Robert Morris University
A monthly selection of media coverage of Robert Morris University during the previous month.
March 2012
RMU was front and center when Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl celebrated the first graduating class of Pittsburgh Promise students:http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2012/03/15/1st-class-of-pittsburgh-promise-students-to-graduate-college/
http://www.wtae.com/video/30688139/detail.html
Business Professor Alan Smith received some coverage for his research showing that participation in NCAA bracket pools does not lower productivity:http://www.wtae.com/video/30687973/detail.htmlhttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/13/march-madness-2012-bracket-productivity-office_n_1341952.html
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/march-madness-brings-business-back-home-2012-03-14
The passing of student Marco Giovenga, and the tremendous impact he had at RMU, were chronicled by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and Pittsburgh Tribune-Review:http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/obituaries/obituary-marco-giovengo-robert-morris-student-refused-to-let-muscular-dystrophy-define-him-627233/?p=1http://www.yourmoontownship.com/node/11703
The Pittsburgh Business Times previewed the School of Nursing and Health Sciences panel discussion on hospital readmissions:http://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/news/2012/03/23/highmark-grant-will-fund-counseling.html?page=allThe Beaver County Times and Pittsburgh Magazine's Great Minds newsletter reported on communications lecturer Yvonne Bland's assignment for her students to give up social media for two days:http://www.timesonline.com/news/local_news/rmu-students-try-life-without-technology/article_afe16595-7483-5d3e-917d-947dec85f336.htmlhttp://www.icontact-archive.com/J0lA9rS2048SGwaCDHxk_67RSunI1TRb?w=4
The Bayer Center for Nonprofit Management was featured in a pair of articles about its work with a Johnstown foundation:http://www.dailyamerican.com/news/somerset/da-ot-community-foundation-charting-another-course-20120321,0,3237262.story
http://tribune-democrat.com/local/x1862286285/Johnstown-based-foundation-seeks-input-on-plans-for-future
http://moon.patch.com/articles/rmu-receives-national-recognition-for-outreach-work
RMU was included in a Pittsburgh Business Times story about the state budget for higher education:http://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/print-edition/2012/03/09/state-universities-pheaa-grant-cuts.html?page=all
Athletics
Men's Basketball
Unrelated Jones Key to Robert Morris' Postseason Success (3/1/12): http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/rmu/unrelated-jones-key-to-robert-morris-postseason-success-220370/
Robert Morris Strives to Be Tournament Ready (3/1/12): http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/college/s_784215.html
Robert Morris Rolls into Semifinals with Win vs. Monmouth (3/2/12): http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/rmu/robert-morris-rolls-into-semifinals-with-win-vs-monmouth-220589/
RMU Goes Deep In Win (3/2/12): http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/college/s_784476.html
Defensive Intensity Pays Off as Robert Morris Continues NEC Tournament (3/4/12): http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/rmu/defensive-intensity-pays-off-as-robert-morris-continues-nec-tournament-play-220803/
Colonials Advance to NEC Title Game (3/5/12):http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/rmu/colonials-advance-to-nec-title-game-220981/
Robert Morris Reaches Another NEC Final (3/5/12): http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/college/s_784900.html
Robert Morris One Win from March Magic (3/6/12):http://www.timesonline.com/sports/local_sports/robert-morris-basketball-one-win-away-from-march-magic/article_13101d2e-91d8-5eec-8c2d-abb3d8d5ea86.html
Colonials-Blackbirds a Natural Matchup (3/7/12):http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/rmu/colonials-blackbirds-a-natural-matchup-221275/
Robert Morris At Home On the Road (3/7/12): http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/college/s_785217.html
RMU's Dance Ticket Unpunched (3/8/12):http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/rmu/rmus-dance-ticket-unpunched-221517/
More Heartbreak for RMU (3/8/12): http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/college/s_785444.html
Robert Morris Isn't Done Yet (3/12/12): http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/rmu/robert-morris-isnt-done-just-yet-221995/
Robert Morris Rallies in Tournament Opener (3/14/12): http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/college/s_786414.html
Robert Morris Shoots Down Rockets in CIT (3/18/12): http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/rmu/robert-morris-shoots-down-rockets-in-cit-517288/
RMU Happy to Still Be Playing (3/19/12): http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/college/s_787202.html
Colonials Accept Extra Credit (3/21/12): http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/rmu/colonials-accept-extra-credit-627205/
Robert Morris Falls in CIT Quarterfinals (3/22/12): http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/college/s_787728.html
Ice Hockey
Confidence, Home Ice Give Robert Morris Women's Ice Hockey Some Playoff Boost (3/2/12):http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/rmu/confidence-home-ice-give-robert-morris-womens-hockey-some-playoff-boosts-220543/
It's Hairy Time for Robert Morris as Playoffs Begin (3/2/12):http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/rmu/its-hairy-time-for-robert-morris-hockey-as-playoffs-begin-220546/
Robert Morris Hockey Hits Late-Season Stride (3/2/12): http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/college/s_784450.html
Robert Morris Relishes Hockey Title (3/5/12): http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/college/s_784871.html
RMU's Goal: Be Sure Niagara Falls (3/9/12):http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/rmu/rmu-hockeys-goal-be-sure-niagara-falls-221628/
Miscellaneous
RMU Women Hit Stride at Right Time (3/1/12):http://www.timesonline.com/sports/college/basketball/rmu-women-hit-stride-at-right-time/article_c4375b9f-f541-5d34-8f3c-2ce345099171.html
Robert Morris Hopes Third Time's a Charm vs. Sacred Heart (3/6/12): http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/college/s_785020.html
Bounty of Ace Players Spotlights RMU's Recruiting Efforts (3/8/12): http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/college/s_785495.html
Brutal Schedule Doesn't Hinder RMU Lacrosse (3/23/12): http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/college/s_787898.html