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|established = 1913

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|closed = 2020 (merged into Roosevelt University)

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|type = [[Private school|Private]]

|type = [[Private school|Private]]

|president = Ali Malekzadeh

|president = Ali Malekzadeh

|head_label = Chief Operating Officer

|head_label = Chief Operating Officer

|head = Mablene Krueger

|head = Mablene Krueger

|faculty = 49 (prior to the 2020 merger into Roosevelt University]]<ref>https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?q=morris+university&s=all&id=148335</ref>

|faculty = 49 (prior to the 2020 merger into Roosevelt University]]<ref name=nces>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?q=morris+university&s=all&id=148335|title=Robert Morris University Illinois|website=College Navigator|accessdate=June 20, 2019}}</ref>

|students = 1,934 (prior to the 2020 merger into Roosevelt University)<ref>https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?q=morris+university&s=all&id=148335</ref>

|students = 1,934 (prior to the 2020 merger into Roosevelt University)<ref name=nces/>

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|undergrad = 1,699 (prior to the 2020 merger into Roosevelt University)

|postgrad = 235 (prior to the 2020 merger into Roosevelt University)

|postgrad = 235 (prior to the 2020 merger into Roosevelt University)

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|state = [[Illinois]]

|state = [[Illinois]]

|country = United States

|country = United States

|parent = [[Roosevelt University]]

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|nickname = [[Robert Morris Eagles|Eagles]]

|nickname = [[Robert Morris Eagles|Eagles]]

|sporting_affiliations =

|sporting_affiliations = [[National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics|NAIA]] — [[Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference]]

|colors = Maroon and Gold

|colors = Maroon and Gold

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'''Robert Morris University Illinois''', formerly '''Robert Morris College''', was a private university with its main campus in [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]]. It had additional locations in [[Arlington Heights, Illinois|Arlington Heights]], [[Elgin, Illinois|Elgin]], [[Orland Park, Illinois|Orland Park]], [[Peoria, Illinois|Peoria]], and [[Waukegan, Illinois|Waukegan]]. Robert Morris University-Illinois was formerly known as Robert Morris College; the institution changed its name to Robert Morris University-Illinois on May 1, 2009. It offered associate and bachelor's degrees and was regionally accredited by the [[Higher Learning Commission]].

'''Robert Morris University Illinois''', formerly '''Robert Morris College''', was a private university with its main campus in [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]]. It had additional locations in [[Arlington Heights, Illinois|Arlington Heights]], [[Elgin, Illinois|Elgin]], [[Orland Park, Illinois|Orland Park]], [[Peoria, Illinois|Peoria]], and [[Waukegan, Illinois|Waukegan]]. Robert Morris University-Illinois was formerly known as Robert Morris College; the institution changed its name to Robert Morris University-Illinois on May 1, 2009. It offered associate and bachelor's degrees and was regionally accredited by the [[Higher Learning Commission]].



In 2020, the university merged with [[Roosevelt University]] to become '''Robert Morris Experiential College''', one of several colleges of the university.<ref>https://robertmorris.edu/</ref><ref>https://www.roosevelt.edu/news-events/news/20200309-RU-RMU-Integration-Approval-Announcement</ref>.

In 2020, the university merged with [[Roosevelt University]] to become '''Robert Morris Experiential College''', one of several colleges of the university.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.roosevelt.edu/news-events/news/20200309-RU-RMU-Integration-Approval-Announcement|title=Roosevelt University Gets Approval to Integrate Robert Morris Illinois|website=Roosevelt.edu|date=March 9, 2020|accessdate=March 11, 2020}}</ref>



==History==

==History==

[[File:Leiter II Building.jpg|right|thumb|alt=The Leiter Building|The [[Second Leiter Building]] houses the university's main campus in Chicago.]]

[[File:Leiter II Building.jpg|right|thumb|alt=The Leiter Building|The [[Second Leiter Building]] houses the university's main campus in Chicago.]]

Robert Morris traces its history back to the founding of the Moser School of Business in 1913, although Robert Morris College was chartered in 1965 in [[Carthage, Illinois]], taking over the former location of [[Carthage College]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://robertmorris.edu/blankcanvas/viewbooks/trad/assets/aboutus/aboutus_4488_html/History%20Brochure_NoMarks.pdf|title=History, Mission, and Facts, 1913-2015|publisher=Robert Morris University Illinois|accessdate=13August 2019}}</ref> In 1975 it acquired/merged with the Moser School and moved to Chicago (eventually moving the Carthage location to Springfield). Since 1988 it has opened numerous additional sites around Chicago and Central Illinois.<ref>{{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 |date= May 11, 2009 |accessdate=June 19, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.robertmorris.edu/about/mission/|title=Our Mission, History, and Credentials – Robert Morris University|publisher=|accessdate=19June 2015}}</ref>

