various booths, each representing different cultures. Saudi Arabia, Japan,...

Students gathered at Robert Morris University to remember and honor the late Antwon Rose who was shot and killed by Pittsburgh Police officer Michael Rosfeld in 2018. Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/Soundharjya Babu)

RMU students gather for candlelight vigil in honor of Antwon Rose

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
March 30, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP — Robert Morris University students gathered for a candlelight vigil filled with prayer, song and remembrance in honor of Antwon Rose. After the two teens fled from the vehicle, Rosfeld shot and killed Rose, who was unarmed at the time. In the recent four-day...

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La Roche officially gains university status

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
March 29, 2019

PITTSBURGH — La Roche College officially gained university status on Tuesday. President Sister Candace Introcaso announced this change during a celebration held at the school. “Changing our designation and name to La Roche University is the fulfillment of a vision that...

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Legislation introduced fights pregnancy discrimination in the workplace

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
March 19, 2019

PITTSBURGH - Councilperson Erika Strassburger introduced the legislation that protects people from pregnancy discrimination in the workplace. The legislation, introduced on Feb. 26, protects pregnant individuals and people seeking to become pregnant, as well as their partners....

RMU Greek Life celebrates achievements with annual Greek Excellence event

RMU Greek Life celebrates achievements with annual Greek Excellence event

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
March 18, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP— The fourth annual Greek Excellence celebration took place on Sunday, recognizing accomplishments of various fraternities and sororities. The event recognizes student and alumni leaders who show dedication to community service as well as other accomplishments. The...

RMU named in list of best master's in database management degree programs

RMU named in list of best master’s in database management degree programs

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
March 15, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris is included in the top 30 best master’s in database management degree programs by BestSchools for 2018. According to BestSchools, the rankings are based on academic excellence, faculty scholarship, reputation, financial aid, range of degree...