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6/27/2017	Point Park's Dance Program Prepares Student for Giordano Dance Chicago Mentorship "Between the rigorous training and the faculty who help you find your own path, you are leaving with so much in the bag. I feel so confident taking on this industry after studying at Point Park," she said.
6/22/2017	#PittsburghMe: Meet KacieJo Brown, Public Relations and Advertising Major "After getting admitted and taking a campus tour, I knew this school was the right choice for me."
6/22/2017	Focused on Fashion in Pittsburgh: SAEM Alumna is the Founder of Style412 Discussion Series Meet Elysia Purnell, business development associate for Wall-to-Wall Studios and founder of Style412.
6/21/2017	Francesca Fronzaglio Receives Media Association of Pittsburgh Scholarship "To be recognized for my hard work makes being a broadcast reporting student extremely worth it," she said.
6/20/2017	Broadcast Reporting Alumna Kelly Sasso is a News Anchor for WTAE-TV "Get involved in extracurricular activities, complete as many internships as you can and watch closely to see what your peers are doing. Your experience at Point Park will be what you make it," Sasso said.
6/20/2017	HR Management Major Lands Summer Internship With Great Lakes Behavioral Research Institute Meet transfer student and human resources intern Lauren Androstic.
6/19/2017	Point Park University M.B.A. Alumnus Appointed New President of GAI Consultants Meet Anthony Morrocco, a 2011 graduate of Point Park University's corporate on-site M.B.A. program.
6/15/2017	Point Park University Featured in 2017 Creative Colleges GuideBook The book includes tips from real students on auditioning and preparing portfolios, admission essays and more.
6/15/2017	SAEM 2016 Alumna Named Manager of Artistic Operations for the Pittsburgh Symphony Kimberly Prelosky earned a B.S. in sports, arts and entertainment management was involved with the Campus Activities Board, Honors Program, Alternative Spring Break and WPPJ Radio.
6/15/2017	Student Prepares to Be a Principal Through Online M.A. Educational Administration Program Meet Shelby Noll, fully online graduate education student at Point Park University and seventh grade teacher at Highlands Middle School.
6/8/2017	Public Administration Instructor Elected to National EMS Board Jill Oblak was elected to the National Association of EMS Educators 2017 Board of Directors.
6/6/2017	#PittsburghMe: Meet Bobby Bertha, Broadcast Production Major and New USG President "Once I got involved with USG I saw how much good it does for the student body and the University. Now that I’ve been elected as President, I look forward helping the student body in any way I can."
6/6/2017	Students Meet With Senior Editors From Major Magazines at Creative Nonfiction Conference The 2017 Creative Nonfiction Writers' Conference was held on the Point Park University campus May 26-27.
6/1/2017	M.B.A. Classes Benefit 2017 Graduate Working for U.S. Department of the Treasury Meet Oliha Grichang, contact representative for the Wage and Investment Division at the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
6/1/2017	Photojournalism Program Equips Alumnus with Skills to Excel in the Real World I design brochures, fliers and marketing collateral. I am also the in-house photographer and videographer. I was a good fit for this role because I was a well-rounded candidate with photography, writing and design skills.
5/31/2017	#PittsburghMe: Meet Amber Gordon, SAEM Major and Pioneer Ambassador "One thing I didn't do at my own Pioneer Experience but wish I had was try to be more extroverted. Don't be afraid to put yourself out there. Walk up to a stranger and say hi!"
5/31/2017	Engineering Students Design New Annunciator Call System for Turtle Creek Fire Department Residents in Turtle Creek Borough have experienced a greater sense of safety for the past two years, thanks to a thriving custom fire call annunciator system designed for the Turtle Creek Volunteer Fire Department by Point Park University electrical engineering technology students.
5/31/2017	Spring 2017 Issue of The Point Now Online News about the Rowland School of Business, new Pittsburgh Playhouse, student athletes and much more!
5/30/2017	Chase and the Barons Win Hard Rock Battle of the Bands Pittsburgh Contest Pioneer Records' newest band will go on to compete in the Hard Rock Rising regional contest.
5/25/2017	Point Park University Mourns the Loss of Student-Athlete Tyler Carter Tyler Deshon Carter, a 19-year-old rising sophomore at Point Park University, died in a drowning accident on Wednesday, May 24, in Gulf Shores, Ala.
5/23/2017	#PittsburghMe: Meet Alexandra Gradwell, SAEM Major & Washington Wild Things Summer Intern "Find yourself in college. Do what makes you happy and take advantage of all the opportunities at your fingertips. The sky is the limit!"
5/23/2017	#PointParkWorks: HR Major Completing Co-Op With Business Software Company Meet Devon Tate, a human resource management student doing a procurement co-op with SAP Ariba in Pittsburgh.
5/23/2017	Graduate Experience Prepares Alumna Jenny Snow to Present Thesis at National Conference Snow presented her thesis, A Content Analysis on the Internet News Media and the Growth of Human Trafficking," at the Broadcast Education Association conference in Las Vegas.
5/22/2017	New App Allows Instant, Anonymous Communication With Campus Police Developed by tip411, the app puts a powerful new safety tool into the hands of the campus community.
5/17/2017	2016 Musical Theatre Alumna Viveca Chow Makes Broadway Debut in Miss Saigon "All of the classes at Point Park gave me a solid foundation for technique (especially acting), and built my confidence up so I started to feel like I could be competitive in this field after graduation," Chow said.
5/17/2017	Multiple Internships Lead Accounting Alumnus, M.B.A. Student to Position with Federated Meet Brandon Camic, a staff accountant for Federated Investors in Downtown Pittsburgh.
5/16/2017	#PittsburghMe: Meet Nikole Kost, Photojournalism Major "My favorite thing to do downtown is eat. Pittsburgh offers so many different cultural foods throughout the city. I can eat food from all over the world in one place."
5/16/2017	A Social Summer: SAEM Student Interning for Love Social Media in Pittsburgh Meet Megan Thorpe, a junior sports, arts and entertainment management major and social media intern for Love Social Media.
5/11/2017	Communication Majors Attend National Broadcasting Conference in Las Vegas Students got a first-hand look at the latest and advanced broadcasting equipment at the 2017 National Association of Broadcasters Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
5/11/2017	Students to Study in Iceland and Ireland International Media Class studies abroad May 13-26.
5/10/2017	High School Students: Explore Our City and Your Career at Point Park Summer workshops in communication and sports, arts and entertainment management. Join us!
5/9/2017	#PittsburghMe: Katie Malone, Human Resource Management Major "My best advice would be to get as involved as possible and enjoy every minute of your time at Point Park, because it goes by so fast!"
5/9/2017	Point Park Journalism Students Nominated for Golden Quill Awards Neil Strebig and Christopher Ward received nominations this year.
5/8/2017	M.B.A. 2014 Graduate Named VP, Senior Manager of Communications for PNC M.B.A. alumna Amanda Munsch was recently named VP, Senior Manager of Communications for PNC.
5/8/2017	Point Park Students Host, Present at Northeast Regional Honors Council Conference Students presented research related to the theme "Bridging the Divide," and led a "City as Text" exploration, which provided conference attendees a chance to visit Pittsburgh's neighborhoods.
5/4/2017	M.A. in Clinical-Community Psychology Student Creates Nonprofit to Help People in Need Meet Orlandria Smith, graduate psychology student at Point Park University and executive director of the nonprofit organization, Connect With Your Heart.
5/2/2017	Criminal Justice Club Honors Pittsburgh Police Chief Scott Schubert Schubert earned both of his degrees from Point Park University.
5/2/2017	National High School Dance Festival Returns to Point Park University Feb. 28 - March 4, 2018 More than 1,500 high school dance students will participate in auditions, master classes and concerts, and make new friends from around the world at Point Park University.
5/2/2017	SAEM High School Day at Stage AE Covers Paths to Sports, Arts and Music Business Careers Nearly 60 students from high schools across the region attended Point Park University’s Sports, Arts and Entertainment Management High School Day at Stage AE on April 27.
5/1/2017	Apocalyptic Thinking at the Core of 2017 Undergraduate Research Symposium Hosted by the Department of Literary Arts, the Eighth Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium centered on the theme of “Apocalyptic Thinking.”
4/28/2017	Point Park University Celebrates its Outstanding Students at 2017 Awards Banquet Students were recognized for their academic excellence, talent and leadership April 21 at the Fairmont Pittsburgh.
4/26/2017	Bosnian Refugee, M.B.A. Alumnus Promoted to Supervisor of Pricing Operations at BNY Mellon Meet Elvir Muslimovic, a 2013 M.B.A. graduate and supervisor of pricing operations for BNY Mellon.
4/25/2017	#PittsburghMe: Meet Maggie McCauley, Broadcast Reporting and Public Relations / Advertising Major "I feel as though I've accomplished everything I set out to do (and more) in the past four years. I'm confident and excited for a new adventure."
4/25/2017	Pioneer Records Premiers Official Chase and the Barons Music Video by Cinema, SAEM Majors Students taking the Music Video Workshop class this semester were tasked with creating a music video with strong marketing and entertainment value for Pioneer Records' newest band, Chase and the Barons.
4/24/2017	#PittsburghMe: Meet Patty Sorg, Criminal Justice Major "Living on campus puts everything at your fingertips. I love being in the middle of everything and surrounded by all of the excitement Downtown."
4/24/2017	Point Park University Professor Joins Fulbright Specialist Roster Tatyana Dumova, Ph.D., joins the roster for a three-year tenure.
4/24/2017	Point Park University Seniors Land Jobs in Their Fields Before Graduation From NBC Universal and WHIRL Magazine to Ernst & Young and the Orlando Magic, learn how Point Park and its faculty have successfully prepared students to step right into the workplace after graduation.
4/21/2017	Pittsburgh Police Chief, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Photographer to Speak at 2017 Graduation Ceremonies Graduate hooding, undergraduate commencement is Saturday, April 29.
4/20/2017	80edays Electric Vehicle Global Team Co-Pilot Speaks to M.B.A. Business of Energy Class Silicon Valley technical innovator and engineer Don Christian spoke to students about his experience traveling around the world in an electric car as co-pilot of one of the international 80edays teams.
4/20/2017	Point Park Ed.D. Student is a Leader in Urban Education and Actress in the Movie Fences Meet doctoral student Lisa Pickett, English department director for The Pittsburgh School for the Creative and Performing Arts and actress in the movie Fences.
4/18/2017	#PittsburghMe: Meet Jessica Joseph, Multimedia Major "Looking back at my four years at Point Park, I can definitely say I’ve had a real-world experience before entering the workforce." ? Point Park University
4/18/2017	Point Park University Announces Naming of the Rowland School of Business The naming of the Rowland School of Business culminates the late George and Kathleen White's legacy of support and giving, the University's largest benefactors to date.
4/14/2017	Business Students Compete in American Marketing Association Competition Assistant Professor Paige Beal's Principles of Marketing class created a retail marketing plan for PPG Paints.
4/14/2017	Pioneer Records and COPA Collaborate for Concert at Playhouse to Raise Awareness About Sexual Assault Point Park University's record label, Pioneer Records, and the University’s Title IX Office hosted a concert March 31 at the Pittsburgh Playhouse with national recording artist Aaron West and The Roaring Twenties to kick off April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
4/14/2017	Point Park University Introduces Master of Education Degree in Athletic Coaching This fully online degree is designed for educators looking to develop well-rounded coaching skills.
4/13/2017	Pittsburgh’s New Police Chief is a Point Park Grad, Keynote Speaker at Hooding Ceremony Scott Schubert, police chief for the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, earned both a master's degree and bachelor's degree from Point Park.
4/12/2017	#PointParkWorks: Accounting, IT Double Major Lands Co-Op With Audit Firm in Philadelphia Meet Darnita Holmes, Point Park accounting and information technology double major and lead tax co-op intern for RSM US LLP in Philadelphia.
4/11/2017	CBS Executives Present "Student of the Business" at Point Park University Tiffany Smith-Anoa'i, executive vice president of diversity, inclusion and communications, and Fern Orenstein, senior vice president of casting, presented the workshops.
4/11/2017	Point Park Education Students Judge PBS KIDS Writers Contest for WQED Undergraduate and graduate education students at Point Park gained field experience judging WQED’s 2017 PBS Writers Contest for children in kindergarten through fifth grade.
4/11/2017	Students Network with Psychologists, Learn About New Research in Humanistic Psychology More than 130 psychology practitioners and researchers from across the nation were at the 10th Annual Conference of the Society for Humanistic Psychology, held on campus March 30 through April 2, 2017.
4/7/2017	Students Enjoy Learning Dining Etiquette With a Side of Professional Networking Point Park University’s Annual Etiquette Dinner allowed more than 50 students across all majors to network with employers while practicing their dining etiquette over appetizers and a gourmet meal.
4/6/2017	Pittsburgh Center for Sports Media and Marketing Welcomes Alumnus Miles Ritenour Ritenour is the marketing communications manager at Anheuser-Busch in New York City.
4/5/2017	#PittsburghMe: Meet Mary Moses, Creative Writing Major "The workload may be heavy sometimes, but it all pays off in the end. Find what you love and follow the journey. Chances are, it will lead you somewhere unexpected."
4/5/2017	Point Park University Students Travel to New York City for Alternative Spring Break Students visited Rockefeller Center, Central Park, The New York Public Library, Radio City Music Hall and NBC Studios.
4/4/2017	The Money Thing: Faculty Help Students Prepare For Their Financial Lives After College Professor of Economics and Finance Angela Isaac, Ph.D., and Nelson Chipman, M.F.A., executive director of Point Park Online, created a course that educates and encourages students to make smart financial decisions during and after college.
4/3/2017	From Point Park to ABC News: Career Advice from Journalism Alumnus David Perozzi "Keep cover letters short and resumes focused, dress conservatively for an interview, and Include your name and phone number in the subject line of an email," Perozzi said.
4/3/2017	Point Park Hosts Student Summit of Universities Working Together to Stop Sexual Violence More than 60 college students throughout the Pittsburgh region attended the 2017 Student Summit at Point Park University March 25.
3/30/2017	Thirteen Students Inducted into Alpha Phi Sigma National Criminal Justice Honor Society Undergraduate and graduate students were inducted into the Alpha Phi Sigma National Criminal Justice Honor Society at a ceremony on campus March 23.
3/29/2017	Professor is Guest Editor for Journal of Humanistic Psychology Special Issue Brent Robbins focused on alternatives to the DSM-5 approach to psychiatric diagnosis.
3/27/2017	#PittsburghMe: Meet Kayla Snyder, Journalism Major "I appreciate that the faculty here are real-world working professionals and I wanted to learn from people in the industry."
3/23/2017	Southwest Airlines Station Leader Discusses Ethical Leadership with M.B.A. Students How ethical leadership is implemented and embraced at one of the world’s largest airline carriers was the focus of Theresa Anderson’s March 16 presentation to M.B.A. students.
3/23/2017	U.S. Supreme Court Police Officers Meet With Criminal Justice, Intel, Forensic Science Majors United States Supreme Court Police Officers Charletta Mosley and Stephen Smith visited campus March 16 to discuss the work they do and meet with students.
3/20/2017	Alumna Gabriella Sorrentino is a Dance Captain for Hamilton \| Broadway in Chicago "I teach current cast and future replacements the show, take notes throughout the week (which are given out to the cast), run rehearsals and collaborate with the creative team," she said.
3/20/2017	Students to Develop, Produce and Perform New Works with Pallas Theatre Collective The new partnership with the musical theatre program brings new works to campus each year.
3/17/2017	Army National Guard Member, Accounting Major Awarded Financial Executives Scholarship Learn why student athlete Chereese Langley was awarded the Kuldeep Shastri Memorial Scholarship from the Pittsburgh Chapter of Financial Executives International.
3/16/2017	Upper St. Clair High School Students Investigate Mock Crime Scenes at CSI House More than 75 students from Upper St. Clair High School visited Point Park University March 7, 9 and 14 to learn more about the forensic science field.
3/15/2017	Finance Internship Puts Business Double Major on Solid Path to a Public Accounting Career Meet Bradley Calleja, accounting and business management double major and accounting finance intern for Flagship Business Plans and Consulting in Pittsburgh.
3/15/2017	SAEM Professor, Concert Promoter Striving to Make Pittsburgh a Music City Ed Traversari, M.B.A., is working with the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership to cultivate a more vibrant music scene in Pittsburgh.
3/13/2017	Business Class Goes Abroad: Students Spend Spring Break Conducting Research in Madrid Jessica Martin, Emily McCoy, Alannah Owens and Ciara Riddick spent 10 days researching sports, arts and business culture in Madrid, Spain, as part of their business management study abroad course.
3/13/2017	Grip/Electric Workshop Exposes Students to Equipment Used on Motion Picture Film Sets At 31st Street Studios, students checked out and demoed Arri M40's, 18K Arrimax's, Kino Flo Celeb's, Quantum's, Mole LED Fresnel's, among others.
3/10/2017	Six Point Park Graduates Land Positions With Online Event Ticketing Company ShowClix Meet Point Park alumni and ShowClix employees Stephanie Driscoll, David Kennedy, Amy Kline, Jessica Merritt, Clayton Stasenko and Ally Zrowka.
3/8/2017	SAEM Alumna Marketing True Runner, Chelsea Collective Brands for Dick's Sporting Goods Meet Rebecca Shore, a marketing planning specialist for Dick's Sporting Goods and 2015 Point Park graduate.
3/7/2017	Point Park to Host 2017 Creative Nonfiction Writers’ Conference Writers, editors and publishers from Esquire, Harper's, New Yorker, Paris Review and The New York Times Magazine are among the presenters.
3/7/2017	Regional Vice President of Operations for Comcast is a Point Park M.B.A. Graduate Meet Randall Tecza, a regional VP of Operations at Comcast and a 2003 Point Park M.B.A. alumnus.
3/6/2017	Professor Serves as International Grant Review Expert on Research Integrity Tatyana Dumova, Ph.D., served as an international grant review expert for the Netherlands Organization for Health Research and Development (ZonMw) on issues of quality and integrity in scientific research.
3/2/2017	#PittsburghMe: Meet Nikki Morath, Dance Major "I’ve been able to take master classes with world-renowned choreographers and guest artists, as well as perform amongst peers and professionals."
2/28/2017	2015 Alumna Caroline Collins is an Anchor and Reporter for WFMJ in Youngstown, Ohio "At Point Park, you will learn from professors who have worked in the field, gain hands-on experience and have access to internships close to campus," said Collins.
2/28/2017	Creation, Collaboration and Improvisation Theme of Pilobolus Master Class with Dancers Five company members from Pilobolus' Shadowland led a master class with Point Park dance students Feb. 10.
2/24/2017	Faculty Profile: Meet April Daras, Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre "I feel lucky every day to be on this path with my students — working together toward a common goal: their growth and their resilience as artists," said Daras.
2/24/2017	South Sudan Native, Business Alum Recounts His Refugee Story at Center for Media Innovation Joining Bior in the discussion was Helena Knörr, Ph.D., associate professor of organizational leadership and a native of Mozambique.
2/22/2017	#PittsburghMe: Meet Isabel Hunter, Intelligence and National Security major from London "Most importantly, I've learned that if I want something, I have to work hard for it."
2/22/2017	Stacy Kranitz, TIME's Instagram Photographer of 2015, Hosts Artist Talk at Point Park "I use photography to open up a narrative that confronts our understanding of culture," said Kranitz.
2/17/2017	@PointParkU hosts #sbmkt101 Twitter chat on Super Bowl ads Point Park University hosted an experiential learning activity during the Super Bowl using hashtag #sbmkt101.
2/17/2017	Students Go Behind the Scenes at Cleveland Cavaliers Game with Alumnus Fred McLeod "Being able to learn from an alumnus working in the business is such a unique experience that we are all so thankful for," said student Kelsey Veydt.
2/16/2017	Students Meet Recruiters and Industry Professionals at Career Fair and Panel Discussions Recruiters from 31st Street Studios, Imagine Careers, Glade Run Lutheran Services, Pittsburgh CLO, Stage AE, Brunnerworks, among others, came to Point Park University.
2/15/2017	#PittsburghMe: Meet Amber Mole, Business Management and Accounting Major "I fell in love with the sense of unity and excitement at Point Park, and the hospitality I received from everyone sealed the deal for me."
2/15/2017	Point Park to Host 2017 Conference of the Society for Humanistic Psychology Psychology practitioners, researchers from all over the U.S. will be on campus March 30-April 2 discussing research, education and social responsibility in the field of humanistic psychology.
2/14/2017	Alumna Advances in Adult Learning Field to President and CEO of Career Training Academy Meet Kimberly Rassau, Ed.D., an M.A. in curriculum and instruction graduate who was promoted to president and CEO of Pittsburgh's Career Training Academy.
2/14/2017	Making Connections Across The Country: SAEM Students Attend Pollstar Live! 2017 Conference Point Park students were personally introduced to various agents, managers and promoters in the music business.
2/9/2017	People of Point Park: Kyle and Alyssa Southerlin '11, First Impressions and Finding Love Alumni couple Kyle and Alyssa Southerlin reflect on finding love at Point Park and life after college.
2/8/2017	Human Resource Management Student Hired Full Time as HR Associate Before Graduating Meet Maricca Spencer, a senior human resource management student and HR associate for Presbyterian SeniorCare Network.
2/7/2017	Behind the Lens with Ben Schonberger, Instructor of Photography at Point Park "My classes move fast and the expectations are high. The students are always up for a challenge and the opportunity to take a risk when the bar is raised. I love that," he said.
2/7/2017	Confluence Psychology Alliance Marks 10 Years Collecting Coats for City's Homeless Blankets, coats, hygiene products and more were collected and packaged Jan. 31 for homeless individuals in the Pittsburgh area.
2/7/2017	Students Inspired by Stories From Veterans and Korean War Survivor Ock Soon Lee Soon Lee shared her harrowing — yet inspirational — story with Point Park students and members and guests of the Veterans Breakfast Club.
2/6/2017	#PittsburghMe: Meet Amedea Baldoni, Political Science and Legal Studies Double Major from Italy "Having the city as my campus brings so many opportunities for internships and networking that I know I wouldn’t be able to get anywhere else."
2/6/2017	Musical Theatre Major Tony Lorrich Performs in The Royale at City Theatre Company "The idea that Point Park's program could mold me into a triple threat excited me and pushed me to apply, audition and eventually attend," Lorrich said.
2/3/2017	Business Skills, Experience Gained in U.S. Help M.B.A. Grad Land Banking Position in Montenegro Meet Dejan Duraskovic, M.B.A. alumnus and organizational development, project management and business analytics expert for Addiko Bank in Podgorica, Montenegro.
2/3/2017	Highlights from the Winter Issue of The Point Magazine Check out the latest happenings at Point Park University!
1/31/2017	Cranberry Township Administrator Chooses Fully Online Public Administration Program Meet Jeff Gooch, desktop administrator and volunteer fire captain for Cranberry Township, Pa.
1/31/2017	President Hennigan Releases Statement on Immigration Policies "Point Park University is an inclusive community that values diversity and supports our students, faculty and staff," Hennigan said.
1/31/2017	Public Relations and Advertising Major Wins Renaissance Scholarship from PRSA Pittsburgh Lauren Joseph was awarded the Renaissance/Bob O'Gara Scholarship at a ceremony Jan. 26, 2017.
1/30/2017	BNY Mellon Analyst Discusses the Powerful Impact of His Point Park M.B.A. Degree Meet Stoycho Stoychev, a 2014 M.B.A. and international business concentration graduate.
1/27/2017	Education Student and Professor Selected as Keynote Speakers Timothy Grebeck and Matthew Vogel, Ph.D., presented to students with disabilities at the Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV Conference.
1/26/2017	Point Park's Student Media Reports on the Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C. Students representing The Globe, U-View and WPPJ traveled to Washington, D.C. to report on the Presidential Inauguration Jan. 20, 2017.
1/25/2017	#PittsburghMe: Meet Adam Rossi, Acting Major "I chose Point Park because I absolutely loved the campus, professors and atmosphere. After auditioning I remember talking with the professors and then walking around campus thinking, “This is where I need to be."
1/24/2017	SAEM Alumna in Atlanta Promoted to Corporate Sales and Events Supervisor Meet April (Weber) Upplegger, SAEM 2011 graduate and corporate sales and events supervisor for Slingshot Entertainment.
1/23/2017	Recent Liberal Studies Graduate Working for Global Service Learning Organization Meet Nina DelPrato, liberal studies alumna and program assistant for Amizade in Pittsburgh.
1/20/2017	#PittsburghMe: Meet Daniel Kelly, Cinema Production major from Texas "I would say to live on campus for at least your first year. It’s a great way to get to know and network with other students. It will help you get the most out of your college experience."
1/20/2017	Alumna Sarah Meahl Performing in Cirque du Soleil's PARAMOUR on Broadway "I had incredible teachers who taught me the skills I needed to thrive in New York City," said Meahl.
1/20/2017	M.B.A. 2016 Graduate Profile: Diane Weston, Jewish Healthcare Foundation Fellow Weston is currently a Death and Dying Fellow for the Jewish Healthcare Foundation.
1/18/2017	M.A. Alumni Profile: Meet Elizabeth Willard, Proposal Writer, Pricewaterhouse Coopers "The flexibility of this program is priceless for working professionals like me. I was able to work full time and take full-time classes, feeling supported by both my job and my school," said Willard.
1/18/2017	MLK Day Honored With Trip to National African American Museum, Walking Vigil and Selma Screening Point Park University students honored the life of Martin Luther King Jr., both on and off campus this year.
1/17/2017	#sbmkt101 Twitter Chat Join us February 5 for an experiential learning activity in real time during the Super Bowl.
1/16/2017	CPA Firm BDO USA Hires Point Park Accounting Graduate as Tax Associate Meet Brett Gwosden, a 2014 accounting alumnus and former Point Park soccer player.
1/11/2017	Students Represent Point Park's Center for Sports Media at Baseball Winter Meetings During the meetings and job fair, Point Park students interviewed for internships and/or part-time or full-time jobs.
1/10/2017	Laying Down Roots in Nashville: SAEM Alumna Begins Career in the Music Industry Meet Brianna Joyce, account assistant for Flood, Bumstead, McCready and McCarthy Inc.
1/9/2017	Honors Program Students Pay it Forward Through On-Campus Volunteer Activities During the fall semester students sponsored "Pink Feet," a series of events to increase awareness and raise money for breast cancer research — specifically for Susan G. Komen Pittsburgh — raising $1,200.
1/9/2017	People of Point Park: Dimitris J. Kraniou, Ph.D., an International Catalyst Professor Dimitris Kraniou, Ph.D., uses his world experience to leave a lasting impression on Point Park University.
1/5/2017	Students Tour Museums, Supreme Court and Network with Alums in Washington, D.C. School of Communication and Honors Program students visited the Newseum, Holocaust Museum, National Geographic Museum and Supreme Court Building during their trip.
1/3/2017	Business Faculty Present Scholarly Research at NABET Conference Michele Langbein, Ph.D., Archish Maharaja, Ed.D., and Gita Maharaja, Ed.D., discussed their research on ethical leadership and accreditation.
12/23/2016	Point Park Closed for Holiday Break University offices closed noon, Dec. 23 - Jan. 2, 2017. Offices reopen Jan. 3.
12/22/2016	Point Park's Fully Online Communication Programs Ranked for Affordability The online programs were ranked among the best for affordability by TheBestSchools.org.
12/20/2016	People of Point Park: Kim Payne '79, Talented and Sweet Kim Payne '79 finds inspiration in a sweet place and uses many talents to flourish in life.
12/19/2016	Point Park's Instagram Wins National Gold Award The University's Instagram account was recognized by the Education Digital Marketing Awards.
12/19/2016	WPPJ Radio Earns National Recognition For the seventh year in a row, WPPJ students are nominated for the annual college radio awards in New York City.
12/16/2016	Criminal Justice Club Shows Appreciation for Pittsburgh Police Officers The club hosted a “Cakes for Cops” event, visiting several Pittsburgh Police Zones throughout the city.
12/15/2016	#PittsburghMe: Meet Morgan Mitchell, Sports, Arts and Entertainment Management Major "The lasting memories you'll have from college will be the ones where you left your comfort zone, tried new things and got involved."
12/15/2016	Creative Writing Student’s Nonfiction Essay Published in Online Literary Magazine Holly Spencer is featured in the Fall 2016 issue of Jet Fuel Review for her nonfiction essay, “Stuck."
12/13/2016	Ed.D. Students Engage in Diversity Discussion Led By World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh The event addressed challenges faced by immigrant and international communities in Pittsburgh, especially women, and ways the larger community can promote a more welcoming environment.
12/13/2016	Faculty Profile: Meet Mark Burrell, Assistant Professor of Dance "Stepping directly off of the Broadway stage into a studio has been exhilarating while watching the young artists cling to every word and detail of my personal stories that have shaped my career," Burrell said.
12/13/2016	Food Insecurity in the Region Topic of Ph.D. in Community Engagement Program's First Speaker Series Leah Lizarondo — CEO and co-founder of 412 Food Rescue, whose mission is to reduce food waste and end hunger in the community — spoke to students in the Center for Media Innovation during the fall semester.
12/12/2016	Political Science Graduate Lands Competitive Fellowship with Coro Pittsburgh Meet Laier-Rayshon Smith, a 2015 political science alumnus in Fellow in Public Affairs for Coro Pittsburgh.
12/9/2016	M.B.A. 2015 Alumnus is a Manager of Sales Support and Administration at UPMC Health Plan Joseph Veltri talks about how his M.B.A. degree has helped him succeed in his health care career.
12/9/2016	M.B.A. 2016 Graduate Selected as Lead Operations Analyst at UPMC Health Plan Meet Benjamin Eonta, who earned a B.A. in 2008 and an M.B.A. in 2016, both from Point Park University.
12/8/2016	#PittsburghMe: Meet Jacob Bergey, Broadcast Production Major "Take advantage of all aspects of the city. Don’t spend all of your time studying or watching Netflix in your room. Get out once in a while."
12/8/2016	M.B.A. Health Systems Management Graduates Excel in Careers at UPMC Health Plan Meet Benjamin Eonta, lead operations analyst, and Joseph Veltri, manager of sales support and administration.
12/7/2016	Wiz Khalifa’s Manager Talks to SAEM Students About Making a Career in the Music Business The Nov. 28 guest lecture event was presented by Point Park’s sports, arts and entertainment management program and the University’s record label, Pioneer Records.
12/6/2016	#PittsburghMe: Meet Lauren Joseph, Public Relations and Advertising Major "I have worked extremely hard to build relationships, gain professional experience, and to make fun memories while at Point Park."
12/6/2016	Alex Pochiba, Drug Chemistry Intern for Allegheny County Medical Examiner Meet Alex Pochiba, a senior forensic science major with minors in intelligence and national security, biology and chemistry.
12/6/2016	Forensic Science Majors Intern at Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office Leanna Brooks and Alex Pochiba have spent their fall semester gaining hands-on experience interning at Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office.
12/6/2016	Leanna Brooks, Autopsy/Investigations Intern for Allegheny County Medical Examiner Meet Leanna Brooks, a senior forensic science and biology double major.
12/6/2016	National Public Radio's Diane Rehm to Students: Listen, Fact Check and Seek Credible Sources "It's glorious to be among students and those of us who are thinking about what comes next in journalism," Rehm said.
12/5/2016	Professor Presents to Science Teachers, Featured in National Geographic Videos Brendan Mullan, Ph.D., presented "Change and the Cosmos" Dec. 3 at the Tennessee Science Teachers Association Conference and also appears in two new National Geographic Videos.
12/2/2016	Making Magical Memories: SAEM Students Spend Semester Interning at Disney World Ryan McMahon, Miranda Peel and Olivia Siemer describe why they chose to intern for Disney, their internship experiences, how their SAEM classes have prepared them and their career goals.
12/2/2016	President Hennigan Signs Final Beam for New Pittsburgh Playhouse "For the first time in 50 years, Point Park's entire physical campus will be in Downtown Pittsburgh," Hennigan said.
12/2/2016	Student Human Resource Association Hosts Panel Discussion on Social Media HR industry professionals discussed social media challenges employers face in the workplace, among other topics.
11/30/2016	Floyd Norman, Disney's First African-American Animator, Leads Master Class at Point Park "I learned that a career in animation relies on perseverance, creativity and a deep passion for storytelling," said student Noah Ondik.
11/30/2016	Point Park University Alumni in Showbiz Reunite in Times Square for "Pittsburgh on Broadway" "Point Park got me to Broadway by instilling a great work ethic, drive and a diversified sense of storytelling from all of my class work," said alumna Rachel Stevens.
11/28/2016	Award-Winning Actor, Writer and Director Bryan Cranston Visits Point Park University "To be successful in this business you need talent, persistence, patience and luck," said Cranston.
11/28/2016	Point Park Accounting Alumna Travels the World as Risk Manager for Schneider Downs Meet Rosemary Mazzeo (Coombs), a 2010 accounting alumna recently promoted to manager of risk advisory services.
11/28/2016	Point Park Named to Victory Media’s 2017 Military Friendly® Schools List "To be honored again is something in which Point Park takes great pride,” said President Paul Hennigan.
11/23/2016	Graduate Students Present Research on Various Challenges in the Criminal Justice Field Shannon Stowers, Erin Varga and Kayla Younge brought attention to current issues faced by the criminal justice field at the Fall 2016 Criminal Justice Administration Graduate Symposium.
11/21/2016	M.A. Alumna Receives Award at Walter Cronkite Conference on Media Ethics and Integrity Deandra Williamson won first place in the research competition based on her master's thesis.
11/21/2016	Students on Break for Thanksgiving; University Offices Closed Nov. 24-25 Classes resume on Monday, Nov. 28.
11/18/2016	Fall Fest 2016 Features Alumni Band Nevada Color and Music Artists from Pioneer Records Point Park University's Campus Activities Board hosted more than 200 people for its Fall Fest, featuring performances by Pioneer Records artists and alumni band Nevada Color.
11/18/2016	President Hennigan Assures Inclusive Community After Election A message to all members of the Point Park University community from President Hennigan.
11/17/2016	Internship Profile: Trever Sheets, KDKA-TV As a newsroom intern, Sheets has covered a variety of stories with KDKA reporters and photographers.
11/16/2016	New Premedical Club Hosts Medical Drama Trivia Night and Thanksgiving Food Drive Point Park's new premed club hosted a medical drama trivia night Nov. 9 and are holding a Thanksgiving food drive on campus for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.
11/15/2016	Faculty Profile: Jill Thomas, Ph.D., Discusses Her Passion For Clinical Psychology Meet Jill Thomas, Ph.D., associate professor and director of clinical training in the M.A. in clinical-community psychology program at Point Park.
11/15/2016	Pioneer Records Collaborates With Pittsburgh Playhouse to Produce Rocktoberfest Pioneer Records produced its first Rocktoberfest at the Pittsburgh Playhouse, collaborating with students and staff from Point Park’s Conservatory of Performing Arts.
11/14/2016	#PittsburghMe: Meet Emily Kirsch, Funeral Services Major and Member of the Cheer and Dance Teams "My advice to incoming students is to find a major that really interests you and that you can enjoy for the rest of your life."
11/11/2016	Students Present at Honors Conference Tim Grebeck, Nicki Jones, Sarah Martin and Professor Helen Fallon traveled to Seattle for the conference.
11/10/2016	Broadcast Legend Mike "Doc" Emrick Encourages Students to Chase their Dreams “If one person learns not to give up and be confident of their abilities to do what they really want to do in their career as a result of me being here, I’ll be coming back,” Emrick said.
11/9/2016	Get to Know Tracey Brent-Chessum, Assistant Professor of Theatre at Point Park "Students work to give 100 percent in the same way I do ... I’m in a place where we are all working towards the same goal and have a similar view of hard work and success," she said.
11/7/2016	Animation Students Sketch Side-by-Side Rob Rogers from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Students competed in a draw-off competition to sketch a cartoon of either Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton alongside Rob Rogers.
11/3/2016	M.B.A. with SAEM Concentration Helps Alumna Land Dream Job with Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Meet Katherine Lancaster, a 2013 Point Park M.B.A. alumna and show marketing manager for Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.
11/3/2016	Student Media Outlets Interview Attorney General Candidates at On-Campus Debate "You only get to cover an election once in college, so for the candidates to come right to us on campus was awesome," said student Josh Croup.
11/2/2016	Students Network and Develop Professional Skills at PRSSA National Conference Presentations led by Vera Bradley, Warner Bros. TV, NCAA, among others.
11/1/2016	Concert Coordinator for Pittsburgh Winery is a 2015 SAEM Graduate Sports, arts and entertainment management alumna Rachel Travisano recently landed the position of concert coordinator for Pittsburgh Winery.
11/1/2016	Ph.D. in Community Engagement Students Develop Program Reviews for the POISE Foundation "This assignment gave me the opportunity to engage with an emerging nonprofit in the City of Pittsburgh," said student Veronika Panagiotou.
10/31/2016	Black Maria Film Festival Tour Comes to Point Park Professor John Rice's film, "The End of Blessings," will be featured Nov. 10.
10/28/2016	Corporate Sales/Marketing Manager Talks to Students About Selling the Steelers Kathy Wallace came to Point Park Oct. 20 to share with students her experiences selling the Pittsburgh Steelers for a living.
10/28/2016	Student Spotlight: "The Shuffler," Funeral Services Major Meet "The Shuffler," also known as "Mr. Shuffles" or just "Shuffles."
10/27/2016	#PittsburghMe: Meet Meredith Kubic, Global Cultural Studies Major "There is so much opportunity and adventure in Pittsburgh that I would never be able to find in my hometown."
10/27/2016	Liberal Studies Alumnus, Point Park Basketball Hall of Famer Coaching at Collegiate Level Meet Chivas Whipple, 2010 liberal studies graduate, Pioneer Athletic Hall of Fame 2013 inductee and assistant basketball coach for Westminster College.
10/26/2016	Point Park-Bred Nevada Color Named Best Pop/Rock Band by Pittsburgh City Paper The five-person band includes Max Kovalchuk and Adam Valen (sports, arts and entertainment management alumni), Chris Cichra and Quinn Wirth (cinema arts alumni) and Jeremy Westhead.
10/24/2016	Italian Singer’s Concert Introduced SAEM Students to Behind-the-Scenes Work Seven students worked at the Patrizio Buanne concert at the Byham Theater.
10/24/2016	Point Park Connections Help SAEM Junior Land Pittsburgh Penguins Internship Meet Brittany Bishop, a sports, arts and entertainment management student and new media intern for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
10/21/2016	Frank Mason Exhibit Takes Permanent Place in Lawrence Hall Gallery Point Park is home to an exhibit of works by the noted artist and educator.
10/21/2016	M.B.A. Grad, Senior Manager for Pittsburgh Housing Authority Named a 40 Under 40 Winner Meet Aster Teclay, a 2014 Point Park M.B.A. graduate and senior project manager for The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh.
10/21/2016	Pompeani Making Connections at Center for Media Innovation Chelsea Pompeani is the new media innovation specialist at Point Park.
10/21/2016	Public Admin Grad and Instructor Help With Hurricane Relief Efforts Kate Jones and Roy Cox, Ed.D., deployed to Holmes Regional Medical Center in Florida shortly after Hurricane Matthew hit.
10/19/2016	Allegheny Health Network Director Pursued M.B.A. to Learn the Business Side of Health Care Meet M.B.A. alumna Lori Stover, administrative director of Division of Hematology and Cellular Therapy for Allegheny Health Network.
10/19/2016	Broadcast Reporting Major Mark Dovi Covers the 2016 Presidential Campaign Trail "I have been credentialed for events with former President Bill Clinton, Democratic Party nominee Hillary Clinton and Republican Party nominee Donald Trump," said Dovi.
10/19/2016	Meet Anna Goforth, Biology Major and Soccer Player from the West Coast "I've been lucky to have some really amazing professors through my major. I'm often astounded by the level of care they have for their students and for our learning.
10/18/2016	Faculty Profile: Meet Colleen Hooper, Dance "Students in my class take a very active role in their learning. I present them with ideas, readings, and performance goals, and I expect them to work individually and collaboratively to understand these concepts and to share their opinions and reflections," said Hooper.
10/18/2016	SAEM Alumnus Manages Ticketing for Clients, Pittsburgh Area Box Offices for Bom Advisers Meet Adam Sutermaster, a 2013 sports, arts and entertainment management graduate and event/box office specialist for BOM Advisers.
10/17/2016	Pioneer Records Presents Rocktoberfest Oct. 31 at Pittsburgh Playhouse The Halloween night music event and costume contest is free to Point Park students (with valid ID) and $5 for the general public.
10/17/2016	Political Science, Environmental Studies Leads Alumna Down the Path of Trail Development Meet B.A. and M.S. alumna Courtney Mahronich, director of trail development for Friends of the Riverfront in Downtown Pittsburgh.
10/13/2016	More than 400 Family Members Visit Point Park's Downtown Pittsburgh Campus for Family Weekend Point Park University's annual Family Weekend was held Oct. 7-9 and included activities on campus and throughout Pittsburgh.
10/12/2016	2016 Musical Theatre Alumnus Peter Hughes is a Mainstage Performer for Disney Cruise Line "Point Park prepares triple threats ... The esteemed faculty teach a strong foundation for auditioning, focusing on maintaining a motivated and professional attitude," said Hughes.
10/12/2016	Engineering Professor Brings Work Experience From Iran and Canada to the Classroom Meet Yaser Roshan, Ph.D., a new assistant professor of electrical engineering at Point Park University.
10/12/2016	Fall 2016 Issue of The Point Magazine Now Online Get a peek inside the Fall issue of the magazine for alumni and friends of Point Park University.
10/11/2016	Bright House Sports Network and PGA Tour Entertainment Executives Visit Point Park "We're here to help advise you on your career path," Chris Jadick said. "We'll share our background with you, but your career is what you make of it."
10/10/2016	Classes, UPMC Internship Prepare Accounting, Business Double Major for the Real World Meet Nicholas Supertzi, a senior accounting and business management student interning for UPMC.
10/7/2016	HR Major Gaining Work Experience in the Field With Pittsburgh Human Resources Association Meet Katherine Miller, a senior human resource management major, transfer student and administrative assistant for PHRA.
10/6/2016	Annual Conference of the Society for Humanistic Psychology The conference is part of the American Psychological Association and will be held March 30-April 2, 2017 at Point Park.
10/6/2016	Internship Leads to Position with NBC's American Ninja Warrior for M.F.A. Alumna "The M.F.A. program helped open doors for me ... I got my job through my internship, and I wouldn’t have gotten my internship without being in the M.F.A. program," said Bethany Winchester.
10/5/2016	Point Park Veterans Joint Leadership Event Features Downtown Pittsburgh Field Exercises The School of Business hosted its second Veterans Joint Leadership Initiative event Sept. 23, which included team field exercises and a conference on campus.
10/4/2016	Point Park’s Fall Internship and Job Fair Brings 110 Employers to Campus Recruiters throughout the Pittsburgh region came to Point Park to interview students and alumni for a variety of positions.
10/3/2016	Center for Media Innovation Hosts Stories from the Presidential Campaign Trail Jon Delano (KDKA-TV), Chris Potter (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) and Salena Zito (New York Post columnist) answered questions and shared their opinions on the presidential debate.
10/3/2016	Point Park Professor Presents on Assessment and Curriculum Innovation Tatyana Dumova participated in the Pennsylvania Communication Association Conference in Johnstown.
9/30/2016	M.B.A. 2016 Alumna is a Vice President and Business Analytics Consultant at BNY Mellon Camille Reed talks about the impact her M.B.A. classes at Point Park have had on her career.
9/30/2016	Point Park Assistant VP is Published in Educational Procurement Journal Ruth Rauluk’s article focuses on the importance of vendor risk management for educational institutions.
9/29/2016	#PittsburghMe: Meet Benjamin Jackson, Cinema Production Major "No other film school that I looked at came close to the personal, experienced-based approach that Point Park offers."
9/29/2016	M.B.A. Degree Enhances Engineering Career of Alumnus at Westinghouse Meet Chris Chavez, senior field service engineer for Westinghouse and 2013 Point Park M.B.A. alumnus.
9/28/2016	Fred McLeod, NBA Announcer and Point Park Alumnus, Discusses Sports Broadcasting, Gives Career Advice McLeod spoke to Point Park students in the new Center for Media Innovation Sept. 22.
9/28/2016	Security Internship Leads to Full-Time Position for Intelligence and National Security Alumnus Meet Ryan Howley, a 2014 Point Park alumnus and facility security officer for the Software Engineering Institute of Carnegie Mellon University.
9/27/2016	Screenwriting Major Learns the Craft of Writing a Script and Storytelling at Point Park "The screenwriting program at Point Park has taught me so many important, intricate details on not only the craft of writing a script, but the craft of storytelling as a whole, as well as how the cinema industry works," said Staudt.
9/26/2016	#PittsburghMe: Meet Josh Williams, History Major from England "Having connections here made the transition easy and affirmed that Point Park was the right choice for me."