Robert Morris traces its history back to the founding of the Moser School of Business in 1913, although Robert Morris College was chartered in 1965 in [[Carthage, Illinois]], taking over the former location of [[Carthage College]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://robertmorris.edu/blankcanvas/viewbooks/trad/assets/aboutus/aboutus_4488_html/History%20Brochure_NoMarks.pdf|title=History, Mission, and Facts, 1913-2015|publisher=Robert Morris University Illinois|accessdate=August 13, 2019}}</ref> In 1975 it acquired/merged with the Moser School and moved to Chicago (eventually moving the Carthage location to Springfield). Since 1988 it has opened numerous additional sites around Chicago and Central Illinois.<ref>{{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 |date= May 11, 2009 |accessdate=June 19, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.robertmorris.edu/about/mission/|title=Our Mission, History, and Credentials – Robert Morris University|publisher=|accessdate=June 19, 2015}}</ref>



In 2020, Robert Morris University Illinois merged with [[Roosevelt University]] to become one of its colleges.<ref>https://www.roosevelt.edu/news-events/news/20200309-RU-RMU-Integration-Approval-Announcement</ref>

In March 2020, Robert Morris University Illinois merged with Roosevelt University to become one of its colleges.<ref name=roosevelt/>



== Athletics ==

== Athletics ==

The Robert Morris athletic teams located at the [[Chicago]] campus were known as the Eagles. The university was a member of the [[National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics]] (NAIA), primarily competing in the [[Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference]] (CCAC). Men's and women's ice hockey competed in their respective divisions of the [[American Collegiate Hockey Association]] (ACHA).

The Robert Morris athletic teams located at the [[Chicago]] campus were known as the Eagles. The university was a member of the [[National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics]] (NAIA), primarily competing in the [[Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference]] (CCAC). Men's and women's ice hockey competed in their respective divisions of the [[American Collegiate Hockey Association]] (ACHA).



In 2014 RMU became the first university to offer gaming scholarships for a varsity e-sports team; they competed in ''[[League of Legends]]'', ''[[Hearthstone]]'', and ''[[Dota 2]]'' competitions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rmueagles.com/article/907.php|title=Robert Morris University Athletic News|publisher=|accessdate=19June 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/2014/09/12/a-league-of-their-own-robert-morris-university-offers-scholarships-to-gamers/|title=A League of Their Own: Robert Morris University Offers Scholarships to Gamers|work=The Official NVIDIA Blog|accessdate=19June 2015}}</ref>

In 2014 RMU became the first university to offer gaming scholarships for a varsity e-sports team; they competed in ''[[League of Legends]]'', ''[[Hearthstone]]'', and ''[[Dota 2]]'' competitions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rmueagles.com/article/907.php|title=Robert Morris University Athletic News|publisher=|accessdate=June 19, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/2014/09/12/a-league-of-their-own-robert-morris-university-offers-scholarships-to-gamers/|title=A League of Their Own: Robert Morris University Offers Scholarships to Gamers|work=The Official NVIDIA Blog|accessdate=June 19, 2015}}</ref>



===Sports sponsored===

===Sports sponsored===

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=== Branch campus athletics===

=== Branch campus athletics===

The universities branch location [[Robert Morris–Peoria Eagles|Robert Morris–Peoria]] were members of the [[United States Collegiate Athletic Association]] (USCAA).

The university's branch location [[Robert Morris–Peoria Eagles|Robert Morris–Peoria]] were members of the [[United States Collegiate Athletic Association]] (USCAA).



====Robert Morris–Peoria Eagles====

====Robert Morris–Peoria Eagles====

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==Notable alumni==

==Notable alumni==

* Victor Herrera, the Director of Operations of the [[Chicago Public Schools]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://alumni.robertmorris.edu/alumni-news/hall-fame/victor-herrera|title=Victor Herrera {{!}} Alumni {{!}} Robert Morris University|website=alumni.robertmorris.edu|access-date=2018-03-13}}</ref>

* Victor Herrera, the Director of Operations of the [[Chicago Public Schools]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://alumni.robertmorris.edu/alumni-news/hall-fame/victor-herrera|title=Victor Herrera {{!}} Alumni {{!}} Robert Morris University|website=alumni.robertmorris.edu|access-date=March 13, 2018}}</ref>

*[[Marshall Kent (bowler)|Marshall Kent]], professional bowler on the [[PBA Tour]]

