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{{About|the former university in Illinois that is now part of Roosevelt University|the university in Pennsylvania|Robert Morris University}} |
{{About|the former university in Illinois that is now part of Roosevelt University|the university in Pennsylvania|Robert Morris University}} |
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==History== |
==History== |
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[[File:Leiter II Building.jpg|right|thumb|alt=The Leiter Building|The [[Second Leiter Building]] |
[[File:Leiter II Building.jpg|right|thumb|alt=The Leiter Building|The [[Second Leiter Building]] housed the university's main campus in Chicago.]] |
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Robert Morris traces its history back to the founding of the Moser School of Business in 1913.<ref name="rm-history-brochure"/><ref name="pjs-becomes">{{cite web |url=http://www.pjstar.com/news/x711262536/Robert-Morris-College-becomes-Robert-Morris-University|title=Robert Morris College becomes Robert Morris University|first=Dave |last=Haney |location=Peoria, Illinois |newspaper=[[Journal Star (Peoria)|Journal Star]] |date=May 11, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141022010508/https://www.pjstar.com/x711262536/Robert-Morris-College-becomes-Robert-Morris-University |archive-date=2014-10-22 |url-status=live |access-date=2020-05-21}}</ref> Robert Morris College itself was founded in 1965 in [[Carthage, Illinois]]<ref name="rm-history-brochure"/> as a two-year college, buying the former campus of [[Carthage College]] for $1.1 million after Carthage College had left Illinois for its newer Wisconsin campus.<ref name="wim-whatever">{{cite journal| url=https://issuu.com/westernillinoismagazine/docs/western_illinois_magazine_-_issue_6| title=Whatever happened to Carthage College?| first=Alyse| last=Thompson| pages = 6–7| |
Robert Morris traces its history back to the founding of the Moser School of Business in 1913.<ref name="rm-history-brochure"/><ref name="pjs-becomes">{{cite web |url=http://www.pjstar.com/news/x711262536/Robert-Morris-College-becomes-Robert-Morris-University|title=Robert Morris College becomes Robert Morris University|first=Dave |last=Haney |location=Peoria, Illinois |newspaper=[[Journal Star (Peoria)|Journal Star]] |date=May 11, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141022010508/https://www.pjstar.com/x711262536/Robert-Morris-College-becomes-Robert-Morris-University |archive-date=2014-10-22 |url-status=live |access-date=2020-05-21}}</ref> Robert Morris College itself was founded in 1965 in [[Carthage, Illinois]]<ref name="rm-history-brochure"/> as a two-year college, buying the former campus of [[Carthage College]] for $1.1 million after Carthage College had left Illinois for its newer Wisconsin campus.<ref name="wim-whatever">{{cite journal| url=https://issuu.com/westernillinoismagazine/docs/western_illinois_magazine_-_issue_6| title=Whatever happened to Carthage College?| first=Alyse| last=Thompson| pages = 6–7| journal=Western Illinois Magazine| volume=1| issue=6| access-date=2020-05-21}} Copy by the author at {{cite web| url=https://alysemthompson.wordpress.com/2012/05/01/whatever-happened-to-carthage-college/| title=Whatever happened to Carthage College?| first=Alyse| last=Thompson| date=2012-05-01| website=Alyse Thompson| access-date=2020-05-21}}</ref> In 1975 Robert Morris expanded to Chicago by acquiring and merging the Moser School.<ref name="rm-history-brochure"/><ref name="pjs-becomes"/><ref name="sjr-chartered">{{cite news| url=https://www.sj-r.com/article/20081114/NEWS/311149856| title=Robert Morris was chartered in Illinois in 1965| date=2008-11-14| newspaper=[[The State Journal-Register]]| location=Springfield, Illinois| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200521064321/https://www.sj-r.com/article/20081114/NEWS/311149856| archive-date=2020-05-21| url-status=live| access-date=2020-05-21}}</ref> |
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Robert Morris opened a [[Springfield, Illinois]] campus in July 1988<ref name="rm-history-brochure"/><ref name="sjr-chartered"/> and closed the Carthage campus in July 1989.<ref name="wim-whatever"/><ref name="sjr-chartered"/> The college later opened campuses in [[Orland Park, Illinois|Orland Park]] in 1991, [[Naperville, Illinois|Naperville]] in 1997, [[Bensenville, Illinois|Bensenville]] in 1999, [[Peoria, Illinois|Peoria]] in 2000. The Orland Park campus moved to [[Aurora, Illinois|Aurora]] and became the DuPage Campus in 2001. [[Waukegan, Illinois|Waukegan]] opened as the Lake County Campus in 2003. The Graduate School was established in 2005 and became a separate campus in [[Schaumburg, Illinois|Schaumburg]] in 2008. Two more campuses followed: [[Elgin, Illinois|Elgin]] in 2009, [[Arlington Heights, Illinois|Arlington Heights]] in 2011.<ref name="rm-history-brochure"/> |