9/26/2016	Students in History Classes Step Outside of Their Textbooks and Back in Time Students in Jehnie Reis’ history classes recently stepped back in time, examining women's clothing of the past and getting a behind-the-scenes look at various collections at Heinz History Center.
9/23/2016	Public Administration Professor Teaches Fire Instructor Course in Japan Robert Skertich, Ph.D., recently taught Japanese firefighters and officers a Fire Instructor I certification course at United States Marine Corps’ Camp Foster.
9/22/2016	SAEM Professor Presents on Storytelling Data at Marketing Conference Paige Beal, M.B.A., was part of a panel discussion at the Marketing Management Association Educators' Conference in Providence, R.I.
9/22/2016	Students Encouraged to be Good Storytellers at Center for Media Innovation's Opening Day Watch archived presentations from guest speakers and segments from an evening with Sarah Koenig, host of the Serial podcast.
9/20/2016	#PittsburghMe: Meet Elise Dorsey, Musical Theatre Major "I've already grown so much in my short time here, and I'm ready expand my knowledge further. Being able to take each bit of criticism and apply it to my development as a professional person/performer is very important to me."
9/20/2016	Student Spotlight: Meet Photojournalism Major Shayna Mendez from Kingston, Jamaica "What I've enjoyed the most about my college experience at Point Park is how easy it was for me to get involved and to get to know people," said Mendez.
9/20/2016	Washington Post Reporters to Discuss Race, Local News Media The on-campus event is Sept. 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m., in Lawrence Hall 200.
9/19/2016	Caribbean Student Chose Point Park for its Downtown Location and Career Opportunities Andre Bennett from Jamaica is an accounting major and track and field and cross country athlete at Point Park.
9/19/2016	Point Park SAEM Students Selected to Work at Stanley Cup VIP Party Nicolette Jones, Angela Thomas and Ericka Thomas recently worked at a Pittsburgh Penguins Stanley Cup VIP Party in Sewickley, Pa.
9/16/2016	#PittsburghMe: Meet Ryan Johnson, Mechanical Engineering Major "When I first arrived on campus for orientation, I fell in love with the city and the people. I knew then that this was the right place for me."
9/15/2016	Public Administration 2015 Grad Promoted to Shift Commander of Swissvale Fire Department Michael Volpe was promoted after earning a B.S. in public administration in December 2015.
9/13/2016	Conservatory of Performing Arts Receives National Recognition Point Park University's Conservatory recognized by two top 10 lists.
9/13/2016	Fall Events at the Center for Media Innovation Guest speakers include Richard Drew, Fred McLeod, Diane Rehm and others.
9/13/2016	First Amendment Photo Exhibit Opening at the Center for Media Innovation Inaugural photo gallery focuses on expressions of free speech, Sept. 16-Oct. 7.
9/13/2016	SAEM Sophomore Works as Stage Manager for Raleigh Convention Center's Summer Events Meet Amber Montz, an SAEM student from Fayetteville, N.C.
9/12/2016	From Point Park to BNY Mellon: Accounting Major Graduates and Becomes Tax Specialist Meet Lauren Berner, a 2015 Point Park accounting graduate and U.S. Tax Specialist for The Bank of New York Mellon.
9/12/2016	Honors Students Visit Flight 93 National Memorial “What moved me the most was listening to the phone calls of some of the passengers,” said Alexa Newbrough, a theatre major from West Deer, Pa.
9/8/2016	Point Park’s First Doctoral Students to Graduate Defend Their Dissertations Amy Miller, Laura Miller and Kelly Noyes successfully defended their dissertations Aug. 29 and were awarded Ed.D. degrees.
9/7/2016	Daylong Events Kickoff Opening of Point Park University's Center for Media Innovation Sept. 13 Highlights include panels with local media professionals, and an evening with Sarah Koenig, host and co-creator of the Serial podcast.
9/6/2016	#PittsburghMe: Meet Daniel Strickland, Secondary Education English Major "One of the most amazing opportunities I’ve had so far at Point Park was instructing my own Kindergarten class for an entire day. I’ve gained so much experience in my time here so far, and I know I chose the right major and university for me."
9/6/2016	Troy Centofanto Recruits Top Talent for Point Park's Conservatory of Performing Arts "Point Park’s Conservatory of Performing Arts is one of the top conservatories in the country. Having the opportunity to work with the current and future leaders of the industry is very exciting and rewarding," Centofanto said.
9/2/2016	Criminal Justice Administration Program Hosts Symposium to Showcase Grad Student Research Master of Science in criminal justice administration students presented research Aug. 20 on a variety of criminal justice related issues.
9/1/2016	Advice to the Class of 2020 at Convocation: Set Goals, Get to Know Faculty, Classmates and the Community Members of the Point Park community offered advice to help guide the Class of 2020 on their new path as college students.
9/1/2016	Madison Square Garden's VIP Services Coordinator is a 2014 SAEM Alumna Meet Meredith Savage, SAEM alumna and VIP services coordinator for The Madison Square Company.
9/1/2016	Point Park University Earns National Recognition as a 2016-2017 College of Distinction Point Park earned this honor for demonstrating high-level results across four distinctions.
8/30/2016	2016-17 Pittsburgh Playhouse Season Announced Tony award-winning musicals, original choreography, modern twists to classic pieces and more.
8/26/2016	#PittsburghMe: Meet Carrie Reale, Public Relations & Advertising Major "I'd much rather get to go out and get real experiences than sit in a classroom for four years, and Point Park gives me that opportunity."
8/25/2016	Musical Theatre Students Spend Summer Performing for Music Theatre Wichita Jacob Wasson and Jared Roberts spent the summer of 2016 in Wichita, Kan. as resident ensemble members for Music Theatre Wichita.
8/23/2016	Center for Media Innovation Welcomes Host, Co-Creator of Serial Podcast to Point Park Sept. 13 Sarah Koenig speaks to the campus community Sept. 13, 7 to 9 p.m., in the Lawrence Hall Ballroom.
8/18/2016	Business Students and Alumna Work in VIP at Coldplay Concert in Pittsburgh The sold-out concert was held at the CONSOL Energy Center in Downtown Pittsburgh.
8/17/2016	Point Park Welcomes 14 New Full-Time Faculty Meet new faculty who bring real-world experience into the classes they teach.
8/16/2016	High School Students Gain Hands-On Experience at Digital and Traditional Animation Camps During the intensive workshops, students were introduced to character development and movement, learned the basics of 3D computer modeling, as well as the basics of compositing visual effects and live action
8/16/2016	Point Park University officers now equipped with body cameras Officers began wearing the devices Aug. 1.
8/12/2016	#PointParkWorks: Meet Celina DiPietro, IT Major and Co-Op Employee for Data Analytics Company DiPietro is a data scientist co-op student employee for the Pittsburgh company, Othot.
8/12/2016	Founder of 'Eat That, Read This' Blog Visits Point Park Adam Shuck, founder of the daily news blog "Eat That, Read This," met with interns from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at Point Park.
8/10/2016	Faculty Profile: Meet Zeva Barzell, Associate Professor of Theatre "One of the most important messages I try to convey to my students is to have a taste for excellence in their work and to really know and understand their craft," said Barzell.
8/10/2016	SAEM Major Gains Experience Working in Live Entertainment Management this Summer Meet Molly Knepper, a transfer SAEM student who worked for Fearless Records, the Vans Warped Tour, Adventures in Wonderland and more this summer.
8/8/2016	Professor Matthew Vogel Strives to Instill in His Students a Passion for Special Education Meet Matthew Vogel, Ph.D., assistant professor of special education at Point Park University.
8/1/2016	SAEM Student Transfers Passion for Running Into Special Events Summer Internship Meet Emily Maxwell, a senior sports, arts and entertainment management and special events intern for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
7/25/2016	Forensic Science Files Reveal CSI High School Summer Camp Has Record-Breaking Attendance More than 50 high school students registered for the annual CSI summer camp at Point Park, held July 12-15 this year, making it the largest high school group the forensic science program has hosted at the University.
7/21/2016	Alex Grubbs Covers Stories on Capitol Hill During Internship with Media Research Center "As a young college student, working on Capitol Hill is one of the best opportunities," said Alex Grubbs.
7/21/2016	Arts Management Classes, SAEM Faculty Help Lead Alumna to Position With Lincoln Center Meet Rachel Winkler, 2014 SAEM graduate and development operations assistant for the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.
7/21/2016	High School Students Gain Journalistic Experience at Summer Multimedia Workshop "We worked on skills in journalistic writing, photography, video production and web design," said Professor Robin Cecala. "The students were enthusiastic and produced a great variety of stories for their website Spectrum 2016."
7/21/2016	Transfer Student Neil Strebig is an Editorial Intern for Pittsburgh Magazine "All of the professors at Point Park have done an excellent job preparing me for work in a real-world environment," said journalism major Neil Strebig.
7/19/2016	Research, Writing as a Point Park Undergrad Benefits Alumna in Grad School, Social Work Kerry Glova earned a B.A. in psychology with a minor in behavioral science in 2015 from Point Park.
7/18/2016	Conte's Corner: Founding Editor of VerySmartBrothas.com Visits Point Park Damon Young visited campus to talk about starting a business, selling his business and the #BlackLivesMatter movement.
7/18/2016	Students Tour iHeartMedia, August Wilson Center and More at SAEM High School Workshop The annual All-Access SAEM High School Summer Workshop once again immersed students into the real-world business operations of the sports, arts and entertainment industries.
7/15/2016	Professor Publishes Book on the Benefits of Horror in Children’s Literature In her new book, Jessica McCort, Ph.D., discusses the many benefits horror texts provide for young readers.
7/13/2016	Alumna Taylor Goska Discovered Dual Passions for Dance and Psychology at Point Park Meet Taylor Goska, a 2015 dance and psychology alumna who now works for Bel Air Dance Academy and Jewish Community Services.
7/13/2016	Alumna Taylor Goska Discovered Dual Passions for Psychology and Dance at Point Park Meet Taylor Goska, a 2015 psychology and dance alumna who now works for Jewish Community Services, Bel Air Dance Academy and Supernova Dance Company.
7/12/2016	ACAP Exposes High School Students to Accounting Careers and Professionals Twenty-two students from 16 high schools spent the week at Point Park for the University’s Fourth Annual Accounting Career Awareness Program.
7/12/2016	Alumnus Matt Adams is an Associate Photo Editor for National Geographic "If I didn't go to Point Park, then I can honestly say that I wouldn't be in the job I am now. It was the starting point to an incredible journey," said Adams.
7/5/2016	Cinema Arts Student, Spain Native Interning for The Fred Rogers Company "I work on children’s cartoons that air on PBS to select small clips and images for the website, transcribe videos and files from DVDs, as well as any other tasks as assigned," said Pamies.
7/5/2016	Veteran, Human Resource Management Student Interning for PNC this Summer Learn about Denton Poe's HR talent acquisition summer internship with PNC.
7/1/2016	M.A. Clinical-Community Psych Grads Named Editors Justin Karter and Kevin Gallagher were named editors of the American Psychological Association's Society for Humanistic Psychology Newsletter.
7/1/2016	SAEM Student Interviews Musicians at CMA Week, Country Music Festival in Nashville Meet Angela Thomas, senior sports, arts and entertainment management major and learn about her experience as a journalist in Nashville.
7/1/2016	Students Explore Media, History and Culture During Trip to London, Bruges and Amsterdam "This class and trip was an experience of a lifetime. You get to affordably visit multiple countries with your friends, see how other people live, work and play, and get academic credit for it," said Lauren Joseph, a senior public relations and advertising major .
6/30/2016	Bosnia Native, Business Management and M.B.A. Alumna is a Vice President at BNY Mellon Meet Amela Burlovic, data governance officer and vice president at BNY Mellon.
6/29/2016	Rebecca Painter Gains Hands-On Experience Interning for PJR Photography and Studio, LLC As an intern for PJR Photography, Rebecca Painter is responsible for helping to plan and promote monthly photo exhibitions.
6/28/2016	Faculty and Career Development Center Help Education Students Land Teaching Jobs for Fall Thanks to the PERC Education Job Fair and the support and guidance from education faculty and Career Development Center staff, several Point Park spring 2016 education graduates have full-time teaching positions lined up for the fall.
6/27/2016	Criminal Justice Major Interning for Pittsburgh Department of City Planning this Summer Meet Michael Hansom, a senior criminal justice student and American Disabilities Act compliance intern for the Pittsburgh Department of City Planning.
6/27/2016	Economics and Finance Alumnus Leads Group Claims Team at Cigna Meet Kyle Lucot, a 2011 economics and finance graduate and former Pioneers baseball player.
6/21/2016	Alumni, Students Share Experiences Working and Interning During the Stanley Cup Playoffs Meet the Point Park University School of Business alumni and students who worked or interned for the Penguins this season.
6/21/2016	Students, Alumni Share Experiences Working and Interning During the Stanley Cup Playoffs Meet the Point Park University alumni and students who worked or interned for the Penguins this season.
6/17/2016	Point Park Professor Presents to Community College Presidents Jamesena Talbott, D.M., discussed community engagement programming at the Strategic Horizons Network Conference held June 13.
6/14/2016	Broadcast Major Josh Croup Gains Real-World Experience Interning with Pittsburgh Pirates "I’ve always been a fan of random baseball stats and numbers, and now I get paid to research stats for our broadcasters to use during games and for our game notes. It’s really cool," said Croup.
6/10/2016	Meet M.A. Student Candice McDermott, Marketing Intern, Edgar Snyder & Associates "Writing is one of my passions, and this internship has helped me develop a voice for blogs and PR writing," said McDermott.
6/6/2016	SAEM Alumna Working in Monaco for a Leading Producer of Film Finance Conferences Meet Lucy Osinski, a 2012 sports, arts and entertainment management alumna and business development consultant in Monaco for Winston Baker.
6/3/2016	SAEM Students and Alumni Work at Beyoncé Concert Several Point Park students and alumni had the opportunity to work in VIP, production running and floor seating.
6/3/2016	Student Chelsey Driskel Lands Operations Communication Position at Sheetz "I manage the online forum on our internal website, write and edit content to send out to all of the stores and write for the company newsletter," said junior Chelsey Driskel.
6/2/2016	Clinical-Community Psychology Grad Classes Help Alum Become a More Empathic Supervisor Meet Kevin Gallagher, a 2015 M.A. in clinical-community psychology alumnus
6/2/2016	Public Administration Online Graduate Becomes a State-Certified Fire Training Instructor Meet Tony Zoroya, a 2016 B.S. in public administration graduate and transport coordinator for STAT MedEvac.
6/2/2016	Student Spotlight: Chelsey Driskel Lands Operations Communication Position at Sheetz Driskel is a junior political science and public relations/advertising double major.
5/31/2016	M.A. Leadership 2016 Alumna Presents Research on Millennials to UPMC Leaders Meet Alexis Pape, an administrative coordinator for WPIC of UPMC and a 2006 M.A. in leadership graduate.
5/31/2016	Spring 2016 Issue of The Point Magazine Now Online Get a peek inside the latest edition of the magazine for alumni and friends.
5/27/2016	Faculty Profile: Meet Randy Baird, Professor in Point Park's M.B.A. Energy Concentration Baird is also a regional outage manager for NRG Energy, one of the nation's leading integrated Fortune 200 power companies.
5/26/2016	Psychology Faculty to Give Sample Lectures at Grad Open Houses June 7 and 22 Prospective M.A. and Psy.D. clinical-community psychology grad students can hear lectures from Brent Robbins, Ph.D., and Robert McInerney, Ph.D.
5/25/2016	M.B.A. Graduate With Health Systems Management Concentration Hired by Highmark Meet Chynna Carter, 2015 M.B.A. alumna and associate consultant for Highmark Health.
5/25/2016	M.F.A. Low-Residency Alumnus Alan Stevens is Executive Director of Academy Theatre "Joining the M.F.A. program was the best thing I have ever done, it has opened doors for me that I thought would always be closed," said Stevens.
5/24/2016	Center for Media Innovation a Hub for Students, Local Media and Downtown Community Alumni and members of the media got a behind-the-scenes look at the 4,000-square-foot center during a hard hat tour and reception.
5/24/2016	Point Park Students Awarded Scholarships from the Pittsburgh NAACP Blaine King, Rikkilee Rose, Sonya Rudolph and Maricca Spencer were honored May 5 at an awards dinner.
5/24/2016	SAEM Student Profile: Sean Dillon, Media Relations Intern for the Penguins Meet Sean Dillon, senior sports, arts and entertainment management major from North Allegheny Senior High School.
5/19/2016	#PointParkSummer Social Media Contest Wherever you go this summer, take us with you. From June 1-15, we want you to show your pride for Point Park University by posting a photo with your favorite Point Park swag on Instagram or Twitter with the hashtag #PointParkSummer. You can enter as many photos as you’d like, and we’ll choose the most creative entries to win Darius Rucker tickets. It’s that simple.
5/19/2016	Deputy Fire Chief, Public Administration Grad Accepted Into National Fire Academy Program Meet Mathew Davis, a 2014 public administration alumnus and deputy fire chief and emergency management coordinator for Dormont Fire Department.
5/17/2016	Dance Majors Train with Sought-After Choreographers for Signature Spring Concert The concert featured choreography by Sonya Tayeh, Matthew Powell, Larry Keigwin and MADBOOTS Dance.
5/12/2016	Alessia Ruffolo Selected as Dancer at Tanztheater-Staatstheater Kassel in Germany "This is my first real job, so I feel as though I am constantly learning what it means to be an artist; to take classes, rehearse, communicate and express my ideas in a professional manner," Ruffolo said.
5/11/2016	SAEM Alum is a Marketing and Content Strategy Manager by Day, Pittsburgh Comedian By Night Meet Frank McDade, a 2008 sports, arts and entertainment management alumnus, marketing and content strategy manager for PwC Experience Center and local comedian.
5/10/2016	Variety of Summer High School Programs Offered at Point Park University Check out programs in animation, forensic science, multimedia and more.
5/5/2016	Point Park University's 56th Annual Commencement Celebrates Academic Accomplishments More than 500 undergraduate students took part in Point Park's 56th annual commencement ceremony, held April 30 at the CONSOL Energy Center.
5/4/2016	M.B.A. Student DaMarra Underwood Awarded Chuck Cooper Foundation Scholarship The Chuck Cooper Foundation awards graduate-level scholarships and provides comprehensive leadership development, professional skills and opportunities to under-served students.
5/3/2016	Point Park Inducts 38 Students Into Alpha Chi Honor Society Alpha Chi promotes academic excellence and exemplary character among colleges and universities.
5/2/2016	Bachelor’s Degree Allows 2015 Alumna to Begin Career in the Human Resources Field Meet Angela Finke, benefits coordinator for System One in Pittsburgh.
4/29/2016	Psychology Professor Serves as Guest Editor of Scholarly Journal Brent Robbins, Ph.D., is the guest editor of the May 2016 issue of the Journal of Humanistic Psychology.
4/28/2016	Graduate Hooding 2016: New Grads Discuss Their Journey to a Master's Degree More than 115 graduate students walked on stage to have their master’s degrees conferred at Point Park University’s annual Hooding and Degree Conferral Ceremony April 24.
4/28/2016	People of Point Park: Keith Paylo has found the fountain of youth in his work Dean of Students Keith Paylo finds joy, energy and magic in the everyday successes of Point Park students and the dynamic growth of the University at large.
4/28/2016	Students Present Research Related to the Seven Deadly Sins at Undergraduate Symposium Students across all majors presented research surrounding the wonders of pride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony, wrath and sloth this year at the Annual Undergraduate Symposium.
4/27/2016	Point Park Professor Judges International Media Competition Tatyana Dumova, Ph.D., served on a panel of judges for the Communicator Awards Competition.
4/26/2016	Criminal Justice and Forensic Science Students Inducted Into Alpha Phi Sigma Honor Society “The students inducted represent not only exemplary academic achievement but also a strong commitment to the criminal justice profession and service to society,” remarked Richard Linzer, J.D.
4/26/2016	High School Students Explore Stage AE, Learn More About Point Park's SAEM Program More than 100 high school students from Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia spent the day at Stage AE for Point Park's Sports, Arts and Entertainment Management High School Workshop.
4/26/2016	Outstanding Student Awards Banquet Recognizes Academic Excellence and Leadership Nearly 300 students, faculty, staff and family members enjoyed an elegant evening at the Fairmont Pittsburgh hotel to recognize student accomplishments.
4/25/2016	2015 Alumna Landed Associate Position With Top Pittsburgh Accounting Firm Before Graduating Meet Mariah Jensen, audit associate for HBK CPAs & Consultants and a 2015 Point Park accounting graduate.
4/25/2016	People of Point Park: Casey Landon, '16 and Cassandra Hershberger, '17 are Strong Women for Stronger Girls As members of the Point Park chapter of Strong Women, Strong Girls, Casey Landon, '16 and Cassandra Hershberger, '17 support the growth of girls in low-income communities throughout the region.
4/22/2016	Faculty Member Helped 2015 Alumnus Launch His Information Technology Career Meet Jonathan Grzandziel, 2015 information technology alumnus and business analyst for PITT OHIO.
4/22/2016	M.F.A. Graduates Host Festival of New Work Fourteen screenwriters and playwrights will present a compilation of their work May 17-21 on campus.
4/22/2016	SAEM Professor Leads AMA Collegiate Marketing Plan Competition As co-vice president of academic outreach, Paige Beal, M.B.A., recruited marketing professionals to judge the April 15 competition.
4/22/2016	Students Learn New Writing Techniques in Master Class With Poet Brittany Cavallaro Cavallaro provided students with techniques to improve their writing across all genres.
4/21/2016	Art Show Organized by Students and OSN Brings Homelessness to the Forefront, Inspires Many Stunning artwork was showcased on campus April 8 at the “Home is Where the Art is” art show, hosted by Point Park’s Confluence Psychology Alliance student group and Pittsburgh Mercy’s Operation Safety Net.
4/21/2016	Journalism Major Jessica Federkeil Wins Women's Press Club Scholarship "I am only in my second year at Point Park and so many of my dreams have already come true," said Federkeil.
4/21/2016	People of Point Park: Matt Nemeth, '16 has got a fix on the future of photography Senior photography student Matt Nemeth, '16 is passionate about photography. His successful podcast is drawing new photogs to the medium.
4/21/2016	Screenwriting Major Lands Internship at Pittsburgh CLO with Help from Professor "My professors helped me land my internships and are constantly invested in my development as a writer. Their input is invaluable and I am so thankful for their support," Rick said.
4/20/2016	Alumna Credits M.A. in Communication Technology Program for Advancing her Career "My professional experience, paired with the critical thinking and technical skills that I developed at Point Park, allowed me to take control of my future and seek a job that would allow me to manage marketing and digital communications in a larger capacity," Kress said.
4/20/2016	Point Park names Andrew Conte director of Center for Media Innovation Conte is an award-winning investigative reporter from the Pittsburgh Trib.
4/19/2016	Broadway Veteran Tony Yazbeck to Speak at Commencement Yazbeck will also receive an honorary degree at Commencement April 30.
4/19/2016	Broadway's Tony Yazbeck to Give Commencement Address, Receive an Honorary Degree "My message to the Class of 2016 is about how to be successful in life. I've learned that success comes from who are you are as a person," said Yazbeck.
4/19/2016	Students Present at 2016 Northeast Regional Honors Conference SAEM majors Nicolette Jones and Anna Livia Rice presented at the conference in Cambridge, Mass.
4/18/2016	People of Point Park: Jonathan Trueblood is Animating the Future Assistant Professor Jonathan Trueblood gets the most satisfaction when his animation students take their skills into the real world.
4/14/2016	People of Point Park: Becki Dennis, '06 Followed Her Heart to Film and Television COPA grad Becki Dennis, '06 has discovered that there is no road map to success. She hopes her story will inspire others to chase their dreams.
4/13/2016	Campus Event Focuses on Reintegrating Veterans into the Workforce Point Park's organizational leadership program hosted a Joint Leadership Initiative with faculty, staff and regional business leaders April 8.
4/11/2016	#PittsburghMe: Meet Don Noel Ranasinghe, Broadcast Production Major and U-View Programming Director Learn what broadcast production and media management major Don Noel Ranasinghe loves about living and learning in Downtown Pittsburgh.
4/11/2016	Fall 2016: Point Park Offering Region's First Environmental Journalism Program The program will train a new generation of storytellers who will be well-positioned to enter the workforce to report on critical environmental issues in the public eye.
4/11/2016	IT and Mechanical Engineering Technology Double Major Offered Position with U.S. Navy Student Brittney Badgett landed the position of advanced electronics computer field program officer for the United States Navy.
4/11/2016	Mechanical Engineering Technology and IT Double Major Offered Position With U.S. Navy Student Brittney Badgett landed the position of advanced electronics computer field program officer for the United States Navy.
4/11/2016	People of Point Park: April Yanko, '16 found her voice and her magic April Yanko's, '16 creative academic combination of acting, PR, and advertising is a perfect career prep mix to help launch her dream of creating and acting in animated features.
4/11/2016	Student Spotlight: Meet Maggie McCauley, Pittsburgh Three Rivers Marathon Intern "I coordinate with sponsors and vendors, keep track of and help pick out our merchandise, research sponsor information, and do various communications projects," McCauley says.
4/8/2016	Pittsburgh Cultural Trust VP of Development to Speak at Hooding Ceremony M.B.A. graduate Nicholas Gigante is the keynote speaker for Point Park's Hooding and Degree Conferral April 24.
4/8/2016	Professor Named Vice Chair of PA Judiciary Education Board Nathan Firestone, J.D., professor of political science, was appointed by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
4/7/2016	Secondary Education Student and Professor Present on Autism Timothy Grebeck and Matthew Vogel, Ph.D., recently spoke at three schools in the Seneca Valley School District.
4/5/2016	Classes, Internships and Job with Pens-TV Set up SAEM Student for Professional Success Meet Stone Swiess, a double major in SAEM and multimedia, who is working part-time for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
4/5/2016	Classes, Internships and Job with Pens-TV Set Up Stone Swiess for Professional Success Meet Stone Swiess, a double major in multimedia and SAEM who is working part-time for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
4/4/2016	#PittsburghMe: Meet Ula Koczkodaj, SAEM Major and Soccer Player From Poland Learn what sports, arts and entertainment management major Ula Koczkodaj loves about living and learning in Downtown Pittsburgh.
4/4/2016	People of Point Park: Carmella Salem, '93 has seen it all from behind the bar Theater Arts alumna Carmella Salem,' 93, found her second act behind the bar of her own gastropub on Pittsburgh's South Side.
4/1/2016	Accounting Students Finish First Place Again at Auditing Case Study Competition The Dollar Draft Knights, captured first place at the Institute of Internal Auditors Pittsburgh Chapter Case Study Competition March 21 at Schneider Downs.
4/1/2016	Electrical Engineering Major Offered at Point Park for Fall 2016 Point Park’s new program combines rigorous theoretical study in electrical engineering with extensive laboratory experience.
3/31/2016	Students: Win a Chance to Throw Out First Pitch at Pirates Game on April 15! Share your best shots of Point Park using #PointParkView March 31-April 5.
3/30/2016	SAEM Students Work in VIP Area at The Who Concert Haley Olah and Ericka Thomas were selected to assist in the VIP section at The Who concert, held at CONSOL.
3/29/2016	'MasterCard & Global Sports Sponsorship' Topic of Sports Media Event MasterCard's Mike Tasevski and Adrienne Jonas lead the April 14 event.
3/28/2016	Point Park Professor Publishes Book on Online Social Networks Tatyana Dumova, Ph.D., published "Social Networking: Redefining Communication in the Digital Age."
3/25/2016	West Point Grad Discusses Importance of Honorable, Gridiron Leadership The School of Business recently welcomed Evan Offstein, D.B.A., former military intelligence officer, author, professor and consultant to campus.
3/24/2016	History and Honors Programs Host “Wonder Women of World War II” Veterans Event Students heard inspiring stories from three female veterans at this on-campus event, hosted by the history department and Honors program.
3/24/2016	NYC Trip Has SAEM Students Exploring Career Paths, Networking with Alumni in the City Highlights of this student trip included a backstage tour of Madison Square Garden and a private meeting with the chief digital officer of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
3/24/2016	People of Point Park: Lance Harrell, '14, builds himself, and his community, up again Lance Harrell, '14 only sees opportunity - to further his career and to impact the lives others.
3/23/2016	Boyce Middle School Students Engage in CSI Work Led By Point Park Forensic Science Majors Forty-two gifted education students from Upper St. Clair School District visited Point Park’s CSI House March 10, engaging in hands-on crime scene work.
3/23/2016	Business Professor Presents, Models at Inspiring Lives Conference Michele Langbein, Ph.D., presented "Leaders Empower Lives" and modeled on the runway at the gala.
3/22/2016	American Stage Director Monica Payne Returns to Point Park as Director of 'The Bluest Eye' In 2012-14, Payne was a visiting assistant professor at Point Park. She was thrilled to return to campus during the spring semester to direct The Bluest Eye at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
3/22/2016	Faculty Profile: Meet Jason McDole, Assistant Professor of Dance "I love walking into class knowing that my students are there to learn about what they love. I find so much joy teaching young people who really want to commit to what's in their hearts," McDole says.
3/22/2016	Professor Leads Webinar on Social Marketing in the Performing Arts Industry David Rowell, M.F.A., moderated an Association of Performing Arts Presenters webinar March 17.
3/18/2016	Elementary Education Degree Gives Alumnus the Foundation to Achieve Career Success Meet Scott Manns, a 2002 Point Park elementary education alumnus and K-12 curriculum, instruction and assessment coordinator for Pittsburgh Public School District.
3/17/2016	MLB Diversity Summit is a Game Changer for SAEM Students Aspiring for Careers in Sports Learn how SAEM students Jessica Martin and Hailie Sandor had access to all 30 major league baseball clubs and many minor league clubs at the 2016 MLB Diversity Business Summit.
3/16/2016	2013 Alumna Madison DeCoske Lands Stage-Management Roles on Broadway's Sylvia, Wicked "Sylvia was my Broadway debut! It's hard to describe what it feels like when your dreams come true," said DeCoske.
3/16/2016	People of Point Park: Mike Bruno "Sets" his Athletes Up for Success Women's Volleyball Coach Mike Bruno is leaving his mark on and off the court through the lives of his student-athletes.
3/15/2016	WYEP Chooses SAEM Program as Partner for Reimagination CD Project for Area Youth Through a new partnership with 91.3 WYEP's Reimagine Media program, students and faculty in the SAEM program are providing training and support for area youth interested in the music industry.
3/14/2016	#PittsburghMe: Meet Isabella Levy, Public Relations and Advertising Major Learn what public relations and advertising major Isabella Levy loves about living and learning in Downtown Pittsburgh.
3/14/2016	Professor Presents Workshops in Spain for International Women’s Day Helena Knorr, Ph.D., presented workshops on leadership and professional development at the University of Valencia.
3/10/2016	Psychology Students and Pittsburgh Mercy to Show Artwork by Homeless Confluence Psychology Alliance and Pittsburgh Mercy’s Operation Safety Net will feature the artwork of homeless at an April 8 art show on campus.
3/7/2016	ABCTE Program Helps Physical Therapy Professional Transition to Teaching Career Meet Rachael Morrow, D.P.T., a 2015 graduate of Point Park's ABCTE program and secondary biology and chemistry teacher at North Allegheny Intermediate High School.
3/6/2016	Hundreds of Scholarships Awarded to High School Dancers at NHSDF Closing Ceremony More than 300 students received scholarships at the NHSDF closing ceremony to help them pursue their dreams of a career in dance.
3/5/2016	Alumni in Parsons Dance Company Host Master Class at Point Park for NHSDF 2016 Dance alumni Ian Spring and Ahmad Simmons led the master class on March 4. Check out photos from the class.
3/4/2016	At City in a Room, students explore benefits of living in Pittsburgh Campus Activities Board event helps students learn more about Pittsburgh neighborhoods and fun city events.
3/4/2016	NHSDF Brings High School Dancers from Around the World to Point Park's Downtown Campus From Australia and Bermuda to South Carolina and California, 1,300 dancers from 78 high schools traveled from near and far to Downtown Pittsburgh for the 2016 National High School Dance Festival hosted by Point Park University.
3/3/2016	SAEM Student Profile: Evan Pearson, Promotions Intern for Pioneer Records Sports, arts and entertainment management major Evan Pearson talks about his internship with Pioneer Records.
3/2/2016	M.A. Student Presents Workshop on Managing Change at Leadership Summit Meet Jessica Hobson, an employment specialist for UPMC who is pursuing an M.A. in leadership degree at Point Park.
2/29/2016	#PittsburghMe: Meet Matt Petras, Journalism Major Learn what journalism major Matt Petras loves about living and learning in Downtown Pittsburgh.
2/29/2016	Point Park Welcomes 1,300 High School Dancers to Downtown Pittsburgh for NHSDF, March 3-6 High school students will converge on campus this week from across the country and around the world for the 2016 National High School Dance Festival. Follow updates on social media: #NHSDF2016.
2/24/2016	Intelligence Professor, Director Named Special Member of Vidocq Society Gregory Rogers, J.D., was named a Special Member of the Vidocq Society.
2/24/2016	People of Point Park: Brenton Wilson is Not Your Typical Librarian Associate Library Director Brenton Wilson applies new technology and age-old wisdom to help students and faculty answer today's burning questions.
2/24/2016	SAEM Professor Earns Recertification as a Fundraising Executive Teresa Gregory, M.F.A., recently earned recertification as a Certified Fund Raising Executive by CFRE International.
2/24/2016	SAEM Students Volunteer, Network at Pollstar Live! 2016 Music Conference in San Francisco SAEM traveled across the country Feb. 9-12 to volunteer at the 2016 Pollstar Live! Music Conference in San Francisco, Calif., and network with music industry professionals.
2/23/2016	International Faculty Come to Point Park From Around the Globe Meet Point Park's faculty who hail from various countries around the world.
2/22/2016	#PittsburghMe: Meet Sarah Lukaszewicz, Forensic Science Major Learn what forensic science major Sarah Lukaszewicz loves about living and learning in Downtown Pitsburgh.
2/18/2016	New Professor Transfers His International Engineering Expertise to the Classroom Meet Aram Parsa, Ph.D., P.Eng., Point Park's new assistant professor of mechanical engineering technology.
2/17/2016	M.B.A. Program Helps Alum at Deloitte Advance Time Management and Communication Skills Meet Timothy Madden, a 2014 M.B.A. alumnus and solutions developer for Deloitte Consulting, LLP.
2/17/2016	People of Point Park: Anthony Costulas, '12, and Nikki Williams, '13, found love and a career path Alumni found love in the dorms and career inspiration in the classroom.
2/16/2016	2014 Broadcasting Alumna Kelsie Metzgar is the Johnstown Bureau Reporter for WTAJ-TV "I received my job offer a week after graduating in December 2014. I credit my success in landing a job to some of the wonderful faculty at Point Park who supported me," said Metzgar.
2/16/2016	HR Management Grad Profile: Chad Sanders, Information Technology Recruiter Meet Chad Sanders, 2015 human resource management graduate and IT recruiter for Synergy Staffing, Inc.
2/14/2016	Celebrating Valentine's Day: Love Stories from Campus Alumni couples share stories of how they met as students at Point Park University.
2/14/2016	People of Point Park: John,'79, and Lizann,'80, Tokarski Share the Secret for Lifelong Love John, '79, and Lizann, '80, Tokarski met and fell in love as students at Point Park and they are sharing their secrets for a happy marriage with the Point Park community.
2/12/2016	Meet Matt Pelfrey, M.F.A. Low-Residency Program Director and Assistant Professor "I love working with students and helping them articulate their vision, so the chance to interact with both young and mature writers is a thrill," said Pelfrey.
2/12/2016	Pioneer Records Introduces Out of the Woodwork Concert Series This student-run concert series will continue with shows at Hundred Wood throughout the spring semester.
2/12/2016	WPXI Business Executives Discuss Careers in the TV Industry, Give Students Advice at Workshop The Jan. 28 workshop was hosted by the sports, arts and entertainment program and featured panelists Julie Ellis-Jena, Bob Liga and Brandon Takacs.
2/11/2016	M.B.A. and Accounting Alumnus is a Recruitment Manager for International Financial Group Meet Philip Isabella, a 2009 accounting and 2013 M.B.A. alumnus of Point Park.
2/9/2016	2015 Communication Alumnus James Hill is Special Assistant to Mayor William Peduto "I witnessed immigrants become American citizens, met presidents ... truly amazing things. And, I get to hang out with The Pirate Parrot," said Hill.
2/9/2016	Ph.D. in Community Engagement Student Committed to Serving Others Professionally, Personally "This program gives us an opportunity to truly impact what’s happening in the neighborhoods we call home," said Abdelmalik.
2/8/2016	#PittsburghMe: Meet Hunter Dimmick, Business Management Major Learn what Business Management major Hunter Dimmick loves about living and learning in Downtown Pittsburgh.
2/5/2016	At Speed Networking event, students practice conversation skills for job hunting, career prep Alumni volunteered to be conversation partners to help students learn networking skills.
2/4/2016	Clinical-Community Psych Grad Classes Help Alum in Outreach Role with The Humane Society Meet Chloe Detrick, a 2015 M.A. in clinical-community psychology graduate of Point Park and media relations specialist for The Humane Society of the U.S.
2/4/2016	Winter 2016 Issue of The Point Magazine Now Online Check out the latest edition of the magazine for our alumni and friends.
2/3/2016	Global Cultural Studies Alumna Chosen for PULSE Pittsburgh Fellowship Meet Casy Stelitano, 2014 global cultural studies alumna and program coordinator for Pittsburghers for Public Transit.
2/3/2016	People of Point Park: Ally, '18 and Shaniece, '18 Find Inspiration on the Phone Annual Fund Student Callers Ally Stacy, '18 and Shaniece Lawrence, '18 enjoy connecting with Point Park alumni and friends, gathering sage advice and helping their school through the phonathon.
2/3/2016	SAEM Students Expand Professional Network in Performing Arts Industry at APAP Conference Sports, arts and entertainment management students and alumni met with more than 80 industry professionals and performers at the 2016 Association of Performing Arts Presenters Conference.
2/2/2016	Conservatory Dance Company Presents World Premiere of 'Five' 'Five' is a collaborative work by Ruben Graciani and Kiesha Lalama, Feb. 5-14 at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
2/1/2016	Alumna, Professor Serve on Disaster Medical Team During State of the Union Public administration grad Kate Jones and Robert Skertich, Ph.D., were ready to respond to an emergency during the latest State of the Union address.
1/29/2016	Faculty Profile: Jessica McCort, Ph.D., Fosters a Love for Writing in Her Composition Classes Jessica McCort, Ph.D., recently joined Point Park as an assistant professor of composition and rhetoric as well as coordinator of the University's Writing Intensive Program.
1/28/2016	Professor in National Publications Psychology Today and Mad in America Sharna Olfman, Ph.D., discusses child mental health controversies and the epigenetic origins of schizophrenia.
1/27/2016	Criminal Justice Grad Appointed Compliance Manager for Virtual Health Care System MDLIVE Meet JoAnn McDaniel-Chinn, 2013 M.S. in criminal justice administration and 2010 B.S. in criminal justice alumna.
1/27/2016	Public Relations and Advertising Major Abbey Newhouse Interns at Pittsburgh Film Office At the Pittsburgh Film Office, Newhouse was responsible for a broad range of duties, including outreach to local businesses and social media.
1/26/2016	New Accounting Instructor Shares His Life Experiences as a Refugee With Students Meet Ishwari Subedi, M.Com., M.Acc., full-time instructor of accounting in the School of Business.
1/26/2016	Students Encouraged at Martin Luther King Jr. Day Luncheon to Pave the Way for Social Justice Rep. Jake Wheatley Jr. encouraged students to lead change and strive for social justice.
1/25/2016	#PittsburghMe: Meet Kyle Anthony, Broadcast Reporting Major Learn what Broadcast Reporting major Kyle Anthony love about living and learning in Downtown Pittsburgh.
1/25/2016	Faculty Member Brings 25 Years of Criminal Investigation Experience Into the Classroom Meet Andrew Richards, M.A., full-time instructor for the Department of Criminal Justice and Intelligence Studies.
1/25/2016	Faculty Profile: Meet Patrick Mulvihill, D.Ed., Visiting Assistant Professor of Business Before joining Point Park, Mulvihill was an academic advisor for South University, a technical specialist for PNC Bank and a product coordinator for Fisher Scientific.
1/25/2016	Point Park selects John H. Pearson, Ph.D., as next provost John H. Pearson, Ph.D., has been named provost of Point Park University after a nationwide search that elicited a number of well-qualified candidates.
1/22/2016	Cinema Alumnus Alex Tracy is an Associate Producer at Method Studios in New York City "I began producing films for Point Park during my first year in the program. That prepared me more than anything," said Tracy.
1/18/2016	Meet Joseph DeFazio, CRPC, Ph.D., School of Business Instructor and Financial Planner Joseph DeFazio, CRPC, Ph.D., who recently joined the School of Business faculty, brings his expertise in the finance industry to Point Park's classrooms.
1/12/2016	Internship Leads to Full-Time Job at Post-Gazette for 2014 Alumnus Andrew Goldstein After six months of his internship, a full-time staff writer position became available and Goldstein landed the job.
1/12/2016	Students Connect with Employers for Internships, Jobs at Baseball Winter Meetings Held in Nashville, Tenn., students attended a job fair with employers seeking interns, part-time and full-time employees for more than 400 positions.
1/11/2016	Catalysts for Change: M.A. Leadership Students Create Workshops to Improve Communities To create positive change, School of Business Associate Professor Helena Knorr, Ph.D., believes class projects should extend beyond the classroom and into the community.
1/11/2016	Leadership Professor Selected by Euroleague Basketball to Teach Yoga to Youth in Spain Helena Knorr, Ph.D., recently participated in Euroleague Basketball’s corporate social responsibility program.
1/8/2016	2014 Broadcasting Alumna Elena LaQuatra is WTAE's 4 the 412 Host and Miss Pennsylvania USA "What I loved the most was that all of my professors were able to provide real-life advice from their careers," said LaQuatra.
1/8/2016	Meet Brendan Mullan, Ph.D., Astrophysicist and Assistant Professor of Physics at Point Park Mullan is an internationally respected astrophysicist, science communicator and education program developer and director.
1/8/2016	Point Park adding competitive cheer and dance teams for fall 2016 Cheer, dance teams will compete as an invitational sport in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.
1/7/2016	Ed.D. Student is Director of Innovation for Montour School District Justin Aglio, director of innovation for Montour School District, is pursuing his Ed.D. in leadership and administration from Point Park.
1/4/2016	#PittsburghMe: Meet Alexis Sherman, Legal Studies Major Learn what legal studies major Alexis Sherman loves about living and learning in Downtown Pittsburgh.
12/24/2015	Point Park University closed for holiday break University offices closed noon, Dec. 24 - Jan. 3, 2016. Offices reopen Jan. 4.
12/23/2015	Students Train with Industry Professionals to Stage Contemporary Choreographers Choreography by Gregory Dolbashian, Ori Flomin, Jessica Hendricks & Septime Webre.
12/22/2015	People of Point Park: Shayna Mendez, '16 Sees the World Through Her Lens Junior photojournalism student Shayna Mendez, '16 hopes to tell stories and inspire compassion through her photos.
12/22/2015	People of Point Park: Sierra Zellmer, '18, found her artistic family in COPA Musical theater student, Sierra Zellmer, '18 attributes much of her success and passion to the supportive family atmosphere within the Conservatory of Performing Arts.
12/22/2015	Transfer Student Designs Wigs, Makeup, Special Effects Prosthetics for 'Into the Woods' "I really do love everything about being a design major at Point Park; every day excites me! Being able to put what is in my head into an actual performance is both unreal and fascinating to me," said Dilla.
12/21/2015	Graduate Students Present Research on Complex Issues in the Criminal Justice System Students in the M.S. in criminal justice administration program presented research on a variety of topics, from prisoner recidivism and human trafficking to the debates surrounding police body cameras and the USA Patriot Act.
12/21/2015	People of Point Park: Josh Croup, '18 Is Calling It Like It Is Broadcast Journalism major Josh Croup, '18 has been pursuing a career in sports broadcasting since his days in little league.
12/21/2015	WPPJ Nominated for College Broadcast Awards Students earned three nominations for ceremony in March.
12/18/2015	Internship and hard work advance alumna’s career to promotions manager for CBS Radio 2010 alumna Kayla Seybert is the promotions manager for Sportsradio 93-7 The Fan and NewsRadio 1020 KDKA.
12/18/2015	Market Developer in Saudi Arabia is a Point Park M.B.A. and B.S. in Business Management Graduate Meet Yasmin Elgendy, a native of Egypt and a 2013 business management and 2015 M.B.A. in global management and administration alumna.
12/17/2015	Meet M.B.A./M.A. Student Stephanie Mueller, Winner of Ethical Leadership Essay Competition Mueller is pursuing an M.B.A. and an M.A. in media communication with a public relations and advertising management concentration.