*[[Marshall Kent (bowler)|Marshall Kent]], professional bowler on the [[PBA Tour]]

* April Sutton, a personal trainer and professional [[Stunt performer|stuntwoman]] who performed stunts for the movie [[Divergent (film)|Divergent]] as well as the television show [[Chicago P.D. (TV series)|Chicago P.D.]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://alumni.robertmorris.edu/alumni-news/distinguished-alumni/april-sutton|title=April Sutton {{!}} Alumni {{!}} Robert Morris University|website=alumni.robertmorris.edu|access-date=2018-03-13}}</ref>

* April Sutton, a personal trainer and professional [[Stunt performer|stuntwoman]] who performed stunts for the movie [[Divergent (film)|Divergent]] as well as the television show [[Chicago P.D. (TV series)|Chicago P.D.]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://alumni.robertmorris.edu/alumni-news/distinguished-alumni/april-sutton|title=April Sutton {{!}} Alumni {{!}} Robert Morris University|website=alumni.robertmorris.edu|access-date=March 13, 2018}}</ref>



==References==

==References==

{{reflist}}

{{reflist}}


== External links ==

* {{Official website|http://www.robertmorris.edu/}}

* [http://www.rmueagles.com/ Official athletics website]



{{Robert Morris}}

{{Robert Morris}}

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Robert Morris Experiential College of Roosevelt University
TypePrivate
Active1913–2020 (merged into Roosevelt University)
PresidentAli Malekzadeh
Chief Operating OfficerMablene Krueger

Academic staff

49 (prior to the 2020 merger into Roosevelt University]][1]
Students1,934 (prior to the 2020 merger into Roosevelt University)[1]
Undergraduates1,699 (prior to the 2020 merger into Roosevelt University)
Postgraduates235 (prior to the 2020 merger into Roosevelt University)
Location , ,
United States
ColorsMaroon and Gold
NicknameEagles

Robert Morris University Illinois, formerly Robert Morris College, was a private university with its main campus in Chicago, Illinois. It had additional locations in Arlington Heights, Elgin, Orland Park, Peoria, and Waukegan. Robert Morris University-Illinois was formerly known as Robert Morris College; the institution changed its name to Robert Morris University-Illinois on May 1, 2009. It offered associate and bachelor's degrees and was regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

In 2020, the university merged with Roosevelt University to become Robert Morris Experiential College, one of several colleges of the university.[2]

History

The Leiter Building
The Second Leiter Building houses the university's main campus in Chicago.

Robert Morris traces its history back to the founding of the Moser School of Business in 1913, although Robert Morris College was chartered in 1965 in Carthage, Illinois, taking over the former location of Carthage College.[3] In 1975 it acquired/merged with the Moser School and moved to Chicago (eventually moving the Carthage location to Springfield). Since 1988 it has opened numerous additional sites around Chicago and Central Illinois.[4][5]

In March 2020, Robert Morris University Illinois merged with Roosevelt University to become one of its colleges.[6]

Athletics

The Robert Morris athletic teams located at the Chicago campus were known as the Eagles. The university was a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC). Men's and women's ice hockey competed in their respective divisions of the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA).

In 2014 RMU became the first university to offer gaming scholarships for a varsity e-sports team; they competed in League of Legends, Hearthstone, and Dota 2 competitions.[7][8]

Sports sponsored

Branch campus athletics

The university's branch location Robert Morris–Peoria were members of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA).

Robert Morris–Peoria Eagles

Sports included baseball and club football.

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ a b "Robert Morris University Illinois". College Navigator. Retrieved June 20, 2019.
  • ^ "Roosevelt University Gets Approval to Integrate Robert Morris Illinois". Roosevelt.edu. March 9, 2020. Retrieved March 11, 2020.
  • ^ "History, Mission, and Facts, 1913-2015" (PDF). Robert Morris University Illinois. Retrieved August 13, 2019.
  • ^ Haney, Dave (May 11, 2009). "Robert Morris College becomes Robert Morris University". Journal Star. Peoria, Illinois. Retrieved June 19, 2015.
  • ^ "Our Mission, History, and Credentials – Robert Morris University". Retrieved June 19, 2015.
  • ^ Cite error: The named reference roosevelt was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  • ^ "Robert Morris University Athletic News". Retrieved June 19, 2015.
  • ^ "A League of Their Own: Robert Morris University Offers Scholarships to Gamers". The Official NVIDIA Blog. Retrieved June 19, 2015.
  • ^ "Victor Herrera | Alumni | Robert Morris University". alumni.robertmorris.edu. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
  • ^ "April Sutton | Alumni | Robert Morris University". alumni.robertmorris.edu. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
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