Robert Morris opened a [[Springfield, Illinois]] campus in July 1988<ref name="rm-history-brochure"/><ref name="sjr-chartered"/> and closed the Carthage campus in July 1989.<ref name="wim-whatever"/><ref name="sjr-chartered"/> The college later opened campuses in [[Orland Park, Illinois|Orland Park]] in 1991, [[Naperville, Illinois|Naperville]] in 1997, [[Bensenville, Illinois|Bensenville]] in 1999, [[Peoria, Illinois|Peoria]] in 2000. The Orland Park campus moved to [[Aurora, Illinois|Aurora]] and became the DuPage Campus in 2001. [[Waukegan, Illinois|Waukegan]] opened as the Lake County Campus in 2003. The Graduate School was established in 2005 and became a separate campus in [[Schaumburg, Illinois|Schaumburg]] in 2008. Two more campuses followed: [[Elgin, Illinois|Elgin]] in 2009, [[Arlington Heights, Illinois|Arlington Heights]] in 2011.<ref name="rm-history-brochure"/> |
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*'''Men's bowling''' won the [[Intercollegiate sports team champions#Bowling|Men's Intercollegiate Team Championship]] in 2013. |
*'''Men's bowling''' won the [[Intercollegiate sports team champions#Bowling|Men's Intercollegiate Team Championship]] in 2013. |
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*'''Women's bowling''' won the Women's Intercollegiate Team Championship in [[Reno, Nevada]] in 2014. |
*'''Women's bowling''' won the Women's Intercollegiate Team Championship in [[Reno, Nevada]] in 2014. |
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*'''Men's football''' began NAIA intercollegiate play in 2011 under the guidance of head coach Jared Williamson. They played at [[Morris Field (Robert Morris–Illinois)|Morris Field]] (the old [[Forest View High School]]) in [[Arlington Heights, Illinois|Arlington Heights]], and competed in the Mideast League of the [[Mid-States Football Association]] (MSFA). |
*'''Men's football''' began NAIA intercollegiate play in 2011 under the guidance of head coach Jared Williamson. They played at [[Morris Field (Robert Morris–Illinois)|Morris Field]] (the old [[Forest View High School (Illinois)|Forest View High School]]) in [[Arlington Heights, Illinois|Arlington Heights]], and competed in the Mideast League of the [[Mid-States Football Association]] (MSFA). |
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'''• Men’s soccer''' began NAIA intercollegiate play in 2014 under the guidance of head coach Chuck Egeuz for 2 seasons with assistant coach Michael Ramirez who took over as head coach in 2016, previously played on Robert Morris soccer team at Robert Morris-Illinois and Robert Morris-Arlington heights. Led eagles to NAIA tournament and playoffs in 2016,2017, and 2018. |
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*'''Men's ice hockey''', under the guidance of former head coach Tom "Chico" Adrahtas (CSCHL Coach-of-the-Year 2010–11 & 2011–12), played in the [[American Collegiate Hockey Association]] at the Division I level in the [[Central States Collegiate Hockey League]] (CSCHL). The teams all practiced and played at the [[Edge Ice Arena]] in [[Bensenville, Illinois|Bensenville]]. In addition, RMU fielded teams in Chicago at the ACHA Division II and ACHA Division III levels as independent teams. Robert Morris–Springfield and Robert Morris–Peoria fielded teams at the ACHA Division III and played in the [[Mid-American Collegiate Hockey Association]]. In 2014, the RMU-Gold team played in the ACHA Men's Division I National Championship game vs. Arizona State, and finished as national runners-up. |
*'''Men's ice hockey''', under the guidance of former head coach Tom "Chico" Adrahtas (CSCHL Coach-of-the-Year 2010–11 & 2011–12), played in the [[American Collegiate Hockey Association]] at the Division I level in the [[Central States Collegiate Hockey League]] (CSCHL). The teams all practiced and played at the [[Edge Ice Arena]] in [[Bensenville, Illinois|Bensenville]]. In addition, RMU fielded teams in Chicago at the ACHA Division II and ACHA Division III levels as independent teams. Robert Morris–Springfield and Robert Morris–Peoria fielded teams at the ACHA Division III and played in the [[Mid-American Collegiate Hockey Association]]. In 2014, the RMU-Gold team played in the ACHA Men's Division I National Championship game vs. Arizona State, and finished as national runners-up. |
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*'''Women's ice hockey''', under the guidance of former head coach Jennifer Wilson, played in the [[American Collegiate Hockey Association]] at the Division I level in the [[Central Collegiate Women's Hockey Association]] (CCWHA). The Lady Eagles played at the [[Edge Ice Arena]] in Bensenville. The team played a roughly 35-game schedule against ACHA Women's competition as well as games against [[National Collegiate Athletic Association|NCAA]] [[Division I (NCAA)|Division I]] & [[Division III (NCAA)|Division III]] opponents. Beginning in the 2010–11 season the team joined the [[Central Collegiate Women's Hockey Association]]. The team won Women's ACHA Division I National Championships in 2005 and 2007 and were runners-up in 2006, 2008, and 2009. |
*'''Women's ice hockey''', under the guidance of former head coach Jennifer Wilson, played in the [[American Collegiate Hockey Association]] at the Division I level in the [[Central Collegiate Women's Hockey Association]] (CCWHA). The Lady Eagles played at the [[Edge Ice Arena]] in Bensenville. The team played a roughly 35-game schedule against ACHA Women's competition as well as games against [[National Collegiate Athletic Association|NCAA]] [[Division I (NCAA)|Division I]] & [[Division III (NCAA)|Division III]] opponents. Beginning in the 2010–11 season the team joined the [[Central Collegiate Women's Hockey Association]]. The team won Women's ACHA Division I National Championships in 2005 and 2007 and were runners-up in 2006, 2008, and 2009. |