12/16/2015	#PittsburghMe: Meet Emily Madden, Civil Engineering Technology Major Learn what civil engineering technology major Emily Madden loves about living and learning in Downtowon Pittsburgh.
12/15/2015	Point Park M.B.A. Program to Offer Concentration in the Energy Industry Classes are tailored for professionals in all areas of the energy industry striving to advance their careers as well as those looking to work in the field.
12/15/2015	Strategic Planning and Marketing Research Classes Develop IMC Plan for Harmony Weavers "My favorite part of my Point Park experience is the hands-on experience I've had preparing a marketing plan, conducting market research and creating a logo," said student Deanna Elliott.
12/15/2015	Strategic Planning and Marketing Research Classes Develop IMC Plan for Harmony Weavers "My favorite part of my Point Park experience is the hands-on experience I've had preparing a marketing plan, conducting market research and creating a logo," said student Deanna Elliott.
12/14/2015	#PittsburghMe: Meet Ryan Bitzer, Sports, Arts and Entertainment Management Major Learn what sports, arts and etnertainment major Ryan Bitzer loves about living and learning in Downtown Pittsburgh.
12/11/2015	Criminal Justice and Intelligence Majors Help Soldiers with Outdoor Training Exercise Students in the criminal justice and intelligence and national security programs helped soldiers of the 303rd Psychological Operations Unit of the U.S. Army Reserves in a training exercise Nov. 21.
12/10/2015	'Our Lady of 121st Street' Features Lighting Design by Theatre Production Major Joshua Ice "It is my job to portray the mood captured in the text into atmosphere that the actors can play with," said Ice. Read more about his role and Point Park experience in the Q&A.
12/9/2015	M.B.A. Students Write Essays on Ethical Leaders They Admire, Finalists Present at Annual Event Stephanie Mueller won the 2015 Ethical Leadership Essay Writers Forum with her presentation on Rosalind Brewer, president and CEO of Sam’s Club.
12/8/2015	Internship Profile: Kariann Mano, Marketing and Community Affairs, Carnegie Science Center "At my internship, I’m usually working on writing a news release, checking social media or working on market research," said Mano.
12/8/2015	SAEM Students Assist with WWE Monday Night Raw at CONSOL Energy Center Sports, arts and entertainment management students assisted backstage and attended the live WWE Monday Night Raw show at CONSOL Energy Center Nov. 30.
12/7/2015	#PittsburghMe: Meet Derek Vargo, Civil Engineering Technology Major Learn what Civil Engineering Technology major Derek Vargo loves about living and learning in Downtown Pittsburgh.
12/7/2015	Criminal Justice Administration and English Alumnus is a Leader in Behavioral Health Care Meet Rick Moody, clinical outpatient supervisor for Pittsburgh Mercy Behavioral Health/Trinity Healthcare.
12/7/2015	People of Point Park: Professor Christal Chaney is still on her educational journey Education Professor gleans inspiration from everywhere and aims to share her passion for education with the future teachers of the world.
12/3/2015	Bill Hillgrove, Greg Brown, Paul Steigerwald Lead 'Voices of Pittsburgh Sports' at Point Park Veteran Pittsburgh play-by-play broadcasters told stories from their careers and offered advice to students.
12/3/2015	Confluence Psychology Alliance Spreads Awareness about Homelessness in Pittsburgh Confluence Psychology Alliance held a donation kick-off party Nov. 17 to collect coats, blankets, hygiene products and more for Operation Safety Net.
12/3/2015	Public Relations and Advertising Students Attend PRSSA Conference in Atlanta Students networked with industry professionals, learned about PR case studies and strategies, and visited the Georgia Aquarium and World of Coca-Cola.
12/2/2015	Russia Native Chose Point Park M.B.A. Program From Abroad, Now Working in Pittsburgh Meet Daria Opekunova, international M.B.A. alumna and staffing manager for Robert Half International.
12/1/2015	Dance and SAEM Programs Help 2015 Alumna to Land Role as a Company Dancer Meet Christina Cairns, a 2015 graduate of Point Park's dance and sports, arts and entertainment management programs.
12/1/2015	People of Point Park: Chereese Langley, '18 is Running Towards Her Future Point Park's new heptathlete will utilize the discipline and work ethic she learned from her family and her Army unit to achieve success.
12/1/2015	SAEM and Dance Programs Help 2015 Alumna Land Role as a Company Dancer Meet Christina Cairns, a 2015 graduate of the Point Park's sports, arts and entertainment and dance degree programs.
12/1/2015	World Cultures Dance Week Exposes Students to a Variety of Styles and Techniques Irish Step Dancing, West African Drumming, Buddhist Meditation, Salsa and more were taught during the week.
11/30/2015	#PittsburghMe: Meet Alexa Xenakis, Accounting Major Learn what accounting major Alexa Xenakis loves about living and learning in Downtown Pittsburgh.
11/24/2015	Author and Photojournalist Alysia Burton Steele Discusses 'Delta Jewels' at Point Park Steele came to Point Park to present photographic, auditory and documentary works from her project 'Delta Jewels.'
11/24/2015	Telling Stories and Changing Lives Theme of Fall 2015 High School Media Day More than 180 high school students and their teachers learned the elements of storytelling during at High School Media Day. Check out photos, a video and feedback from students and teachers.
11/23/2015	#PittsburghMe: Meet Alex Vaughn, Mechanical Engineering Technology Major Learn what Mechanical Engineering Technology major Alex Vaughn loves about living and learning in Downtown Pittsburgh.
11/23/2015	Students on break for Thanksgiving; University offices closed Nov. 26-27 Classes resume and University offices reopen on Monday, Nov. 30.
11/23/2015	Veteran, SAEM Major John Kono Rushlander Selected as Pioneer Records’ Next Artist Rushlander is the second musician to be selected for Point Park’s record label, Pioneer Records, which is housed at Red Caiman Studios in Pittsburgh.
11/19/2015	Freshman Dance Majors Perform at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh's Anniversary Gala Six weeks into their first semester, 60 freshman dance majors performed at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
11/19/2015	M.B.A. Classes Prepared Manager to Effectively Communicate with IABC Members Globally Meet Micayla Felicion-Davin, a 2013 M.B.A. alumna and chapter relations manager for the International Association of Business Communicators.
11/18/2015	Point Park's Family Weekend draws a crowd to campus, Pittsburgh for weekend of fun This year's Family Weekend drew nearly 500 family members to Point Park from across Pennsylvania and as far away as Texas, Florida, and Illinois.
11/18/2015	SAEM Class Working with Feld Entertainment Director to Market Upcoming Monster Jam Students in Assistant Professor Paige Beal’s SAEM Marketing and Promotions class are gaining hands-on experience creating marketing plans for this upcoming event.
11/17/2015	Accounting Students Earn Second and Third Place at Case Study Competition Professor Gilfillan's auditing class earned top spots in the PIIA/PICPA Case Study Competition at Maher Duessel.
11/16/2015	#PittsburghMe: Meet Elena Mroczkowski, Funeral Service Major Learn what funeral service major Elena Mroczkowski loves about living and learning in Downtown Pittsburgh.
11/13/2015	Engineering Technology Classes Prepared 2015 Graduate to Work With Nuclear Submarines Meet Chad Anderson, an electrical engineering technology alumnus and engineer for General Dynamics Electric Boat.
11/13/2015	People of Point Park: Professor Andrew Conte; Good reporting takes love The recipe for success in journalism is patience, hard work, and love.
11/12/2015	Pittsburgh Pirates Execs Offer SAEM Students Advice on Internships, Networking, Careers Pittsburgh Pirates leading media, marketing and sales executives led a symposium Oct. 27 at PNC Park.
11/11/2015	M.A. Psychology Grad, Ph.D. Student Embraces Her Role Helping Girls Take Control of Their Sexual Health Meet Leatra Tate, Girl Talk Project coordinator for the Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force.
11/11/2015	On Veterans Day, Point Park gives thanks to those who have served "Thank you for your service," Rep. Jake Wheatley, guest speaker, told veterans, including students, faculty and staff, who attended the ceremony in Village Park.
11/10/2015	2014 Accounting Alumna Investigates IRS Fraud as Auditor for U.S. Treasury Inspector General Meet Paige Krivda, 2014 accounting alumna and auditor for the U.S. Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration.
11/10/2015	Entire Cast of Pittsburgh CLO's 'Altar Boyz' Features Point Park Students and Alumni “Working with Point Park alumni and another current student is a dream come true,” said Mason Alexander Park, a B.A. in theatre student.
11/9/2015	#PittsburghMe: Meet Balint Oltvai, Cinema Production Major Learn what cinema production major Balint Oltvai loves about living and learning in Downtown Pittsburgh.
11/5/2015	Allderdice High School Students Process Mock Death Scenes at Point Park’s CSI House The high school students processed three different death scenes set up by Point Park forensic science students.
11/5/2015	Students Perform for Renowned Composer Stephen Flaherty at Pittsburgh Playhouse "Singing in front of Stephen Flaherty was a dream. It was amazing to receive feedback from the man who composed what I was singing," said musical theatre major Jasmine Overbaugh.
11/4/2015	Creative Writing Alumna, West Coast Native is the Lifestyle Editor for LOCALpittsburgh Meet Julianna Bagwell, a 2013 creative writing/English alumna and lifestyle editor for LOCALpittsburgh.
11/4/2015	People of Point Park: Rosanna Perotti, '82; Journalism and Politics Do Mix Rosanna Perotti, '82 turned her background in daily journalism into a career in political science
11/2/2015	#PittsburghMe: Meet Ali Geroche, Dance Major Learn what dance major Ali Geroche loves about living and learning in Downtown Pittsburgh.
11/2/2015	Cinema Major Expands Professional Network, Gains Experience at International Film Festival The Toronto International Film Festival is a cinematic spectacle saturated with collaboration, entertainment and the love of cinema.
11/2/2015	Row House Cinema to Showcase Student Films Students’ short films screen at 7 and 8:15 p.m. on Nov. 6. Tickets are $5.
10/29/2015	Pittsburgh Marketing Professionals Give Business Students Career Insight and Advice Five Pittsburgh marketing management professionals led a panel discussion about careers in Chris Lovett’s Advanced Marketing Management class Oct. 23.
10/27/2015	Professor Mulvihill Serves as Panelist at Pittsburgh Leadership Conference Patrick Mulvihill led panel discussions on "Prepping for a Position of Power" and "Smart People Take Smart Risks."
10/26/2015	#PittsburghMe: Meet Janelle DeChancie, Cinema Production Major Learn what cinema production major Janelle DeChancie loves about living and learning in Downtown Pittsburgh.
10/26/2015	Business Faculty Present International, Health Care Research at Conference Professors Archish and Gita Maharaja presented their research at the Northeastern Association of Business, Economics and Technology meeting.
10/22/2015	Graduate students and faculty present research at Penn State York Six students presented competitive research papers and posters that stemmed from class projects.
10/22/2015	Jewish Healthcare Fellowship Helps M.B.A. Student Expand Knowledge of Health Policy Meet Monet R. Miller, a Point Park M.B.A. student who recently completed a fellowship with the Jewish Healthcare Foundation.
10/21/2015	Point Park University announces new Center for Media Innovation Floor-to-ceiling glass walls, flat-screen televisions and a digital ticker will offer a New York City-style media hub where passersby can be entertained and informed as students learn their craft.
10/21/2015	SAEM Professor Serves as Panelist at Marketing Conference in Puerto Rico Paige Beal, M.B.A., discussed the importance of rebranding sales as business development to enhance an organization's reputation.
10/20/2015	2015 Grad Combines Education, Business Studies for Rewarding Career in Financial Services Meet Katelyn Cordido Reese, an instructional studies alumna and financial professional/agent for New York Life.
10/20/2015	Physics Professor Lectures on Benefits of Universe's Shortcomings Brendan Mullan, Ph.D., presented "Everything in the Universe is Terrible: Here's Why That's Awesome," Oct. 16 at the Allegheny Observatory.
10/19/2015	#PittsburghMe: Meet Madison Krupp, Journalism Major Learn what journalism major Madison Krupp loves about living and learning in Downtown Pittsburgh.
10/19/2015	Center for Sports Media Connects Point Park Students with Leading Sports Executives Fall 2015 lineup featured Leah Brown and Alan Mason (Bright House Networks), and M.B.A. alumna Krystin Roczko (Reebok-CCM Hockey).
10/19/2015	People of Point Park: Kevin Kauffman, '09 - Making movies in L.A. Kevin Kauffman, '09 on producing films, life in LA, and life-long learning
10/16/2015	Career fair lets students connect with employers for internships, jobs Point Park's annual career event drew more than 100 employers to campus to meet with students and alumni.
10/14/2015	Alumnus, Graduate Student Lands Dream Job as an English/Special Education Teacher Meet Robert Michael, a 2014 secondary education English alumnus, curriculum and instruction graduate student and English/special education teacher at Moon Area High School.
10/14/2015	Professor Presents Psychology Research on "Living the Good Life" Brent Robbins, Ph.D., presented his research on positive psychology at the American Psychological Association's 2015 convention in Toronto, Canada.
10/13/2015	Ethical Leadership Essay Writers Forum for Graduate Students Nov. 13 As part of the Fifth Annual Ethical Leadership Speaker Series, students will will compete for $500 in an essay writers forum.
10/12/2015	#PittsburghMe: Meet Christine Manganas, Journalism Major
10/9/2015	Criminal Justice Professor and Alumnus Brings 40 Years of Legal Experience to the Classroom Meet Richard Linzer, J.D., interim director of the Master of Science in criminal justice administration program and visiting associate professor.
10/8/2015	M.B.A. 2015 Grad, Gatesman+ Dave Assistant Media Buyer Discusses Why She Chose Point Park Meet Kendra Reith, a 2015 M.B.A. alumna and assistant media buyer at Gatesman+Dave in Pittsburgh.
10/6/2015	2013 Alumna Celina Pompeani Wins Emmy Pompeani, 23, is one of the youngest in the Mid-Atlantic Chapter to receive an Emmy.
10/6/2015	M.B.A. Alumni Profile: Robert Toth, Associate Lawyer for K&L Gates in Downtown Pittsburgh Meet Robert Toth, a 2013 M.B.A. alumnus and associate lawyer for K&L Gates in Downtown Pittsburgh.
10/5/2015	#PittsburghMe: Meet Wesley Ehle, Acting Major Learn what acting major Wesley Ehle loves about living and learning in Downtown PIttsburgh.
10/2/2015	People of Point Park: Peter Wentzel, '81 goes from dance to finance Point Park alumnus, Peter Wentzel, '81, turned a degree in dance into a career in production finance for television and film.
9/30/2015	Abby Mathieu Lands Job as Public Relations Manager at Blender, Inc. The 2014 alumna is responsible for any public relations inquiries, press releases, media advisories and pitches.
9/30/2015	Alumnae Manage Public Relations and Advertising and Social Media at Blender, Inc. School of Communication alumnae Abby Mathieu and Katy Albert detail their Point Park experience and current careers.
9/30/2015	Internship Leads to Full-Time Job at Blender, Inc. for Alumna Katy Albert "As a social media manager, I am the connection between a brand or company and their digital audience," said Albert.
9/29/2015	Alumna and U.S. Field Marketing Manager for Reebok-CCM Hockey Hosts On-Campus Event Roczko will return to campus Oct. 8 to speak to students about her career at a workshop hosted by The Pittsburgh Center for Sports Media and Marketing.
9/29/2015	M.B.A. Alumna Krystin Roczko is the U.S. Field Marketing Manager for Reebok-CCM Hockey Roczko will return to campus Oct. 8 to speak to students about her career at a workshop hosted by The Pittsburgh Center for Sports Media and Marketing.
9/29/2015	Point Park Police Named to Safe Campus 2016 Top 25 List The department was recognized for its accomplishments in improving University campus safety this past year.
9/29/2015	Public Administration Instructor Receives 2015 Firefighter Hero Award Thomas Cook, assistant chief of Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire, was honored by the American Red Cross of Southwestern Pennsylvania.
9/28/2015	#PittsburghMe: Meet Thria Devlin, Broadcast Reporting Major Learn what broadcasting major Thria Devlin loves about living and learning in Pittsburgh.
9/28/2015	People of Point Park: Annamarie Lang, '89, and her path from varsity basketball to the executive boardroom As a senior consultant, Annamarie Lang, '89 travels the world coaching executives and helping leaders to become more successful.
9/25/2015	Students Gain Workplace Experience, Make Industry Connections During Summer Internships Point Park students interned for Ernst & Young, Prudential, WQED, KDKA-TV, Pittsburgh Riverhounds and more.
9/25/2015	Students, Faculty Spend Two Weeks In Prague at The World Exhibition of Theatre Design Michael Essad, Stephanie Mayer-Staley, Tucker Topel and Claire Daniels attended The Prague Quadrennial.
9/24/2015	Fall 2015 Issue of The Point Magazine Now Online Check out the latest edition of the magazine for alumni and friends of Point Park University.
9/23/2015	Award-Winning Marketing Specialist for the Rivers Casino is an SAEM Alumnus Meet Robby Bell, a 2010 sports, arts and entertainment management alumnus who transferred to Point Park.
9/23/2015	Point Park, USW announce tentative deal for part-time faculty If ratified, the agreement provides significant wage increases, improved job security.
9/22/2015	Dance Student Christian Warner Awarded Dizzy Feet Foundation Scholarship "I am grateful for having come to Point Park. All of the experiences that I have had, good and bad, have taught me so many lessons that I am eternally grateful for," said Warner.
9/22/2015	Musical Theatre Major Studies Shakespeare at London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art Jennifer Arfsten had the unique opportunity to study Shakespeare at one of the premiere performing arts conservatories in London.
9/21/2015	#PittsburghMe: Meet Alexa Kennedy, Creative Writing and English Major Learn what creative writing and english major Alexa Kennedy loves about living and learning in Downtown Pittsburgh.
9/18/2015	SAEM Alumna Becomes Box Office Supervisor for World Cafe Live in Philadelphia Meet Lauren Kachmar, 2011 SAEM alumna and box office supervisor for World Cafe Live in Philadelphia.
9/16/2015	Point Park Professor Selected as Business Communicator of the Year Elaine Luther, D.Sc., has won IABC/Pittsburgh’s 2015 Business Communicator of the Year Award.
9/15/2015	Dance Alumnus Joshua Manculich Honored With Princess Grace Award Joshua Manculich is the third Point Park grad to receive the Princess Grace Award.
9/15/2015	M.F.A. Students Explore Creativity and Dramatic Storytelling During Low-Residency Program "I like the flexibility of the program and have really enjoyed the residencies. I've learned about myself, my writing and the real difference between a single story script and a pilot," said student Shirley Felder.
9/14/2015	#PittsburghMe: Meet Business Management Major Christian Moore Learn what business management major Christian Moore loves about living and learning in Pittsburgh.
9/10/2015	Easier process for Community College of Beaver County students to continue at Point Park New agreements streamline the path for CCBC students to pursue any of more than 80 undergraduate programs offered at Point Park.
9/10/2015	M.B.A. Alumnus Daniel Komara Promoted to Vice President at The Bank of New York Mellon Meet Daniel Komara, a 2011 M.B.A. alumnus and vice president at BNY Mellon.
9/9/2015	Point Park University adopting test optional admission policy New policy applies to full-time, first-year students entering for fall 2016.
9/8/2015	#PittsburghMe: Meet Broadcast Reporting Major Blaine King Learn what broadcast reporting major Blaine King loves about living and learning in Pittsburgh.
9/8/2015	Forest Hills School District Dean of Students, Librarian Pursuing Ed.D. at Point Park Meet Laura Miller, Ed.D. in leadership and administration student at Point Park and dean of students and librarian for Forest Hills School District.
9/8/2015	Point Park students meet Vice President Joe Biden at Labor Day parade in Downtown Pittsburgh Soccer players players got a great spot for a photo with the VP.
9/3/2015	Alumni Profile: Meet Rebecca Kuzar, Friends of Flight 93 National Memorial 2009 alumna is responsible for the marketing initiatives of the Friends of Flight 93 National Memorial.
9/2/2015	Psychology Transfer Student Gains Various Data, Contracts Experience Interning for GNC Meet Brian Smith, a senior psychology major and transfer student interning for GNC in Downtown Pittsburgh.
9/2/2015	Transfer Student Gains Writing, Editing Experience During Internship at Tribune-Review "I want to be a storyteller. I have always loved telling and listening to stories and that's why I love journalism," said Phillip Poupore, journalism major.
9/1/2015	Convocation Speakers Welcome, Inspire Point Park University Class of 2019 to Make Connections Freshmen and transfer students kicked off the beginning of their academic journey at Point Park by attending the University’s annual Convocation ceremony at the Sheraton Station Square.
9/1/2015	Professor Weighs in on Technology in University-Community Partnerships Tatyana Dumova's work is published in the book "Community Engagement in Higher Education."
8/31/2015	#PittsburghMe: Meet Public Relations and Advertising Major Emmiley Stern Learn what public relations and advertising major Emmiley Stern
8/31/2015	Conservatory Dance Company 2015-2016 lineup The Student Choreography Project kicks off the season, Oct. 1-3.
8/28/2015	SAEM Majors Gain Event Management Experience Interning for Live Nation These students describe their experiences interning for Live Nation, how their SAEM classes prepared them, why they chose Point Park and their goals for the fall semester.
8/26/2015	Information Technology 2015 Alumna Hired by Business Instructor Upon Graduation Erika Jones landed the position of compliance analyst with ClinicalConnect Health Information Exchange.
8/26/2015	Point Park Welcomes 18 New Full-Time Faculty New faculty bring industry expertise and real-world experience into the classes they teach.
8/24/2015	#PittsburghMe: Meet Musical Theatre Major Zane Wagner Learn what musical theatre major Zane Wagner loves about living and learning in Pittsburgh.
8/24/2015	Professor Presents at Ecological Society of America Conference Matthew Opdyke, Ph.D., discussed research he conducted on plant succession in a restored floodplain wetland.
8/24/2015	SAEM 2015 Grad, Transfer Student Working for the Warhol Museum and Peony Entertainment Meet Christine Schell, a 2015 sports, arts and entertainment management alumna and special events and social media associate.
8/21/2015	Her Campus Point Park Provides Real-World Experience, Networking Opportunities for Students Students and an alumna networked with media professionals at the annual Her Conference in New York City, July 25-26. The conference is hosted by Her Campus, a worldwide online community for college women.
8/21/2015	Point Park News Service Welcomes Jennifer Steil Award-winning author and journalist presents "How to tell a story people will believe," Aug. 27 at 3 p.m.
8/20/2015	Education Student Scores in Top 15 Percent on Praxis Exam, Tutors Youth in Pittsburgh Meet Andrew Rauluk, a post-baccalaureate in secondary education biological sciences student at Point Park and volunteer for the Neighborhood Learning Alliance.
8/19/2015	Career Development Center Helps Business Transfer Student Land Prudential Internship Meet Ben Katz, a senior business management student and financial professional associate intern for Prudential.
8/18/2015	New Civil Engineering Technology Grad Lands Position with Consulting Engineering Firm Meet Colston Cooper, a 2015 civil engineering technology graduate and engineering technician for Murray Associates.
8/17/2015	#PittsburghMe: Meet Musical Theatre Major Davion Heron Learn what musical theater major Davion Heron loves about living and learning in Pittsburgh,
8/17/2015	Point Park Experience Prepares Broadcast Student to Succeed at WQED Internship Meet Aubrey Henken, a junior double majoring in broadcast reporting and broadcast production and media management.
8/14/2015	Internship Leads to Full-Time Accounting Position at Schneider Downs for 2014 Alumna Meet Jessica Calzi, a staff accountant who earned a B.S. in accounting and B.F.A. in dance in 2014.
8/13/2015	CSI Camp Brings in High School Students From Across the Nation to Point Park’s Campus Students engaged in a variety of mock forensic science work such as processing the crime scene house on campus and conducting labs on blood splatter, fingerprinting, hair analysis and impression evidence.
8/12/2015	Helen Fallon Brings More than 20 Years of Real-World Experience to Journalism Program Fallon is a part-time copy editor at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and teaches journalism classes at Point Park. Watch her video to learn more.
8/12/2015	Public Administration Student, Faculty Lead Firefighter Training Tony Zoroya, Robert Skertich and Thomas Cook led a training at the Allegheny County Fire Academy.
8/10/2015	#PittsburghMe: Meet Cinema Production Major Luke Griffo Learn what cinema production major Luke Griffo loves about living and learning in Pittsburgh.
8/10/2015	Faculty Profile: Sharna Olfman, Ph.D., Psychologist and Professor of Psychology Olfman is a professor of psychology at Point Park and a private practice psychologist.
8/5/2015	Alumna Justine Coyne covers key industries for Pittsburgh Business Times At Point Park, Coyne earned a B.A. in photojournalism in 2009 and an M.A. in journalism and mass communication in 2012.
8/5/2015	SAEM High School Workshop Takes Students on Backstage Tour of Benedum Center, Stage AE The July 21-23 SAEM workshop covered sports and entertainment law, the live entertainment business, venue and facility management, public relations and marketing, performing arts management and more.
8/3/2015	#PittsburghMe: Meet Public Relations and Advertising Major Annalee Tomak Learn what senior public relations and advertising major AnnaLee Tomak loves about living and learning in Pittsburgh.
7/31/2015	Brittany Lauffer Gains Interviewing and Reporting Experience as KDKA-TV News Intern "I knew I wanted an internship in news because I was extremely unsure if that was the path I wanted to pursue. I looked at the three major news stations in Pittsburgh and saw the internship program at KDKA," said Lauffer.
7/27/2015	#PittsburghMe: Meet Dance Major Andrew McShea Learn what dance major Andrew McShea loves about living and learning in Pittsburgh
7/24/2015	Steve Hallock Authors 'Justice Delayed' The book is a true saga of crime, its investigation and trial, and of the effects of a murder in Monaca, Pa.
7/23/2015	High School Students Learn the Elements of Storytelling at Screenwriting Camp "I learned how to enjoy the experience of writing and it's so much fun. I'm leaving this camp with two scripts to add to my portfolio," said Jonah Krause, a junior from Pine-Richland High School.
7/22/2015	Accounting Major Scores Summer Internship With Big Four Audit Firm Ernst & Young Junior accounting major Destiny Medina is interning this summer for Ernst & Young.
7/21/2015	Students Meet Warped Tour Founder, Work at Shania Twain Concert SAEM students went backstage of the Warped Tour and worked at the Shania Twain, Smokey Robinson and Barbershop Quartet concerts.
7/20/2015	#PittsburghMe: Meet English/Creative Writing Major Jake Owens Learn what English/Creative Writing major Jake Owens loves about living and learning in Pittsburgh.
7/16/2015	M.B.A. Alumna, Kazakhstan Native Inspired by Professor to Pursue C.F.E. and C.P.A. Licenses Meet Gulsara Shingozhina, a 2013 M.B.A. alumna and ISS specialist for the Bank of New York Mellon.
7/16/2015	Photography Major Liz Berie Lands Internship at Pittsburgh Riverhounds "I've had my photos published on the team's website and other sports websites. It's pretty exciting to see my work published," Berie said.
7/15/2015	High School STEM Students Visit Point Park's CSI House, Learn About Forensic Science Careers Point Park's forensic science program and CSI House were part of a July 8 STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Careers Tour for high school students.
7/14/2015	Public Administration Professor Leads Disaster Preparedness Training Robert Skertich, Ph.D., recently served as an incident commander at a Center for Domestic Preparedness bioterrorism training in Anniston, Ala.
7/13/2015	#PittsburghMe: Meet Journalism Major Jon Andreassi Learn what senior journalism major Jon Andreassi loves about living and learning in Pittsburgh.
7/13/2015	SAEM Alumna Graduated with E-Commerce Position Lined Up at Dick's Sporting Goods Meet Victoria Blackburn, a 2015 SAEM alumna and e-commerce content coordinator for Dick's Sporting Goods.
7/10/2015	Broadcast Majors Gain Real-World Experience During Internship at Washington Wild Things Blaine King and Don Noel Ranasinghe describe how this internship is providing real-world experience and helping them reach their career goals.
7/10/2015	Faculty Q&A: Meet Ruben Graciani, Chair and Associate Professor of Dance "I love the energy when I come to work, not just from the students, but also from the city. It's really encouraging," Graciani said. Watch his video to learn more.
7/9/2015	Creative Writing 2015 Graduate Offered Full-Time Position Right After Graduating Meet Haleigh Kopinski, a 2015 Creative Writing/English alumna and e-commerce content coordinator for Dick's Sporting Goods.
7/9/2015	SAEM Student Lands Special Events Internship with Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership Meet Colten Gill, junior SAEM student and summer intern for the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership.
7/8/2015	High School Students Visit Point Park for Summer Media Workshops Students learned about interviewing, writing and editing, and networked with professionals from the Tribune-Review, Consol Energy Center and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
7/8/2015	Point Park Offering Region's First Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Community Engagement Program The 54-credit doctoral program can be completed in three years (less if post-masters credits are transferred in), attending class one night per week.
7/6/2015	High School Students Spend Week at Point Park Learning About the Accounting Profession Point Park University’s Third Annual Accounting Career Awareness Program welcomed high school students to campus June 21-26.
7/2/2015	#PittsburghMe: Meet Journalism Major Kristin Snapp Learn what junior journalism major Kristin Snapp loves about living and learning in Pittsburgh.
6/29/2015	#PittsburghMe: Meet Acting Major Eva Espey Learn what acting major Eva Espey loves about living and learning in Pittsburgh.
6/29/2015	Conservatory Theatre Company Announces New Season Into the Woods, The Wild Duck, The Bluest Eye and more this season at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
6/24/2015	Business Management, M.B.A. International Alumnus is an Analyst for UPMC Health Plan Meet Kazoza Mazzuki, a native of Tanzania who earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in business from Point Park in 2012 and 2014.
6/24/2015	International Media Class Travels to Spain and Portugal Students examined media and culture in Madrid, Barcelona and Lisbon, May 11-23.
6/22/2015	#PittsburghMe: Meet Psychology Major Emily Jamison Learn what Psychology major Emily Jamison loves about living and learning in Pittsburgh.
6/19/2015	2015-2016 REP season announced The season runs Sept. 4 through April 24 at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
6/18/2015	Accounting and Dance Double Major Studies Abroad at American University of Rome Student Julia Grubbs talks about her experience studying abroad and why she recommends Point Park's accounting and dance programs.
6/18/2015	Broadcast Reporting Alumna Lindsey Watson is an Anchor/Producer at WDTV "Living in Downtown Pittsburgh and being so close to three award-winning television stations influenced my decision to come to Point Park," said Watson, who earned a B.A. in broadcast reporting in 2013.
6/18/2015	Dance and Accounting Double Major Studies Abroad at American University of Rome Student Julia Grubbs talks about her experience studying abroad and why she recommends Point Park's dance and accounting programs.
6/17/2015	2013 Alumna Nicole Soriano Lands Leading Role in Berenstain Bears Live! The Musical Soriano earned a B.F.A. in musical theatre and credits her Point Park experience for helping her find success in her career.
6/17/2015	On-Site M.B.A. Grad, GAI Senior Director Gains Broader Perspective on Business With Degree Meet Jeanne Cotter, senior director of quality at GAI Consultants and a 2015 on-site M.B.A. program alumna.
6/16/2015	2015 Cinema Grad's Photo Series 'Perception of Complexion' Gains National Attention Brown created a stark series of photos that feature classic police mug shots of several of his fellow Point Park classmates.
6/16/2015	Faculty Profile: Meet Robin Walsh, Associate Professor of Theatre Associate Professor Robin Walsh studied Acting at Point Park University and West Virginia University — earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Master of Fine Arts. Her regional acting career is ongoing and helps keep her fresh as a teacher.
6/15/2015	#PittsburghMe: Meet Cinema Production Major Bethany Barich Learn what Cinema Production major Bethany Barich loves about living and learning in Downtown Pittsburgh.
6/15/2015	SAEM Alumna, WQED Senior Account Executive Discusses Why She Transferred to Point Park Melissa Redman earned a B.S. in sports, arts and entertainment management in 2008 and was a member of the Point Park women's soccer team.
6/10/2015	High School Students Visit Point Park for Black Men Teaching Conference The conference addressed the need for more black male teachers in America’s schools.
6/9/2015	M.A. Alumni Profile: Meet Sarah Kastelic, Communications Specialist, UPMC "My Point Park University experience was invaluable to my professional career. I was able to take what I learned in class and apply it to my work almost immediately after starting the program," said Kastelic.
6/8/2015	Marketing Internship Leads to Full-Time Position at PNC for Veteran, Business Grad Meet Brandon Marsico, a Veteran and 2014 business management alumnus.
6/5/2015	2015 Cinema Production Grad Interns at Cannes Film Festival, Makes Industry Connections Meet Lexx Truss, a 2015 cinema production graduate.
6/5/2015	Alumni Profile: Meet Chris Hoffman, Multimedia Journalist at WCTI-TV "The education I received at Point Park prepared me very well for my job," said Hoffman.
6/5/2015	Faculty Profile: Meet Jack Allison, Theatre Jack Allison has directed at most of the major regional theatres in the United States, Canada and Europe. He has staged acclaimed productions in New York and has received prestigious awards for his direction.
6/5/2015	Point Park hosts 2016 National High School Dance Festival 1,200 student dancers from around the world visit campus, March 3-6, 2016.
6/4/2015	Accounting Grad, Veteran Reaches Career Goal While Raising a Family and Working Full Time Meet Khouanchay (Kay) Krueger, a 2015 accounting graduate and tax staff accountant for Schneider Downs.
6/3/2015	#PittsburghMe: Meet Acting Major Angela D'Occhio Learn what acting major Angela D'Occhio loves about living and learning in Downtown Pittsburgh.
6/2/2015	Point Park Experience Helps Recent Graduate Overcome Loss, Balance Academic Success Recent graduate Kelli Murphy shares her personal story of coping with the death of her mother during her sophomore year.
6/2/2015	Political Science Alumna is an Attorney for the Ohio Board of Regents Learn how Ashleigh Henry's bachelor's degree from Point Park provided her with the foundation to become an attorney.
6/1/2015	#PittsburghMe: Meet Sports, Arts and Entertainment Management Major Derek Brough Learn what Sports, Arts and Entertainment Management major Derek Brough loves about living and learning in Downtown Pittsburgh.
6/1/2015	Students: Show Your #PointParkPride for a Chance to Win Concert Tickets! Are you traveling this summer? Take your Point Park gear along with you and you could win concert tickets and other fun prizes!
5/22/2015	K-12 Principal Certification Grad is Assistant Principal at Woodland Hills High School Meet Patrick Scott, a 2012 K-12 principal certification alumnus and assistant high school principal for Woodland Hills.
5/21/2015	Spring 2015 issue of The Point magazine now online This edition features plans for the new Pittsburgh Playhouse, the Point Park rugby club, a Q&A with psychology professor Sharna Olfman and more. Enjoy!
5/18/2015	#PittsburghMe: Meet Ali Chain, Dance Major Learn what Senior Dance major Ali Chain loves about living and learning in Downtown Pittsburgh.
5/14/2015	Point Park students give back to Pittsburgh with day of volunteer work More than 150 students volunteered their time for the fifth annual Pioneer Community Day.
5/13/2015	Point Park to Meet Growing Demand for Health Care Managers With Fully Online M.S. Degree This health care management program is one of the first of its kind to be offered in the Pittsburgh region this fall.
5/12/2015	Social media post helps 2013 Alumna Shay Myrick land job at Conde Nast in New York City Public relations and advertising alumna is an advertising coordinator at Conde Nast.
5/11/2015	#PittsburghMe: Meet Molly Burns, Sports, Arts and Entertainment Management Major Learn what Senior Sports, Arts and Entertainment Management major Molly Burns loves about living and learning in Downtown Pittsburgh.
5/11/2015	2015 HHS Symposium Featured Open Mic Reading, Variety of Research Posters and Presentations Undergraduate students from various majors came together to present at the Sixth Annual Humanities and Human Sciences Symposium April 24.
5/11/2015	Professor and Students Attend Honors Conference Helen Fallon and students planned and presented at the Northeast Regional Conference.
5/8/2015	AIU Students Gain Hands-On Experience at Point Park during Spring Apprenticeship During the spring semester, students created posters and videos for the Give Wishes Wings campaign and toured Brunner.
5/8/2015	M.B.A. Alumna, UPMC Supply Chain Analyst Recognized as 2015 Outstanding Grad Student Meet Lauren Schmitt, a supply chain analyst for UPMC and Point Park's 2015 Outstanding Graduate Student.
5/7/2015	Graduates celebrate accomplishments at Point Park's 55th Annual Commencement "This is the Super Bowl of your university career, and you’ve already won. Congratulations!" commencement speaker Charlie Batch told the new graduates.
5/7/2015	Intelligence and National Security Graduate is Point Park’s 2015 Outstanding Student Leader Meet Andrew LeDonne, a recent intelligence and national security alumnus and the 2015 recipient of Point Park's Outstanding Student Leader award.
5/7/2015	SAEM Major Taylor Self Named Point Park’s 2015 Outstanding Undergraduate Student Taylor Self, from Mount Croghan, S.C., is 2015 recipient of the Point Park Alumni Association Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award.
5/6/2015	Students' Contributions Honored at Outstanding Student Awards The event was a celebration of student accomplishments and a bittersweet farewell to the class of 2015.
5/5/2015	Dance Major Performs at Cuba International Dance Competition and Workshop Sasha Alvarez discusses her experience performing in Cuba and what it's like to be a student at Point Park University.
5/5/2015	Schneider Downs Panelists Discuss Accounting Career Paths with Students The Student Accounting Association, Alumni Relations and the School of Business recently hosted a networking panel event on campus.
5/5/2015	Student Emily Brak Awarded Women's Press Club Scholarship "Receiving this award is such an honor. It is amazing to think that I have received an award from an organization that has been around since 1891," said Brak.
5/5/2015	Women in Film and Media Awards Scholarships to Mina Hoffman and Hannah Snyder After a review by a scholarship committee, Hoffman was selected to receive the Point Park University scholarship ($2,500) and Snyder was selected to receive the Amy Lamb scholarship ($1,000).
5/4/2015	#PittsburghMe: Meet Alex McCanna, Public Relations and Advertising and Broadcasting Double Major Learn what Sophomore Public Relations and Advertising and Broadcasting double major Alex McCanna loves about living and learning in Downtown Pittsburgh.
5/4/2015	SAEM Alumna, West Africa Native is a Manager for Marriott International in Chicago Meet Louise Diallo, a 2009 sports, arts and entertainment management alumna and native of Guinea, West Africa.
5/1/2015	Point Park Celebrates Academic Excellence at 2015 Graduate Hooding Ceremony Photos and reflections from Point Park's Hooding and Degree Conferral ceremony at the Wyndham Grand Hotel.
5/1/2015	Point Park inducts 30 students into honor society Nominated junior and senior students are selected based on their grade point averages.
4/30/2015	Alumni and student win top prizes at NFFTY Three short films won audience awards in their categories.
4/29/2015	Bachelor’s Degree from Point Park Helps Alumna Advance Her Engineering Career Meet Michelle Choo Loeffler, a senior project engineer for Intertek and a 2008 electrical engineering technology alumna.
4/29/2015	Faculty Profile: Robert Meyers, Graphic Design Meyers earned a B.F.A. in graphic design from Bowling Green State University and an M.F.A. in graphic design from Kent State University.
4/29/2015	International M.B.A. Alumna Promoted to Senior Staff Accountant at Gatesman+Dave Meet Anna Volkova, a 2013 M.B.A. alumna from Sochi, Russia.
4/27/2015	#PittsburghMe: Meet Michelle Iglesias, Acting Major Learn what Sophomore Acting major Michelle Iglesias loves about living and learning in Downtown Pittsburgh.
4/27/2015	High School Students Explore Probability in Pittsburgh at Point Park's Math Symposium Twenty-eight students from local high schools engaged in fun, hands-on activities focusing on probability and statistics at the University’s Annual Mathematics Symposium April 10.
4/27/2015	M.A. in Communication Technology adds social media and applied practices concentrations Create and implement a social media campaign for a real-world client. Explore the role and impact of technology in society. Develop skills to advance your career.
4/27/2015	Pioneer Records Hosts CD Release Party for Student Artist Hannah Jenkins The first artist featured on Point Park SAEM program's new record label performed live in Village Park April 17.
4/27/2015	Sree Sreenivasan joins Pittsburgh social media leaders to discuss future of digital innovation Sree Sreenivasan, chief digital officer at the Metropolitan Museum of Art gave the keynote presentation, followed by a panel discussion featuring social media leaders in Pittsburgh.
4/24/2015	High School Students Invited to Point Park for 2015 Summer Programs Check out programs in animation, accounting, forensic science, multimedia and more.
4/24/2015	High School Students Taking SAEM 101 Class Raise Over $43k for Pediatric Cancer Research The SAEM program offers high school seniors with the opportunity to earn three college credits toward an undergraduate degree at Point Park.
4/24/2015	Resident students tackle tricky questions in The Roommate Game competition Point Park roommates answered questions to show how well they have come to know each other while living on campus.
4/23/2015	Accounting Major Helps Others With Taxes, Gains Field Experience as VITA Intern Meet Stephen Pritchard, a senior accounting major and intern for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program of the IRS.
4/22/2015	Meet Sean Elliot Martin, Ph.D., Instructor of Criminal Justice and Intelligence Studies Martin was appointed a full-time instructor for the Department of Criminal Justice and Intelligence Studies.
4/20/2015	#PittsburghMe: Meet Caroline Loeser, Dance Major Learn what Junior Dance major Caroline Loeser loves about living and learning in Downtown Pittsburgh.
4/17/2015	High School Students Become Storytellers at School of Communication's Media Day Students worked under a deadline to create video packages, audio/feature stories, photo slideshows, a public relations plan and more at the spring media day, Pittsburgh Public Art: A Multimedia Storytelling Experience.
4/17/2015	Students Showcase Their Business Knowledge in Chair’s Challenge Case Competition School of Business students put their accounting, finance, marketing and management knowledge to the test in the inaugural Chair’s Challenge Business Case Competition April 9.
4/16/2015	Steve Tolin Hosts Special Effects and Blood Workshop with Theatre Production Majors Using household items like corn syrup, chocolate fudge, food coloring and detergent, theatre production majors learned how to make fake blood and wounds.
4/15/2015	Students' Films to Screen at Shot for Shot Festival Seven of the 10 films screening are created by Point Park students.
4/10/2015	#PittsburghMe: Meet Alicia Green, Journalism Major Learn what Junior Journalism major Alicia Green loves about living and learning in Downtown Pittsburgh.
4/10/2015	Psychology Students and Faculty Present Research at Conference in Chicago Research work was presented at the Eighth Annual Conference of the Society for Humanistic Psychology.
4/9/2015	Alumna stage manages 'Endless Lawns' and 'Prussia' at the Pittsburgh Playhouse Madison DeCoske is thrilled to be bringing her professional experience back to Point Park, and credits her experience here with launching her career at an acclaimed theater in New England.
4/9/2015	HHS Symposium April 24 to Feature Expert on Victorian Literature The symposium will showcase research presentations and poetry, fiction and nonfiction readings from students.
4/9/2015	Intelligence Graduate, U.S. Marine Lands Cyber Intrusion Analyst Position with PNC Meet Daniel Mikulan, a veteran and 2013 intelligence and national security alumnus.
4/9/2015	SAEM Students Network With Ticketing Industry Professionals at On-Campus Workshop The sports, arts and entertainment management program at Point Park University hosted a workshop on campus March 25 featuring panelists who work for some of the most popular ticketing outlets and venues in Pittsburgh.
4/8/2015	Charlie Batch to speak at Point Park commencement May 2 Alumna Megs Yunn, founder of Beverly's Birthdays, will speak at graduate hooding April 26.
4/7/2015	Point Park Ed.D. Student, Hill House President and CEO Named a BusinessWomen First Winner Meet Cheryl Hall-Russell, president and CEO of Hill House Association and Hill House Economic Development Corporation.
4/6/2015	#PittsburghMe: Meet Ryan Eliason, Sports, Arts and Entertainment Management Major Learn what junior sports, arts and entertainment management major Ryan Eliason loves about living and learning in Downtown Pittsburgh.
4/6/2015	Student Hannah Altman Draws National Attention for Photo Series 'And Everything Nice' Altman posted the project — shot in her dorm room — to her Tumblr account, and within 24 hours it was featured on BuzzFeed, Huffington Post and Cosmopolitan.
4/2/2015	Alumnus Ian Lupo Promoted to Electrical Engineer Upon Graduating from Point Park Meet Ian Lupo, a 2014 electrical engineering technology alumnus and electrical engineer for Industrial Scientific Corporation.
4/2/2015	Screen Memories exhibit opening in Lawrence Hall Gallery April 17 The exhibit presents works by four Pittsburgh-based artists exploring the complexities of memory.
4/1/2015	Happy April Fools Day!
