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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.

Some of Pittsburgh’s most recognizable sports figures, including Daniel Rooney, Ryan Shazier and leaders from VisitPittsburgh, the NFL and P3R (Pittsburgh Marathon), will join Robert Morris University (RMU) for its 2025 Sport Management Student Career Summit at the UPMC Events Center. 

RMU is thrilled to announce that alumnus Russ Olsen ('82) has been named the inaugural Athletics Executive in Residence for the Department of Athletics.

Robert Morris University (RMU) has long prioritized collaboration with Pittsburgh’s business community—providing students with hands-on, real-world experience while fueling the success of local industries.

Robert Morris University (RMU) proudly announces that its most recent cohorts of nursing graduates have achieved a remarkable 100% pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). This achievement underscores RMU’s success in preparing its students for in-demand careers and showcases the strength of its innovative educational approach.

Jean Bley D’20, part owner of IK Start, a Norwegian football club from the city of Kristiansand, recently spoke to a Sport Management class at Robert Morris.

The Society of Actuaries has extended Robert Morris University’s top designation as a Center of Actuarial Excellence for three more years through June 2027. RMU is one of only 41 schools worldwide with this designation.

Robert Morris University (RMU) is proud to announce the appointment of Michele Hufnagel as the new Chief Advancement Officer.

Robert Morris University is thrilled to announce a transformative seven-figure gift from alumnus Russ Olsen ('82), establishing the Olsen Basketball Excellence Fund.

Robert Morris University (RMU) has earned the 2024-2025 Military Friendly® School designation earning Gold status for its 4th consecutive year and continuing its rise in the top 10 ranking fourth among National Doctoral Granting Universities.

Robert Morris University (RMU) is proud to announce that Michael Lyons, President of PNC Financial Services Group, will serve as the commencement speaker at the Spring 2024 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony.

Robert Morris University (RMU) is proud to announce that David J. Malone, Chairman & CEO of Gateway Financial will serve as the commencement speaker at the Spring 2024 Graduate Commencement Ceremony.

RMU is one of only 10 universities in the U.S. (2 in PA), and 12 worldwide to be both a Center of Actuarial Excellence and in one of the top two tiers of CAS University Recognition.

The Rockwell School of Business at Robert Morris University (RMU) proudly announced the extension of its global accreditation in both business and accounting by AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

The newest dining option will provide students with entrepreneurial opportunities directly on campus.

Robert Morris University (RMU) announced the unveiling of two new significant spaces on its campus, generously supported with a multi-million dollar gift by alumnus Russ Olsen (‘82), extending his legacy of commitment to RMU.

Robert Morris University (RMU) announced today that it has appointed Dr. Eliada Griffin-El to be its inaugural S. Kent Rockwell Professor of Entrepreneurship.

This week Robert Morris University (RMU) is welcoming its largest freshman class in recent history.

Robert Morris University has been awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to establish a CyberCorps® Scholarship for Service (SFS) program.

Robert Morris University announced on Tuesday that it has been recognized as one of the top 10 national doctoral-granting universities to receive the prestigious Military Friendly Gold ranking for 2023-2024.  This is the university’s third consecutive year of achieving Gold status and its first entry into the Top 10.

Robert Morris University announced on Monday that following the conclusion of a successful national search, Dr. Joseph Zimmer will be joining the university as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs on June 1, 2023.

RMU SEMS and RMU's Center for Innovation and Outreach celebrated and attended the exclusive grand opening reception of Moonshot Museum after working on a year-long collaborative project.

Nearly $9 million to Duquesne and Robert Morris universities to support ongoing collaboration for teacher education, student clinics to help people with dyslexia.

The gift also permanently endows S. Kent Rockwell Fellowship in Entrepreneurship and S. Kent Rockwell Professorship of Entrepreneurship.

The library will be named the Elaine Boyd Library, and the pledge will support library improvements and student services.

The gift establishes a multi-team event basketball tournament that will be hosted at RMU for a minimum of 3 years.

RMU and MECCO are honored with a 2022 Carnegie Science Award

Colonials team average 3.76 GPA second only to South Dakota State in all Div. I NCAA.

Patrick, formerly dean of the RMU School of Business, is RMU’s ninth president and its first woman to serve as president.

RMU is the First School in Western PA to Earn AACSB Accounting Accreditation