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==Notable alumni== |
==Notable alumni== |
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*[[Tiffany Henyard]], mayor of [[Dolton, Illinois]]<ref name="Trusteeannouncesrun">{{cite web |last1=Carol Jones |first1=Tia |title=Trustee announces run for Mayor of Dolton |url=https://citizennewspapergroup.com/news/2020/oct/21/trustee-announces-run-mayor-dolton/ |work=Weekly Citizen |access-date=February 13, 2024}}</ref> |
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*[[Marshall Kent (bowler)|Marshall Kent]], professional bowler on the [[PBA Tour]]<ref>{{cite journal| title="Rookie" Marshall Kent Wins First PBA Title at 8th Kingdom International Open| |
*[[Marshall Kent (bowler)|Marshall Kent]], professional bowler on the [[PBA Tour]]<ref>{{cite journal| title="Rookie" Marshall Kent Wins First PBA Title at 8th Kingdom International Open| journal=[[Bowlers Journal International]]| first=Gianmarc| last=Manzione| date=December 2, 2014| url=https://www.bowlersjournal.com/rookie-marshall-kent-wins-first-pba-title-at-8th-kingdom-international-open/| access-date=2022-07-04}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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[[Category:Universities and colleges in Springfield, Illinois]] |
[[Category:Universities and colleges in Springfield, Illinois]] |
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[[Category:USCAA member institutions]] |
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| Type | Private university |
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| Active | 1913–2020 (merged into Roosevelt University) |
Academic staff | 49 (prior to 2020 merger)[1] |
| Students | 1,934 (prior to 2020 merger)[1] |
| Undergraduates | 1,699 (prior to 2020 merger) |
| Postgraduates | 235 (prior to 2020 merger) |
| Location |
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| Colors | Maroon and Gold |
| Nickname | Eagles |
| Website | robertmorris |
Robert Morris University Illinois, formerly Robert Morris College, was a private university with its main campus in Chicago, Illinois. It was founded in 1965 but its oldest ancestor was the Moser School founded in 1913.[2] It changed its name to Robert Morris University Illinois in 2009. In 2020, it merged into Roosevelt University, which formed under it a new Robert Morris Experiential College as one of several colleges at Roosevelt.[3] Robert Morris offered associate and bachelor's degrees and was regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Robert Morris traces its history back to the founding of the Moser School of Business in 1913.[2][4] Robert Morris College itself was founded in 1965 in Carthage, Illinois[2] as a two-year college, buying the former campus of Carthage College for $1.1 million after Carthage College had left Illinois for its newer Wisconsin campus.[5] In 1975 Robert Morris expanded to Chicago by acquiring and merging the Moser School.[2][4][6]
Robert Morris opened a Springfield, Illinois campus in July 1988[2][6] and closed the Carthage campus in July 1989.[5][6] The college later opened campuses in Orland Park in 1991, Naperville in 1997, Bensenville in 1999, Peoria in 2000. The Orland Park campus moved to Aurora and became the DuPage Campus in 2001. Waukegan opened as the Lake County Campus in 2003. The Graduate School was established in 2005 and became a separate campus in Schaumburg in 2008. Two more campuses followed: Elgin in 2009, Arlington Heights in 2011.[2]
In March 2020, Robert Morris University Illinois merged with Roosevelt University to become one of its colleges.[3]
The Robert Morris athletic teams located at the Chicago campus were called the Eagles. The university was a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) from about 1995–96 to 2019–20. Men's and women's ice hockey competed in their respective divisions of the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA). After the merger, the Roosevelt Lakers added football and ice hockey beginning in the 2020–21 season after acquiring Robert Morris's teams in those sports.
In 2014 RMU became the first university to offer gaming scholarships for a varsity esports team; they competed in League of Legends, Hearthstone, and Dota 2 competitions.[7][8]
• Men’s soccer began NAIA intercollegiate play in 2014 under the guidance of head coach Chuck Egeuz for 2 seasons with assistant coach Michael Ramirez who took over as head coach in 2016, previously played on Robert Morris soccer team at Robert Morris-Illinois and Robert Morris-Arlington heights. Led eagles to NAIA tournament and playoffs in 2016,2017, and 2018.
The university's branch location Robert Morris–Peoria were members of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA). Roosevelt's Peoria campus joined the USCAA by inheriting RMU Peoria's membership in that association.
Sports included baseball and club football.
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