4/1/2015	M.B.A. Degree Enables Alumnus, Vice President at PNC to Advance as a Strategic Leader Meet Suresh Chockiah, 2013 M.B.A. alumnus and vice president of strategic services and enterprise architecture for PNC Financial Services.
3/31/2015	Ecology Students Shadow Dinosaur Expert at Carnegie Museum of Natural History Michael Bowen and Matthew Love recently shadowed Matthew Lamanna, Ph.D., assistant curator of vertebrate paleontology, at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History.
3/31/2015	Internship at Sundance Film Festival Connects Students with Industry Professionals Three freshmen and two seniors were selected as interns at this year's Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.
3/31/2015	Students' Short Films to Screen at National Festival The NFFTY festival runs April 25-28 in Seattle, Wash.
3/27/2015	#PittsburghMe: Meet Madison Turiczek, Photojournalism Major Learn what sophomore photojournalism major Madison Turiczek loves about living and learning in Downtown Pittsburgh.
3/27/2015	2013 M.A./M.B.A. Alumna is Director of Marketing and Development, Life'sWork of Western PA Tasha Pokrzywa discusses why she chose to attend Point Park for graduate school and her current job responsibilities.
3/27/2015	M.A./M.B.A. Alumna is Director of Marketing and Development, Life'sWork of Western PA Tasha Pokrzywa discusses why she chose to attend Point Park for graduate school and her current job responsibilities.
3/27/2015	SAEM Students Work at VIP Table for Maroon 5 Concert in Pittsburgh Four students can now add the experience of working at the concert to their resumes.
3/27/2015	Students enjoy international treats, crafts and Brazilian drum music at spring festival Point Park's annual Global Festival Celebration brings a colorful, flavorful and energetic event to Lawrence Hall.
3/26/2015	Global Cultural Studies and Psychology Double Major Comes to Point Park from Hawaii Meet Hana Valle, a junior global cultural studies and psychology major, who recently spoke at the Storytelling and Human Rights Symposium.
3/26/2015	SAEM Senior Discusses Internship with Attack Theatre, Studying Abroad Meet Töve Johnson, a senior sports, arts and entertainment management major and administrative/project-based intern for Attack Theatre.
3/25/2015	M.B.A. Gives Turkish Alumnus the Skills to Manage Engineering Projects More Effectively Meet Erdem Kurtmen, 2013 M.B.A. alumnus and special project engineering and project business analyst in Izmir, Turkey.
3/24/2015	Information Technology Major To Focus on Building Skills in Advanced Programming The re-launched program will focus primarily on helping students build applicable knowledge in advanced programming, big data and business entrepreneurship.
3/23/2015	#PittsburghMe: Meet Greg Schillinger, Public Relations and Advertising Major Learn what junior public relations and advertising major Greg Schillinger loves about living and learning in Downtown Pittsburgh.
3/23/2015	Bestselling Novelist Stewart O’Nan Leads Master Class, Offers Students Writing Advice “O’Nan is a huge writer, a major presence on the literary scene; but he has a reputation for being kind and generous and deeply loves Pittsburgh,” remarked Karen Dwyer, Ph.D.
3/23/2015	Social Media Workshop featuring Sree Sreenivasan to be streamed live Following his presentation, Sreenivasan joined Pittsburgh-area social media leaders for a panel discussion on social media strategies.
3/23/2015	Students: Win a Chance to Throw out First Pitch at Pirates Game on April 17! Share your best shots of the 'Burgh using #PGHisMyCampus March 23 - April 3.
3/20/2015	M.B.A. Alumnus Lands Market Analyst Position at One of the Leading Banks in Mongolia Meet Munkhdelger Tsedenbal, a 2014 international M.B.A. alumnus from Mongolia and market risk analyst for XacBank.
3/18/2015	M.A. Alumni Profile: Frank Sottile, Marketing Communications Manager, Fourth Economy "Everyone at Point Park was focused on removing obstacles to help me thrive in my return to school, and everyone I came into contact with from the enrollment staff, my advisor and professors were all genuinely interested in my success," said Sottile.
3/17/2015	Alumna, Teacher Attributes Career Success to Undergrad Education from Point Park Meet Breigh Svonavec, an education alumna of Point Park and sixth grade teacher for Somerset Area School District.
3/17/2015	M.A. Student Creates Long-Form Work Published by Whirl Magazine and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Brandon Gdula published a long-form piece about the financial and personal aspects of fantasy football and an article centering on the ethical dilemma that fantasy football players sometimes experience when drafting players with legal issues.
3/17/2015	Point Park Offers M.A. in Media Communication Students in the program choose one of three specializations: journalism, PR and advertising or documentary.
3/17/2015	Student Creates PR Campaign for Nonprofit; Credits M.A. Program, Faculty Support "My public relations campaign project for the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy entailed creating a media relations plan for their Gardens and Greenspace program," said Carol Burns.
3/16/2015	#PittsburghMe: Meet Tyrone Smith, Photojournalism Major Learn what junior photorjounalism major Tyrone Smith loves about living and learning in Downtown Pittsburgh.
3/16/2015	Alumna Jessica LaDow is a Partner Operations Manager at Google Pittsburgh "I was contacted on LinkedIn by a Google recruiter who thought that my experience and skills would make me a good fit for the job," said LaDow.
3/16/2015	For spring break, students volunteer, travel and sightsee in New Orleans, New York City One group volunteered with Habitat for Humanity near New Orleans, while two other groups headed to New York City for spring break week 2015.
3/11/2015	Employers at SAEM Career Event Impressed with Quality, Commitment of Point Park Students Approximately 65 employers and 350 students came to campus Feb. 10 for the Sports, Arts and Entertainment Management Career Event.
3/11/2015	Intelligence Majors Assist 303rd Psychological Operations Unit with Training Exercise “The soldiers couldn’t say enough great things about our students,” remarked Instructor Sean Elliott Martin, Ph.D.
3/6/2015	Dance Alumna Alexandra Pernice Performing in North American Tour of Phantom of the Opera Pernice performs in the Corps de Ballet and is the Meg Giry understudy in the North American Tour.
3/5/2015	#PittsburghMe: Meet Vanessa Sprando, Cinema Production Major Learn what junior cinema production major Vanessa Sprando loves about living and learning in Downtown Pittsburgh.
3/5/2015	Alumna Megan Guza Credits Grad Program for Helping to Land Dream Job Covering Crime During graduate school, Guza reported on crime rates in former Mon Valley steel towns. Her work was published on 90.5 WESA.
3/5/2015	M.A. Alumnus Cody McDevitt Lands Job as a Reporter for the Daily American "Point Park University offered me the opportunity to improve my reporting and multimedia skills," said McDevitt.
3/4/2015	English, Education Alumnus Describes Teaching in Alaska as Greatest Experience of His Life Meet Simon Huff, who earned his B.A. in English in 2010 and M.A. in Secondary Education in 2014, both from Point Park.
3/4/2015	SAEM Students Network with Top Music Industry Professionals at Pollstar Live! Conference Six students in the sports, arts and entertainment management program were chosen as volunteers for the 2015 Pollstar Live! Music Conference in Nashville.
3/3/2015	Latest Research in Children’s Mental Health is Focus of Book, Film Event Professor Sharna Olfman, Ph.D., and Filmmaker Kevin P. Miller, will lead a discussion on campus April 10.
2/28/2015	Bestselling Novelist Stewart O’Nan to Lead Master Class at Point Park O'Nan will lead a public reading and master class, March 11.
2/27/2015	At 'Yinzer Party,' Point Park students get a taste of Dahntahn Pittsburgh From Penguins tickets to hometown pizza to 412 Bingo, the focus was all about Pittsburgh as a great city for attending college.
2/27/2015	Faculty Q&A: Camille Downing Combines Theory and Real-World Examples in PR, IMC Classes Downing teaches public relations and integrated marketing communications courses, and the IMC capstone class in which students work with a nonprofit clients through Wood Street Communications.
2/27/2015	Panelists at Third Annual Storytelling and Human Rights Symposium Advocated for Voices on the Margins The Feb. 20 symposium focused on the marginalization of human rights in a variety of fields including psychology, humanities, journalism and the arts.
2/26/2015	Student Transfers to Point Park for SAEM Program, Real-World Career Opportunities Meet Mary Beth Cartier, a junior SAEM major and special events intern for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.
2/24/2015	Dance Majors Take Master Class with Desmond Richardson, Complexions Contemporary Ballet A professional dancer with more than 30 years of experience, Desmond Richardson was a principal dancer with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, American Ballet Theater and Ballet Frankfurt. He has performed with Michael Jackson, Prince, Madonna and Aretha Franklin.
2/24/2015	M.B.A. Alumna Returns Home to Vietnam to Work in Marketing for Marriott International Meet Anh Tran, a 2013 Point Park M.B.A. alumna who is an assistant marketing communications manager for Marriott International.
2/23/2015	Director of Academic Outreach to be Honored at Black History Celebration Herman Reid, Ed.D., will be honored Feb. 28 at the "Legends" Dinner for his contributions in education.
2/23/2015	Sesame Street Live Features Alumnae Alexandra Zegar and Eileen Janesz Zegar landed the role of Count Von Count and Janesz plays the role of Elmo. The alumni discuss how the education and training they received at Point Park prepared them for professional success.
2/19/2015	Pittsburgh CLO Chooses SAEM Students as Gene Kelly Awards Interns Junior sports, arts and entertainment management majors Amber Flevaris and Logan Farren discuss their internship, why they chose Point Park, their career goals and more.
2/17/2015	Broadcasting Alumna Mary Ours is a Weather Anchor/Reporter at WTOV-TV "I loved every second of going to school in Downtown Pittsburgh," said Ours.
2/17/2015	World Affairs Council Holds National Security Seminar at Point Park Students, teachers, professors and community members attended the event.
2/16/2015	Internship at WJAC-TV Leads to Full-Time Job for Alumnus Hunter Tresnicky "I just have to say how thankful I am to have so many great professors who have prepared me for the real world and made me ready to take a professional job even while finishing my degree," said alumnus Hunter Tresnicky.
2/10/2015	Education Alumna Teaching International Elementary Students Meet Amanda Trainor, a 2011 early childhood education alumna and English as a Second Language Specialist at Chartiers Valley Intermediary School.
2/10/2015	M.B.A. Grad, Veteran is a Workforce Developer for the Veterans Leadership Program Meet 2014 M.B.A. alumnus Joseph Dicianno, a veteran and workforce developer for the Veterans Leadership Program of Western Pennsylvania.
2/9/2015	Students Practice Professional Skills at Networking and Etiquette Event Point Park University students had the opportunity to get that real world experience at the Career Development Center's annual Networking Reception and Etiquette Dinner.
2/6/2015	Winter 2015 issue of The Point magazine online Read features and highlights, class notes and reader feedback from the Winter 2015 issue of The Point.
1/30/2015	Alumna Lands Job as Content Marketing Manager at Insight Marketing Solutions "Point Park offers a smorgasbord of opportunities for students to really make an impact within the community. If you take advantage of them, you’ll be inspired and grow," Richelle Szypulski.
1/30/2015	M.A. Organizational Leadership Alumna Interned for United Nations in Ethiopia Moriam Durosinmi-Etti was a regional advisory, development planning and statistics intern for the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa in Ethiopia.
1/29/2015	Alumni Profile: Meet Ashley Murray, Multimedia Editor, Pittsburgh City Paper "I learned about reporting, interviewing, AP Style, copyediting, audio and video editing and videography. I use all of these skills every day at work," said Murray.
1/29/2015	Students and Alumni Host Research Colloquium Students presented their research at the Three Rivers Communication Technology Colloquium.
1/28/2015	Alumnus Callan Bergmann Lands Role in Pippin, Hosts Q&A with Theatre Students Bergmann plays Lewis and is Pippin's understudy in the first national tour of Pippin the Musical.
1/27/2015	M.A. Graduate Discusses How His Classes Tied Directly Into His Diversity Work at UPMC Meet Mychael Lee, a 2014 M.A. organizational leadership alumnus and a senior human resources assistant for UPMC Center for Engagement and Inclusion.
1/23/2015	Jay Kirk, Professor of Dance, Specializes in Classical Ballet and Kinesiology Kirk has danced professionally with the Americana Dance Theatre, Dallas Ballet, Cincinnati Ballet, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Chicago Ballet and others.
1/23/2015	Students Hear Civil Rights Stories from Seniors in Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Honors Student Organization traveled to Homewood Senior Center to learn about what life was like in Pittsburgh during the Civil Rights Movement — directly from people who experienced it.
1/22/2015	Faculty Profile: Meet Bob O'Gara, Professor of Advertising and Public Relations O'Gara's teaching style blends extensive real-world experience with the best of contemporary theory spiced generously with informal professional insights and humor.
1/22/2015	Faculty Profile: Michael McKelvey, Private Voice Coordinator and Associate Professor McKelvey earned his D.M.A. from the University of Texas at Austin, an M.M. at Southern Methodist University and a B.M. from California State University at Northridge.
1/22/2015	M.A. Degree Enhances Leadership Skills for Allegheny Center Alliance Church Director Meet Loleda Moman, director of Care Connections Ministries at Allegheny Center Alliance Church and a 2014 M.A. organizational leadership alumna of Point Park.
1/21/2015	Students Interning at Sundance Film Festival Students will have access to film screenings and networking events to build relationships that can lead to jobs within the film industry.
1/19/2015	Point Park Students Network with Industry Professionals at Baseball Winter Meetings Students Nick Turgeon, Josh Croup and Nate Sphon represented Point Park's Pittsburgh Center for Sports Media and Marketing at the meetings and job fair, Dec. 7-11.
1/19/2015	Point Park Students Network with Industry Professionals at Baseball Winter Meetings Students Nick Turgeon, Josh Croup and Nate Sphon represented Point Park's Pittsburgh Center for Sports Media and Marketing at the meetings and job fair, Dec. 7-11.
1/19/2015	School of Communication Alumnae Land Jobs at The Beaver County Times Marina Weis is a videographer and Daveen Rae Kurutz is a database/enterprise reporter for the Beaver County Times.
1/16/2015	WPPJ Nominated for College Radio Awards WPPJ students head to New York in March for the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Conference.
1/15/2015	‘The Chair’ gets Directors Guild nomination DGA nominates director Anthony Sacco; awards ceremony is Feb. 7.
1/12/2015	Alumnus Advances in Career at Magee-Womens Hospital with M.B.A. Degree Meet Thomas Rudnicki, a senior systems analyst for Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC and a 2010 M.B.A. alumnus.
1/9/2015	Wood Street Communications Provides Real-World Experience for Students Wood Street Communications offers high-level public relations and advertising solutions to non-profit organizations in the Pittsburgh area.
12/23/2014	Point Park closed for holiday break Dec. 24 - Jan. 2, Reopens Jan. 5 Happy Holidays! Point Park is closed from noon, Dec. 24, through Jan. 2, 2015. Offices reopen Jan. 5.
12/23/2014	Professor Presents on Social Entrepreneurship and Global Leadership Jamesena Talbott, D.M., presented at the 16th Annual International Leadership Association Global Conference in San Diego, Calif.
12/22/2014	Honors Students Organize Holiday Toy Drive Students raised $250, collected toys and made 24 gift bags for the Alliance Toy Drive.
12/22/2014	Sports, Arts and Entertainment Graduate is the Promotions Coordinator for Stage AE Meet Bret Kunash, a 2011 sports, arts and entertainment management alumnus and promotions coordinator for Stage AE.
12/19/2014	Undergraduate Humanities and Human Sciences Majors Showcase their Research Point Park students who conducted research this fall got the opportunity to present their work Dec. 6 at the Seventh Annual Undergraduate Research Conference held on campus.
12/18/2014	2013 Alumna Celina Pompeani is the TV Host for the Pittsburgh Penguins Watch a behind-the-scenes video to learn what it's like working for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
12/18/2014	Bachelor’s Degree in Business Leads to Management Promotion for 2013 Alumna Meet Elizabeth Andreakos, a 2013 B.S. in business alumna and assistant facility manager for CBRE.
12/17/2014	Elementary Education Alumnus Earns Grant for His Students at D.C. Preparatory Academy Meet Michael Suppa, a 2010 elementary education alumnus and literary intervention/science teacher at D.C. Preparatory Academy.
12/15/2014	M.B.A. Degree Allows Alumnus to Advance in Career at Pittsburgh Mercy Health System Meet Kevin Beckovich, a 2007 M.B.A. alumnus and prevention/intervention supervisor for Pittsburgh Mercy Health System.
12/12/2014	Creative Writing Majors Take Master Class with Award-Winning Poet Marcus Wicker Wicker taught an interactive poetry master class exclusively for Point Park students Dec. 4 as part of the University’s Writers’ Series.
12/12/2014	Hollywood Producer Mark Canton Offers Career Insights to Cinema Students "Point Park has such a great reputation because the cinema program is very specialized in the process of learning your craft," said Canton.
12/12/2014	Point Park Career Counselor Helps M.B.A. Grad Transition to Accounting/Finance Field Meet Ericka Watkins, a 2012 M.B.A. alumna and credit analyst for Koppers, Inc.
12/12/2014	Students face off in annual cake decorating competition Point Park students had the opportunity to sharpen their cake decorating skills at this year’s Cake-off, an annual event where teams compete to create the most compelling cake.
12/11/2014	Covering Conflict Topic of High School Media Day Workshop This year's program featured interactive workshops that explored how to cover controversial media stories. Keynote speakers included Michael Fuoco and Carmen Gentile.
12/10/2014	Contemporary Choreographers Features Work by Alumnus Luke Murphy Murphy, a 2009 graduate, had a lot to share about his time as a student and how Point Park helped to prepare him for his future. Learn more in the Q&A.
12/10/2014	Public Administration Instructors Mix Academics with Real-World Experience Students have the unique opportunity to be taught by city fire chiefs, EMS administrators, public safety professionals and more.
12/8/2014	Business Alumnus Promoted to Operations Manager at PNC After Graduating in May Meet Brock Masters, a 2014 business alumnus and an operations manager for PNC.
12/8/2014	Students Explore Careers in Real Estate, Network with Professionals The Career Development Center and School of Business collaborated with Commercial Real Estate Women Pittsburgh to host a panel discussion.
12/5/2014	Chinese M.B.A. Student Interning for Pittsburgh Department of City Planning Bo Ai, a native of Qinhuangdao, China, is pursuing his M.B.A. degree with an international business concentration from Point Park.
12/4/2014	Point Park lifts curtain on new Pittsburgh Playhouse Project President Paul Hennigan presided over a gathering of invited guests and the media on Thursday, Dec. 4, to unveil designs of the Point Park's new Pittsburgh Playhouse, which will be located on Forbes Avenue in Downtown Pittsburgh.
12/2/2014	2013 Alumna Heidi Schlegel Worked as a Unit Production Manager on "The Chair" "Internships, working on other student films and working on projects that aren’t student films are all very important. Working with professionals is the best way to secure a job after graduating," said Schlegel.
12/2/2014	B.S. in Public Administration Enables 2014 Grad to Land Position as Township Manager Meet alumnus Harry Faulk, manager of Elizabeth Township in Allegheny County, Pa.
12/2/2014	Communication, History and Honors Students Travel to Washington, D.C. Students and faculty explored media and history in the nation's capital during the fall semester.
12/1/2014	Mentors of BOLD Program Inspire Students to Pursue Accounting, Finance Professions Meet the mentors of Point Park's Building Our Leaders Daily Program for middle school students.
12/1/2014	Village Park Plaque Honors Longtime Downtown Businessman President Paul Hennigan dedicated a plaque in Village Park recognizing Gene Albert and his Albert’s Sales and Service Station.
11/26/2014	Honors Students Attend National Conference Students and faculty presented at the conference in Denver, Colo.
11/26/2014	Pursuing M.B.A. Helped Alumna Land Budget Analyst Position with Allegheny County Meet Kasey Betush, a 2013 M.B.A. alumna and budget analyst for Allegheny County Emergency Services/Region 13.
11/25/2014	Alumni Profile: Meet Sarafina Brooks, Multimedia Journalist at WTOV-TV "I was impressed with the number of real-world professionals teaching courses and lending their experience to every lesson," Brooks said.
11/25/2014	Rock-A-Thon Provides Hands-On Opportunities for WPPJ Students Point Park student DJ's hosted WPPJ's 34th annual Rock-A-Thon — 67 hours of non-stop radio broadcasting outside of the Point Cafe in Lawrence Hall, Nov. 4-6.
11/24/2014	Alumni Profile: Meet Jason Elrod, Editor, MTO Productions "Point Park’s cinema program is one of the few in the country that allows you to start handling equipment and shooting films in your first year," said Elrod.
11/24/2014	Point Park international students enjoy traditional Thanksgiving dinner International students got to try a classic American-style Thanksgiving dinner just ahead of the holiday, with students from Malaysia to Venezuela sitting down to a meal of turkey and stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie.
11/24/2014	Sports, Arts and Entertainment Alumna in Colorado Manages Staffing for Large Events Meet Ashley Johnson, a 2013 sports, arts and entertainment management alumna.
11/19/2014	Conservatory Theatre Students Present World Premiere of "21" Theatre students had the opportunity to train with award-winning director Richard Sabellico to stage "21."
11/19/2014	Meet Award-Winning Poet Marcus Wicker Dec. 3-4 at Writers’ Series Wicker’s work has appeared in Poetry, American Poetry Review, Third Coast, Ninth Letter and other magazines.
11/18/2014	Accounting Students Win Case Study Competition Second Year in A Row Point Park competed against teams from Carlow University, Duquesne University, Robert Morris University and the University of Pittsburgh.
11/14/2014	Ethical Leadership Event Addresses Organizational Forecasting Panelists were Jon Delano, J.D., Timothy McGuire, Ph.D. and James Haley, Ph.D.
11/12/2014	'Student Choreography Project' Offers Dance Students a Unique Learning Experience The Student Choreography Project is an innovative production that is completely student produced; choreographers have the responsibility of holding formal auditions, casting dancers, running rehearsals and making costume decisions.
11/12/2014	Point Park honors veterans with campus ceremony Dozens of students, faculty, and staff members gathered in the University’s Village Park to pay tribute to those who have served.
11/12/2014	Psychology Student Gains Valuable Insight Volunteering for Rape Crisis Center Meet Calla Kainaroi, senior psychology major and crisis hotline volunteer for Pittsburgh Action Against Rape.
11/11/2014	Alumnus is Assistant Director of Athletic Video Productions at Baylor University Meet 2012 alumnus Matthew Desmond, a double major in broadcasting reporting and broadcast production and media management.
11/11/2014	M.B.A., Management Information Systems Concentration, Helps Grad Become IT Analyst Meet Stacy Shatlock, a 2014 alumna who transitioned to a career in the IT field at Eaton Corporation after earning her M.B.A. degree from Point Park.
11/7/2014	Point Park police officers taking plunge for Special Olympics The Pittsburgh Polar Plunge will be held on Dec. 6 to benefit the Special Olympics of Pennsylvania.
11/6/2014	Alumni Profile: Meet Jonathan Joseph, Line Producer on "The Chair" Series Point Park has a strong emphasis on practical, hands-on production. Being on set and having to actually produce a large amount of work while in school really helps to prepare you for real-world production.
11/6/2014	Inside the Production Office: Alumni Gain Hands-On Experience on "The Chair" Project Cinema arts alumni Kaleigh Fitzgerald and Kaitlyn Serevicz had the opportunity to work as production office interns during the spring 2014 semester.
11/6/2014	Professional Engineer Discusses Design of The Tower at PNC Plaza Jeremy Snyder, P.E., associate principal for BuroHappold Engineering, presented to students and alumni.
11/5/2014	Pirohi 101: City-University Life Class Explores Food and Culture in Pittsburgh Students learn how to make homeade pirohi at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Church and enjoyed a tour of Pittsburgh's Strip District.
11/3/2014	Alumnus Landon Kijowski Describes his Role as Grip/Electrician Swing on 'The Chair' "The education I received at Point Park gave me a well-rounded knowledge in the craft of film," said the 2013 cinema arts alumnus.
11/3/2014	Director of Marketing at Louis Plung & Company is a 2014 M.B.A. Alumna Julia Germeyer chose Point Park's M.B.A. program because of its location in Downtown Pittsburgh and the flexibility class schedule.
10/31/2014	Students Network with More than 100 Employers at Annual Internship and Job Fair Employers representing American Eagle Outfitters, Dollar Bank, Glade Run Lutheran Services, Ketchum, Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force, Pittsburgh Public Theatre, Pittsburgh Steelers, Steel City Media and UPMC, among others, were eager to meet with students seeking an internship, a part-time or a full-time position.
10/29/2014	Cultural Summit gives students taste of African cultures The 6th Annual Cultural Summit featured African foods, crafts, clothing and an African dance troupe that got students to join right in.
10/29/2014	History Students Visit Holocaust Memorial Museum, Meet with Survivor Students heard first-hand stories on the Holocaust from survivor and museum volunteer, Bob Behr.
10/27/2014	Business Management Major Gains Experience Interning for Save Your Home Program Joseph Buckel, a senior business management student, talks about his internship with the Allegheny County Department of Economic Development.
10/24/2014	Dual Degrees in Broadcasting and Education Help Alumna Land Teaching Position Alumna Alicia Lyons recently landed the position of communications teacher at Belle Vernon High School.
10/24/2014	Dual Degrees in Education and Broadcasting Help Alumna Land Teaching Position Alumna Alicia Lyons recently landed the position of communications teacher at Belle Vernon High School.
10/24/2014	Family Weekend 2014 draws record crowd for events on campus, around Pittsburgh More than 170 families – totaling more than 625 family members – took enjoyed student exhibits and performances, opportunities to explore Pittsburgh, and social events on campus.
10/22/2014	Humanitarian Work Inspires International Student to Pursue Master's in Psychology Meet Shari Boddin, a native of Sri Lanka and an M.A. in clinical-community psychology graduate student at Point Park.
10/13/2014	Highlights from the latest issue of The Point Get a peek inside the Fall issue of The Point, the magazine for alumni and friends of Point Park University.
10/10/2014	New exhibit by Pittsburgh artists featured in Lawrence Hall gallery “Pittsburgh Impressionism: Past, Present, Future” focuses on three local artists whose work is a testament to the popular style of impressionism.
10/9/2014	Botany Class Studies Wetland Conservation, Collaborates with Allegheny Land Trust Through their lab work on tree growth and wetland vegetation, students taking Botany 205 with Matthew Opdyke, Ph.D., are learning about the conservation of floodplain wetlands.
10/7/2014	Faculty Profile: Meet Barbara Barrow, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of British Literature Prior to joining Point Park's faculty, Barrow taught, co-taught and served as a teaching assistant for courses in literature, composition, and film at Washington University.
10/6/2014	Vision and Forecasting is Topic of Ethical Leadership Panel Discussion How organizations forecast well to create a sustainable vision will be addressed Oct. 29 by panelists Jon Delano, Tim McGuire and James Haley.
10/3/2014	Graduate Student Research Featured at Communication Conference The impact of communication technology on society was the focus of the work of School of Communication grad students.
10/3/2014	Point Park welcomes 231 new graduate students for fall The new master's and doctoral students are pursuing one of 17 master's programs or the new Ed.D. program.
10/2/2014	Acting major Luke Halferty tackles iconic role in his first REP show 'Of Mice and Men' Luke Halferty landed a supporting role playing Curley in The REP's Of Mice and Men, a timeless and heartwrenching tale of two migrant workers in the Great Depression.
10/2/2014	M.A. Alumna Sarah Skirpan is a Media Strategist at Dick Jones Communications "I wanted to have an edge on my peers when it came time to look for a job. I felt that having a master’s degree would make me a more desirable hire," said Skirpan.
10/1/2014	M.B.A. Alumnus Named a "40 Under 40" Winner for Helping to Shape Pittsburgh Region Bush graduated in 2013 from Point Park and is a relationship manager and assistant vice president for PNC Bank.
10/1/2014	YWCA Greater Pittsburgh to Honor Business Professor and Police Chief Edward Scott and Jeffrey Besong will receive 2014 Racial Justice Awards on Oct. 29 for their work in supporting equity and diversity in their professions.
9/26/2014	‘Student Choreography Project’ to be streamed live worldwide Watch the live streamed performances at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Oct. 4.
9/26/2014	Alumni Profile: Meet Rebecca Markuson, Art Department Coordinator, "The Chair" Series "The cinema program gave me the opportunity to learn a number of different roles and how each of those roles works together," said Markuson.
9/26/2014	Corbett announces $5M in state money for new Pittsburgh Playhouse Point Park University’s new Pittsburgh Playhouse has been awarded $5 million toward its construction through the state Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program.
9/26/2014	Event Manager Excels with M.B.A., Sports, Arts & Entertainment Management Concentration Lindsey Bradley, an event manager for the Pittsburgh Technology Council, earned an M.B.A. degree with an SAEM concentration in 2013.
9/25/2014	PennDOT Promotes 2013 Civil Engineering Technology Alumna Meet Brandy Miller, a 2013 civil engineering technology alumna and engineering trainee for PennDOT.
9/22/2014	M.B.A. Graduate is Director of Operations at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center Meet Conor McGarvey, a 2011 Point Park M.B.A. alumnus and director of operations for the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
9/18/2014	Intelligence Graduate Student Lands Global Security Internship With Mylan, Inc. M.A. student Natasha Williams talks about Point Park and her global security internship with Mylan, Inc.
9/18/2014	Walking Tour Educates Point Park Freshmen about the History of Downtown Pittsburgh Students in the new City-University Life course explored Downtown Pittsburgh's rich history firsthand during a walking tour through the city.
9/16/2014	Point Park Welcomes Largest Freshman Class in University’s History 633 U.S. and international students have started their college careers at Point Park University in Downtown Pittsburgh.
9/15/2014	Point Park remembers 9/11 with Flight 93 presentation, candlelight vigil On the 13th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, alumnus Tom McMillan shared the story of Flight 93, which crashed in Shanksville, Pa., and the Point Park community held a candlelight vigil in the Village Park.
9/12/2014	Alumni Profile: Meet Missy Haught, Intern Coordinator, "The Chair" Series "If you are looking for a school that will ignite your creativity and broaden your knowledge of filmmaking, film theory and film history, consider Point Park," said Haught.
9/12/2014	Cinema students intern with “The Chair,” receive valuable professional experience Meet cinema production majors E.J. Brown and Megan Kuntz to learn more about their experience working on the project. Watch the series this fall on Starz.
9/11/2014	Social Media Speakers Series Announced Hear from social media experts representing local businesses and non-profit organizations. The public is invited to attend at no charge.
9/10/2014	Desk Building Event Engages Doctoral Students in Unique Learning Opportunities The inaugural class of 39 doctoral students spent the day working together to build desks for students at Holy Family Academy.
9/10/2014	2013 Alumna Nicole Chynoweth is a Reporter at Trib Total Media "While learning the basics of journalism was certainly a major part of my education, the general life wisdom my professors gave me has really benefited me in the field," said Chynoweth.
9/10/2014	Kelli Murphy Receives Pittsburgh Women in Communication Scholarship "The Pittsburgh Women in Communications Scholarship fund was created at The Pittsburgh Foundation to provide assistance to students studying various fields of communications. They're a wonderful nonprofit who make a significant difference in our community with the funds they have," said Murphy.
9/5/2014	University-Produced Reality Series "The Chair" Debuts in Pittsburgh Students, alumni and faculty lined the red carpet at SouthSide Works Cinema on Sept. 4 for the world premiere of "The Chair."
9/4/2014	Graduate Students Present Research on Air Pollutants, Conservation, Public Health Point Park’s M.S.E.S. program is designed for individuals seeking positions as environmental professionals in industry, regulatory agencies and nonprofit organizations.
9/1/2014	Point Park president leads bike ride to teach students about Pittsburgh President Paul Hennigan took 20 students on a 17-mile bike ride along Pittsburgh's riverfront trails to offer a different perspective on Pittsburgh and its history.
8/29/2014	M.B.A. Student Profile: Lauren Schmitt, Supply Chain Analyst for UPMC Schmitt is pursuing an M.B.A. with a concentration in management at Point Park University.
8/28/2014	Point Park Welcomes Inaugural M.F.A. in Screenwriting and Playwriting Class Visiting artists included writer and director Gordy Hoffman, screenwriter Rob Lieber and playwright Tammy Ryan.
8/27/2014	Foreign policy experts to discuss Iran situation Sept. 9 on campus Thomas Pickering and Jessica Tuchman Mathews lead the free presentation for students. The discussion is open to the public, but registration is required.
8/27/2014	M.B.A. Degree Helps Alumnus Become Business Manager for Luxury Dental Practice Meet Michael W. Mann, a 2013 M.B.A. alumnus and business manager for Bobbie L. Hawranko, D.M.D., at Shadyside Place in Pittsburgh.
8/26/2014	New Honors Students Explore and Spruce Up Downtown Pittsburgh for Day of Service Teaming up with Friends of the Riverfront, honors students spent the day picking up litter and mulching/weeding trees in Downtown Pittsburgh.
8/25/2014	High School Students Explore Careers in Animation at Point Park Twelve students spent the week on Point Park's Downtown Pittsburgh campus learning classic hand-drawn techniques, cartooning skills and the storyboarding process.
8/25/2014	University-Produced Series 'The Chair’ Airs Sept. 6 on Starz More than 100 Point Park students and alumni supported the series as interns, employees and through class projects.
8/25/2014	Working Mom Propels Career with B.A. in Behavioral Science, M.A. in Org. Leadership Development Director Melissa Ferraro earned her B.A. in 2011 and M.A. in 2013, both from Point Park.
8/25/2014	Working Mom Propels Career with B.A. in Behavioral Science, M.A. in Org. Leadership Development Director Melissa Ferraro earned her B.A. in 2011 and M.A. in 2013, both from Point Park.
8/22/2014	Workshop Immerses High School Students Into Sports, Arts & Entertainment Industries At the SAEM summer workshop, students got an insider's view of Stage AE, heard a live performance from Greg Joseph of The Clarks and toured several performing arts venues in Pittsburgh.
8/18/2014	Graduate Student Laura Jennings Discusses her Internship at Bally Design "The M.A. program is offering me classroom and real-world experience based on my interests in social media and communication with relevant outside-the-classroom projects and internship opportunities," said Jennings.
8/14/2014	M.B.A. Program Helps Graduate Expand Global Network, Land Position with Morgan Stanley Meet Himanshu Patel, a 2013 M.B.A. alumnus from Ahmedabad, India, who is working as a user acceptance tester analyst for Morgan Stanley.
8/14/2014	Alumni Profile: Meet Michele Tabaka, Marketing Director at John Heineman Co. Some of Tabaka's responsibilities include managing social media, creating a marketing campaign and updating the company's website.
8/1/2014	Dance Minor, SAEM Major Gaining Industry Experience at Andy Warhol Museum "The biggest influence I had in choosing Point Park was the dance program," said Brooke Perkins.
8/1/2014	SAEM Major, Dance Minor Gaining Arts Marketing Experience at Andy Warhol Museum Meet Point Park senior Brooke Perkins, the marketing intern at the Andy Warhol Museum this summer.
7/31/2014	Conservatory Dance Announces New Season Student Choreography Project kicks off the dance season Oct. 3 in the GRW Performance Studio.
7/31/2014	Point Park Welcomes Holy Family Academy Students for Etiquette Luncheon Four Holy Family Academy students will return to campus this fall as part of a corporate work-study program.
7/30/2014	GAI Consultants Awards Internship to Electrical Engineering Technology Student Meet Andrew Czopek, a senior electrical engineering technology major interning for GAI Consultants, Inc., this summer.
7/28/2014	Job Shadowing Leads to Events Internship at Heinz Field for SAEM Student Meet Troy Johnston, a senior sports, arts, and entertainment student and event operations intern at Heinz Field.
7/25/2014	Navy Veteran and Education Alumnus a Teacher at Central Catholic High School Meet Justin Morgan, a 2010 secondary education English alumnus of Point Park University.
7/24/2014	CSI Summer Camp Has High School Students Investigating Careers in the Crime Lab The camp featured a mixture of lectures, labs and hands-on investigative work in Point Park’s crime scene house.
7/22/2014	Faculty Profile: Meet Christopher Rolinson, Associate Professor of Photojournalism At Point Park, Rolinson has introduced new courses, collaborations and partnerships to expand and diversify the photography and photojournalism programs.
7/22/2014	High School Workshop Introduces Students to Careers in Multimedia Journalism Students learned the basics of multimedia journalism, reporting, digital graphics and layout and how to work with audio and video.
7/22/2014	M.A./M.B.A. Student Emily Kolek Interns at Westinghouse Electric Company "I'm passionate about the communications field, but I know that the skills learned in the M.B.A. program are invaluable and useful no matter what career path I take," said Kolek.
7/14/2014	Professor Selected as one of the New Pittsburgh Courier's 2014 Men of Excellence Meet Gregory Rogers, J.D., a professor of criminal justice and intelligence studies at Point Park University.
7/9/2014	Faculty Profile: Meet Vincenne Revilla Beltran, Ph.D., Professor of Education Revilla Beltrán has more than 40 years of experience in a variety of roles. She is a Pennsylvania Licensed Counselor and National Board Certified Coach.
7/9/2014	SAEM Student Gaining Events Management Experience at Phipps Conservatory Alexandria Delancey is working as a part-time events assistant at Phipps Conservatory in Pittsburgh this summer.
7/8/2014	Conservatory Theatre 2014-2015 Season Announced The season opens Oct. 17 with "21," a world premiere about the life of Roberto Clemente at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
7/8/2014	Musical Theatre Major Discusses Summer Job at Waldameer Water World "I love every aspect of theatre — I love that I discover more about myself by learning about other people, their emotions and experiences," said Alexandra Schultz.
7/3/2014	Singapore Educators Meet with Graduate Education Professors Professors Richard Gutkind and Vincenne Revilla Beltrán hosted educators from Singapore Polytechnic on campus June 26.
7/2/2014	Cinema Workshop Class Produces Short Films in London and Paris Senior Teaching Artist John Rice and eight students explored London, Paris and Northern France at the end of the spring semester.
7/2/2014	PA Institute of CPAs Awards Scholarships to Point Park Accounting Students Khouanchay (Kay) Krueger and Christopher Cerda were awarded $3,000 multi-year scholarships.
7/1/2014	SAEM Professor Selected as a Facilitator for Performing Arts Conference David Rowell, M.F.A., was selected to be a lead facilitator at the Mid-Atlantic Performing Arts Market conference.
6/30/2014	High School Students Discuss Their Week at Accounting Career Awareness Program Students learned about accounting as a career choice, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, the art of public speaking, business etiquette and more.
6/30/2014	Organizational Leadership Professor Helena Knorr Presents in Mexico City Knörr presented at the Second International Meeting in Entrepreneurship Development.
6/30/2014	Students in Human Nutrition Class Visit Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank During their visit, the students learned about nutritional challenges the organization faces as well as the logistics of distributing food throughout the Western Pennsylvania region.
6/27/2014	M.A. Alumna Mae Kerr is a Marketing Coordinator at American Eagle Outfitters "I loved that many of my professors were actively working in the field. Their real-world experience is invaluable," said Kerr.
6/20/2014	2014-2015 REP Season Announced The season opens Sept. 5 with "Of Mice and Men" directed by Robert A. Miller at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
6/20/2014	International Media Class Travels to Paris, London and Northern France Media visits included Bloomberg London, Ketchum Paris, Agence France Presse, France 24 and Disneyland Paris.
6/20/2014	U-View Newscast Production Class Prepares Students for the Real World Team taught by adjunct instructors Michelle Wright, anchor and reporter at WTAE-TV, Maria Kakay, M.A. in journalism in mass communication alumna and a producer at WQED-TV, and Paul Coatsworth, Point Park University's studio supervisor, the class operates like a real newsroom.
6/18/2014	M.B.A. Health Systems Management Alumna is a Business Analyst for UPMC Health Plan Neha Goel, a native of India, earned an M.B.A. with a concentration in health systems management from Point Park University in 2010.
6/17/2014	New restaurant Hundred Wood coming to Point Park campus The gastro-pub will open this summer with a locally sourced menu that is priced to attract students, faculty, office workers and Downtown residents.
6/17/2014	Secondary Education/English Alumnus is a Teacher at Oakland Catholic High School Alumnus Jonathan MacDonald talks about why he chose to pursue a career in education and his deciding factors for selecting Point Park.
6/13/2014	Organizational Leadership 2013 Alumnus Promoted to Area Manager for Greyhound Meet 2013 organizational leadership alumnus Jeffery Driscoll, area manager of Greyhound Lines, Inc., in Hampton, Va.
6/12/2014	Ed Traversari Shares His Expertise on Pittsburgh's Entertainment Industry SAEM Associate Professor Ed Traversari was the keynote speaker at a recent Pittsburgh Association of School Retirees luncheon.
6/11/2014	Criminal Justice and Intelligence Alumna an Investigator for City of Pittsburgh Barbara Arroyo earned a B.S. in intelligence and national security in 2010 and a M.S. in criminal justice administration in 2011, both from Point Park.
6/11/2014	Faculty Profile: Meet Philip Winters, Associate Professor of Theatre Philip Winters has more than 35 years of professional experience as an actor.
6/10/2014	Meet Edward Scott, George Rowland White Endowed Professor, Accounting and Finance Learn about Professor Scott's teaching style and watch a video interview with him.
6/9/2014	Global Cultural Studies Major Interning for Allegheny County’s Save Your Home Program Junior global cultural studies student Carlene Morgan talks about her internship with the Allegheny County Department of Economic Development.
6/4/2014	SAEM Professor Presents at Arts Administration Conference in Montreal Assistant Professor Teresa Gregory, M.F.A., C.F.R.E., co-presented "Community Connections: Learning Through Collaboration" May 30.
6/2/2014	Cinema Professors Present at Film Summit Steve Cuden and Elise D'Haene spoke at the seminar held in Downtown Pittsburgh.
6/2/2014	Meet M.A./M.B.A. Alumnus Mark Hirschfeld, Digital Marketing Specialist, Maronda Homes "The combination of the M.A. and the M.B.A. created a very unique degree as it combines practical business theory with the means to communicate those ideas," said the 2013 alumnus.
6/2/2014	Meet M.A./M.B.A. Alumnus Mark Hirschfeld, Digital Marketing Specialist, Maronda Homes "The combination of the M.A. and the M.B.A. created a very unique degree as it combines practical business theory with the means to communicate those ideas," said the 2013 alumnus.
5/30/2014	Associate Professor and Chair Presents at Sport Management Conference Steve Tanzilli, J.D., presented on the topic “Representing Athletes off of the Field” at the North American Society for Sport Management Conference.
5/28/2014	Professor Bill Moushey Teaches Real-World Journalism at Point Park Bill Moushey is a professor of journalism in Point Park's School of Communication.
5/23/2014	Cinema Production and SAEM Graduates Intern at New Perspective Communications Cinema production graduate Jayme Jennings, along with sports, arts and entertainment management alumni Craig Woolridge and Evan Schall, interned at New Perspective Communications Agency this spring.
5/23/2014	Commencement 2014: Academic Accomplishment and personal stories More than 560 bachelor's degree students took part in Point Park's annual undergraduate Commencement May 3, 2014 at the Consol Energy Center.
5/23/2014	Graduate Hooding 2014: Academic accomplishment and Personal stories More than 130 Point Park master's degree students put on caps and gowns to take part in the University's annual graduate hooding ceremony the evening of April 27, 2014.
5/23/2014	Graduation 2014: Celebrating accomplishments, achieving goals With the completion of spring semester, Point Park University proudly conferred bachelor's degrees on 514 new graduates and master's degrees on 165 new graduates.
5/23/2014	SAEM and Cinema Production Graduates Intern at New Perspective Communications Sports, arts and entertainment management alumni Craig Woolridge and Evan Schall, along with cinema production graduate Jayme Jennings, interned at New Perspective Communications Agency this spring.
5/21/2014	'The Umbrella Man’ to premiere June 22 The University-produced feature film will be screened at 1:45 p.m. at the Father Ryan Arts Center.
5/21/2014	Point Park Hosts Black Men Teaching Conference for High School Students Students learned about the need for more black male teachers and the benefits the teaching profession offers.
5/20/2014	Highlights from latest issue of The Point Get a peek inside the Spring issue of The Point, the magazine for alumni and friends of Point Park University.
5/19/2014	Instructor's Teaching Based on Years of Experience Working in Public Health Field Anthony Gaglierd teaches various courses in the undergraduate natural sciences majors as well as the M.S. in Environmental Studies program.
5/19/2014	SAEM Student Gaining Variety of Real-World Experience in the Entertainment Industry Karley Ferlic has already completed internships with The Jim Rome Show, “The Real” TV Show pilot and The Ellen DeGeneres Show and has assisted with Cher and Bon Jovi's concerts in Pittsburgh.
5/16/2014	Course Work Translates into Real-World Practice for 2014 On-Site M.B.A. Graduate Meet 2014 Point Park M.B.A. alumna Shannon J. Gregg, director of sales operations for ERT.
