Get to Know RMU
A private university in suburban Pittsburgh, Robert Morris University prepares students for great careers and great lives.
With more than 80 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, plus a variety of professional certificates and customizable programs for corporate and organizational partners, RMU builds on nearly a century of educational excellence.
Newsroom
The Rising Star Award is presented by the President of Robert Morris University to outstanding junior undergraduate students who embody academic success, individuality, and a drive to excel in their chosen fields. This year, the University honors two students who represent the best of RMU’s spirit: Payton Hostetler and Kamille Horton.
Robert Morris University (RMU) senior Lindsey Marie Martineau of New Wilmington, PA, has been selected as a recipient of a Fulbright U.S. Student Program Study/Research Grant, one of the nation’s most competitive international academic awards.
Robert Morris University will celebrate more than 200 graduates at its Fall 2025 Commencement Ceremony on Friday, December 12, at 4:30 p.m. in the UPMC Events Center.
Robert Morris University (RMU) brought together more than 300 students, alumni and sports industry professionals today at the UPMC Events Center for its 2025 Sport Management Student Career Summit, hosted by the Rockwell School of Business.
Heritage
Robert Morris University traces its history to 1921, when it opened its doors as the Pittsburgh School of Accountancy. In 1935 the school took the name of Robert Morris, the Founding Father and Pennsylvanian known as the “Financier of the American Revolution.”