They are changing their moniker, for PC reasons.   Sounds like RMU will be too.

"Robert Morris University's ability to transform and adapt is in large part responsible for our success as an institution over the past century. We take great pride in our students, alumni, faculty, and staff, and hope that they are proud of their association with RMU.

"We are aware that other colleges and universities have decided to drop and/or change their nicknames recently in light of negative historical connotations associated with their monikers. Given the complex nature of these issues, we, as an institution of higher learning, believe it is an appropriate time to carefully consider who we have been, who we are, and who we wish to become."

According to an online statement from George Washington University, the committee determined that supporters of "Colonials" view it as referring to "those who lived in the American colonies, especially those who fought for independence and democracy," while opponents see the term as referring to "colonizers who stole land and resources from indigenous groups, killed or exiled Native peoples and introduced slavery into the colonies."

George Washington will keep using "Colonials" until a new name is introduced. That is expected by the 2023-24 academic year.
 

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