5/16/2014	Point Park celebrates academic achievements, contributions of students The University recognized the accomplishments of students at the Outstanding Student Awards dinner, include honors for Outstanding Graduating Senior, Outstanding Graduate Student and Outstanding Student Leader.
5/15/2014	SAEM Graduate Chelsea Behanna Named 2014 Outstanding Student Leader Behanna earned a Bachelor of Science degree in sports, arts and entertainment management from Point Park.
5/13/2014	Education Major Sara Mahmood Named Point Park's Outstanding Graduating Senior Mahmood earned a bachelor's degree in elementary education with a dual certification in Pre-K through fourth grade and Pre-K through eighth grade special education.
5/12/2014	Justin Karter Receives Outstanding Graduate Student Award Karter earned an M.A. in journalism and mass communication in 2014 and is currently pursuing an M.A. in clinical-community psychology.
5/12/2014	Justin Karter Receives Outstanding Graduate Student Award Meet Justin Karter, a recent graduate of the M.A. in journalism and mass communication program.
5/9/2014	Accounting Student Gains Field Experience as Tax Season Intern for Schneider Downs Meet Marcy King, an accounting student at Point Park who interned with Schneider Downs this spring.
5/9/2014	Professor to Offer M.A. in Clinical-Community Psychology Demo Class Robert McInerney, Ph.D., will give a demonstration of a Point Park master’s-level class in clinical-community psychology May 29.
5/8/2014	Point Park to Offer Doctorate in Leadership and Administration this Fall It will be one of most affordable doctoral programs in the Pittsburgh region, with a flat tuition cost of $13,000 per year.
5/7/2014	Bruce Springsteen’s Stage Manager Meets with SAEM Students During Concert Setup SAEM Associate Professor Ed Traversari took a class of students to the CONSOL Energy Center to see what it takes to set up for a show of this magnitude.
5/7/2014	SAEM 2012 Alumna Ali Lewis is a Director of Events in NYC Lewis works for the restaurant Il Mulino New York coordinating anywhere from two to eight events a week.
5/7/2014	Students From Norwin School District Process Mock Crime Scenes at CSI House Teacher Paula Giran decided a visit to the University would be a “perfect fit” for enhancing the forensics lessons she was teaching to her fifth and sixth grade students.
5/6/2014	Meet 2011 M.B.A. Alumnus Chuck Hankle, Technical Account Manager for Symantec "The international aspect of the M.B.A. really prepared me for working with business customers and associations around the globe."
5/6/2014	Undergrad Students Present Wide Range of Research Topics at 2014 HHS Symposium The symposium also included a keynote presentation from Don Mitchell, Ph.D., distinguished professor of geography at Syracuse University.
5/5/2014	End-of-Year Reception Celebrates Graduate Community at Point Park The event featured a keynote presentation from Samuel Hazo, Ph.D., founder and director of the International Poetry Forum.
5/2/2014	Graduate Student Cari Goss Selected for Pittsburgh Schweitzer Fellows Program Cari Goss is pursuing her M.A./M.B.A. at Point Park and describes her fellowship project.
5/2/2014	Off-Campus Graduate Education Programs Info Sessions May 6, 7 and 8 Sessions are being offered at Canon-McMillan, Franklin Regional and Seneca Valley high schools.
5/1/2014	Apprenticeship Brings High School Students to Campus Students from 11 area high schools participated in the apprenticeship during the spring term.
5/1/2014	Point Park News Service Earns Top Honors for Excellence in Journalism Students earned a first, second and an honorable mention award in the annual contest.
5/1/2014	SAEM Classes Help Students With Business Side of Managing Their Indie-Pop Band Sports, arts and entertainment management major Adam Valen answers questions on behalf of his band Nevada Color.
4/30/2014	Nelson Chipman Speaks at Broadcast Education Association Conference Chipman discussed Point Park's involvement on "The Chair" documentary series.
4/29/2014	Accounting Student Christopher Cerda Named a 2014 Financial Executives Scholar Cerda was selected to receive the Kuldeep Shastri Memorial Scholarship from the Pittsburgh Chapter of Financial Executives International.
4/28/2014	Point Park Professors Discuss Global Immigration Issues at Faculty Colloquium Faculty from Iran, Spain, Greece, India, Peru, Afghanistan and the U.S. presented on various issues surrounding global immigration.
4/25/2014	M.B.A. Alumna is the Manager of International Relations for the Oncology Nursing Society "The MBA program challenged me to remain up to date on world events, which is essential to my position and career."
4/25/2014	Public Relations and Advertising Major Interns at the Heinz History Center "I truly feel that I am gaining real-world experience at my internship, from attending press conferences to participating in planning meetings," said Katelyn Howard.
4/25/2014	Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalists Discuss Investigative Series with Students Barbara Laker and Wendy Ruderman — Philadelphia Daily News reporters — came to campus to tell the story about their 10-month investigative reporting series Tainted Justice.
4/24/2014	High School Students Explore Abstract Geometry at Annual Math Symposium The symposium offered students a fun mix of team problem-solving activities along with geometrical exploration in Downtown Pittsburgh.
4/22/2014	Hollywood Producer Chris Moore of “The Chair” Visits SAEM Fundraising Class Assistant Professor Teresa Gregory's SAEM fundraising class had the opportunity to learn about the business of filmmaking.
4/22/2014	Meet Mark Wintz, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Intelligence and National Security His areas of teaching experience include American foreign policy, intelligence case studies and military history.
4/21/2014	Meet Darlene Brusco, Accounting Student and Support Specialist for Alcoa 2001 basketball Hall of Fame inductee returned to Point Park to pursue a degree in accounting.
4/18/2014	Point Park students lead volunteer project in and around Downtown Pittsburgh This year's Pioneer Community Day drew a record 164 volunteers helping out with various tasks for nonprofit organizations near campus.
4/17/2014	Point Park's BOLD Program to Celebrate its Second-Year Achievements The April 30 event will honor student participants, mentors and community partners who have contributed to the success of the program.
4/17/2014	School of Communication Internship Fair Brings Employers to Point Park's Campus WYEP, WAMO, The Talent Group, Habitat for Humanity, Make-A-Wish, March of Dimes and Clear Channel Media are among the list of employers that came to campus seeking interns.
4/17/2014	Student Journalists Receive First-Place Awards at Annual Conference Four students earned first-place awards and two were named category finalists at the SPJ conference.
4/16/2014	Honors Program Students and Professor Plan Annual Conference, Present Work Helen Fallon and Honors Program students helped to plan the event for more than 550 attendees.
4/15/2014	Professor and Graduate Student Awarded Grant to Study Lichen Matthew Opdyke, Ph.D., and Joshua Daugherty, will be studying the species diversity and distribution of lichens at Pymatuning State Park this summer.
4/11/2014	Chaos Topic of Electrical Engineering Technology Professor's Lecture Gregg Johnson, Ph.D., will present the Finkelhor Lecture on April 16 at 3 p.m. in the Lawrence Hall ballroom.
4/10/2014	2012 Alumna Adelyn Biedenbach is a Digital Media Coordinator for the Florida Panthers Biedenbach - who earned a B.A. in journalism - assists with the team's social media strategy, digital content creation and assistance with public relations and game day duties.
4/10/2014	Point Park University-Produced Series ‘The Chair’ to Premiere on Starz The 10-episode unscripted series will be shown in the fall.
4/10/2014	Veteran Hollywood Producer Chris Moore Hosts Internship Forum with Students More than 35 cinema students worked as interns on "The Chair" project, a new documentary series produced in part by Point Park University.
4/8/2014	Point Park Welcomes High School Students for Summer Workshops From screenwriting to a mock crime scene, Point Park offers a wide array of camps and workshops this summer.
4/8/2014	Scholarship Into Political Action is Focus of Keynote Speaker at HHS Symposium Don Mitchell, Ph.D., distinguished professor of geography at Syracuse University, will be the keynote speaker on April 18.
4/8/2014	Students Find Inspiration at Animation Director John Dilworth's Lecture Dilworth provided insight into his career in animation by explaining the creative process behind his work to the group of more than 65 students, faculty and guests.
4/1/2014	Academy Award-Nominated Animation Director Hosts Lecture April 5 John Dilworth to talk about the animation process and his career at 5:30 p.m. in the GRW Theater.
4/1/2014	Dan Hart and Terry Rodgers Host Lecture April 9 'Pirates: Building on Last Year's Success' topic of lecture, April 9 at 1 p.m. in the Student Center, room 701.
4/1/2014	WPPJ Earns Top Honors at College Radio Awards Student staff members earned two first-place awards at the annual awards presentation held in New York.
3/28/2014	Documentary Series Provides Communication Students with Professional Experience School of Communication students are gaining valuable professional experience on an innovative entertainment project of national scope.
3/28/2014	Professor Speaks on Fiduciary Ethics at Association Meeting Michele Langbein, Ph.D., presented the talk at the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA).
3/24/2014	Students Gain Hands-On Experience Crafting Set of 'Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson' Several Point Park students worked with Michael Thomas Essad, scenic designer and adjunct instructor, to build pieces of the set.
3/21/2014	Writer Charles Blackstone to Visit Point Park on March 25 The public is invited to a free reading at 6 p.m. in the Lawrence Hall Ballroom.
3/20/2014	Storytelling & Human Rights Symposium planned for Friday, March 21 Public workshop on free speech features City of Asylum co-founder Henry Reese and other local speakers.
3/19/2014	Alumnus Performing in Tour of West Side Story Hosts Master Class on Campus 2013 musical theatre alumnus Jonathan Freeland talks about his current role in West Side Story and his Point Park experience.
3/19/2014	Merril Hoge to Speak at Point Park March 25 The Pittsburgh Center for Sports Media and Marketing welcomes Merril Hoge at 1 p.m. in the Lawrence Hall Ballroom.
3/19/2014	Tuition Discount Offered for Education Paraprofessionals A 34 percent discount is available for paraprofessionals earning education degrees part-time.
3/18/2014	New Gallery exhibit showcases works by women artists Imagery of the human figure and the natural world are common themes in “Visions and Revelations,” an exhibition opening March 28 in the Lawrence Hall Gallery.
3/13/2014	SAEM students attend Pollstar Conference in Nashville SAEM students met entertainment industry leaders while volunteering for and attending the annual conference.
3/12/2014	SAEM Career Event Connects Students to Opportunities Annual campus event featured 46 organizations seeking interns and employees.
3/10/2014	Alumna Maranda Wodzinski is a Production Manager for Nancy Glass Productions The 2009 alumna has worked for the Travel Channel and Food Network. Learn more.
3/10/2014	Journalism Major Emily Bastaroli Interns at Whirl Magazine "The journalism program helped me gain real-world experience by providing me with opportunities to publish stories that I write for classes, either through The Globe, The Pioneer or even local newspapers. Our professors not only tell us how to write and be successful, but they help us and show us that we can be successful in reaching our goals," said Bastaroli.
2/26/2014	Point Park students on spring break March 1-7 University offices and departments will continue to be open during spring break week. Check out our video on what some students have planned for their week off.
2/26/2014	Students Hear First-Hand From 'Chair' Producers Neal Dodson and Zachary Quinto spoke to students about the role creativity plays in today’s film industry.
2/25/2014	Graduate Student Nicole Martin is an Intern at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Martin - who is currently pursuing an M.A. in journalism and mass communication - is a features and magazine/copy desk intern at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
2/25/2014	WPPJ Nominated for College Radio Awards Student staff members head to New York City in March 7-9 for the national conference.
2/21/2014	April Friges Displays Work at Local Exhibit "Pop Explosion: the Artist and Popular Culture," is on display at Sweetwater Center for the Arts through March 29.
2/17/2014	Alumna is Technical Director at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center "Point Park provided me with a hands-on experience like no other undergraduate program. You will experience theatre from every angle and from the inside out. It also teaches you so much about yourself and how you collaborate with others," Caitlin E. Howley, B.A. in technical theatre.
2/17/2014	Public Relations and Advertising Alumna Gina Pennline Works for Girl Scouts "Believe your professors when they talk about networking — it really is one of the most important things you should do as a student! Building relationships and keeping in touch with people may help you get your foot in the door somewhere in the future," said the 2010 public relations and advertising alumna.
2/17/2014	Students Explore The Creative Side of Filmmaking with 'Chair' Producers Executive producers of 'The Chair,' discussed how to establish a solid career in today’s film and television industries.
2/13/2014	Faculty Profile: Meet Sarah Schulz, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Behavioral Science Her research interests focus on mental health, medical sociology and gender studies.
2/13/2014	SAEM Welcomed Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation CEO Joel Peresman explained keys to success to students.
2/13/2014	Theatre Professor and Alumna Direct 'Heads' at The Pittsburgh Playhouse Professor John Shepard and alumna Kate Bodner directed The REP's production of Heads at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
2/12/2014	Business of Filmmaking Event Kicks Off 'The Chair' Project on Campus Producers Chris Moore and Corey Moosa talked about how to be successful in today’s film business.
2/11/2014	Conservatory Theatre Company and Alumna Gab Cody Collaborate on The Alchemists' Lab Cody, a playwright and actress, returned to Point Park's campus to devise The Alchemists' Lab, in collaboration with the Conservatory Theatre Company.
2/10/2014	Point Park Students Learn Networking and Etiquette Skills at Annual Event This popular annual career services event teaches the rules for meeting and dining in a business setting.
2/5/2014	Highlights from the Winter 2014 Issue of The Point Get a peek inside of the latest edition of The Point, the magazine for alumni and friends of Point Park University.
2/4/2014	Register Now for the National Unified Auditions The Los Angeles audition is Feb. 8-9 for acting and musical theatre applicants.
2/4/2014	Students Observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day Activities included a Leadership Luncheon, trip to The Union Project and discussion about King's "Beyond Vietnam" speech.
2/3/2014	'The Chair' Team Presents Filmmaking Discussion on Campus Join us live for a special event from the producers of “The Chair,” a new documentary series based in Pittsburgh following two directors as they compete to make the best feature film from the same script and resources.
1/31/2014	Point Park adding men's and women's track and field teams starting fall 2014 The Pioneers are seeking freshmen, transfer students and current students for men's and women's track and field teams, which will compete in the KIAC. The new sports bring the number of Point Park varsity teams to 13.
1/28/2014	Point Park University to Serve as Home to New Documentary Series More than 100 Point Park University students and alumni from a variety of majors will support the television series and two feature films as interns, employees and through class projects.
1/27/2014	Classes, activities canceled for Tuesday, Jan. 28, due to inclement weather The University will continue to monitor weather conditions and will post any updates on pointpark.edu.
1/22/2014	Faculty Profile: Meet April Friges, Assistant Professor of Photography "I emphasize interdisciplinary practices. My students are not only working with the two-dimensional picture, but thinking outside the classic notions of what photography means today in the art world versus the commercial world," said Friges.
1/20/2014	President & CEO of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation to speak at Point Park Pittsburgh native Joel Peresman will discuss his rise from a 1970s internship with a local concert promoter to industry-leading positions.
1/14/2014	M.B.A. Program at Point Park Is Ranked Fourth-largest in Pittsburgh Area Point Park's M.B.A. program includes five concentrations: Management; International Business; Management Information Systems; Sports, Arts and Entertainment Management; and Health Systems Management.
1/13/2014	2012 Alumnus is Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations for Erie Otters Hockey Aaron Cooney serves as the play-by-play announcer for all Erie Otters broadcasts.
1/13/2014	2013 Journalism and Global Cultural Studies Alumna Lands Job at Observer-Reporter Meet Emily Petsko, a double major in journalism and global cultural studies.
1/10/2014	Point Park Hosts Fourth-grade Students for Poetry Reading Students in World Literature II read, sang, danced and co-wrote poetry with 73 fourth-graders from Environmental Charter School.
12/24/2013	Point Park closed for holiday break Dec. 24 - Jan.1, reopens Jan. 2 Point Park will be closed from noon, Dec. 24, through Jan. 1, 2014, for the University's holiday break. Offices will reopen on Thursday, Jan. 2. Students will remain off until the start of spring semester on Saturday, Jan. 11.
12/23/2013	2012 Alumnus Earns Best Actor Nomination for Web Television Awards Connor Russell stars in 'The Hinterlands,' a musical web series.
12/18/2013	International Accounting Student Interns for C.P.A. Firm Maher Duessel Meet Nabat Mammedova, a senior accounting major from Turkmenbashy, Turkmenistan.
12/16/2013	Student Accounting Team Wins First Place in Auditing Case Study Competition Point Park’s “Accrual World” team took first place in the 2013 PIIA/PICPA Case Study Competition.
12/13/2013	Award-Winning Author and Poet Leads Point Park Students in Poetry Writing Exercises McGlynn led students in a series of lyrical poetry writing exercises, challenging them to deepen their writing skills and access the subconscious area of their brains.
12/13/2013	Award-Winning Singer Ann Hampton Callaway Hosts Master Class at Point Park Four musical theatre students had the opportunity to sing and receive feedback from Callaway.
12/11/2013	SAEM Department Welcomes Former Pirates Owner Kevin McClatchy to Campus McClatchy recently made his first appearance on a college campus, speaking to students at Point Park University.
12/9/2013	Business Management Major Leads Homeless Children Awareness Event Meet Erika Mangual, a sophomore who recently organized a Stand Up for Children Art Installation on Point Park’s campus.
12/9/2013	Education Majors Teach Junior Achievement Topics to Elementary Students Point Park’s education students spent a day at Clara Barton Elementary School teaching lessons on entrepreneurship, work readiness, financial literacy and the economics of life.
12/6/2013	Alumni Discuss the Business of Baseball at Center for Sports Media Event The Pittsburgh Center for Sports Media and Marketing concluded the fall semester with a presentation by Point Park alumni Don Kelly, Ryan Ellis and Tom Kayser.
12/6/2013	SAEM Department Offers New Course Focused on the Recording Industry The course is co-taught by Jesse Naus, president and head engineer of Red Caiman Media and Mark Fritzges, vice president of promotions for Atlantic Records.
12/6/2013	Tony Award-Winning Playwright Christopher Durang Visits Point Park Conservatory of Performing Arts students had the unique opportunity to attend a conversation and reception with Tony award-winning playwright Christopher Durang.
12/5/2013	Faculty Profile: Kirstin Hanley, Assistant Professor of Composition and Rhetoric Hanley’s research focuses on the intersections between proto-feminist literatures and composition studies.
12/4/2013	Conservatory Dance Company Presents Nicolas Petrov's ‘Romeo and Juliet’ Point Park University’s Conservatory Dance Company honored Professor Nicolas Petrov with a full-length production of Sergei Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet, Dec. 10-15 at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
12/4/2013	Professor Selected to Give Commencement Address at Pittsburgh Airport Robert Skertich, Ph.D., was the keynote speaker at the Aircraft Rescue and Firefighters 2013 graduation ceremony.
12/3/2013	Internship Profile: Meet Animation Major Kaitlyn Colhouer, Animal Inc. Meet Kaitlyn Colhouer, a junior majoring in animation and visual effects. Her experience in the animation program has always been engaging and fun, and has helped her realize where she wants to go in her career as an artist.
12/3/2013	Public Administration and M.B.A. Alumna Working for Management Science Associates Meet Michelle Herrle, a business systems analyst who earned her B.S. in public administration in 2008 and her M.B.A. in 2009, both from Point Park.
12/3/2013	Stage Management Majors Work Side-by-Side with Broadway's Patrick Cassidy Patrick Cassidy came to Point Park to direct the Conservatory Theatre Company's production of Oklahoma! at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
12/3/2013	Visiting Assistant Professor Monica Payne Directs Hecuba at the Pittsburgh Playhouse Point Park University's Conservatory Theatre Company presented Hecuba at the Pittsburgh Playhouse, directed by Visiting Assistant Professor Monica Payne.
12/2/2013	Acclaimed Alumnus Rob Ashford Directs NBC's 'The Sound of Music Live!' The Sound of Music Live! will be televised at 8 p.m. on NBC, Dec. 5.
11/26/2013	Renowned Forensic Expert Cyril Wecht Visits Point Park to Discuss J.F.K. Assassination Wecht gave a passionate presentation on his criticism of the Warren Commission's findings regarding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
11/26/2013	Students on break this week; University offices closed Nov. 28, 29 Point Park students are on break this week and University offices are closed Nov. 28 and 29. Classes resume and offices reopen on Monday, Dec. 2. Happy Thanksgiving!
11/25/2013	Students Gain Valuable Insight on Ethical Leadership at Third Annual Speakers’ Series Panelists from Westinghouse, Management Science Associates and Point Park led a discussion on “Meeting the Challenges of Ethical Leadership."
11/22/2013	Musical Theatre Alumnus Jaron Frand Credits Point Park for Success On Stage In 2011, Frand had the chance to work with Marvin Hamlisch at Point Park. After only a year in New York, Frand landed a role in the New York cast of Smile, which features music by Hamlisch.
11/22/2013	Seminar Provides Grad Students with Tips on Effective Business Writing As part an ongoing lecture series for graduate students, Point Park offered a seminar on effective business writing led by Professor Edward C. Wachter, Jr., J.D.
11/21/2013	Accelerated Organizational Leadership Alumna the Founder of Youth Arts Nonprofit Meet Tyian Battle, a 2009 School of Business alumna and founder and executive director of ACH Clear Pathways.
11/21/2013	CITY Connections Program Receives Grant, Students Serve as Mentors CITY Connections at Point Park University recently received a $15,000 grant from the Trustees of Massey Charitable Trust to add research and one-on-one mentoring to the program.
11/20/2013	Professors, Alum Present at American Society for Competitiveness Conference Dimitris Kraniou, Ph.D., Archish Maharaja, Ed.D., and Dawn Parasolick, M.B.A., presented papers on forensic accounting and global economic pathology.
11/19/2013	New Facilities and Equipment Provide Cinema Students Hands-on Training Work was done in the Patterson Building and in West Penn Hall to create a production and screening facility, new classrooms, computers and edit suites.
11/14/2013	Mechanical Engineering Technology Senior Interning for Trinculo’s Attic Jacob Rumski landed his internship in mechanical engineering with the help of Point Park's Career Development Center.
11/14/2013	School of Communication Hosts High School Media Day For Prospective Students More than 250 high school students visited Point Park for the School of Communication's High School Media Day.
11/13/2013	Professors and Alumna Present Research at Business Conference James Haley, Michele Langbein, Archish Maharaja, Gita Maharaja, M.H. Sidky and Dawn Parasolick presented research at the Northeastern Association of Business, Economics and Technology conference.
11/12/2013	Conservatory Dance Presents Contemporary Choreographers Point Park dance students perform Nov. 15-24 in the George Rowland White Performance Studio.
11/11/2013	Famed Movie Star Shirley Jones Visits Pittsburgh Playhouse for Oklahoma! Pittsburgh Playhouse alumna and Hollywood veteran Shirley Jones attended the Conservatory Theatre Company's opening performance of Oklahoma!, directed by her son Patrick Cassidy, a Broadway star.
11/8/2013	Education Alumnus is a Business and Math Teacher at Carson Middle School Daniel Pomposelli is in his fifth year teaching at Carson Middle School, which is part of the North Allegheny School District.
11/7/2013	Now Offering Fully Online Degrees in Business and Organizational Leadership Both bachelor's degree programs build on an associate's degree or 60 previously earned credits and can be completed in two years.
11/5/2013	M.B.A. Grad is the Founder of Mutete HIV/AIDS Foundation and a Manager for Transamerica Bosco Muyango, a native of Uganda, founded a nonprofit organization serving HIV and AIDS patients in East Africa.
11/4/2013	Faculty Profile: Meet Arleen Wheat, Assistant Professor of Special Education Prior to joining Point Park, Wheat was assistant superintendent of special education and pupil services for North Allegheny School District.
11/4/2013	Graduate Programs Prepare Students to Present Research, Network at Conference Six graduate students presented juried research papers and posters at the Pennsylvania Communication Association Conference, held Oct. 18-19 at Gannon University.
11/1/2013	2010 M.B.A. Grad Alphonse Tounkara Promoted to Project Control Leader Guinea native Alphonse Tounkara earned his M.B.A. degree from Point Park in 2010.
11/1/2013	International M.B.A. Graduates Receive Job Promotions Upon Returning Home to Guinea After earning their M.B.A. degrees, Alphonse Tounkara and Pierre Dominique Traore returned home to Guinea and were both offered jobs promotions.
11/1/2013	M.B.A. Alumnus Pierre Traore Appointed Chief of Risk and Opportunity Management Service Meet Pierre Dominique Traore, a 2008 M.B.A. alumnus of Point Park and native of Guinea.
11/1/2013	Nike Executives Visit Point Park Ed Haberle, a Point Park alumnus and vice president of North America sporting goods, and Laura Kosmalski senior director of retail brand presentation, spoke to students on Oct. 23.
10/31/2013	Former Pittsburgh Pirates owner Kevin McClatchy Speaking at Point Park on Nov. 6 In his first appearance on a university campus, McClatchy will speak to students about the business of sports and his experiences owning the Pittsburgh Pirates and helping to establish PNC Park.
10/29/2013	Degree in Broadcasting Lands Alumna Nikki Porter On-Air Job at WDTV/WVFX Porter said she fell in love with Point Park after attending a High School Media Day program.
10/28/2013	Prague Writers’ Festival Makes its U.S. Debut at Point Park, Features Author E.L. Doctorow Drawing more than 200 people, the festival’s Friday evening event featured internationally-renowned author E.L. Doctorow, who gave a world premiere reading of his latest novel.
10/28/2013	Student Accounting Association Welcomed Mark Benedetti, C.P.A., as Guest Speaker Mark Benedetti, C.P.A., a controller for R.G. Brewton Inc., was the latest accounting professional to speak to the Student Accounting Association at Point Park.
10/25/2013	Writers’ Series Welcomes Award-Winning Author and Poet Karyna McGlynn Nov. 19-20 McGlynn is the author of "I Have to Go Back to 1994 and Kill a Girl," winner of the Kathyrn A. Morton Prize from Sarabande Books.
10/23/2013	Point Park Hosts National Guard on Campus for Student Information Session The Department of Criminal Justice and Intelligence Studies and Career Development Center recently welcomed representatives from the National Guard on campus to discuss ROTC scholarships.
10/21/2013	Confluence Psychology Alliance Student Group Visits Pittsburgh Action Against Rape Undergraduate and graduate psychology students met with PAAR's education and training specialist and toured the facilities.
10/21/2013	Environmental Science Professor Presents at 2013 Susquehanna Water Science Forum Matthew Opdyke, Ph.D., recently gave a research presentation on “Conservation Assessment on Fishing Creek in Columbia and Sullivan Counties."
10/21/2013	Secondary Education Grad Teaching English at Pittsburgh Taylor Allderdice High School Meet Kayla Holjencin, a ninth grade English teacher and 2009 Point Park alumna.
10/17/2013	Point Park Alumni Launch Loose Cannon Creative, a Multimedia Company Cristin Goss and Mike DiGuglielmo earned their M.A. in journalism and mass communication in 2012, and Jonathan DeCarlo earned his B.A. in cinema production in 2009.
10/17/2013	Point Park Alumni Launch Loose Cannon Creative, a Multimedia Company Jonathan DeCarlo earned his B.A. in cinema production in 2009, and Cristin Goss and Mike DiGuglielmo earned their M.A. in journalism and mass communication in 2012.
10/16/2013	Alumni profile: Kevin James Doyle, Actor, Comedian and Writer The 2008 theatre arts alumnus said the training he received at Point Park gave him the necessary tools to know how to write and perform his own material.
10/16/2013	Broadway's Patrick Cassidy Directs ‘Oklahoma!’ Oklahoma! runs Oct. 18-27 in the Rockwell Theatre at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
10/16/2013	Point Park to Host Prague Writers' Festival October 18-19 This two-day event will feature international writers, poets, historians and journalists.
10/16/2013	Students Gain Hands-On Experience Photographing Ovarian Cancer Walk The students' photos are considered for use on the NOCC website, in email newsletters, on social media sites or for public relations purposes.
10/15/2013	Graduate Students Engage in Communication Research Six graduate students will be presenting their juried research papers and competitive posters at the 74th annual Pennsylvania Communication Association Conference at Gannon University.
10/14/2013	Education Alumna Strives to Instill a Love for Mathematics in Her Students Meet 2012 secondary education alumna Phylicia Joy, a math teacher at Crestview High School in Ohio.
10/14/2013	M.B.A. Classes Help Alumna, Thailand Native Be an Effective Supervisor Meet Wiranya Ratnapinda, a 2012 Point Park M.B.A. alumna and night adult supervisor at the Omni William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh.
10/11/2013	Professor Speaks About Developing Women Leaders at Conference in Colombia Helena Knörr, Ph.D., recently traveled to Medellín, Colombia, to speak about “Developing Women Leaders and Entrepreneurs.”
10/10/2013	Visiting Artist Cara Friez Brings Industry Experience to Cinema Program Some of her most notable production opportunities include work for the Discovery Channel, National Geographic, As the World Turns, NightTalk on PCNC and the short film Moving in Together.
10/9/2013	Urban Land Institute Honors Point Park With Award for Excellence Village Park and the Wood Street Corridor, part of the Academic Village Initiative, were recognized with ULI's 2013 Award for Excellence, Visual Place.
10/7/2013	Point Park M.B.A. Director Travels to India and Afghanistan with IACBE Leaders Archish Maharaja, Ed.D., joined the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education on visits to various higher education institutions.
10/4/2013	Dance and History Grad Spends Five Months in Israel Dancing and Studying Culture Meet Nicole Jones, a 2013 Point Park graduate who earned bachelor's degrees in dance and history.
10/4/2013	History and Dance Grad Spends Five Months in Israel Dancing and Studying Culture Meet Nicole Jones, a 2013 Point Park graduate who earned bachelor's degrees in dance and history.
10/4/2013	Renowned Psychologist Talks to SAEM Class About the Business of Sports Psychology Sports psychologist and Point Park alumnus George Pappas, Ph.D., recently lectured at a “Legal Aspects of Sports, Arts and Entertainment” class.
10/3/2013	M.A. Organizational Leadership Program Inspires Alumna to Open New Grocery Store Meet Deirdre Kane, a 2013 M.A. alumna, production analyst for Highmark and owner of 52nd Street Market.
10/2/2013	English Teacher Returns to Point Park to Pursue Goal of Becoming a Principal Meet alumna Alexa Tokarski, an English teacher at Perry High School and current educational administration graduate student at Point Park.
9/30/2013	International Business Alumna, BNY Mellon Analyst Discusses Importance of Giving Back Meet Melisa Chipangila Campbell, a 2009 economics and finance and 2011 M.B.A. alumna of Point Park.
9/27/2013	Point Park Greek Trip Highlights and Study Abroad Discussion on Oct. 24 The event will feature discussion on international travel opportunities for students and a recap of the Point Park 10-day trip to Greece.
9/26/2013	2011 SAEM Alumna is a Marketing Manager for Bruegger’s Enterprises, Inc. Kelsey Williams earned her B.S. degree in sports, arts and entertainment management from Point Park.
9/25/2013	Broadway Actor Gives Students An Inside Talk on the Entertainment Industry Ben Lipitz, who is currently starring as Pumbaa on the national tour of The Lion King, recently came to Point Park to talk about his career in the entertainment business.
9/24/2013	Joyce Werwie Perry Latest Artist Featured in the Lawrence Hall Gallery DANCE is a collection of paintings depicting Perry's interpretation of Point Park's dance classes and performances.
9/20/2013	New Graduate Students Encouraged to Be Leaders in their Professions, Community This fall, Point Park welcomed more than 270 new graduate students and launched four new graduate programs to start the 2013-14 academic year.
9/20/2013	Psychology Senior Spends Summer Semester at Sea Studying and Visiting 10 Countries Meet Angelica Audia, a psychology student at Point Park who talks about her study abroad experience.
9/18/2013	Master of Science in Environmental Studies Program Growing at Point Park Students recently presented their research at the Fourth Annual MSES Graduate Seminar.
9/18/2013	World Premiere of ‘Soldier’s Heart’ Features Students, Alumni and Staff Directed by John Amplas, Soldier’s Heart runs Sept. 27-Oct. 13 at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
9/17/2013	Highlights from the Fall 2013 issue of The Point Get a peek inside of the latest edition of The Point, the magazine for alumni and friends of Point Park University.
9/17/2013	School of Communication Part-Time Faculty Members Win Mid-Atlantic Emmy Award Gina Catanzarite and Maria Kakay were part of a team that produced "Hunger: Our Hidden Crisis."
9/16/2013	Point Park to Offer Low-Residency M.F.A. in Screenwriting and Playwriting Beginning in the fall of 2014, the Conservatory of Performing Arts will be offering Downtown Pittsburgh's first low-residency Master of Fine Arts in screenwriting and playwriting.
9/11/2013	Broadcasting Alumna Sarah Pisciuneri is an Evening Anchor at WVNS-TV Pisciuneri says that Point Park gave her the tools she needed to land her first job.
9/11/2013	Global Cultural Studies Program to Host Documentary Film Series This Fall Screenings of the films "The Take," "Fast Food Nation" and "Cultures of Resistance" will be shown on Sept. 23, Oct. 16 and Nov. 11, respectively.
9/9/2013	2013 Biotechnology Grad Lands Position at Specialty Chemical Company Meet Leroy Headen, a 2013 biotechnology alumnus of Point Park and a chemical laboratory technician for Ashland Chemical.
9/5/2013	Center for Sports Media and Marketing Hosts Root Sports on Campus Sept. 26 Dan Potash, Shawn McClintock and Rob King will host a panel discussion on Sept. 26 at 1 p.m. in the Lawrence Hall Ballroom.
9/4/2013	Point Park University Welcomes Class of 2017 at Convocation and First Year Frenzy Freshmen and transfer students participated in activities on and off campus, including a boat ride on the Gateway Clipper and a Convocation ceremony, the official start of the new school year.
8/30/2013	Psychology Grad Excels as an Occupational Therapist, Yoga Instructor and Blogger Melissa Bender earned a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Point Park in 2007.
8/29/2013	WPPJ Partners with Pacifica Radio Network This new partnership provides WPPJ staff members the opportunity for their news reports to broadcast on Pacifica Radio Internet and broadcast member stations.
8/28/2013	2013 Global Cultural Studies and Journalism Alumna Lands Job at Observer-Reporter Alumna Emily Petsko recently landed a job as a staff writer at the Washington Observer-Reporter newspaper.
8/28/2013	Meet Robert Novia, Psychology Student and Intern at Allegheny General Hospital Novia is a neuropsychology intern for AGH's psychiatry department.
8/23/2013	Pittsburgh Playhouse Launches New Website Check out the new website to learn more about the upcoming season lineup, read the latest Playhouse news, view photos or purchase tickets.
8/21/2013	Arthur Miller’s ‘All My Sons’ Opens New Season at Pittsburgh Playhouse Directed by Robert A. Miller (son of Arthur Miller), 'All My Sons' previews on Sept. 5 and runs Sept. 6-22.
8/21/2013	Electrical Engineering Technology Student Interns for Bayer Corporation Meet William Schuk, a junior electrical engineering technology student from San Jose, Calif.
8/20/2013	Point Park to Host Third Annual Ethical Leadership Speakers Series The September 19 event will feature speakers from Management Science Associates, Inc. and Westinghouse Electric Company.
8/20/2013	Professors Write Paper on Preventing Fraud through Accounting Information Systems The paper will be published in the journal Issues in Information Systems.
8/19/2013	Global Studies Student Interns at Downtown Community Development Corporation Meet Sara Payne, a junior double majoring in journalism and global cultural studies.
8/19/2013	Point Park Hosts Frank Bolden Urban Journalism Workshop Area high school students explored careers in journalism at the week-long interactive workshops.
8/19/2013	Student Sara Payne Interns at Downtown Community Development Corporation "In just two years at Point Park, I have been involved in the student newspaper, the Point Park News Service, as well as this internship. A group of students who were active in these college activities and graduated this past May have gone on to find jobs, which proves the point of what these opportunities can do for students after college," said Payne.
8/16/2013	Alumna Jasmine Goldband is a Photographer at the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Jasmine Goldband said Point Park's urban campus offered her opportunities to network with media professionals and build a competitive portfolio before embarking on her career.
8/16/2013	High School Students Gain Hands-On Experience at Traditional Animation Camp During the interactive sessions, the group developed their cartooning skills as they learned classic hand-drawn techniques and the storyboarding process. As part of a production team, they explored stop motion animation to design and bring clay characters to life.
8/16/2013	Internship Profile: School of Communication Student Kathryn Jones, Toonseum Meet Kathryn Jones, a double major in public relations and advertising and multimedia.
8/16/2013	M.B.A. Degree Leads Alumnus to Dream of Helping People Achieve Their Financial Goals Meet Thomas Louisy, a 2010 M.B.A. alumnus of Point Park and financial consultant for PNC Bank.
8/15/2013	Marketing Intern at Mario Lemieux Foundation is a Point Park SAEM Major Meet Stephanie Driscoll, a sport, arts and entertainment management major from Tampa, Fla.
8/6/2013	High School Students Explore Careers in Technical Theatre and Stage Management Area high school students spent two weeks on Point Park's campus to learn how to stage manage and call a dance performance, operate a light and sound board, hang lights and crew backstage.
8/1/2013	Point Park Hosts First Accounting Career Awareness Program Point Park welcomed 22 students from a variety of high schools across the Pittsburgh region to learn more about the field of accounting.
7/26/2013	English Program Director Elected President of Rotary Club of Pittsburgh P.K. Weston, Ed.D., is only the fourth woman to be elected president in the organization's 101-year history.
7/26/2013	High School Students Learn the Business of Managing Sports, Arts and Entertainment Point Park's SAEM program hosted a workshop highlighting the business behind managing sports, arts and live entertainment.
7/26/2013	Students Explore True Forensic Science Work at High School CSI Camp Led by Edward Strimlan, M.D., the three-day camp includes a variety of hands-on lab and mock crime scene work in the areas of hair, fiber, blood splatter and finger print analysis.
7/25/2013	Journalism and Multimedia Double Major Lands Internship at Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "With professors who give you one-on-one attention, a business-oriented urban setting and classes offering hands-on experience tailored to your goals, Point Park is the perfect recipe for rapid success," Marina Weis said.
7/24/2013	Elementary Education Students Study Abroad at the University of London Thirteen Point Park students majoring in Pre-K through fourth grade recently spent two weeks studying abroad in London.
7/23/2013	Club Manager at Heinz Field is a 2013 Sports, Arts and Entertainment Management Grad Meghan McCabe graduated from Point Park's sports, arts and entertainment management program in May.
7/19/2013	Students Embrace Macedonia as Part of Summer Project to Promote Tourism The "Pioneer 6" group are busy designing menus and brochures and hosting advertising, marketing and photography workshops in Ohrid, Macedonia this summer.
7/18/2013	Point Park Appoints New Members to Board of Trustees Darrell E. Smalley and Ryan Stana have been elected for membership on Point Park's board of trustees.
7/18/2013	Point Park’s Accelerated Business Program Now Offering Evening Class Schedule Courses in this program are offered in a seven-week format through a hybrid of traditional and online classes.
7/17/2013	Business Management and M.B.A. Alumnus a Cardiovascular Representative for Cyrolife Meet Nicholas Colasante, a 2007 and 2004 alumnus of Point Park.
7/16/2013	Junior SAEM Major Lands Two Summer Internships in Live Entertainment Meet Adam Valen, an SAEM student interning with Drusky Entertainment and Altar TV this summer.
7/15/2013	2012 Alumnus James Ogden is a Stage Manager at North Carolina Dance Theatre James Ogden II describes the theatre faculty as "working professionals with extensive resumes that continue growth in front of your eyes. The faculty does not only teach what they once knew to be the way, but what they know works out in the world today."
7/15/2013	Alumni Land Jobs at Parsons Dance Meet 2005 alumna Lauren Garson and 2009 alumnus Ian Spring.
7/15/2013	Alumni Profile: Meet Lauren Garson, Parsons Dance The 2005 dance alumna participated in the Pre-Professional Dance program before attending Point Park. She credits Point Park for providing her an education that prepared her to succeed in her career.
7/15/2013	Alumnus Ian Spring Credits Point Park's Dance Program for Professional Success "I would be no where near the dancer I am today had it not been for the teachers I had at Point Park and the classes I took," Spring said.
7/15/2013	New Point Park M.B.A. Degree Prepares Professionals For Global Marketplace This 36-credit M.B.A. will provide students with a thorough understanding of global business theories as well as the opportunity to engage in real-world, international business practices.
7/15/2013	Point Park Graduate Education Programs Offered at Suburban Pittsburgh Locations This fall, the graduate education department is offering its master's degree in curriculum and instruction and K-12 principal certificate through off-campus cohort programs.
7/11/2013	Point Park M.B.A. Program Offering Free Informational Luncheon on July 20 Individuals interested in learning more about the M.B.A. degrees offered at Point Park are invited to attend a free luncheon.
7/8/2013	Criminal Justice and M.A. Organizational Leadership Alumna Working in Arizona Meet Taneka Davis, an adult probation officer for The Judicial Branch of Arizona - Maricopa County.
7/8/2013	M.A. Organizational Leadership and Criminal Justice Alumna Working in Arizona Meet Taneka Davis, an adult probation officer for The Judicial Branch of Arizona - Maricopa County.
7/8/2013	Photojournalism Major an Intern at Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Club "Versatility and an understanding of a variety of tools are key traits to have in visual journalism, and the photojournalism program at Point Park addresses that need," School of Communication student Connor Mulvaney said.
7/3/2013	Conservatory Dance Company Announces 2013-2014 season Point Park honors retiring internationally renowned choreographer Nicolas Petrov with his production of Romeo and Juliet in December.
7/3/2013	Point Park Education Instructor Named 2013 Middle School Principal of the Year Eric W. Stennett, Ph.D., received this honor from the Pennsylvania Association of Elementary and Secondary School Principals and will compete for the national title later this year.
7/2/2013	Professor Maharaja Presents on Business of Health Care to Medical Students Chatham University recently welcomed Point Park's M.B.A. program director to present on "The Business of Health Care" to its physician assistant students.
7/1/2013	Playhouse Jr. Announces 2013-2014 Season Conservatory of Performing Arts students have leading roles both on and off stage to help bring 'Wind in the Willows,’ ‘Hush,’ and 'Spelling Bee' to life.
6/28/2013	High School Students Explore Careers in Journalism at Summer Media Workshops Students networked with media professionals from the Tribune-Review, CW Pittsburgh, toured PNC Park, Consol Energy Center and Stage AE during the week-long sports and arts and entertainment workshops.
6/28/2013	School of Communication Students Travel Abroad to Study Media Landscape in Germany Media and historical visits included Die Welt, Ketchum Pleon, Freie University, BMW Munich headquarters and museum, Dachau Concentration Camp and the Neuschwanstein Castle.
6/27/2013	Deborah Kostrub Scott Returns to School for Bachelor's in Accounting Deborah Kostrub Scott was honored with a $3,000-level multi-year scholarship.
6/27/2013	Point Park Accounting Students Win Multi-Year Scholarships from PICPA Melinda Brake and Deborah Kostrub Scott were recently honored with $4,000 and $3,000 multi-year scholarships, respectively.
6/27/2013	Point Park Preparing Adult Student Melinda Brake for Career in Accounting Melinda Brake was awarded a $4,000-level multi-year scholarship from the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
6/26/2013	Broadway's Patrick Cassidy Directs 'Oklahoma' for Conservatory Theatre Point Park University’s Conservatory Theatre Company will produce five works, including a special, student-devised production, a rock musical and a famous Irish play, in the 2013-2014 season.
6/26/2013	Point Park Students Take on Variety of Internships this Summer From the Pittsburgh Pirates to Allegheny General Hospital, students are gaining real-world experience through various summer internships.
6/19/2013	Internationally Acclaimed Summer Dance Festival Selects SAEM Major for Internship Meet Rachel Winkler, a sports, arts and entertainment management major interning with Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival this summer.
6/19/2013	M.B.A. Director Presents on Higher Ed Recruitment Challenges at Conference Archish Maharaja, Ed.D., presented at the International Assembly of Collegiate Business Education’s Summer Institute for Chairs and Deans.
6/18/2013	Alumni Profile: Meet Doug Andiorio, Client Program Coordinator at Valassis Andiorio said he loved the idea of going to school in Downtown Pittsburgh, sharing the sidewalks and streets with business professionals working at some of the biggest companies in town.
6/18/2013	M.A. Alumna Carla Leininger is Web Marketing Project Manager at Eaton Corporation The 2008 graduate earned her master's degree while working full time and being a mom. She said one of the best things about the program was being able to hear from professionals in the field.
6/17/2013	Education Student Working at Western PA School for the Deaf Meet Angel Mahnick, an instructional studies major and teacher's aide who will be graduating in December 2013.
6/14/2013	Sport, Arts and Entertainment Management Junior Interning for Altoona Curve Point Park student Samantha Lynn is interning for the Altoona Curve this summer.
6/13/2013	Point Park University Police Officers Participate in 3rd Annual Torch Run for Special Olympics Point Park police officers ran just over three miles in Downtown Pittsburgh in support of Special Olympics athletes.
6/7/2013	Communication Grad and International Student Credits Point Park for Success Point Park's School of Communication provided international and transfer student Shiho Nagai the opportunity to study advertising, earn a college degree and secure a job after graduation.
6/6/2013	Point Park Hosts Junior Achievement Titan Business Challenge competition More than 90 high school students representing a dozen high schools participated in the Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania’s Titan Business Challenge Grand Championship
6/6/2013	Professors to Offer Free Master’s Degree Level Clinical Psychology Classes Associate Professors Robert McInerney, Ph.D. and Brent Robbins, Ph.D. will give free master’s degree level psychology classes on June 27 and July 25.
6/5/2013	Alumni Profile: Meet Dave Droxler, Actor and Playwright Droxler said the thing that piqued his interest the most at Point Park was the intimacy of the class size and the opportunity to learn from teachers who have an eclectic range of acting methods.
6/5/2013	Point Park Professors, Student and Alumni Honored at Golden Quill Awards The Golden Quill competition recognizes professional excellence in journalism in Western Pennsylvania.
6/4/2013	Accounting Grad David McCombie Working for KPMG as a Regulatory Risk Analyst 2013 accounting alumnus David McCombie landed a position with KPMG as regulatory risk analyst.
6/4/2013	Recent Grads Land Jobs with Big Four Accounting Firm Months before graduating from Point Park, 2013 accounting alumni Matthew Annechiarico and David McCombie were hired by KPMG.
6/4/2013	Toronto Native and Alumnus Matthew Annecchiarico a Staff Accountant at KPMG Annecchiarico graduated in May 2013 with a B.S. in accounting and minor in business management.
6/3/2013	Mass Communication Alumna is Strategic Enrollment Consultant at TWG Plus 2005 alumna Stacey Kammerdiener said one of the reasons she chose Point Park is because of its Downtown Pittsburgh location.
5/31/2013	The REP Announces 2013 - 2014 Season The season opens Sept. 6 and runs through April 6 at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
5/30/2013	Assistant Professor of Screenwriting Steve Cuden Pens "Beating Broadway" Assistant Professor Steve Cuden's new book, "Beating Broadway: How to Create Stories for Musicals That Get Standing Ovations," published in April.
5/30/2013	Graduate Business Professor Presents at Fourth International Space Arts Workshop Dimitris Kraniou, Ph.D., recently co-presented on the topic “Economics/Exonomics and Outer Space."
5/30/2013	Psychology Major Named Outstanding Arts and Sciences Senior and Student Leader Meet Karly Shorts, a 2013 psychology alumna of Point Park.
5/30/2013	Rosemarie Papariella Selected as Point Park’s PICPA Outstanding Accounting Senior This award is given to students who shine in academia, express a serious interest in accounting and demonstrate a desire to pursue a career in accounting.
5/22/2013	2012 Cinema Alumni Working on Second Short Film, Front Galley 2012 cinema arts alumni Mark Christian and Madeline Puzzo co-wrote their second film, Front Galley.
5/22/2013	Cinema Alumnus' Short Film Awarded Second Prize at Steeltown Film Factory Competition 2004 alumnus Glenn Syska's short film, "The Sketch," earned second prize at the 2013 Steeltown Film Factory competition.
5/22/2013	Intercollegiate Film Fest Showcases Point Park Student Filmmakers Seven of the 12 official selections in the first annual Shot for Shot: Student Film Festival feature the work of Point Park students.
5/21/2013	Engineering Technology Students Build Camera Dolly for Photography Department Photography students will have the opportunity to practice their skills on a new time-lapse camera dolly built by their own Point Park classmates.
5/21/2013	Photography, Engineering Department Collaborate on Time-Lapse Camera Dolly Project Photography students will have the opportunity to practice their skills on a new time-lapse camera dolly built by their own Point Park classmates in the engineering technology department.
5/20/2013	Adam Sutermaster Named Outstanding Graduating Senior for School of Business Sutermaster earned his Bachelor of Science in sport, arts and entertainment management from Point Park.
5/20/2013	Joann K. Falbo Featured Artist in the Lawrence Hall Gallery The work of Joann K. Falbo, late sister of renowned Pittsburgh developer Ralph Falbo, will be the highlight of Point Park's Lawrence Hall Gallery beginning May 25.
5/20/2013	Recent Biological Sciences Grad Discusses Her Research on Tree Cores Meet Ingrid Reiland, a 2013 Point Park alumna who earned a B.S. in biological sciences with a concentration in environmental science.
5/17/2013	Academic Village showcased on Downtown economic development tour Point Park’s success in building a vibrant living and learning hub in Downtown Pittsburgh will be highlighted as part of a tour showing the central business district’s transformation into a bustling neighborhood where people live, work and play round the clock.
5/17/2013	Houston Metropolitan Dance Company is Home to Six Point Park Alumni Dance alumni Mia Angelini, Allie Kronick, Marlana Doyle, Patti Hogan, Kiki Lucas and Terrill Mitchell discuss their Point Park experience and offer career advice to students.
5/17/2013	M.B.A. Graduate Takes on Leadership Role at CVS Caremark Meet Pamela Zagar, a 2010 and 1990 alumna of Point Park and Medicare operations supervisor for CVS Caremark.
5/16/2013	"Real And World" Marketing Campaign Receives Two CUPPIE Awards CUPRAP honors communicators in education at the sixth annual CUPPIE Awards on Thursday, March 14.
5/16/2013	Alumni Profile: Meet Amanda King, Multimedia Journalist for the Beaver County Times School of Communication alumna Amanda King earned a B.A. in broadcasting reporting in 2012.
5/16/2013	Dance Students Perform, Connect with Industry Professionals in New York City Sixteen Point Park dancers shared the Joyce Theater stage with principal dancers from The New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre and Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet.
5/16/2013	M.A. Alumna Ashley Pasay is a Senior Digital Marketing Strategist at Highmark, Inc. Alumna Ashley (Orr) Pasay said Point Park's Downtown Pittsburgh location and flexibility of the program allowed her to continue working while earning her M.A. degree.
5/15/2013	Highlights from the Spring 2013 issue of The Point Get a peek inside of the latest edition of The Point, the magazine for alumni and friends of Point Park University.
5/15/2013	Information Technology Graduate Working for Global Technology Company Meet William Constant, a 2011 information technology alumnus of Point Park.
5/15/2013	Meet Robert Ross, Assistant Professor of Global Cultural Studies Ross is a geographer whose teaching and research interests center on the geographies of capitalism. His areas of specialty include the Middle East and North America.
5/14/2013	Graduate Education Student Selected for Pittsburgh Schweitzer Fellows Program Meet Michelina Pollini, a programming assistant for the Pittsburgh Children's Theater earning her master's degree in secondary education at Point Park.
5/13/2013	New Mural Energizes Lawrence Hall Staircase Pittsburgh artist Philip Salvato created a mural with vibrant, free-flowing colors that fits into an arch-shaped niche in the historic stone staircase.
5/13/2013	Professors to Research Early English Drama and Victorian Literature Robert Alexander, Ph.D. and Megan Ward, Ph.D., are part of teams awarded grants for further study in the areas of Early English Drama and Victorian literature.
5/10/2013	29 graduating seniors receive Honors Program certificates To receive the Honors Program certificate, students needed to complete six honors courses, with a 3.5 GPA in those courses and a 3.0 GPA overall.
5/10/2013	Point Park's 53rd Annual Commencement and Master's Degree Hooding Ceremonies In early May, Point Park graduated 685 undergraduate students and 251 graduate students at ceremonies that celebrated their academic achievements. View slideshows.
5/10/2013	President Hennigan to be guest on PNC Business Journal radio show May 13 Hennigan will discuss Downtown development with host Sy Holzer, president of PNC Bank. Tune in to 1410 AM on Monday, May 13 at 7 p.m.
5/9/2013	Students and Faculty Travel to Germany for Sixth Annual Media Trip Eleven students and four faculty members will spend two weeks examining German media and culture.
5/8/2013	Heidi Schlegel Receives Conservatory's Outstanding Graduating Senior Award Cinema arts major Heidi Schlegel shares her most rewarding experiences at Point Park and advice to today's students.
5/8/2013	Meet Aimee-Marie Dorsten, Assistant Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication Aimee-Marie Dorsten, Ph.D., is assistant professor of journalism and mass communication in Point Park's School of Communication.
5/8/2013	The Changing Face of Sports Journalism Topic of Sports Media and Marketing Event The Pittsburgh Center for Sports Media and Marketing concluded the 2012-13 academic year with a presentation by Point Park alumnus and sports journalist Michael DeCourcy.
5/8/2013	Zoe Sadler Receives Outstanding Graduating Senior and Honors Award Meet Zoë Sadler a double major in public relations and advertising and multimedia.
5/6/2013	Baldwin Assistant EMS Chief Pursues Public Administration Degree at Point Park Todd Plunkett is pursuing his Bachelor of Science degree in public administration with a concentration in EMS.
5/6/2013	Science Majors Participate in Tree Planting Event on Sycamore Island A group of Point Park students recently helped plant 300 trees and shrubs on Sycamore Island, located just outside of Pittsburgh on the Allegheny River.
5/6/2013	Silk Road Exhibit Provides Practical Experience for Photography Students Silk Road, a photo exhibition of images taken along the Silk Road in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nepal and India, runs through Aug. 9 in the Lawrence Hall Gallery.
5/3/2013	Meet Dennis DiPasquale, Account Executive and M.B.A. and SAEM alumnus Alumnus Dennis DiPasquale earned his bachelor's degree in 2007 and his M.B.A. in 2009, both from Point Park.
5/3/2013	Point Park inducts 52 students into honor society The Alpha Chi National College Honor Society invites juniors and seniors in the top 10 percent of their class to join.
5/3/2013	Recent Alumna Interning for Global Music Foundation in California Meet Robyn Roux, a 2012 global cultural studies alumna.
5/2/2013	Journalism Student Andrew Goldstein Receives Myron Cope Scholarship The Myron Cope Endowed Scholarship benefits journalism and broadcasting students at Point Park University.
5/2/2013	Point Park recognizes student accomplishments at Outstanding Student Awards celebration More than 300 students, faculty, family and friends gathered at the Fairmont Pittsburgh for an elegant awards program to cap the 2012-13 academic year.
5/1/2013	Student Profile: SAEM Major Interning for the Pittsburgh Pirates this Summer Sport, arts and entertainment management major Evan Schall is interning for the Pittsburgh Pirates this summer.
4/30/2013	Academy Award-Nominated Director Hosts Master Class at Point Park "From idea to Oscar nomination: Making a documentary that can make it to market," was the topic of the April 5 master class.
4/30/2013	Human Resource Management Alumna Lands Position with Reed Smith Meet Rebekah Coley, a 2012 alumna of Point Park's human resource management program.
4/29/2013	HHS Symposium Features Historian on Witch Hunting and Students' Research Work Approximately 90 students, faculty and guests were part of Point Park University’s Fourth Annual Humanities and Human Sciences Symposium held on campus April 19.
4/29/2013	Highmark Employee Returns to Point Park for Information Technology Degree Janet Barone earned her B.S. and M.B.A. from Point Park and has returned for a post-baccalaureate degree in information technology.
4/29/2013	Students Encouraged to Find Their Personal Stories at Human Rights Symposium Annie Siebert, a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reporter, and Assistant Professors Karen Dwyer, Ph.D., and J. Dwight Hines, Ph.D., led a panel discussion and workshops with students to create a skit, story or a piece of art that described a particular human rights violation.
4/28/2013	Point Park students run, volunteer, play and dance for Pioneer Community Day 2013 Point Park students spent hours of their free time on a chilly Saturday to give back, clean up and help out in Downtown Pittsburgh as part of the University’s annual Pioneer Community Day.
4/26/2013	Acting Alumnus Amadeo Fusca Roasts Comedian Jack Black The 2009 alumnus earned a spot as a comedian roast at the Jack Black Roast on April 5.
4/26/2013	Cinema Students’ Short Film Selected for World’s Largest Youth Film Festival A Matter of Time features Point Park students Joe Balewski, producer, Graham Caroll, editor, Blase Ward, sound designer, and Sam Mosco, director of photography.
4/26/2013	High School Students Explore Creative Careers for a Changing Media World School of Communication alumni Sarah Sudar, Steve Maffei Jr., Rachel Carlson and Jesse Colaizzi offered career advice to high school students on April 5.
4/26/2013	Students to Create Communications Plan to Promote Tourism in Macedonia Six students will travel abroad to Ohrid, Macedonia for eight weeks to develop an Integrated Marketing Communications plan to promote tourism for the town.
4/24/2013	Education Alumnus a Science Teacher for Dilworth Elementary in Pittsburgh Meet Clifford Perkins, a science teacher for Dilworth Elementary in Pittsburgh and a 2009 Point Park elementary education alumnus.
4/23/2013	Point Park hosting Pittsburgh mayoral candidates forum on design issues May 8 With the Pennsylvania primary election just weeks away, Point Park University will host an evening with the candidates running for Pittsburgh mayor at a special event that will focus on growth, design, and community and economic development.
4/23/2013	Professors, Alumna Discuss International Student Recruitment at IACBE Conference Dimitris Kraniou, Ph.D., Archish Maharaja, Ed.D. and M.B.A. alumna Dawn Parasolick, presented at the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education’s annual conference.
4/22/2013	High School Students Spend the Day at Stage AE for SAEM Workshop Approximately 80 high school students spent the day at Stage AE for a workshop hosted by Point Park’s sport, arts and entertainment program.
4/22/2013	Master Classes Connect Students to Nationally Recognized Writers Students had the opportunity to enhance their creative writing skills through master classes taught by award-winning poet Eduardo Corral and playwright/fiction writer Ivan Rodden.
4/19/2013	Honors Program students present academic work at conference Six Point Park University Honors Program students took part in this year’s Northeast Regional Honors Council Conference in Philadelphia April 4-7.
4/19/2013	Stage AE Hires Another Recent Sport, Arts and Entertainment Management Graduate Alison Maternowski graduated in December with a B.S. in SAEM and now works for Stage AE.
4/19/2013	Steel Valley School District Honors Education Majors for Tutoring Students Point Park undergraduate education students spent the semester tutoring 24 fourth grade students at Barrett Elementary School.
4/17/2013	Sports Journalist and Alumnus Michael DeCourcy to Speak at Point Park April 17 The Changing Face of Sports Journalism will be held Wednesday, April 17 at 4 p.m. in the Lawrence Hall Ballroom.
4/16/2013	Workshop on Sports Management Jobs and Internships Hosted by SAEM Program Students interested in the sports management industry recently attended an online internship and job workshop on campus.
4/15/2013	M.B.A. Alumna's Internship with Urban Innovation21 Leads to Full-Time Job Meet Alyssa Tress, a 2012 Point Park M.B.A. alumna and internship coordinator for Urban Innovation21.
4/15/2013	Professor to Give History on the Rise and Fall of 1890 Baseball Players' League On April 18, Robert Ross, Ph.D., assistant professor of global cultural studies, will give this year's Leonard Finkelhor Lecture.
4/15/2013	Student Accounting Association Tours C.P.A. Firm Schneider Downs The students met with hiring managers who gave advice on how to obtain internships and prepare for careers in accounting.
4/12/2013	Globe Editorial Staff Takes Eight First Place Awards at Journalism Conference The Globe won 11 Mark of Excellence Awards at the Society of Professional Journalists Region 4 Spring Conference on April 6.
4/12/2013	Meet Photojournalism Major and Transfer Student Sean McKeag Sean McKeag discusses why he chose to transfer to Point Park to study photojournalism.
4/12/2013	Photographic Arts Lecture Features Anne Leighton Massoni April 26 Anne Leighton Massoni will present two of her works, "Holding" and "Yours & Mine." Her work relates to ideas of both real and fabricated memories, using a variety of film and digital techniques.
4/12/2013	Stage Management, Technical Theatre/Design Students Receive Awards, Network at Conferences Point Park students attended the South Eastern Theatre Conference and the United States Institute for Theatre Technology Conference, earning awards at both.
4/10/2013	English Program Gave Alumna a Solid Foundation for Law School Meet Elizabeth (Bliss) Soucek, a 2007 alumna of Point Park's English program.
4/9/2013	Point Park Hosts Career Event with Government and Law Enforcement Agencies A variety of government and law enforcement agencies recently spent the day on campus for a career event hosted by the Department of Criminal Justice and Intelligence Studies and the Career Development Center.
4/8/2013	Graduate Education Department Welcomes Educators from Central and South America Professors Vincenne Revilla-Beltran, Ph.D., and Richard Gutkind, Ph.D., recently presented to a group of educators from Central and South America.
4/8/2013	Point Park to Host Variety of Summer Programs for High School Students From animation to accounting, Point Park University will be offering a wide variety of summer camps for high school students this year.
4/5/2013	Historian Laura Stokes Headlining Humanities and Human Sciences Symposium Stanford University historian Laura Stokes, Ph.D., is the featured speaker at this year's HHS Symposium on April 19.
4/4/2013	Communication Student Receives Media Association of Pittsburgh Scholarship Meet Kim Roberts, a sophomore double majoring in public relations and advertising and multimedia.
4/3/2013	Accounting Major Awarded Financial Executives International Scholarship Eric Davis was selected to receive the Kuldeep Shastri Scholarship from the Pittsburgh Chapter of Financial Executives International.
4/2/2013	Point Park to Host Storytelling and Human Rights Symposium on April 12 Drew Kahn, theatre professor at Buffalo State College and director of the Anne Frank Project, is the keynote Speaker. The event will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. in the GRW Theatre.
4/2/2013	Robert A. Miller, Acclaimed Producer, Director and Screenwriter, Will Deliver Point Park University’s 53rd Commencement Address Point Park's Commencement will be held Saturday, May 4, at 10 a.m. at Consol Energy Center in Downtown Pittsburgh.
4/2/2013	Sport, Arts and Entertainment Management High School Workshop Slated for July 15-17 High school students interested in the sport, arts and entertainment management fields are encouraged to come to a summer workshop hosted by Point Park’s SAEM program.
3/29/2013	Screenwriting Class Hears First-Hand from Writer, Producer Norman Steinberg Assistant Professor Steve Cuden's Intermediate Screenwriting class welcomed Norman Steinberg to offer career advice on March 19.
3/28/2013	Stage AE’s Box Office Supervisor is a 2011 SAEM Alumnus Sport, arts and entertainment management alum Jeremy Olson is also the stage manager for the band The Clarks.
3/28/2013	Explore Extraterrestrial Issues at a Faculty-Student Colloquium April 4 Attendees will be encouraged to analyze issues of planetary proportions that can have global implications.
3/28/2013	Theatre and Forensic Science Classes Collaborate on Mock Crime Scene Project Students in the Introduction to Stage Properties class collaborated with forensic science students in the Development of the Death Investigation System course to create and process a mock crime scene on campus.
3/25/2013	Cinema Arts Students Learn From Oscar-Nominated Animator Bill Plympton Point Park’s cinema arts department partnered with the Toonseum to bring Plympton, an Oscar-nominated animator, to teach a master class on Saturday, March 16.
3/25/2013	Point Park operating on weather delay on Monday, March 25; Classes begin after 10 a.m. Due to inclement weather, Point Park University classes for Monday, March 25 will begin after 10 a.m. Classes scheduled to start before 10 a.m. will not be held today. Classes scheduled to start after 10 a.m. will be held.
3/25/2013	Professors Present on Hermeneutics of Love at Psychology Conference Robert McInerney, Ph.D. and Brent Robbins, Ph.D. presented on the hermeneutics of love at the American Psychology Association’s Division 32 Annual Conference.
3/25/2013	Transfer Student Alex Peterson Discusses Why He Chose to Attend Point Park Meet broadcasting reporting major Alex Peterson.
3/22/2013	Point Park celebrates international cultures with spring festival Point Park students shared traditions marking the arrival of spring at this year’s Global Festival Celebration, which brought ethnic foods, crafts and even Polynesian dancers to campus.
3/21/2013	2012 Alumna is Web Designer and Developer at United Steelworkers Alumna Erin Price earned a B.A. in multimedia in 2012.
3/21/2013	CDC Publishes Paper by NSET Instructors on Efficacy of Respirators with Surgical Masks Edward Sinkule and Jeffrey Powell's paper was featured as a "Top 10 Article of the Week" by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
3/21/2013	Faculty Profile: Meet John Rice, Senior Teaching Artist, Cinema Arts John Rice, senior teaching artist at Point Park, received his B.A. in film/television production from Penn State University.
3/21/2013	Kaleidoscope exhibit opens March 22 in Lawrence Hall Gallery The work of four emerging artists of Pittsburgh is the focus of a new exhibition at Point Park University’s Lawrence Hall Gallery. Entitled Point Park Project 1: Kaleidoscope, the exhibit opens Friday, March 22 and runs through May 12.
3/21/2013	Students to Present at Annual Eastern Communication Association Convention Five students in the research methods class, taught by Associate Professor Tatyana Dumova, Ph.D., will present their research papers April 24-28 at the Omni William Penn Hotel.
3/20/2013	Part-Time Professor Andrew Conte Honored by Scripps Howard Foundation In the category of business/economics reporting, Conte won the William Brewster Styles Award for "$hadow Economy," co-written with reporter Lou Kilzer and editor Jim Wilhelm.
3/19/2013	M.B.A. International Alum a Mortgage Servicing Specialist for Bank of America Paul Nutter is a 2010 M.B.A. alumnus and adjunct faculty member at Point Park.
3/15/2013	M.A. Organizational Leadership Courses Help Highmark Employee Grow as a Team Leader Meet Kara Jones, a 2012 alumna of the Master of Arts in organizational leadership program.
3/13/2013	Center for Sports Media presents ESPN University: Connecting Brands with Fans ESPN's Cindy Freed and Carrie Brzezinski are featured panelists for the March 19 event.
3/13/2013	Forensic Science Majors Process Crime Scenes Designed by Theatre Students Forensic science students had the unique opportunity to process a mock crime scene developed by their own peers, technical theatre/design students at Point Park.
3/13/2013	Speaking Light Lecture Features Photographer Chloe Isadora Reison The next event will be held March 29 at 6 p.m. in the JVH Auditorium. The public is invited to attend.
3/13/2013	Turner Broadcasting's Jeff Gregor Shares the Strategy Behind Turner Classic Movies Jeff Gregor, executive vice president and chief marketing officer for TNT and TBS and general manager of TCM led a presentation on The Strategy Behind Turner Classic Movies in the Lawrence Hall Ballroom.
3/13/2013	Turner Broadcasting's Jeff Gregor Shares the Strategy Behind Turner Classic Movies Jeff Gregor, executive vice president and chief marketing officer for TNT and TBS and general manager of TCM led a presentation on The Strategy Behind Turner Classic Movies in the Lawrence Hall Ballroom.
3/12/2013	Playwright/Fiction Writer Ivan Rodden to Present at Writers' Series Event on April 1 From 6 to 7 p.m. in the Lawrence Hall Ballroom, the public is invited at no charge to hear Rodden read from a selection of his works.
3/12/2013	WPPJ receives first place awards at annual broadcasting conference WPPJ received first place awards in the categories of “Best Sports Update" and "Best Celebrity Interview" at the Annual Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Awards March 1-3 in New York City.
3/11/2013	Award-winning playwright David Caudle hosts workshop with theatre majors Caudle hosted a workshop on his new play, Leg Man, with eight theatre students, Feb. 11-17 on campus. Adjunct faculty member Tammy Ryan served as the director.
3/11/2013	Communication Professor to Address World Journalism Education Council in Belgium Professor Timothy Hudson, Ph.D., will present "Social Responsibility of Journalists on a Global Scale" at the World Journalism Education Council in Mechelen, Belgium.
3/11/2013	Law Enforcement Career Day to be Held at Point Park on March 27 Students will have the opportunity to network with recruiters and law enforcement professionals working in a variety of fields.
3/8/2013	School of Communication student selected as intern for Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Marina Weis, a double major in journalism and multimedia, was recommended by School of Communication faculty for this highly competitive internship program.
3/7/2013	SAEM Students Work for Bon Jovi Concert and Get Behind-the-Scenes Tour Four SAEM majors assisted with a Bon Jovi concert and got a behind-the-scenes look at the show just hours before it went live.
3/5/2013	2010 Alumna is Director of Marketing and Communications at Highmark Stadium Angela Nelson received her B.A. in public relations and advertising in 2010.
3/5/2013	Internship Leads to Full-Time Job for Public Relations and Advertising Alumna Meet public relations and advertising alumna Stacey Simon, UPMC’s first full-time social media manager
3/1/2013	Academy Award-Nominated Animator to Host Master Class at Point Park Bill Plympton will host a screening of his animations and teach a master class on March 15 and 16 in the GRW Theatre. The public is invited to attend.
3/1/2013	Students on Spring Break March 2 - March 8 All University offices will remain open during spring break.
3/1/2013	Tuition Discounts for Master's and Certificate Graduate Programs in Education Current and incoming students taking graduate education courses toward a master's degree or certificate will receive a tuition discount, beginning in fall semester 2013.
2/28/2013	SAEM Club Members Travel to Los Angeles for Pollstar Live! Music Conference Members of Point Park’s sport, arts and entertainment management club traveled across the country to experience the Pollstar Live! 2013 Music Conference.
2/27/2013	Women's Basketball Team Advances to National Championship Point Park's women's basketball team beat Asbury University to become the 2012-2013 KIAC champions.
2/26/2013	Award-Winning Poet to Speak at Point Park’s Writers’ Series The School of Arts and Sciences welcomes award-winning poet Eduardo C. Corral as part of its continuing Writers’ Series events.
2/26/2013	Hollywood Director Offers Career Advice to Cinema Arts Class Director and actor Rusty Cundieff spoke to the students in the acting and directing for writers class on Feb. 11 in the GRW Theatre.
2/25/2013	Graduate Student Association to Host Global Trivia College Bowl on March 22 Students are invited to expand their cultural knowledge and network with colleagues at the inaugural Global Trivia College Bowl.
2/22/2013	M.B.A. Degree Helps Alum Expand UPMC's Sports Concussion Outreach Program Meet Patrick Huber, a 2009 alumnus of Point Park's M.B.A. program.
2/22/2013	Turner Broadcasting's Jeff Gregor to Speak at Point Park Feb. 27 The Strategy Behind Turner Classic Movies event will be held at 1 p.m. in the Lawrence Hall Ballroom.
2/21/2013	On-Campus Career Event Connects Students to Internships and Jobs More than 200 students in search of internships and jobs attended the SAEM Career Event on Feb. 12.
2/21/2013	Photojournalism alumna is featured presenter at Speaking Light lecture Feb. 22 Jessica Steigerwald Toro earned a B.A. in photojournalism at Point Park in 2008. She will present her master's thesis at the lecture at 6 p.m. in the JVH Auditorium.
2/21/2013	Theatre alumnus E. Clayton Cornelious lands leading role in Sister Act Cornelious earned a B.A. in theatre in 1998. He returned to campus to hold a Q&A with students.
2/21/2013	Turner Broadcasting's Jeff Gregor to Speak at Point Park Feb. 27 The Strategy Behind Turner Classic Movies event will be held at 1 p.m. in the Lawrence Hall Ballroom.
2/14/2013	School of Communication faculty member presents work in Macedonia and Sweden Johan Yssel, Ph.D., associate professor in the School of Communication, recently presented his work internationally.
2/12/2013	Information Technology Grad a Global Network Manager For Holtec International Meet Jonathan Geyer, a 2011 information technology alumnus of Point Park.
2/8/2013	Cinema alumnus is assistant editor on film showcased at Sundance Film Festival 2006 cinema arts alum Steve Jacks worked as assistant editor on "The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete," which was showcased at the Sundance Film Festival.
2/7/2013	Alumni Dancers Teach in Suriname August Wilson Center Dance Ensemble members perform for youth in South America.
2/6/2013	Internship leads to part-time job for cinema student Heidi Schlegel Meet Heidi Schlegel, a senior majoring in cinema arts.
2/6/2013	M.A. and M.B.A. alum Shannon Farr is a senior communications specialist at Westinghouse Shannon Farr earned an M.A. in journalism and mass communication in 2008 and an M.B.A. in 2011, both from Point Park.
2/6/2013	M.B.A. and M.A. alum Shannon Farr is a senior communications specialist at Westinghouse Shannon Farr earned an M.A. in journalism and mass communication in 2008 and an M.B.A. in 2011, both from Point Park.
2/6/2013	Multimedia major Nikki Williams is intern at Fourth Economy Consulting Nikki Williams discusses how she landed her internship at Fourth Economy and the real-world experience she is gaining.
2/6/2013	Student double majoring in journalism and multimedia interned at Pittsburgh City Paper Nicole Chynoweth discusses the real-world experience she gained during her internship at Pittsburgh City Paper.
2/6/2013	WPPJ nominated for five Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Awards Professor David Fabilli and Point Park students will attend the 73rd Annual IBS National Conference in New York City in March.
2/5/2013	Alumnus Working as a Senior Information Technology Security Analyst for K&L Gates Meet Carl Skiles, a 2008 alumnus of the accelerated information technology and management program.
2/4/2013	Point Park students celebrate Martin Luther King Day on campus, at inauguration Point Park University observed Martin Luther King Day with creative activities on campus, and for 49 adventurous students, a same-day bus trip to Washington, D.C., for the inauguration of President Barack Obama.
2/4/2013	Point Park to host lecture on media strategy at Highmark Stadium on Feb. 12 2010 alum Angela Nelson, director of marketing and communications at Highmark Stadium, is the featured speaker.
2/1/2013	Meet M.B.A. alum May Lebo, Kenyan native and social media manager for Kali TV Online Lebo earned her M.B.A. in 2011 and her B.A. in mass communication in 2008, both from Point Park.
1/29/2013	2012 grad Jace Lumley is photo editor at GQ Meet alumnus Jace Lumley, a transfer student and graduate of the School of Communication's photojournalism program.
1/29/2013	Sport, Arts and Entertainment Management Career Event at Point Park on Feb. 12 Hosted by the SAEM program and Career Development Center, this event is open to all college students in the region.
1/28/2013	Point Park operating on weather delay on Monday, Jan. 28; classes begin after 10 a.m. Classes scheduled to start before 10 a.m. will not be held today. Classes scheduled to start after 10 a.m. will be held. University offices will open at 10 a.m. Check back for any updates.
1/24/2013	Internal Events Coordinator for Phipps Conservatory is a 2012 SAEM Alum Rachel Kernic graduated in May 2012 from Point Park University with a bachelor's degree in sports, arts and entertainment management.
1/23/2013	Biotechnology Transfer Student Taking Classes While Working Full Time in Research Meet Erin Faight, a biotechnology capstone student and research assistant at the Lupus Center of Excellence.
1/22/2013	Alumni profile: Meet Natalie Orio, media client services manager at cj Advertising Natalie (Urban) Orio received her B.A. in photojournalism in 2006.
1/21/2013	Alumna Working for Palace Sports & Entertainment, Mentoring SAEM Students Meet Mallory Schirr, a 2009 SAEM graduate and executive assistant for events & booking at Palace Sports & Entertainment.
1/21/2013	Meet Kenny Casado, Engineering Management Alumna and Customer Operations Engineer Casado earned a Master of Science degree in engineering management from Point Park in 2010.
1/21/2013	Speaking Light Lecture Features Photographer Andy Bloxham The next event will be held Feb. 9 at 4 p.m. in the JVH Auditorium. The public is welcome to attend.
1/17/2013	Photography students present collection of artwork during senior thesis critique Photography students in the Senior Thesis I seminar presented their work-in-progress to the University community during the senior thesis midterm critique.
1/16/2013	Business Management and M.B.A. Alum a Marketing Manager for Greiner Bio-One Mackenzie Farone earned a Bachelor of Science in business management in 2009 and an M.B.A. in 2011, both from Point Park.
1/16/2013	Faculty Profile: Meet Associate Professor Jeremy Braverman, Cinema Arts Associate Professor Jeremy Braverman earned his M.F.A in film and video from Columbia College and a B.A. in politics from Cornell College. He has been teaching the craft of filmmaking to aspiring artists at the university level since 2000. Outside of his first love of teaching, he is an independent filmmaker and works as a freelance director and assistant director.
1/16/2013	Public Administration Program First in Pa to be Recognized by the U.S. Fire Administration The public administration program at Point Park University is the first institution in Pennsylvania — and one of only 13 colleges and universities nationwide — to be recognized by the U.S. Fire Administration.
1/15/2013	Highlights from the Winter 2013 issue of The Point Get a peek inside of the latest edition of The Point, the magazine for alumni and friends of Point Park University.
1/14/2013	Meet Greg Porter, Public Administration Student and EMS Assistant Director Porter is pursuing his bachelor's degree in public administration with concentrations in EMS and fire service administration.
1/14/2013	Students hear first-hand how social media in sports have changed the game The Pittsburgh Center for Sports Media and Marketing hosted Game Changer: Social Media in Sports featuring guest panelists Terry Rodgers, Jennifer Bullano and Natalie Bigley.
1/11/2013	On-Site M.B.A. Program Offers Convenience and Flexibility For GAI Engineering Manager Meet John Nicholson, Jr., PE, a student in the M.B.A. on-site program and a senior engineering manager for GAI Consultants, Inc.
1/10/2013	SAEM grad begins career in entertainment field with ShowClix position Following graduation, alumnus Brandon Dujmic landed a position with ShowClix, Inc. in Pittsburgh.
1/9/2013	Alumna is Marketing Coordinator at the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh Meet Mallory Laporte, a 2006 graduate of the public relations and advertising program.
1/9/2013	Theatre alumnus lands leading role in 'Not Fade Away' Meet John Magaro, a 2005 alumnus of the theatre program.
1/7/2013	2009 Dance Alumnus Luke Murphy Returned to Pittsburgh to Showcase 'Drenched' Meet B.F.A. in dance alumnus Luke Murphy, a choreographer and dancer.
1/7/2013	Professor writes liner notes for No. 1 album on JazzWeek Music Chart Professor David Fabilli composed the liner notes for 'Naturally' by HighNote Records. The album was been No. 1 on the JazzWeek music chart for three weeks.
1/7/2013	School of Business Hosting Open House for High School Students on Feb. 9 High school students are invited to meet Point Park University School of Business faculty at an open house on Sat., Feb. 9.
1/7/2013	Theatre Alumni, Faculty and Student Showing Off in a Grand Way in CLO Cabaret 'A Grand Night for Singing,' directed by Assistant Professor Jack Allison and choreographed by Associate Professor Kiesha Lalama, runs through Jan. 20 at the CLO Cabaret.
12/31/2012	Portfolio Animation Workshop to be held for High School Students The cinema arts department will host a Portfolio Animation Workshop for high school juniors and seniors on Jan. 26.
12/20/2012	Honors Student Studies, Explores and Photographs Grand Canyon Photography student Madeline McKain spent a semester studying and exploring the Grand Canyon, including a rafting trip down the Colorado River.
12/20/2012	Students on holiday break through Jan. 11 University offices will be closed for the holiday from Dec. 24 through Jan. 2.
12/19/2012	Confluence Psychology Alliance Student Group Hosts Annual Undergraduate Research Conference The Confluence Psychology Alliance student group hosted its Annual Undergraduate Research Conference featuring research presentations by students and a keynote speech from Leswin Laubscher, Ph.D.
12/19/2012	Honors Student Studies, Explores and Photographs Grand Canyon Photography student Madeline McKain spent a semester studying and exploring the Grand Canyon, including a rafting trip down the Colorado River.
12/18/2012	Meet Luis Palacios-Salguero, Assistant Professor of Economics and Finance Assistant Professor Luis Palacios-Salguero, Ph.D., teaches Principles of Macroeconomics, Money and Banking and International Economics, among other courses.
12/17/2012	Students from Various Majors Compete in Fifth Annual Business Plan Contest Students in various majors across the University participated in the fifth annual Business Plan Contest hosted by the School of Business.
12/12/2012	Point Park News Service Class Lets Students Dig into Campaign Ad Spending Eight students in the Point Park News Service course participated in a unique assignment to obtain and document the money trail for the election campaign advertising buys.
12/12/2012	Student Profile: Audrey Eisentrout, Double Majoring in Premed and Biological Sciences Eisentrout is from Cumberland, Md., and plans to graduate in May 2015.
12/11/2012	Musical Theatre Grad Performs in 'Forbidden Broadway: Alive and Kicking' Meet B.F.A. in musical theatre alumnus Marcus Stevens, an actor and writer.
12/11/2012	Veteran Actor F. Murray Abraham Offers Career Advice to Conservatory Students F. Murray Abraham participated in a question-and-answer session with students and worked with them on scenes and monologues.
12/10/2012	SAEM Alumna Lands Account Executive Position with Leading Advertising Agency Meet 2010 SAEM alum Caroline Bovalino, an account executive for MARC USA.
12/7/2012	10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania Honors Point Park With “Community Transportation Excellence Award” 10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania honored its 2012 Commonwealth Awards recipients, including Point Park, at a Dec. 5 event held on the University campus.
12/7/2012	Meet M.A. Alumna Kaitlyn Kline, Social Media Coordinator at Smith Brothers Agency Kaitlyn Kline is a 2012 graduate of the M.A. in journalism and mass communication program at Point Park University.
12/6/2012	Alumnus is Assistant Director of Sales for the Reading Fightin Phils Anthony Pignetti earned a Bachelor of Arts in broadcasting reporting from Point Park and is an assistant director of sales for the Reading Fightin Phils.
12/6/2012	School of Business Students Compete as Finalists in Auditing Case Study Competition Accounting students Heidi Gregori, Rosemarie Papariella and Deborah Kostrub Scott along with IT major Justin Smith were named as finalists in the first Pittsburgh Institute of Internal Auditors/Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants Case Study Competition.
12/6/2012	School of Communication alumna authors 'Carson's Big Adventure' Jennifer Fitch received her Bachelor of Arts degree in mass communication from Point Park in 2004. She recently authored the children's book 'Carson's Big Adventure.'
12/5/2012	M.A. Organizational Leadership Student Honored by the PA Institute of Certified Public Accountants Kenyan native and grad student George Githiaka was recently honored by the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants with a $3,000-level multiyear scholarship.
12/4/2012	School of Communication presents Shaun Slifer at Speaking Light lecture Dec. 6 The next Speaking Light lecture on the photographic arts will be held on Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. in the JVH Auditorium and will feature local artist Shaun Slifer.
11/30/2012	Point Park Education Majors Take Elementary Students on Pittsburgh Field Trips Point Park education majors taking the “Methods of Teaching Social Science” course taught by Christal Chaney, Ph.D., have been working directly with elementary students from the Three Hierarchs Eastern Orthodox School in Pittsburgh.
11/28/2012	Meet Alumna Elisabeth Jensen, Third Grade Teacher Elisabeth Jensen earned a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education from Point Park and now works as a third grade teacher at West Elementary School in Arcadia, Fla.
11/28/2012	Meet Alumna Jasmin Hain, fourth grade teacher Jasmin Hain earned a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education from Point Park and is now a fourth grade teacher at West Elementary School in Arcadia, Fla.
11/28/2012	Meet Alumna Kelly Cortazzo, Kindergarten teacher Kelly Cortazzo earned a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education from Point Park and is a kindergarten teacher at West Elementary School in Arcadia, Fla.
11/28/2012	Student Accounting Association Hosts Speakers from Small and Large Public Accounting Firms The Student Accounting Association recently hosted presentations by Ron Mock, founding partner of Mock, Bosco and Associates, P.C. and his son, Jeff Mock, audit manager at Ernst & Young.
11/28/2012	Three Point Park Education Alums Land Teaching Positions at West Elementary School in Arcadia, Fla. Education graduates Kelly Cortazzo, Jasmin Hain, and Elizabeth Jensen graduated from Point Park within the past year and all landed teaching jobs at West Elementary School in Arcadia, Fla.
11/27/2012	COPA Alumna and Former Student Perform in National Tour of 'Jersey Boys' Musical theatre alumna Candi Boyd and former musical theatre student Natalie Gallo returned to Pittsburgh to perform in 'Jersey Boys' at the Benedum Center.
11/27/2012	Faculty Profile: Meet Andrew Halasz, Cinema Arts Assistant Professor Andrew Halasz received his M.F.A. in film and digital technology from Chatham College and a B.A. in communications from William Patterson University. He is a filmmaker and media artist originally from New Jersey.
11/27/2012	Public Administration Professor Leads Medical Team in Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Efforts Equipped with an extensive background in emergency management, Robert Skertich, Ph.D., assistant professor of public administration, led relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
11/20/2012	Best-Selling Author Addresses Poverty Issues at Global Cultural Studies Event More than 200 people packed into the George Rowland White Theatre to hear political activist and best-selling author Barbara Ehrenreich, Ph.D., speak at the Fifth Annual “An Evening With…” Global Cultural Studies Speakers’ Series.
11/20/2012	Meet David Rowell, Assistant Professor of Sport, Arts and Entertainment Management David Rowell, M.F.A., assistant professor of sport, arts and entertainment management, has taught and worked in theatre management all over the United States.
11/19/2012	2012 Alumna Works as Haunt Manager at The Scarehouse Lori Colbert received her B.F.A. in technical theatre and design in 2012.
11/19/2012	Alumnus Rob Ashford to Choreograph 2013 Academy Awards Rob Ashford, a 1983 graduate of the dance program, will choreograph and provide musical staging for the Academy Awards on Feb. 24.
11/19/2012	Cinema Arts Alumnus is Art Director for 'The Umbrella Man' Meet Shawn D. Bronson, a 2008 cinema arts graduate.
11/19/2012	M.B.A. Alumna Christine Demore is BNY Mellon Global Pricing Operations Manager Meet Christine Demore, 2012 M.B.A. alum and global pricing operations manager for Bank of New York Mellon.
11/19/2012	Meet B.A. Alumna and Yelp Community Manager Rachel Carlson Rachel Carlson is a 2004 alumna of Point Park's School of Communication.
11/15/2012	Engineering Management Student Interning for Innovative 3D Tech Company Fenil Patel is currently interning for Allpoint Systems while pursuing a Master of Science degree in engineering management.
11/15/2012	Family Weekend 2012: Point Park students, families gather for fun in Pittsburgh Nearly 500 Point Park students and their families enjoyed a variety of fun activities and delicious food during Family Weekend 2012, held Oct. 12-14 on campus and various locations in the city of Pittsburgh.
11/15/2012	Point Park adds support to retail initiative for Downtown Pittsburgh Point Park University is taking a leading – and very visible – role in supporting an ambitious initiative to attract and retain retail businesses in Downtown Pittsburgh, including city blocks interwoven with the University’s campus.
11/13/2012	Point Park Hosts Inaugural Mathematics Symposium for High School Students Making math fun for everyone was the focus of Point Park University’s inaugural Mathematics Symposium held on Nov. 2.
11/13/2012	Point Park University Announces New Board of Trustees Appointments Point Park University has announced the election of Antoine G. Chammas, Robin Connolly, Cynthia D. Shapira and Darryl Ford Williams for membership on the Board of Trustees.
11/13/2012	Students Taking "Personality Theory" Course to Host Psychology Workshops on Campus Nov. 14 and 15 The Point Park community and general public are invited to participate in a series of psychology workshops led by students on Nov. 14 and 15.
11/12/2012	Alumna is Marketing and Communications Coordinator at Sandler Training Alumna Lindsey Demetris earned a B.A. in theatre arts and a M.A. in journalism and mass communication from Point Park.
11/12/2012	Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Technology Student Interns for Lechtzer Meet Ryan Alm, a mechanical engineering technology and electrical engineering technology double major interning for Lechtzer, Inc.
11/8/2012	Criminal Justice and Intelligence Studies Chair Named President of Local Black Law Enforcement Group Gregory Rogers, J.D., was recognized at NOBLE’s 12th Annual William H. Moore Awards and Scholarship Banquet held at Point Park on Oct. 27.
11/7/2012	Botany Shadowing Assignment Connects Students to Environmental Experts Students taking the botany course recently stepped out of the classroom and “into the field” for their shadowing assignments.
11/7/2012	Three Rivers Film Festival Features Point Park Student, Alumni and Faculty Works The festival, running Nov. 2-17, includes the work of students, alumni and faculty from the cinema arts department.
11/6/2012	Activist and Author Barbara Ehrenreich Headlines Global Cultural Studies Speakers' Series Barbara Ehrenreich will be the featured speaker at the global cultural studies public speakers' series event on Nov. 14 at 6 p.m.
11/6/2012	Center for Sports Media and Marketing Hosts Social Media in Sports Seminar Terry Rodgers, Jennifer Bullano and Natalie Bigley will be guest panelists at the seminar on Tuesday, Nov. 13.
11/6/2012	Professor Sidky Earns International Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid Master's Degree M.H. Sidky, Ph.D., recently received a master’s degree in international cooperation and humanitarian aid from the Humanitarian Aids Studies Centre.
11/5/2012	Pittsburgh sports broadcasters offer career advice to Point Park students The Voices of Pittsburgh Sports event provided students an opportunity to receive career advice from Pittsburgh sports play-by-play broadcasters Bill Hillgrove, Paul Steigerwald and Greg Brown.
11/1/2012	Mechanical Engineering Technology Alum Lands His Dream Job Right After Graduation Meet Alan Young, a pipeline integrity engineer and 2012 mechanical engineering technology alumnus of Point Park University.
10/31/2012	School of Communication Announces New M.A. Degree in Communication Technology The School of Communication will be offering a 36-credit Master of Arts degree in communication technology, beginning in the Fall of 2013.
10/30/2012	History Professor Authors Article Published in French Journal Jehnie Reis, Ph.D., recently authored the article "Debating Indochinese Identity: French Idealism and Interwar Protest at the Cité Universitaire"
10/29/2012	Check Point Park information sources for updates on class schedules, locations With the forecast of heavy rain and high winds from Hurricane Sandy, the University asks all faculty and students to regularly check the Point Park Web site for any updates on class schedules and/or locations.
10/26/2012	Flight Paramedic Pursuing Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration for Career Growth Meet Peter Frenchak, a flight paramedic pursuing his B.S. in public administration at Point Park University.
10/26/2012	Alum honored with prestigious dance award teaches master class on campus Franco Nieto, a 2009 graduate of Point Park University's dance program and this year's recipient of the Princess Grace Award, returned to campus to teach a master class to dance students.
10/26/2012	Global Cultural Studies Major Traveled to Nepal as Part of Independent Study Emily Petsko, a senior double majoring in global cultural studies and journalism, traveled to Kathmandu, Nepal over the summer as part of an independent study.
10/25/2012	Aspiring journalist traveled to Nepal as part of independent study Emily Petsko, a senior double majoring in journalism and global cultural studies, traveled to Nepal as part of an independent study. During her 10-week stay, she volunteered in an orphanage and interned at the Kathmandu Post.
10/24/2012	Dance Building Named The George Rowland White Performance Center Dance building on the Boulevard of the Allies officially named the George Rowland White Performance Center in honor of the late George White and his wife, Kathleen.
10/24/2012	Point Park and H.J. Heinz Company Host Event Centered on M.B.A. Ethical Leadership Course The event featured Heinz guest speakers James E. Traut and Brian Shuttleworth.
10/24/2012	School of Business faculty to present research at NABET Conference The Northeastern Association of Business, Economics and Technology conference will be held Oct. 25-26 in State College, Pa.
10/24/2012	Student swing roles are anything but a walk in the park The Conservatory Theatre Company's opening production of The Producers cast four students as swings, providing them the opportunity to experience another side of the acting business.
10/23/2012	Point Park helps to welcome One Young World Summit to Pittsburgh Point Park students and faculty were part of the warm welcome extended by Pittsburgh to the 2012 One Young World gathering Oct. 18-21 in the city.
10/22/2012	Point Park M.B.A. Alumna is the Youth Policy Manager for the Pittsburgh Mayor's Office Meet Olivia Benson, a 2008 M.B.A. alum of Point Park University.
10/19/2012	Department of Global Management and Organization Hosting 10-Day Trip to Greece The May 6-15, 2013 trip is open to all Point Park University personnel, graduate students and alums.
10/17/2012	Lawrence Hall Gallery Exhibiting Work of Lynn Fero The Lawrence Hall Gallery has a new exhibition featuring the work of renowned artist and Point Park alumna, Lynn Fero. The exhibit, “Landscape Expressions,” will be on display through March 2013.
10/16/2012	Android Mobile Development Course to Be Offered This Spring Semester To prepare students for the demand in smartphone app development, a course called “Introduction to Android Mobile Development," is being offered this spring.
10/16/2012	Master's Degree in Environmental Studies Puts Alumna a Step Ahead Meet Michelle Wunderley, a 2012 Master of Science in environmental studies graduate.
10/15/2012	Point Park Baseball honored by Green Tree Borough The Point Park baseball team, which finished fifth at the NAIA World Series in May 2012, was recognized for success by Green Tree Borough.
10/12/2012	Alumnus Credits Point Park for Preparing Him for the World that Exists in 2012 Meet journalism and mass communication alumnus and convocation keynote speaker, Michael DeCourcy, a college basketball analyst at Sporting News.
10/12/2012	Faculty Profile: Gregg Johnson, Electrical Engineering Technology Gregg Johnson, Ph.D., was recently appointed associate professor of electrical engineering technology for the Department of Natural Sciences and Engineering Technology.
10/12/2012	Pittsburgh sports broadcasters to speak at Point Park Oct. 18 Pittsburgh sports announcers Bill Hillgrove, Paul Steigerwald and Greg Brown will speak to students about sports broadcasting on Oct. 18.
10/10/2012	Point Park to Offer Master’s Degree in Clinical-Community Psychology The School of Arts and Sciences will be offering a 36-credit Master of Arts degree in clinical-community psychology beginning in the Fall of 2013.
10/10/2012	The Point receives 2012 Golden Triangle Award from IABC Pittsburgh Point Park's magazine for alumni and friends of the University received an Award of Honor in the Communication Skills/Magazines category.
10/8/2012	Point Park student, alumni land roles in national tour of 'A Chorus Line' Musical theatre major Andrea Weinzierl and two Point Park alumni are performing in the non-equity national tour of 'A Chorus Line.'
10/5/2012	Dance students create works for Student Choreography Project, Oct. 5-7 Starting Oct. 5, the Conservatory of Performing Arts presents the annual Student Choreography Project concert, with 14 juniors and seniors from the dance program showcasing their abilities.
10/2/2012	Multi-talented director leads the way in The REP’s production of 'Rope' Point Park welcomes award-winning artist Elmore James to direct the The REP’s second show of the season, Rope, by Patrick Hamilton.
9/26/2012	Faculty Profile: Meet Amy Cesario, Visiting Assistant Professor of Accounting Cesario is teaching courses in Introductory Accounting I and Computer Applications of Accounting.
9/24/2012	L.A. screenwriter brings industry experience to Point Park cinema classes Visiting Artist Tim Griffin is a Los Angeles based TV/screenwriter who has written for the HBO show 'Entourage' as well as sold several original pilots.
9/21/2012	Honors Program welcomes 80 new students for 2012-13 academic year The new freshmen and transfer students got acquainted with fellow Honors Program students and learned more about the program.
9/21/2012	Members of the Italian Embassy Visit Point Park for Visconti Film Festival The Department of Cinema Arts, in conjunction with the Italian Cultural Institute of the Embassy of Italy, presents a retrospective film festival of Luchino and Eriprando Visconti, Sept. 21-23 in the George R. White Theater.
9/21/2012	Videos: First-Year Frenzy, Welcome Week, Convocation kick off new academic year The University welcomed nearly 800 new freshmen and transfer students, as well as more than 250 graduate students, to campus for the start of the 2012-13 academic year.
9/20/2012	International Student Oscar Carrillo Discusses Why He Chose Point Park Meet dance major Oscar Carrillo from San Jose, Costa Rica.
9/20/2012	M.A. Alumna is Director of Marketing and Public Relations at IKM Inc. Meet Patty Swisher, director of marketing and public relations at IKM Inc.
9/19/2012	Meet Rachel Iwanonkiw, operations manager and accounting student Accounting student Rachel Iwanonkiw manages course work and a full-time position at Workscape, Inc.
9/18/2012	M.B.A. Alum Appointed Chair of Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency’s Policy Committee Howard Slaughter, Jr., D.Sc., was selected to chair the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency’s Policy Committee.
9/14/2012	Musical Theatre Student Wins Miss Pennsylvania Teen Queen Sophomore musical theatre major Melessie Clark will compete for the National American Miss Teen competition in November.
9/14/2012	Point Park Photojournalists Document Medical, Veterinary Mission Work Photojournalists Camelia Montoy and Kristopher Radder discuss their medical and veterinary care mission work in southeast Asia.
9/13/2012	Bhutan native, Highmark Employee Earns M.B.A. in health systems management Meet Kishor Pradhan, a 2012 M.B.A. alum and system testing analyst for Highmark.
9/13/2012	Highlights from the Fall 2012 issue of The Point Get a peek inside of the latest edition of The Point, the magazine for alumni and friends of Point Park University.
9/13/2012	Point Park to Host Mathematics Symposium on Nov. 2 Teachers throughout Western Pennsylvania can each nominate up to four high school students who show an interest in mathematics and/or mathematics education to attend.
9/11/2012	The Faces of Bullying A community engagement forum exploring the issue of bullying presented by 91.3fm WYEP, 90.5 WESA, and Essential Pittsburgh.
9/10/2012	Working on Broadway: SAEM Grad Dishes Out Details Meet Hugh Stumpp, a 2010 SAEM alum and associate house manager in NYC for Nederlander Producing Company of America.
9/7/2012	'August: Osage County' opens vibrant season at the Pittsburgh Playhouse The REP, Point Park University's professional theatre company, presents 'August: Osage County' at the Pittsburgh Playhouse Sept. 7 - 23.
9/7/2012	Alumna Discusses Why She Chose Point Park for Bachelor's and Master's in Education Meet Michelle Graham, a third grade ELA teacher and clinical resident instructor at Pittsburgh King K-8.
9/7/2012	Summer internships take students far and wide to gain professional experience During the summer of 2012, Point Park students headed out to a wide variety of internships in places from right around the corner in Downtown Pittsburgh to the bustle of New York City to the islands of the South Pacific.
9/5/2012	M.B.A. Alum Profile: Lydia Tobiasz, Manager at Madison Square Garden Lydia Tobiasz is a 2007 M.B.A. alum and manager of corporate hospitality sales at Madison Square Garden.
9/4/2012	Graduate Students Present Environmental Research at Third Annual Seminar Students at the Third Annual Graduate Student Seminar for the M.S. in environmental studies program presented extensive research on a variety of topics.
9/4/2012	M.A. alumnae author "Food Lovers' Guide to Pittsburgh" Meet Sarah Sudar and Julia Gongaware, authors of "Food Lovers' Guide to Pittsburgh."
8/31/2012	Alumni profile: Jacqueline Collavo, M.A. in journalism and mass communication Jacqueline Collavo talks about her experiences at Point Park and her current job at West Penn Hospital.
8/31/2012	At Convocation, words of advice for new students as academic year begins Point Park welcomed more than 400 new freshmen and transfer students to the start of the 2012-13 academic year with a fun, friendly and inspiring Convocation ceremony.
8/30/2012	On the Set: SAEM Alumna Working for TV Show The Good Wife Erin Cappiccie earned her bachelor's degree in SAEM from Point Park in 2008.
8/29/2012	George Rowland White Endowed Professor of Accounting and Finance is Appointed Point Park graduate Edward E. Scott has been selected as the George Rowland White Endowed Professor of Accounting and Finance.
8/28/2012	Teaching Students to Be Ticket Masters SAEM is one of only a few programs in the country to offer a class on ticketing systems.
8/27/2012	Accounting Senior Spends Summer Interning for Schneider Downs Meet Stephanie Jones, senior accounting major and internal audit intern for Schenider Downs.
8/27/2012	Acting Major Spends Summer as Williamstown Theatre Festival Apprentice Rebecca Knowles is a senior acting major with a minor in musical theatre.
8/27/2012	Professors teach mini-classes as part of Girl Scouts 100th anniversary celebration Point Park University hosted more than 80 Girl Scouts on campus Aug. 20 for sessions on social media, cell phone photography, crime scene investigation and strong women in history.
8/27/2012	Stage Management Major Interned at Pittsburgh CLO Meet Nik Nemec, a junior stage management major.
8/24/2012	Point Park president leads students on a bike tour of Pittsburgh What better way to get to know your college city than from the seat of a bicycle?
8/23/2012	Professor Travels the Southeastern Mediterranean, Meets Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem Dimitris J. Kraniou, Ph.D., recently traveled to Israel, Cyprus and Greece as part of his research on the geo-political conflicts of the Southeastern Mediterranean region.
8/17/2012	New Students Welcomed to Point Park at Convocation Program will be held at the Sheraton Station Square and will feature accomplished sports reporter and Point Park alum, Mike DeCourcy.
8/16/2012	Stage Management Major Discusses Summer Internship at O'Neill Theater Meet Madison DeCoske, a senior stage management major.
8/15/2012	Acting Major Spends Summer as Cinderella Katherine Bodner, a junior acting major, spends her summer playing the role of Cinderella at Story Land.
8/15/2012	Education Major Works as a Camp Counselor for the Summer Meet Elizabeth Cole, an education major who will be entering her junior year this fall.
8/15/2012	M.F.A. Alumna Writes, Directs Independent Feature Film Gab Cody, a 2011 graduate of Point Park University's M.F.A. in Acting program, and her partner, Sam Turich, co-wrote, directed and produced 'Progression.'
8/14/2012	Cinema Student Working as Video Intern at Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium Meet Kelsey Sylvester, a cinema arts major.
8/13/2012	2009 M.A. Alumni is Anchor/Reporter at KOBI TV Meet Larry Miller, a 2009 M.A. alumni of Point Park's School of Communication.
8/13/2012	Alumni Profile: Kristina Martin, Associate Editor at Pittsburgh Magazine Kristina Martin received a B.A. in journalism in 2010.
8/8/2012	Point Park and Heinz Corp. present “Meeting the Challenge of Ethical Leadership” James Traut and Brian Shuttleworth from Heinz will speak on Sept. 13 in the Lawrence Hall Ballroom.
8/7/2012	Meet M.A. Student and Fulbright Scholar Olga Zaichenko Olga Zaichenko is pursuing a M.A. in journalism and mass communication.
8/7/2012	Point Park Alumna Has Role in 'The Dark Knight Rises' Actress Daina Michelle Griffith is a 2003 graduate of Point Park's B.F.A. in musical theatre program.
8/3/2012	Dance major/PR & advertising minor interning with Doug Varone and Dancers Company Meet Michelle Bronstein, a dance major with a public relations and advertising minor, interning with Doug Varone and Dancers Company.
8/2/2012	Dumova Serves as Respondent at Communication Conference Associate Professor Tatyana Dumova, Ph.D., served as a respondent at the Virtual Conference of the International Communication Association.
8/2/2012	High School Students Describe Point Park's CSI Summer Camp As Challenging and Fun From a blood spatter analysis to crime scene lab work, Point Park University’s CSI Summer Camp was packed with excitement and hands-on learning about the forensic science field.
8/1/2012	Professor Co-Authors Article on Economic Stress and Disaster Resilience Robert Skertich, Ph.D. recently co-authored the article “A Bad Time for Disaster: Economic Stress and Disaster Resilience.”
7/31/2012	UPMC Senior Manager Concentrates M.B.A. Degree in Health Systems Management Alumnus Ryan Beaver is a senior manager of materials management at UPMC.
7/30/2012	M.B.A. Program Director Receives 2012 ICAM Leadership Award Archish Maharaja, Ed.D., earned the 2012 leadership award at this year's International Conference on Advances in Management in Nassau, Bahamas.
7/30/2012	SAEM Graduate David Jacobs Working as a Digital Producer on ESPN Account Meet David Jacobs, a 2009 SAEM alumnus and digital producer for RED Interactive Agency.
7/27/2012	Internship gives student an opportunity to prepare for career in engineering Meet Greg Harbison, a student double majoring in electrical engineering technology and mechanical engineering technology and interning this summer at CDMG.
7/25/2012	Conservatory Dance Company Performs at Jazz Dance World Festival Point Park's Conservatory Dance Company performs faculty member Kiesha Lalama's piece, Torque, Aug. 1 at the Byham Theater.
7/25/2012	Media Workshop Introduces Students to Careers in Journalism and Multimedia High school students visited Point Park to learn about the evolving world of journalism and media, June 17-22.
7/25/2012	Osteria 100 offers new dining option for Downtown community Situated in the University's Village Park, Osteria 100 offers tasty fare and employment opportunities for students.
7/25/2012	Public Relations and Advertising Major Interning at Euro RSCG WorldWide PR Meet Shaqueala Myrick, a public relations and advertising major interning for EuroRSCG Worldwide PR.
7/25/2012	School of Communication Student Credits Practicum Project for Recent Success Claire Gysegem, a senior broadcast production and programming major, produced and filmed the documentary, Abandoned, as part of her practicum project.
7/23/2012	M.B.A. Students Enhance Analytical Skills Through Course on Extraterrestrial Issues Professor Dimitris Kraniou's special topics course on "Macro-Projects and International Regimes" encourages students to analyze issues of planetary proportions.
7/20/2012	Master's in journalism and mass communication offers tracks to success A new program offering subject concentrations has broadened the master's degree tracks.
7/20/2012	Meet Heike Steurer, M.B.A. Alum and Financial Analyst for Bayer Corporation Steurer is a 2012 graduate of Point Park University's M.B.A. program.
7/19/2012	SAEM and Dance Double Major Interning at Walking Thumbs Hannah Finch, a student double majoring in sport, arts and entertainment management and dance, will graduate next May.
7/17/2012	Degrees Help Alumnus Succeed in Engineering Career Arthur Chileshe earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering technology in 2007 and a Master of Science in engineering management in 2010.
7/16/2012	Student Majoring in Dance and SAEM Interning at Walking Thumbs Meet Hannah Finch, a double major in dance and sport, arts and entertainment management, interning at Walking Thumbs this summer.
7/16/2012	Student Majoring in Journalism and Multimedia Interning for Cox Media Group Ohio Meet Kalea Hall, a double major in journalism and multimedia, interning for Cox Media Group in Dayton, Ohio.
7/13/2012	Alumni Profile: Eric Davidow, Production Technician at Fox CT Meet Eric Davidow, a broadcasting major working at Fox CT.
7/12/2012	Cinema Production Major Interning at Exclusive Media in Beverly Hills Meet Joe Balewski, a cinema production major, interning at Exclusive Media in Beverly Hills this summer.
7/12/2012	M.B.A. Degree Advances Alum’s Engineering Career Meet John T. Gobble, III, a 2011 M.B.A. alumnus.
7/11/2012	Audition, interview session added for prospective dance students The Conservatory of Performing Arts will hold the final on-campus audition and interview session for dance students on July 18.
7/11/2012	Steve Hallock’s essay in journalism review, book featured at conference The upcoming Gateway Journalism Review includes an essay by Steve Hallock, School of Communication director, based on his latest book, ‘The Press March to War.’ And next month, Peter Lang Publishing will feature Hallock’s book at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication’s national conference.
7/10/2012	Point Park M.B.A. Program Ranked Fourth Largest in the Pittsburgh Region This ranking by the Pittsburgh Business Times was based on total enrollment for the 2011-2012 academic year.
7/6/2012	English/Creative Writing Student Working as a Copywriting Intern for the Post-Gazette Jesse Padjune discusses her internship at the Post-Gazette and her experiences so far in the English/creative writing program.
7/5/2012	Sport, arts and entertainment management major interning at Disney World SAEM major Ashley Dobransky discusses her internship with the Disney College Program.
7/2/2012	Alumnus Directs 'The Producers' for Conservatory Theatre Season Lineup Alumnus and Broadway veteran Tome Cousin returns to Point Park this fall to direct and choreograph The Producers.
7/2/2012	Forensic Science Major Interning at Medical Examiner's Office Meet Matthew Coleman, a forensic science major interning at the Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office this summer.
7/2/2012	International Summer Dance Program welcomes students and faculty from around the world Dance students will train with nationally and internationally-recognized teaching artists during the comprehensive program that specializes in Ballet, Jazz and Modern.
6/29/2012	Students Examine Media and Culture During Class Trip to Italy The International Media Class traveled abroad for two weeks to study Italian media and culture in Rome, Florence, Assisi, Siena and Sorrento.
6/28/2012	Broadcast Major Interning at MTV Networks Meet Alicia Lyons, a double major in broadcasting and secondary education-mass communication.
6/28/2012	Meet M.A. Alumna and Communications Assistant Stephanie Sikora Stephanie Sikora is a 2011 M.A. alumna of Point Park's School of Communication.
6/27/2012	Alumni profile: Josh Frketic, Anchor/Reporter at WVVA-TV Josh Frketic is a 2011 alum and works at WVVA-TV in Bluefield, W.Va.
6/26/2012	Graduate Credits Criminal Justice Professors for Academic Success Meet Amanda Heinbaugh, a 2012 academic excellence award recipient and criminal justice alumna of Point Park.
6/26/2012	Professor Lorelei Stein Elected to Family Services of Western PA's Board of Trustees Family Services of Western Pennsylvania announced this month that Professor Lorelei Stein, Ph.D., has been elected to the organization’s Board of Trustees. She will serve a three-year term.
6/22/2012	Meet M.B.A. alum Seung Chan Lim, an artist, software designer, and researcher Seung Chan Lim is a 2002 M.B.A. alum of Point Park.
6/21/2012	SAEM Alumnus Working in Social Media on West Coast Meet Joseph Adams, a 2010 sport, arts and entertainment management alumnus.
6/19/2012	Point Park baseball team to be recognized at PNC Park June 24 The Pittsburgh Pirates will recognize the Point Park Pioneers for the team's successful 53-11 season, including a NAIA World Series appearance, prior to the Pirates-Tigers game on Sunday.
6/19/2012	Recent Graduate Lands Position Within National Intelligence Community Meet Jeffrey Gurski, a 2012 intelligence and national security alumnus of Point Park University.
6/15/2012	The REP announces 2012 - 2013 season Point Park University’s professional theatre company will produce four works, including one world premiere and one Pittsburgh premiere. The season opens Sept. 7 at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
6/14/2012	Business Communicators' Conference will give students opportunities to network Point Park University is the student conference sponsor for the International Association of Business Communicators Heritage Region Conference in Pittsburgh Oct. 14-16.
6/14/2012	Professor records war stories for Veteran Voices of Pittsburgh Christopher Rolinson, photojournalism professor and owner of StartPoint Media Inc., a freelance photography company, captures the experiences of area veterans for the initiative, Veteran Voices of Pittsburgh.
6/13/2012	COPA students gain professional experience through summer jobs and internships Several students are broadening their skills as they begin their summer apprenticeships, internships and jobs to gain hands-on experience and training related to their major.
6/11/2012	Faculty Profile: Meet Robin Cecala, Broadcast Production Robin Cecala, Ph.D., studied Communication at State University of New York at Fredonia, Multimedia Technology at Duquesne University and Mass Communication at the University of Southern Mississippi.
6/8/2012	Faculty profile: Meet Deirdre Maitre, Cinema Arts Deirdre Maitre received her M.F.A. in film & media arts from Temple University. In addition to teaching, she does freelance work on independent films.
6/5/2012	Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology Helps Alum Obtain Senior Systems Engineer Position Meet Harry Caskey, a 2011 Point Park information technology alumnus.
6/5/2012	Point Park Brings M.B.A. Program to Corporate Offices For ten employees of the South Side-based company invivodata, school starts when the work day ends.
6/5/2012	School of Communication students gain real-world experience during summer internships Several students in the School of Communication are broadening their skills as they begin summer internships at a variety of media outlets and organizations.
6/4/2012	Graduating senior receives Academic Excellence Award Recent graduate, Adelyn Biedenbach, discusses her experience at Point Park and her future career plans.
6/1/2012	Civil Engineering Technology Club at Point Park Places Second in Concrete Horseshoe Competition The civil engineering technology club at Point Park University had an impressive second place finish at the 2012 American Society of Civil Engineers Ohio Valley Student Conference's horseshoe competition.
5/31/2012	Dance Major receives Academic Excellence Award Recent graduate, Kimberly Marcotte, discusses her experience at Point Park University and her future career plans.
5/29/2012	Master's Degree in Secondary Education Paves Alum’s Path to Teaching High School Science Chris Colonna earned his M.Ed. degree in secondary education in 2011 from Point Park.
5/25/2012	Green Teacher Magazine Publishes Article by Professor of Environmental Science The spring 2012 issue of Green Teacher magazine featured an article by Matthew Opdyke, Ph.D., titled “The Power of Cladistics.”
5/24/2012	Public Relations and Advertising Major Receives Outstanding Graduating Senior Award Ryan Strength, a 2012 public relations and advertising major, discusses her experience at Point Park and her future plans.
5/24/2012	SAEM Major Named Outstanding Graduating Senior for the School of Business Meet Rachel Kernic, a 2012 sport, arts, and entertainment management alumna.
5/24/2012	School of Communication Alumna Authors 'Working Stiffs' Lucy Leitner is a 2010 graduate who recently authored her first book.
5/23/2012	Cinema Production Major Receives Outstanding Graduating Senior Award Cory Stoken, a 2012 cinema production alum, discusses his experience at Point Park and his future career plans.
5/23/2012	Faculty Profile: Meet Megan Ward, Assistant Professor of English Assistant Professor Megan Ward, Ph.D., studied English at Lawrence University, the University of Oxford, and Rutgers University. Her research interests include the history of the novel and the Victorian period.
5/23/2012	Public Administration Professor to Teach Course at Training Summit on Emergency Preparedness Robert Skertich, Ph.D. will be teaching a 16-hour Advanced Incident Command course at the Integrated Medical, Public Health, Preparedness, and Response Training Summit.
5/22/2012	School of Arts and Sciences students land various summer internships and jobs related to their majors Point Park students are frequently connected to internships and career opportunities through recommendations from faculty, staff, and the Career Development Center.
5/21/2012	Point Park's 52nd Annual Commencement and Master's Degree Hooding Ceremonies Photos, tweets and reflections from our 2012 graduation ceremonies.
5/21/2012	Political Science Major Receives Point Park's Alumni Association President’s Award Anthony Costulas, a 2012 political science alum, discusses how Point Park has shaped him and his future career plans.
5/18/2012	Part-time professor wins Ray Sprigle Memorial Award Professor Andrew Conte received the Ray Sprigle Memorial Award at the annual Golden Quill Awards banquet.
5/18/2012	School of Communication graduate student published in The Nation magazine Matt Stroud, a graduate student in the School of Communication, recently published an article in The Nation magazine.
5/17/2012	Cinema Students Honored as Finalists for Academy Awards For the first time, a senior thesis film, Requited, was selected as a finalist for the 2012 Student Academy Awards by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
5/17/2012	Forensic Science Club Hosts Murder Mystery Dinner For Students and Faculty Point Park forensic science students recently put their crime-solving skills to work at a Murder Mystery Dinner hosted by the Forensic Science Club.
5/16/2012	Corporate Ethics Officer at Westinghouse to Discuss "The Challenge of Ethical Leadership" on June 2 The Department of Global Management and Organization is hosting a discussion on "The Challenge of Ethical Leadership" led by Jim Buddie, Esq., corporate ethics officer and assistant general counsel for Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC.
5/16/2012	Faculty, graduate students present at Eastern Communication Association Convention Dr. Tatyana Dumova and graduate students Heather Hanson and Ivan Moore, presented their research papers at the annual Eastern Communication Association Convention.
5/15/2012	Cinema Alumni Create Documentary for Cannes Film Festival Pasquale Greco, a 2008 cinema arts graduate, will have his short documentary, The Other Dave, presented as part of a collection of short documentaries that will screen at the Cannes Film Festival on Friday, May 18.
5/15/2012	Playhouse Jr. Offers a World of Opportunity for COPA Students Beginning this May, Playhouse Jr. kicks off its 63rd season of high quality theatre for young people and families.
5/11/2012	Showcase season underway for Conservatory students, alumni The showcases are an opportunity for some of the University’s top talents to perform and promote their work in front of industry professionals who can help them find a job after graduation.
5/10/2012	Jazz Dance World Congress comes to Point Park in Aug. Point Park University and Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago present Jazz Dance World Congress Aug. 1-5 in Pittsburgh for dancers, teachers and choreographers from around the globe. The public is invited to festival performances each evening.
5/10/2012	Student Majoring in Global Cultural Studies and Print Journalism Wins Scholarship for Aspiring Journalists Emily Petsko, a senior double majoring in global cultural studies and print journalism, is the 2012 winner of the Bob Fryer Scholarship from The Press Club of Western Pennsylvania.
5/10/2012	Students inducted into Alpha Chi honor society at Point Park Point Park’s chapter of the Alpha Chi National College Honor Society welcomed 20 new members at an induction ceremony held April 23.
5/9/2012	International Media Class Travels to Italy The 2012 International Media class will travel to Italy, where the group will visit Rome, Florence and Sorrento to examine Italian media and culture.
5/8/2012	Point Park student wins scholarship for aspiring journalists Emily Petsko, a double major in print journalism and global cultural studies, is the 2012 winner of the Bob Fryer Scholarship for aspiring journalists.
5/8/2012	Third Annual Humanities Symposium Featured a Wide Variety of Original Student Research Point Park students presented original research posters, readings, and panel sessions on a wide range of topics at the Third Annual Undergraduate Humanities Symposium held April 20.
5/7/2012	Point Park community honors student accomplishments at awards evening The Point Park community gathered to recognize the accomplishments of University students -- both inside and outside the classroom -- at the annual Outstanding Student Awards ceremony.
5/7/2012	SAEM Alumna Balances Dual Careers as a Legal Assistant and NBA Dancer Morgan Laskey is a 2010 sport, arts, and entertainment management alumna.
5/4/2012	Highlights from the Spring 2012 issue of The Point Get a peek inside of the latest edition of The Point, the magazine for alumni and friends of Point Park University.
5/3/2012	Meet Kadi Camardese, M.B.A. Alumna and Communications Manager for American Bridge Company Kadi Camardese earned an M.B.A. from Point Park University in 2008 and currently leads the marketing and communications department of a specialized company in the engineering industry.
5/3/2012	Point Park film named as finalist for Student Academy Awards The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced U.S. finalists for the 39th Annual Student Academy Awards, and the short list includes a Point Park student film.
5/3/2012	School of Communication director authors ‘The Press March to War’ Steve Hallock's new book considers editorial evidence that newspapers set the stage for military intervention in post-World War II America
5/2/2012	Musical Theatre Grad Performs in Pittsburgh CLO Cabaret's 'Ruthless!' Marlana Dunn, a 2007 graduate of Point Park University's musical theatre program, is performing in the Pittsburgh CLO Cabaret's production of Ruthless!
5/2/2012	SAEM Major Uses Skills from Marketing and Promotions Class at Her Internship with The Pittsburgh Steelers Meet Megan Hoffman, a junior majoring in sport, arts, and entertainment management.
5/1/2012	Communication and dance majors connect to stage 'Perception' School of Communication and Conservatory of Performing Arts students are holding a dance production at New Hazlett Theater. Proceeds benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
5/1/2012	Dance and communication majors connect to stage 'Perception' Conservatory of Performing Arts and School of Communication students are holding a dance production at New Hazlett Theater. Proceeds benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
4/27/2012	School of Communication faculty members present at Annual Broadcast Conference Three faculty members from Point Park University’s School of Communication presented at the Broadcast Education Association Annual Conference in Las Vegas.
4/26/2012	National Psychology Conference Allows Students to Showcase Their Original Research and Meet Scholars Approximately 200 professionals, scholars, and faculty came to Point Park University for the Fifth Annual Conference of the Society for Humanistic Psychology.
4/26/2012	SAEM Students Gain Event Management Experience Co-Hosting "Zoo U" with The Pittsburgh Zoo Attracting more college students to the zoo was the idea behind “Zoo U,” a collaborative event co-hosted by The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium and Point Park University’s SAEM program.
4/25/2012	Allegheny Conference CEO, Dennis Yablonsky Will Deliver Point Park University’s 52nd Commencement Address
4/24/2012	Conservatory Dance Company Performs Impressive Lineup at Byham Theater This year’s show featured the works Bow Out by Val Caniparoli, Heretic by Martha Graham, Sky by Kevin Iega Jeff and Minus 16 by Ohad Naharin.
4/23/2012	Spotlight on Africa film series continues this week An afternoon with Melissa Fitzgerald will be held Sat., April 28, 2 p.m., JVH Auditorium Thayer Hall.
4/20/2012	Meet Robert Alexander, Professor of English and Director of the University’s Writing Program Robert Alexander, Ph.D., professor of English and director of the University’s writing program, has been teaching at Point Park for 40 years.
4/20/2012	Spotlight on Africa film series continues this weekend The April 22 afternoon event includes a presentation by Kimi Takesue, director and cinematographer and screening of Where are you taking me?
4/18/2012	M.B.A. Program Influences Alumnus to Pursue Doctorate Degree Meet Andrew McIntyre, a 2009 M.B.A. alumnus and current doctoral student.
4/16/2012	Spotlight on Africa film series begins this week An April 17 screening of the documentary 'God Grew Tired of Us' and celebration of Point Park graduate student Panther Bior begin the University's Spotlight on Africa series.
4/16/2012	Spotlight on Africa film series begins this week An April 17 screening of the documentary 'God Grew Tired of Us' and celebration of Point Park graduate student Panther Bior begin the University's Spotlight on Africa series.
4/15/2012	Journalism professor’s book attracting national attention School of Communication Professor Bill Moushey appears on CBS ‘This Morning’ April 17 to discuss new book ‘Game Over’
4/13/2012	Dark of the Moon Rises on the Pittsburgh Playhouse Stage April 13 - 22 Dark of the Moon runs from April 13 – 22, Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m.
4/13/2012	Global Cultural Studies Professors Present at Association of American Geographers Annual Meeting J. Dwight Hines, Ph.D., discussed class-cultural implications surrounding the reintroduction of the North American grey wolf and Robert Ross, Ph.D., examined how urban development in the U.S. affects warfare in the Middle East.
4/12/2012	Honors Program students present academic work at Baltimore conference More than a dozen Point Park Honors Program students will present their academic work at the Northeast Regional Honors Council conference in Baltimore April 12-15.
4/12/2012	Students to Present Original Research and Hear from Published Poets at Annual Humanities Symposium The University’s Third Annual Undergraduate Humanities Symposium will be held on April 20.
4/11/2012	Speaker Series Continues With Writers from the Sports Business Journal The Pittsburgh Center for Sports Media and Marketing hosts Editor-at-large Terry Lefton and staff writer John Ourand Thursday, April 12.
4/10/2012	Faculty, Biology Students' Study is Published in Journal of the PA Academy of Science The published piece is titled "A Study of Epiphytic Lichen Communities in Urban and Rural Environments in Southwestern Pennsylvania."
4/9/2012	Monday, April 9: Academic and Thayer Halls are cleared for normal use
4/6/2012	Global Cultural Studies Senior Plans to Teach Abroad After Graduation Meet Holly Kuhl, a global cultural studies student graduating this May.
4/6/2012	Media Career Event Brings More than 40 Employers to Point Park's Campus College students throughout the region had the opportunity to network with more than 40 employers at the sport, arts, entertainment, and media career event held in the University's Student Center.
4/6/2012	Media Career Event Brings More than 40 Employers to Point Park's Campus College students had the opportunity to network with a variety of employers at the sport, arts, entertainment, and media career event held on April 3.
4/4/2012	Point Park students win feature award at National Broadcasting Society event in New York City Two Point Park students won the “on-the-spot best feature story award” at the recent 2012 National Broadcasting Society event in New York City. A School of Communication student was also named to a national post.
4/2/2012	Alumna Says Global Cultural Studies Degree Equipped Her for Life Meet Julia Franzen, a 2011 global cultural studies alumna and logistics coordinator for the organization Back to the Roots.
4/2/2012	Summer Internship at Top Talent Agency Leads to Job for SAEM Graduate Meet Megan Beavis, a 2011 SAEM alumna, working as an agents' assistant in Los Angeles.
3/30/2012	Lead NHL Play-by-Play Announcer Speaks at Point Park Emmy Award-winning play-by-play announcer Mike "Doc" Emrick gave career advice to Point Park students this week during his appearance on campus.
3/29/2012	Assistant Professor Megan Ward Will Connect Victorian Novels with Artificial Intelligence Ward's presentation “The Finkelhor Lecture “Realism and Robots: The Victorian Novel and Cybernetics” will be held on Wed. April 4 at 3 p.m. in the Lawrence Hall Ballroom.
3/29/2012	Photography student’s works displayed at August Wilson Center Junior Rebecca Lessner created "We are Art, Precious and in Control," a collection of photographs of 100 women, for the Phenomenal Women Celebration at the August Wilson Center for African American Art.
3/28/2012	Information Technology Student Selected for Internship at Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Meet Justin Smith, a junior information technology major at Point Park University.
3/27/2012	Point Park University Hosts the National Association of Women Artists The exhibit ‘From a Different Point of View’ celebrates Women’s History Month 2012
3/26/2012	M.B.A. Degree Gives Alumna an Edge in Medical School Meet Dora Leibu, a 2010 M.B.A. alum of Point Park and a medical student at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
3/26/2012	Point Park Professors To Discuss the Current State of Natural Resources Overseas on April 5 Dimitris Kraniou, William Breslove, and Mohammad Sidky, and Bahman Homayoonfar, will present on the topic “Natural Resources: Issues, Concerns, and Conflicts” on Thurs. April 5.
3/26/2012	Psychology Professors' New Book Critiques the Overuse of Antipsychotic Drugs in Children Sharna Olfman, Ph.D. and Brent Dean Robbins, Ph.D., recently authored a book titled “Drugging Our Children: How Profiteers are Pushing Antipsychotics on Our Youngest and What We Can Do to Stop It."
3/26/2012	School of Communication presents photographic arts lecture March 30 The next Speaking Light lecture on the photographic arts will be held on Fri., March 30 at 6 p.m. Photographer Stephen Chalmers will discuss his series 'Unmarked,' which challenges viewers by presenting photographs of locations where serial killers' victims have been found.
3/23/2012	Assistant Professor Helena Knorr to Discuss Worldviews of Women's Education on March 29 Knörr's presentation will explore education as an empowerment tool for women worldwide.
3/23/2012	Meet Thom Baggerman, assistant professor of broadcast journalism Thom Baggerman, Ph.D., is assistant professor of broadcast journalism in Point Park's School of Communication.
3/23/2012	Pittsburgh theater shows alum's film 'The Complex' On Sat., March 24 the Hollywood Theater in Dormont is showing the film The Complex by Point Park alumnus Josh Spiegel.
3/22/2012	Graduate Education Department to Offer New Technology Courses This Summer for Teachers The graduate education department at Point Park is offering two new courses this summer for teachers who want to gain knowledge and skills in online teaching.
3/22/2012	NBC’s Doc Emrick to Speak at Point Park March 27 NBC’s Mike “Doc” Emrick will speak to Point Park students about sports broadcasting on Tuesday, March 27 at 1 p.m. in Room 701 of the Student Center. Event is free for students.
3/22/2012	Point Park Writers' Series welcomes Sandra Beasley March 27 Award-winning poet and nonfiction writer Sandra Beasley will read from a selection of her works at the next Point Park Writers' Series event, March 27 at 7 p.m.
3/22/2012	SAEM Program Prepares Student for Managing Her Son’s Basketball Career Meet SAEM major Nicole Bozeman from McKeesport, Pa.
3/22/2012	Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post note Point Park's selection for Martha Graham event The Wall Street Journal and The Huffington Post this month noted Point Park University’s selection to perform under the auspices of the Martha Graham Center for Contemporary Dance in New York City.
3/20/2012	Pittsburgh Sport, Arts, Entertainment, and Media Career Event to be held April 3 All college students are invited to attend a sport, arts, entertainment, and media career event on Tues., April 3 at Point Park's Student Center.
3/20/2012	Society for Humanistic Psychology holds national conference at Point Park University March 29-April 1 Point Park University will host the National Society of Humanistic Psychology's fifth annual conference March 29-April 1. Brent Dean Robbins, Ph.D., and Robert McInerney, Ph.D., are conference co-chairs.
3/19/2012	Public Administration Professor to Present Research on Pittsburgh's Cold War Air Defense on March 29 Robert Skertich, Ph.D. will share his research on the history of Pittsburgh’s Cold War air defense on March 29 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Northland Public Library.
3/16/2012	New riverfront portal will connect Wood Street to Mon Wharf Design is a collaboration between artist Nobuho Nagasawa and landscape architect firm LaQuatra Bonci Associates.
3/16/2012	School of Communication M.A. student organizes 'Hunger Games' food drive The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank will benefit from graduate student’s March 18 event
3/15/2012	Alumni Profile: Daniel Meinert, Criminal Justice Administration Graduate and Securities Investigator Meet alum Daniel Meinert, securities investigator for the Pennsylvania Securities Commission, Division of Enforcement, Litigation, and Compliance.
3/15/2012	Pittsburgh Center for Sports Media and Marketing Speaker Series Featuring David Peart David Peart, senior vice president of sales and service for the Pittsburgh Penguins, will be the featured speaker for the next in a series of speaking lectures hosted by the Pittsburgh Center for Sports Media and Marketing on March 15.
3/13/2012	Dance students to perform Martha Graham work in New York City Dance students perform 'Heretic' at Joyce Theater in New York this week. Martha Graham's iconic work is also the focus of notation project at Point Park and an upcoming Byham concert.
3/13/2012	Panel Discussion and Reception In Celebration of International Women’s Day 2012 Trafficking of Women and Girls: A Global Challenge in Our Own Backyard will be held on March 15, 4 p.m. in the GRW Theater at Point Park.
3/12/2012	Business Alum Enhances Management Skills Through Accelerated Program Meet Michael Schwartz, a 2010 School of Business alumnus and operations manager for Mechanical Operations Co., Inc.
3/9/2012	Kiesha Lalama is featured choreographer in Dynamic Women of Dance Point Park faculty member Kiesha Lalama is one of four choreographers featured in Dynamic Women of Dance at the August Wilson Center for African American Culture March 9-10
3/6/2012	Point Park University Hosts Fourth Annual Brackets 101 Event to Benefit Scholarship Fund Point Park University will host its fourth annual Brackets 101 fundraiser on March 12 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in the Student Center gymnasium.
3/5/2012	Vote for A Day at the Pittsburgh Playhouse student video Watch 'A Day at the Pittsburgh Playhouse' by Point Park technical theater/design students, and vote for Point Park to win the "Show Us Your ETC" competition.
3/2/2012	Internship Leads to Position at Westinghouse for Veteran and Electrical Engineering Technology Alum Meet Vasilii Savtchouk, a 2011 electrical engineering technology alumnus.
3/2/2012	Students opt for community service during spring break Three groups of Point Park students are devoting much of their spring break week, March 3 - 9, to community service work in Seattle, Mississippi and New York City.
3/1/2012	Conservatory Dance Company showcases students in faculty works Point Park University’s Conservatory Dance Company presents the work of several accomplished dance faculty March 2-4 at the George Rowland White performance studio in the University’s Downtown dance complex.
2/29/2012	Alumna Returns to Point Park to Share Expertise in Social Services Field Meet Marcia Sturdivant, Ph.D., deputy director for the Office of Children, Youth and Families and adjunct assistant professor at Point Park.
2/29/2012	SAEM Alumna and Project Manager Shayna Balog Discusses Her Career in Event Management Meet Shayna Balog, a 2009 SAEM alum and project manager for the event management company, Retailcomm, based in Dallas, Texas.
2/29/2012	SAEM Students Network with Professionals in NYC at Arts Management Conference Students met with professional arts managers, attended engaging workshops on arts management, and toured various entertainment venues throughout the city.
2/29/2012	Students on Spring Break March 3 Through March 9
2/24/2012	Conservatory Theatre stages world premiere of Marathon 33 Point Park University's Conservatory Theatre is staging the world premier of Marathon 33 (M33) with a student cast and crew, Feb. 24 - March 4 at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
2/24/2012	School of Communication presents Tom Persinger at Speaking Light lecture Feb. 24 Point Park University School of Communication presents artist, photographer and writer Tom Persinger at next Speaking Light lecture Feb. 24
2/23/2012	Professor Channa Newman to Give March 13 Lecture on "The Genealogy of the Honors Movement" Newman is a professor of French and global cultural studies at Point Park University.
2/23/2012	Turner Entertainment Networks On Campus Social Television: Social Media's Impact on Sports and Entertainment TV will be held in the Ballroom today.
2/21/2012	Point Park Salutes the Girl Scouts Point Park University helped pay tribute to the centennial of the Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania at a Feb. 16 campus celebration that included a keynote address by First Lady of Pennsylvania Susan Corbett.
2/20/2012	Capstone Course Helps Curriculum and Instruction Graduate Land Position as a College Instructor Meet Preeti Juneja, a 2010 curriculum and instruction alumna of Point Park University.
2/20/2012	Students capture beauty of Pennsylvania outdoors in nature photography course Eight state parks and nature sites provide setting for photography students to practice their craft in nature photography course.
2/17/2012	Confluence Psychology Alliance to Host "Secret Agent L" on Feb. 24 Secret Agent L, whose real name is Laura Miller, goes all over Pittsburgh leaving “little acts of kindness and day-brightening for an unsuspecting person to find.”
2/17/2012	Point Park Athletics Making News Point Park University athletic teams have been grabbing lots of headlines in recent months. Check out some of the coverage.
2/15/2012	Dance alum performs this week at Benedum in 'Shen Yun 2012' Seongho Cha, 2006 dance grad, performs in Shen Yun 2012, the classical Chinese dance and musical experience, Feb. 15-16.
2/13/2012	Meet M.B.A. Alum Chris Lovett, Consumer Product Marketing Manager for PNC Lovett earned his M.B.A. in 2007 from Point Park and now also serves as an adjunct professor in the School of Business.
2/10/2012	Point Park's Crime Scene House Featured in Pittsburgh Magazine Ed Strimlan and his use of a crime scene investigation house in the classroom are featured in the February edition of Pittsburgh Magazine.
2/10/2012	State Auditor General Jack Wagner visits Point Park campus Jack Wagner, Pennsylvania’s auditor general, recently visited Point Park University to tour the Academic Village Initiative with University President Paul Hennigan.
2/9/2012	2010 alumna is director of communications for state representative Jamie Inferrera, who graduated in 2010 with a B.A. in journalism and mass communication, discusses how her Point Park education helped get her to where she is in her career today.
2/9/2012	Point Park University Announces New Board of Trustees Appointments Point Park University has announced the election of two candidates for membership on the Board of Trustees: Julie A. Lyda and David J. Peart.
2/9/2012	The REP stages world premiere of 'Mid-Strut' The REP, Point Park University’s professional theatre company, presents the world premiere of Mid-Strut at the Pittsburgh Playhouse Feb. 3 – 19.
1/30/2012	Accounting and SAEM Double Major Lands Job at PricewaterhouseCoopers Meet Katie Mehall, a tax associate at PriceWaterhouseCoopers who double majored in accounting and SAEM at Point Park.
1/30/2012	M.B.A. Program Director Archish Maharaja Conducts Education Information Sessions in India Maharaja spoke to more than 250 senior students and faculty members.
1/27/2012	Assistant Professor Dwight Hines to Discuss the Anthropology of Modernity on Feb. 7 Global Cultural Studies Assistant Professor Dwight Hines, Ph.D., will give a lecture on “The Anthropology of Modernity: The Colonization of Culture and the Culture of Colonization."
1/26/2012	Point Park hosts Speaking Light photographic arts lecture Jan. 27 The Speaking Light event will celebrate the work of Patrick Millard, artist, curator and Point Park educator who passed away unexpectedly in December.
1/25/2012	Alumni profile: Adam Meys, entertainment technician for Disney's Finding Nemo - The Musical Adam Meys, a 2007 stage management graduate, is entertainment technician for Finding Nemo-The Musical at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
1/24/2012	Professor named editor of Electronic News journal Associate Professor Anthony Moretti, Ph.D. is editor of Electronic News, a quarterly journal devoted to advancing knowledge and understanding news disseminated through electronic media platforms.
1/21/2012	Point Park operating on 10 a.m. start on Jan. 21 Due to Inclement Weather Classes that begin at 10 a.m. or later will be in session. Essential personnel are to report as scheduled.
1/20/2012	Faculty profile: Tatyana Dumova, associate professor of multimedia Tatyana Dumova, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the School of Communication. She teaches undergraduate and graduate classes in multimedia and mass communication.
1/20/2012	Marvin Hamlisch: The Art of Music in Film Point Park welcomes legendary artist, Marvin Hamlisch, as he provides personal insight into his award-winning work for the silver screen.
1/19/2012	Alum implements curriculum and instruction expertise at Allegheny Intermediate Unit Meet Paul Cindric, a 2006 alum of Point Park's curriculum and instruction graduate program.
1/19/2012	Faculty member publishes book on global blogging Associate Professor Tatyana Dumova has published the edited book Blogging in the Global Society: Cultural, Political and Geographical Aspects.
1/19/2012	Point Park honors Martin Luther King Jr. with annual Day of Dreams activities Point Park students, faculty and staff honored the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with activities and events on Jan. 16, and continuing throughout the week.
1/19/2012	School director's op-ed in Post-Gazette Steve Hallock, director of the School of Communication, wrote an op-ed on how to preserve mass transit systems.
1/18/2012	'Fat Beckett' named a top 10 production in Pittsburgh Fat Beckett, written by 2011 M.F.A. in acting graduates Gab Cody and Rita Reis, has been named one of the top 10 plays in 2011 by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
1/17/2012	Meet Natalya Goreva, Assistant Professor of Information Technology Natalya Goreva, Ph.D., has been teaching information technology and related classes in Point Park University's School of Business since 2008.
1/16/2012	President Hennigan Reflects on the Life and Contributions of George R. White Long-time supporter and Point Park University Trustee, George Rowland White, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012.
1/13/2012	PennDOT Secretary Visits Point Park, Learns Progress of Wood Street Corridor The Academic Village Initiative is a $240 million academic and economic development project that is reshaping this area of Downtown Pittsburgh.
1/13/2012	Point Park Will Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Through Activities All students, faculty and staff are invited to take part in events and activities honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Jan. 16. Classes to be held.
1/11/2012	Biological Sciences Major Interns at National Aviary in Pittsburgh's Northside Point Park biological sciences major Maria Fusco landed an internship with the National Aviary in Pittsburgh.
1/10/2012	Financial workshop to be held for dance, theatre students A free workshop discussing the financial basics performing artists need to know will be held Jan. 30 in the University Center.
1/10/2012	Student Profile: Michelle Labash, Management Services Major and Supervisor at Highmark Meet Michelle Labash, management services student at Point Park and a supervisor at Highmark.
1/10/2012	Student to compete in Miss America pageant School of Communication student Juliann Sheldon will represent Pennsylvania in the Miss America pageant Jan. 14.
1/9/2012	Winter 2012 Features From The Point Available Online Get a sneak preview of the Winter 2012 edition of The Point magazine!
1/6/2012	Point Park University Launches Center for Management Excellence Center for Management Excellence opens its doors to the business community in January 2012, offering diverse workplace educational opportunities.
1/4/2012	Cinema Showcase to be topic on WQED program The Jan. 7 episode of Filmmakers Corner on WQED will focus on the Point Park University Cinema Showcase.
1/3/2012	Alumni Profile: Nicole Perry, Civil Engineer Supervisor for PennDOT Civil engineering technology alumna Nicole Perry is a civil engineer supervisor for PennDOT.
1/3/2012	Rivers of Steel at Point Park University art exhibition extended through March 15 The exhibit features a selection of paintings, lithographs, photographs and sculptures, which all draw inspiration from the region’s steel industry and working rivers.
12/23/2011	Students on holiday break through January 13
12/22/2011	A Christmas Story of the Detective with the Golden Voice A Christmas story about Point Park alum, Ricky Manning, the detective with the golden voice
12/20/2011	Hamlisch shares personal insight, stories during workshop Marvin Hamlisch, Point Park's 2011 distinguished master artist in residence, provided personal insight into his work, creative process and career success during his Dec. 13 workshop The Works and Imagination of Marvin Hamlisch at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
12/16/2011	Dance students perform alongside swing band in twist on Christmas classic Student dancers describe the experience of dancing in Doug Bentz's The Jazz Nutcracker, which ran Dec. 9–11 and Dec. 16–18.
12/16/2011	Meet alumna Amber J. Farr, 2011 M.A. grad at Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania Amber J. Farr is a 2011 graduate who currently works for the Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania.
12/15/2011	Students get unique opportunity to perform Shakespeare two ways During the fall 2011 semester, the Conservatory Theatre Company performed Illyria, a musical based on Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, which was then staged a few weeks later.
12/13/2011	Business Plan Contest Cultivates Students’ Entrepreneur Skills Finalists of the fourth annual Business Plan Contest presented their entrepreneurial ideas to a panel of judges on Dec. 7 in the University Center’s GRW Theater.
12/13/2011	PR/ad student's team wins advertising competition Ryan Strength, a public relations and advertising senior at Point Park, was a member of the team that won the 2011 “The Pitch” competition, sponsored by the Pittsburgh Advertising Federation.
12/12/2011	Dance faculty member brings her outside experiences to classroom Kiesha Lalama, assistant professor of dance in the Conservatory of Performing Arts, recently choreographed works for Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago, August Wilson Center Dance Ensemble, and the movie, The Perks of Being a Wallflower.
12/12/2011	Intelligence and National Security Majors Host Spies in Black Ties event More than 80 students, faculty, staff, alumni and guests recently attended Point Park’s fifth annual Spies in Black Ties event hosted by intelligence and national security majors in the Society for Intelligence and National Security student group.
12/12/2011	Professor co-authors letter about America’s mental health manual Associate Professor Brent Robbins, Ph.D., co-authored a national letter by the Society for Humanistic Psychology that has brought thousands into the public debate about revisions to the “bible” of American psychiatry.
12/9/2011	M.B.A. alumna creates nonprofit Beverly’s Birthdays Point Park M.B.A. alumna Megs Yunn was one of 10 people in the U.S. to receive $2,500 in seed money from Scholastic Media to establish Beverly’s Birthdays.
12/8/2011	Representatives from Hokkaido University of Education Visit Point Park Representatives from Hokkaido University of Education traveled across the world to visit Point Park and learn more about our SAEM program.
12/6/2011	Educational Administration Alumnus Appointed a Principal for Pittsburgh Public Schools Meet Adam Sikorski, an educational administration alumnus and principal for Pittsburgh Colfax K-8.
12/5/2011	Hamlisch to discuss his work, creative process during workshop Marvin Hamlisch, Point Park's distinguished master artist in residence, will provide personal insight into his work and creative process during his Dec. 13 workshop, "The Works and Imagination of Marvin Hamlisch."
12/5/2011	Point Park Information Technology and M.B.A. Alumna Denice Withrow a Vice President at Bank of America Denise Withrow earned both a bachelor's degree in information technology and an M.B.A. specializing in management information systems from Point Park.
11/30/2011	Learn How To Score the Interview! Presented by the Pittsburgh Center for Sports Media and Marketing and The Career Development Center.
11/29/2011	'The Jazz Nutcracker' returns to Pittsburgh Playhouse Point Park University’s Conservatory Dance Company presents The Jazz Nutcracker Dec. 9–11 and Dec. 16–18 in the Rockwell Theatre at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
11/28/2011	Faculty member presents at National Communication Convention Tatyana Dumova, associate professor in the School of Communication, made two peer-reviewed research presentations at the National Communication Association convention in November.
11/27/2011	Conservatory Theatre Company to stage 'Twelfth Night' Show presented by Point Park University’s Conservatory Theatre Company Dec. 9 – 18 at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
11/23/2011	International MBA Students Discuss Why They Chose Point Park University MBA students Antie Sundari, Ragheed Muhra and Eleonora Candilera, whose native countries are Indonesia, Syria and Italy respectively, discuss why they chose Point Park to pursue their graduate degrees.
11/18/2011	Alumni Connect to Careers in Art Through MBA Classmates Charlene Bidula and Jessica Zamiska landed their positions at the Westmoreland Museum of American Art through the connections they made with fellow students in Point Park’s MBA degree program.
11/18/2011	Meet Alumna Charlene Bidula, Communications Specialist Bidula is a communications specialist for the Westmoreland Museum of American Art.
11/18/2011	Meet Alumna Jessica Zamiska, Manager of Visitor Services Zamiska is the manager of visitor services at the Westmoreland Museum of American Art.
11/18/2011	Students on Thanksgiving Break; University Closed Thursday and Friday All University offices are closed on Nov. 24, and Nov. 25.
11/17/2011	Graduate student covers hearing for New York Times Leah Welch, a graduate assistant in the School of Communication, covered the federal court hearing of White House shooting suspect Oscar Ramiro Ortega-Hernandez for The New York Times.
11/17/2011	Point Park hosts photographic arts lecture Nov. 18 The Speaking Light featured artist, Filippo Tagliati, will discuss how his system of capturing images becomes a process of perception and intuition, followed by intensive post-process work.
11/14/2011	Funeral Service Major Interns at Medical Examiner’s Office Lin Webb is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in funeral service from Point Park University.
11/14/2011	Point Park University’s Global Cultural Studies Program Screens Film Nov. 15 On Tues., Nov. 15, Point Park University’s global cultural studies program presents the film Fresh.
11/11/2011	Auditions, interviews to be held in Atlanta on Dec. 4 The Conservatory of Performing Arts will be holding an off-campus audition and interview session in Atlanta for prospective cinema, dance and theatre students on Dec. 4.
11/11/2011	Conservatory Theatre Company presents 'Illyria' Point Park University’s Conservatory Theatre Company presents Illyria at the Pittsburgh Playhouse Nov. 11-20 .
11/10/2011	Conservatory Dance Company presents four premieres Point Park University’s Conservatory Dance Company presents Contemporary Choreographers Nov. 11-13 and Nov. 18-20.
11/9/2011	Global Environmentalist Gives Inspiring Lecture at Point Park Vandana Shiva, Ph.D., traveled from India to Pittsburgh to speak at Point Park University about the importance of biodiversity, organic farming, farmers’ rights and the de-privatization of water.
11/8/2011	Alumni Profile: Jordan Grubb, B.F.A. in musical theatre Jordan Grubb, a 2008 graduate, currently lives and works in New York City. He is currently in the national tour of Mary Poppins and has performed in the New York Musical Theatre Festival and has appeared in several productions of 42nd Street.
11/8/2011	Global Cultural Studies Launches Lecture Series The lectures will take place on Nov. 8, Feb. 14 and March 13 at 6 p.m. in the JVH Auditorium.
11/4/2011	ESPN: Sports Programming and Platforms Seminar Senior VP of Marketing Solutions for ESPN and General Manager of ESPNU coming to Point Park University on Tuesday, Nov. 15 from 1 - 2:30 p.m.
11/3/2011	Dumova publishes chapter on online assessment Tatyana Dumova, associate professor in Point Park University’s School of Communication, has published a chapter on the student perceptions of the usability of online assessment tools in a newly released volume, Computer-Mediated Communication: Issues and Approaches in Education.
11/2/2011	Faculty Profile: Meet Debbie Stephen, Accounting Deborah Stephen, MBA, CPA, visiting professor of accounting, brings a strong background in both teaching and accounting to the Point Park School of Business classroom.
11/2/2011	Part-time professor's book details hockey team's rebirth Andrew Conte’s book Breakaway: The Inside Story of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Rebirth details the story of the hockey team’s journey from bankruptcy and losing seasons to its 2009 Stanley Cup win and the opening of the new Consol Energy Center in 2010.
11/1/2011	Meet Garfield Lemonius, assistant professor of dance Garfield Lemonius joined the conservatory's full-time faculty as an assistant professor of dance after serving as a guest artist. Lemonius was a principal dancer with the Dallas Black Dance Theatre and is a sought-after master teacher.
11/1/2011	Renowned Environmentalist to Speak at Point Park on Nov. 2 Point Park University's Department of Humanities and Human Sciences presents an evening with Vandana Shiva, Ph.D., on Nov. 2.
10/31/2011	Professor named one of Pittsburgh's '40 Under 40' Associate Professor Christopher Rolinson was selected as one of Pittsburgh's 2011 40 Under 40. Reception to be held on Nov. 4 at Rivers Casino.
10/28/2011	Students audition for Hamlisch during workshop Musical theatre seniors Elle DeMaria, Leah Fox, Jaron Frand and Connor Russell were selected by the conservatory faculty to perform in front of Marvin Hamlisch during his “The Art of the Audition” workshop, which was held Oct. 19 in the George Rowland White Performance Studio on campus.
10/21/2011	Faculty Profile: Step Back in Time with Historian Jehnie Reis Visiting Assistant Professor Jehnie Reis, Ph.D., joins Point Park full time, teaching history in the Department of Humanities and Human Sciences.
10/21/2011	Original cast member directs production of 'Chorus Line' The Point Park University Conservatory Theatre Company kicks off its season with a production of 'A Chorus Line,' directed by Danny Herman. More than 30 conservatory students are performing in the show.
10/21/2011	Photographer to discuss her project on sustainable food practices Oct. 28 at 6 pm the Speaking Light lecture series continues with a discussion by photographer Christin Boggs. Her project, Slow & Steady, explores creative alternatives to a culture of mass-produced food.
10/21/2011	Point Park M.B.A. Alumna the Only Female Director in the NHL Jennifer Bullano, director of communications for the Pittsburgh Penguins, graduated with an M.B.A. degree concentrating in sports, arts and entertainment management.
10/20/2011	Night At The Village Park Join us in the Ballroom of Lawrence Hall on Oct. 20 for the Village Park Concert Series. DJ Ian McGlumphy is this week's entertainer.
10/19/2011	Documentary screening, Q&A with director set for Oct. 25 On Tuesday, Oct. 25 in the GRW Theater at 7:30 p.m. the Cinema Arts Department is hosting Julien Nitzberg and his documentary The Wild & Wonderful Whites of West Virginia.
10/19/2011	Psychology Alum is Program Director at Western Psych Meet Nick Williams, Ph.D., Point Park psychology alumnus and program director at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic.
10/17/2011	Conservatory Theatre opens season with 'A Chorus Line' Point Park University’s Conservatory Theatre Company opens its 2011-12 season with "A Chorus Line" at the Pittsburgh Playhouse Oct. 21 through Oct. 30. A preview performance is open to the public on Thursday, Oct. 20
10/17/2011	Faculty Profile: Janice Glunk, Student Teaching Supervisor Prior to joining Point Park as a full-time faculty member, Janice Glunk, Ed.D., assistant professor of education and field supervisor of student teaching, was the superintendent for Steel Valley School District.
10/14/2011	Meet Assistant Professor Matthew Pascal, Mathematics Assistant Professor Matthew Pascal, Ph.D., comes to Point Park after teaching mathematics at various universities including West Virginia University, Towson University and American University.
10/13/2011	"2011: The Global System in Crisis" Presentation on Oct. 27 This presentation, hosted by the School of Business' Department of Global Management and Organization, will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the JVH Auditorium.
10/13/2011	New SAEM Professor an Expert in the Business of the Arts Maggie Johnson, M.A.M., is a visiting professor and director of community outreach for the sport, arts and entertainment management program.
10/12/2011	Global Cultural Studies Program Screens Movie Oct. 18 Point Park University presents a screening of the film Dirt for students and the public on Tues., Oct. 18, 2011 as part of the Global Cultural Studies Human and Environmental Health Film Series.
10/12/2011	Graduate students present at communication conference Four graduate students from Point Park University’s School of Communication presented their research papers at the annual conference of the Pennsylvania Communication Association (PCA) from Oct. 7-9 at Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pa.
10/11/2011	"Executive for a Day" Seminar Michael Spacc, senior executive with 93.7 The Fan and CBS Radio, comes to campus Thursday, Oct. 13 from noon to 1:30 p.m. as "Executive for a Day."
10/10/2011	Award-Winning Author to Present Reading on Oct. 24 The Point Park Writers’ Series welcomes author David McGlynn to campus on Oct. 24 for a reading. The public is welcome to the free event, which begins at 8 p.m.
10/10/2011	Panel to Discuss Class Prague Trip On Oct. 12 at 3 p.m., a panel of students and faculty will discuss their time in Prague as part of the International Media class.
10/7/2011	Creating Sustainable Communities Conference One-day conference on creating sustainable communities is being held at Point Park University (Lawrence Hall) on November 3, 2011.
10/7/2011	New Professor in Mechanical Engineering Technology Bringing with her an impressive blend of academic and corporate experience in engineering, Associate Professor Kathleen Puskar, Ph.D., returned to Pittsburgh to teach mechanical engineering technology at Point Park University.
10/3/2011	Distinguished Public Relations Lecture Set The School of Communication will present a distinguished public relations lectureship, called “Branding the Outdoor Recreation Community,” on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 3 p.m. in JVH Auditorium.
9/29/2011	“Back to the ‘Burgh” Alumni Weekend A weekend of fun to celebrate Point Park (October 7 -9).
9/29/2011	Student photographs of blast furnace site being exhibited During the spring, students and faculty took photographs of the U.S. Steel Homestead Works' Carrie Furnace site. Their photos are being exhibited in Lawrence Hall lobby through Oct. 9.
9/28/2011	3rd Annual Internship & Job Fair open to students, alumni All Point Park students and alumni are invited to attend the 3rd Annual Internship and Job Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 5, noon 3 - p.m. in the Student Center gym, located on the fifth floor.
9/28/2011	Career Workshop: From Academia to Theatre The SAEM program at Point Park will hold a workshop on Oct. 4 on how students can transition to a career in the theatre industry.
9/27/2011	Health Systems Management Concentration in MBA Growing In an interview, Archish Maharaja, Ed.D., assistant professor of business and director of Point Park University’s MBA program, talks about the health systems management concentration within the MBA program.
9/27/2011	Point Park to host photographic arts lecture The Speaking Light photographic arts lecture series kicks off Sept. 30 with a lecture by Tim Fabian.
9/22/2011	Dance majors to showcase original choreography Point Park's Conservatory Dance Company opens its season with Student Choreography Project, a showcase of original student choreography.
9/22/2011	Students make connections on set of 'Dark Knight Rises' More than 50 Point Park students and alumni worked on the set of Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight Rises," parts of which were filmed in Pittsburgh.
9/21/2011	Rivers of Steel Art Exhibition Opens at Point Park University Rivers of Steel, an art exhibition celebrating Pittsburgh’s rich industrial heritage and the intersection of past and present, opens in Point Park University’s Lawrence Hall Gallery.
9/19/2011	Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack visits Point Park campus Point Park welcomed U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to campus on Sept. 16, as he gave a public address about the country’s employment challenges.
9/15/2011	Point Park to host production assistant training seminar The production assistant training seminar will be held Sept. 24 and 25 in the Lawrence Hall Ballroom on the Point Park campus. The seminar is open to all Point Park students.
9/14/2011	Interest in Engineering Prompts Pursuit of Degrees Meet Chas Ainsworth, a civil engineering technology and engineering management alumnus.
9/14/2011	Point Park unveils Urban Park at the Academic Village After years of planning and months of construction, Point Park University has opened the Urban Park at the Academic Village, an urban green space and key component in the University’s effort to redefine and enliven its Academic Village and the Downtown landscape.
9/14/2011	Students invited to seminar on sports branding Point Park students are invited to attend an on-campus seminar, "Penguins & Pirates: The Power of Sports Branding" on Thursday, Sept. 22.
9/12/2011	Professors Interviewed About Preventing Terrorist Attacks Point Park criminal justice and intelligence studies professors Gregory Rogers and Michael Finnegan were quoted in a Pittsburgh Tribune-Review article on terrorism.
9/9/2011	Professor produces two jazz compilation sets Professor David J. Fabilli produced two three-disc "Best Of" compilation sets for High Note Records in New York.
9/9/2011	Projects done for workshop aired on local radio programs Steve Kubitz and Dave Singer each had projects they did for Advanced Radio Production Workshop broadcast on local radio programs.
9/9/2011	Student wins scholarship to travel to national park Madeline McKain, a photography and honors program student, traveled to Great Basin National Park as part of the Partners in the Parks program.
9/7/2011	M.A. Alumna Helps Veterans Transition to Academia Ann Rairigh was looking for a master’s degree program that focused on organizational development while allowing her to cultivate her passion for helping veterans pursue higher education.
9/6/2011	Professor's op-ed in Philadelphia Inquirer School of Communication Director and Assistant Professor Steven Hallock, Ph.D., wrote an op-ed for the Philadelphia Inquirer about how Pennsylvania legislators and the governor should follow the example of Wyoming, which uses oil, gas, and mineral severance taxes to help invest in higher education.
9/2/2011	Class projects exhibited at global conference in Prague A set model by Lindsey B. Mayer, a technical theatre major specializing in scenic design, was chosen for the student exhibit at the Prague Quadrennial of Performance Design and Space. A model by Richard Preffer was also on display at the event.
9/2/2011	M.B.A. Alum’s Radio Show Being Broadcasted Globally Point Park M.B.A. alumnus Ron Meyer’s Blessed2Play radio show recently debuted on the EWTN Global Catholic Radio Network.
9/1/2011	Alumni Profile: Kate Santichen, Producer at Bloomberg News Kate Santichen, a 2007 broadcasting alumna, is a producer for Bloomberg News and prior to that she was an associate producer for The Early Show at CBS News.
8/31/2011	Alumni Profile: Eric Probola, Global Cultural Studies Alumnus Eric Probola talks about his experiences at Point Park and his current job working for the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh.
8/26/2011	Faculty Profile: J. Kaye Cupples, Special Education In an interview, J. Kaye Cupples, Ph.D., talked about his extensive background in the special education field as well as the offerings Point Park's special education program has for students.
8/26/2011	Point Park University Announces New Board of Trustees Appointment Point Park University announced Peggy T. McKnight has been elected as a member to the Board of Trustees at the August board meeting.
8/25/2011	Point Park University marks 9/11 anniversary with public events The University is taking a cross-disciplinary approach to the commemoration and highlighting themes that include respecting cultural differences, recognizing personal responsibility and valuing urban living.
8/25/2011	Recent grad's photo named finalist in global contest Abigail Neely's photograph was selected by Photographer's Forum magazine as a finalist in its annual spring photography contest.
8/24/2011	Accounting Alumna Lands Job at Schneider Downs Soon after graduating in 2010, Rosemary Coombs began working as an internal auditor for a top 60 accounting, tax and business advisory firm.
8/24/2011	Meet Alum Graham Ferry, Civil Engineering Project Manager Alumnus Graham Ferry works for L.R. Kimball, an architecture, civil and environmental engineering and communication technology services firm.
8/23/2011	Point Park remains open following tremors Point Park is aware of tremors reported throughout the Downtown Pittsburgh area early Tuesday afternoon. The University remains open and operating normally. Check back for updates.
8/23/2011	SAEM Instructor to Host Workshop on Using Online Tools for Fundraising Teresa A. Gregory, CFRE, will host this workshop on Saturday, August 27 at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh in Mt. Lebanon, Pa.
8/22/2011	$1 Million Gift to Point Park University to Fund Urban Accounting Initiative The George Rowland White Endowed Professor of Accounting and Finance and the Urban Accounting Initiative is an effort to increase awareness of careers in accounting and finance among minority youth.
8/22/2011	Class Project Leads to Job for Mechanical Engineering Technology Student Meet Robert Fausnaught, automation engineer for Eaton Corp.
8/22/2011	Heinz Ethics Panel Garners More Than 100 Students and Business Leaders Heinz leaders John Kraus, James Traut and Brian Shuttleworth presented on topics ranging from corporate governance and enterprise reputation to risk management and sustainability.
8/15/2011	Alumni are on the forefront of online journalism School of Communication alumni Heidi Dezayas, Amanda Gillooly and Stephanie Rex are editors for local Patch news sites. Patch is an online network of news sites. There are more than 800 sites nationwide, with at least a dozen in the Pittsburgh area.
8/15/2011	Alumni Profile: Amanda Gillooly, editor of Canon-McMillan Patch Amanda Gillooly, a 2002 journalism and mass communication graduate, is the local editor for Canon-McMillan Patch.
8/15/2011	Alumni Profile: Heidi Dezayas, editor of Plum-Oakmont Patch Heidi Dezayas, a 2007 broadcasting graduate, is the local editor for Plum-Oakmont Patch.
8/15/2011	Alumni Profile: Stephanie Rex, editor of Forest Hills-Regent Square Patch Stephanie Rex, a 2007 journalism graduate, is local editor for Forest Hills-Regent Square Patch. \| Photo by Chris Rolinson
8/11/2011	Point Park University Announces Appointment of New Board Chair Point Park University has announced that Anne Lewis was unanimously elected by the Board of Trustees to serve as chair of the Board, where she will lead the University’s capital campaign to support its Academic Village Initiative.
8/4/2011	Alumni Profile: IMC grad starts communications business Jennifer Russell graduated in 2010 with a degree in integrated marketing communications. She now owns her own marketing communication company called Gemini Marketing Partners.
8/2/2011	Alumni Profile: Melissa Brozeski, Pittsburgh Pirates Meet SAEM alumna Melissa Brozeski, community relations coordinator for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
8/1/2011	SAEM program director to Give Lecture on Managing Today's Celebrities and Athletes Steve Tanzilli, Esq., assistant professor and director of the sport, arts and entertainment management program at Point Park University, will give a lunch lecture on Tuesday, August 9 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Allegheny HYP Club.
7/27/2011	Point Park Offers Degree Geared For Firefighters To help today’s firefighters, as well as paramedics and disaster managers prepare for that wide gamut of responsibility, Point Park is now offering a more broadly marketable public administration degree.
7/26/2011	Prospective Students Tour Stage AE at SAEM Workshop High school students learned about the various career opportunities within the sport, arts and entertainment management fields while getting a backstage tour of one of Pittsburgh’s newest concert venues.
7/22/2011	Economics & Finance Student Named a Scholar-Athlete Derek Peluso excels both in the classroom and on the baseball field.
7/20/2011	Heinz Corporation and Point Park to Present Ethics Panel Point Park University will join with leaders from the Heinz Corporation on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011, to present a panel discussion on "Meeting the Challenge of Ethical Leadership, Corporate Governance, Risk Management, and Sustainability on a Global Scale."
7/20/2011	Multimedia student spends summer interning at CMT Amanda Hertzog, a multimedia student, spent her summer as a digital imaging intern in the .com department at Country Music Television in Nashville.
7/18/2011	Alumni Profile: Miles Ritenour, Ketchum account coordinator Miles Ritenour, class of 2010, is account coordinator at Ketchum Public Relations.
7/18/2011	Criminal Justice Alum Works as Director at Gateway Rehab Chris Ingram earned both a bachelor's and master's degree from Point Park University.
7/11/2011	Hamlisch to be Distinguished Master Artist in Residence Point Park University’s Conservatory of Performing Arts welcomes Marvin Hamlisch as Distinguished Master Artist in Residence in the fall of 2011. Hamlisch will give three workshops for Point Park students at the University.
7/7/2011	Alumni profile: John West, documentary photojournalist John West, a 2007 photojournalism graduate, is a documentary photojournalist and owns his own company, John West Photography.
7/5/2011	McKenna named chair of theatre department Sheila McKenna, assistant professor and Point Park alumna, was named chair of the theatre department in the Conservatory of Performing Arts.
7/1/2011	Alum Profile: Jenniffer Burke, Big Brothers Big Sisters M.A. in organizational leadership alumna discusses her experiences as a graduate student at Point Park.
6/29/2011	Professor served as artist in residence at Biosphere 2 Patrick Millard, assistant professor of photography, was artist in residency at Biosphere 2 in Arizona.
6/29/2011	SAEM Students Raise $20,000 at Glitzburgh 2011 Anna DeLattre and Rachel Kernic discuss planning Glitzburgh and their experiences as students in the SAEM program.
6/27/2011	Students Capitalize on New Course in "HR Policies in Electronic Communications" School of Business Professor Elaine Luther, D.Sc., emphasizes to students in the HR Policies for Electronic Communications class the importance of being careful when communicating online.
6/22/2011	Hollywood veteran brings 30 years of industry experience Steve Cuden, assistant professor of screenwriting, is co-creator of the musical "Jekyll & Hyde" and has many years of experience in the entertainment industry.
6/22/2011	PR/advertising student wins Miss Pennsylvania Juliann Sheldon was crowned Miss Pennsylvania and will go on to compete in the Miss America pageant in January.
6/20/2011	Open House to Highlight Graduate Programs in the School of Arts and Sciences On June 29, individuals can learn about the various graduate programs offered through Point Park's School of Arts and Sciences.
6/20/2011	Point Park’s online certificate programs give professionals a career edge Point Park now offers two online certificates. The programs are designed for busy professionals to complete in just 12 months.
6/17/2011	Professor Charles Fox to Present Workshop at Wichita State University Charles Fox, O.D., Ph.D., Point Park professor of psychology, will present on "Vision Care for the Primary Care Provider" to the Wichita State University School of Nursing on July 6, 2011.
6/15/2011	Biological Sciences Alum to Pursue Dental School Franco Sebastiani plans to become an oral surgeon and perform cleft lip and palate surgeries in third world countries.
6/15/2011	Student Excels in Point Park's Electrical Engineering Technology Program Melissa Englert is pursuing her dream to be an engineer.
6/15/2011	Students visit media outlets in Prague during class trip School of Communication students spent 11 days in Prague as part of the International Media class. The school selects a different international site each year.
6/14/2011	Students Enhance Resumes Planning For Project Children LEAD Conference More than 15 undergraduate and graduate students from a variety of majors planned and assisted with Point Park’s Project Children LEAD (Learning Early to Appreciate Diversity) sixth annual conference for educators and administrators.
6/10/2011	Alumna’s Advocacy Work Reaches New Level with M.B.A. Tara Marks, a Point Park M.B.A. graduate who serves as a co-director for public policy advocacy, attributes her education and relentless perseverance for guiding her to where she is today.
6/7/2011	Presentations and Papers from Humanities and Human Sciences Faculty and Students
6/6/2011	Artist Selected for Wood Street-Mon Wharf Connection Project New York-based Nobuho Nagasawa to work with LaQuatra Bonci Associates. Public Meeting: June 7, 2011 at 6pm
6/6/2011	Point Park’s Psychology Program Prepares Alumna for Graduate School Veronika Panagiotou credits the psychology program at Point Park—and the qualitative research methods she learned—for giving her an edge entering graduate school.
5/25/2011	Point Park University Announces New Board of Trustees Appointments Point Park University has announced the election of two candidates for membership on the Board of Trustees.
5/19/2011	Alumna Rachael Otieno Helps Launch Non-Profit in Kenya Alumna Rachael Otieno, who earned two master’s degrees at Point Park, attributes the knowledge and skills she gained in both programs with helping her to launch a nonprofit organization in her home country of Kenya.
5/19/2011	Alumna Rachael Otieno Helps Launch Non-Profit in Kenya Alumna Rachael Otieno, who earned two master’s degrees at Point Park, attributes the knowledge and skills she gained in both programs with helping her to launch a non-profit organization in her home country of Kenya.
5/18/2011	Alumni Profile: Cindy Barnett, Information Technology Information technology alum Cindy Barnett discusses her experiences at Point Park and her overall future career goals.
5/17/2011	Point Park Summer Camps Cultivate Youth Interests From crime scene investigation to scriptwriting to journalism, Point Park summer camps give young people the opportunity to explore their interests and career aspirations.
5/17/2011	Sudan Refugee Succeeds as Accountant and Grad Student at Point Park At 30 years old, accounting analyst and Point Park M.A. organizational leadership graduate student Panther Garang Bior has already gone through more hardships in his life than many people will face in their lifetime.
5/13/2011	Point Park Assistant Professor and AP Reporter Discuss Tracking a Terrorist Point Park University students and faculty had the unique opportunity to hear a former FBI agent and Associated Press reporter discuss how they worked together to track down a terrorist.
5/10/2011	Alumna wins Golden Quill Award for Best Writing Online Stephanie Rex, a 2007 graduate from the School of Communication, won the Golden Quill Award for Best Writing Online.
5/10/2011	Point Park alum nominated for two Tony Awards Rob Ashford, a 1983 graduate of the Conservatory of Performing Arts, has earned Tony nominations for Best Direction of a Musical and Best Choreography, both for How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying.
5/9/2011	Course offers real-world multimedia experience Capstone is a workshop-style class held in the spring that culminates in a multimedia project and portfolio piece. The class is required for multimedia majors, but students in other School of Communications majors also take the class, so they can collaborate and combine their skills and expertise.
5/6/2011	Point Park Student, Grad Receive National Journalism Honors Faith Cotter and Lucy Leitner received the National Mark of Excellence from the Society of Professional Journalists for their Justice magazine piece.
5/6/2011	Point Park's HR Management Program Recognized by SHRM The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has acknowledged that Point Park University's human resource management program fully aligns with SHRM’s HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates.
5/3/2011	Journalism student, grad win national award for Justice magazine article Faith Cotter and Lucy Leitner won the SPJ National Mark of Excellence Award for their article "No Remorse," which was featured in Justice, a magazine published by Point Park's Innocence Institute.
5/2/2011	Technical theatre students connect with companies, get jobs James Ogden II, a student in the stage management program at Point Park, received five job offers at the Southeastern Theatre Conference's annual convention, which was held in Atlanta in 2011.
4/29/2011	GAI employees to graduate from On-Site Corporate M.B.A. Program GAI’s newly minted M.B.A. recipients will be the first class to graduate from the School of Business’s on-site corporate M.B.A. program.
4/29/2011	Works by American Artists Featured in Visions of Europe Exhibition Exhibit features celebrated American artists Frank Herbert Mason, John Del Monte, Lois McCune and Carol Begley.
4/28/2011	Alpha Chi National College Honor Society at Point Park Inducts New Members Point Park University inducted 73 new members into its Alpha Chi National College Honor Society chapter for 2011 on Thursday, March 24.
4/28/2011	Assistant professor of photography to give lecture Patrick Millard, assistant professor of photography at Point Park, will be speaking at the Humanity+ conference Transhumanism Meets Design at Parsons The New School for Design in New York City.
4/28/2011	Faculty member presents juried research paper Dr. Tatyana Dumova, associate professor of communication at Point Park, presented a full-length juried research paper at the annual convention of the Eastern Communication Association in Arlington, Va., held April 13-17.
4/27/2011	COPA dean teaches at film school in Prague Fredrick Johnson, acting dean of the Conservatory, was a guest teacher at Film and Television Academy of the Performing Arts in Prague.
4/27/2011	Point Park Presents Online Instruction Conference on May 20 for Educators Point Park University presents the sixth annual Project Children L.E.A.D. conference for educators and administrators on Friday, May 20, 2011.
4/26/2011	M.A./M.B.A. program aims to give communications pros an edge Point Park’s rigorous M.A./M.B.A. program is designed for communication professionals who work in or plan to work in management and executive positions. Shian-Li McGuire is studying for an M.A./M.B.A. while working full time as a manager of advertising at Dick’s Sporting Goods.
4/26/2011	M.A./M.B.A. program aims to give working professionals an edge Debating between pursuing an M.A. in journalism and mass communications or an M.B.A., Shian-Li McGuire was thrilled to learn Point Park University was launching a two-degree program that could help her achieve her multiple career goals.
4/26/2011	Students get real look at media during trip to Washington, D.C. Students and faculty from the School of Communication traveled to Washington, D.C. for three days in March to get an inside look at the communication industry. Students met media professionals, including editor-in-chief of DC magazine, and examined moments in news history at the Newseum, such as an exhibit about covering Hurricane Katrina.
4/25/2011	CSI Expert Edward Strimlan Appointed Coordinator of Forensic Science Program In an interview, CSI Expert Edward Strimlan discusses his appointment to full-time visiting professor at Point Park.
4/21/2011	Intelligence and National Security Faculty Member Speaks at Press Club On Wednesday, April 27, 2011, Point Park University Assistant Professor Michael Finnegan, a former FBI agent, joins with Associated Press investigative reporter Adam Goldman to discuss how the federal intelligence community interacts with the media in reporting on terrorists and terrorism.
4/21/2011	Intelligence and National Security Faculty Member Speaks at Press Club On April 27, Assistant Professor Michael Finnegan, a former FBI agent, joins with Associated Press investigative reporter Adam Goldman to discuss how the U.S. intelligence community interacts with the media.
4/18/2011	Point Park to Host CSI Summer Camp for High School Students Point Park will host a CSI summer camp for high school students from July 19-21, 2011.
4/15/2011	Matthew R. Opdyke to discuss his research on the lichen community Assistant Professor Matthew R. Opdyke, Ph.D., will discuss his recent research on the lichen community in southwestern PA.
4/14/2011	Assistant Professor gives presentation on former Nike Missile site Robert Skertich, Ph.D., assistant professor of public administration and director of the public administration and undergraduate organizational leadership programs, gave a presentation on April 5, 2011 about the former Nike Missile site.
4/14/2011	Shirley Jones Scholarship recipient meets star Point Park musical theatre major Kristen Smith met Shirley Jones after receiving a scholarship named in her honor.
4/12/2011	Acclaimed Broadcaster to Deliver 51st Commencement Address Point Park announces speakers for 2011 Commencement and Hooding and Degree Conferral.
4/12/2011	Grad assistant wins two press awards in Georgia Point Park University grad assistant Pamela E. Walck won two press awards in Georgia for her series on female veterans.
4/12/2011	Point Park hosts the 6th Annual Project L.E.A.D. Multicultural Conference The Multicultural Conference gives educators and administrators a forum to explore new and innovative ways to improve multicultural education through interactive learning.
4/12/2011	Students present at Northeast Regional Honors Conference Point Park University honors students attended the Northeast Regional Honors Conference in Portland, Maine the weekend of March 31.
4/8/2011	Creative writing workshops allow students to hone their craft Point Park's creative writing program gives students opportunities to develop their literary voices in poetry, fiction and non-fiction, utilizing a workshop format for many classes.
4/8/2011	Photojournalist shows reality of war in exhibit Photographer Bill Putnam's exhibit, titled "Faces of Battle, Afghanistan" will be displayed in the Lawrence Hall gallery through April 25. Putnam will give a lecture on April 8, 7-9 p.m. in Thayer Hall.
4/8/2011	Point Park dancers compete on international stage, earn top 12 placement A Point Park University dance ensemble was named one of the top 12 dance ensembles at the Youth America Grand Prix International Student Ballet and Contemporary Dance Scholarship Competition (YAGP) in New York City.
4/6/2011	Business management alumna leads economic development in Wilkinsburg Business alumna Tracey Truax Evans leads economic development in Wilkinsburg.
4/6/2011	Pompeanis make Point Park, broadcasting a tradition Point Park graduate Bob Pompeani is an accomplished sports broadcaster. His two daughters are following in his footsteps by also attending Point Park for broadcasting.
4/5/2011	Alumni network pays dividends for actress Ashley Archambeau Access to alumni network helped COPA alumna Ashley Archambeau land lead role in film.
4/4/2011	Accounting/SAEM Student Named Financial Executive Scholar Point Park University Dual Major Business Student Josh Forrester is Named a Financial Executive International Scholar.
4/4/2011	Assistant Professor To Discuss North Park Nike Missile Site Friends of North Park has invited Robert Skertich, Ph.D., to discuss the history of the Nike Missile site near North Park on April 5.
4/4/2011	Student organization wins national Rookie Chapter of the Year award The newly formed Point Park University chapter of the National Broadcasting Society won National Rookie Chapter of the Year at the Society’s national awards ceremony in Los Angeles in March.
3/31/2011	Organizational Leadership Alumna Discusses Experiences at Point Park Mother and grandmother Jacqueline Sledge, a cancer control specialist for the American Cancer Society, earned a bachelor's degree in organizational leadership.
3/25/2011	Dimitris Kraniou presents on economic and immigration issues Dimitris Kraniou, professor at Point Park, made two presentations in March on economic and immigration issues.
3/25/2011	Professor brings experience with key business trend to students The business trend known as reverse logistics was the focus of a paper that Lori Molinari, D.B.A. presented at the Second Annual Sustainable Enterprises of the Future Conference.
3/25/2011	School of Business faculty member presents on economic and immigration issues Dimitris Kraniou, professor of International Economics and Management made two presentations in March on economic and immigration issues.
3/23/2011	Photographic arts lecture sponsored by Point Park School of Communication The works of photographer Herman Leonard are the focus of a lecture sponsored by Point Park’s School of Communication, Friday, March 25, 2011 at 6 p.m. in Thayer Hall’s JVH Auditorium.
3/21/2011	Workshop Provides Resources For Students Interested in Graduate School Point Park University Career Development, Honors Program, and Sophomore Experience will sponsor a Graduate School Workshop for students interested in pursuing advanced degrees on Thursday, March 24th from 4:30-5:30 p.m.
3/15/2011	WPPJ Receives Top Honors at Annual Intercollegiate Broadcasting Systems Conference WPPJ won two Golden Microphone Awards and received the Gold standard for its overall operation at last week's IBS National Conference.
3/15/2011	WPPJ receives top honors at intercollegiate broadcasting systems conference WPPJ, Point Park University's student-run radio station, was recognized by the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) at the 71st Annual IBS National Conference in New York City.
3/14/2011	Point Park offers new Master’s Degree in Special Education This fall, Point Park University will enroll the first cohort of teachers in its Master of Education in Special Education program. The new M.Ed. offers educators advanced training in teaching special needs students and working in increasingly inclusive classrooms.
3/11/2011	Conservatory dance concert receives critical acclaim Point Park University’s Conservatory Dance Company performed its annual signature concert at the Byham Theater in Pittsburgh’s Cultural District Feb. 24–26 to critical acclaim. The show featured signature works by dance luminaries George Balanchine, Bill T. Jones, Trey McIntyre and Toru Shimazaki.
3/9/2011	Conservatory Theatre stages 'Evita' with unique casting Evita, the stunning Tim Rice-Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, is the final show of the Conservatory Theatre Company’s 2010–2011 season. Director John Shepard, theatre department chair, faculty member and performer, has included a unique twist in this particular production that will surprise audiences and provide greater insight into the musical’s leading lady.
3/9/2011	Former acting student lands major role in feature film Former acting major and Pittsburgh-area native Gino Anthony Pesi is gearing up for the March 11 worldwide release of his latest and most notable feature film, Battle: Los Angeles.
3/9/2011	Point Park University Hosts Brackets 101 Event to Benefit Cope Scholarship Fund Point Park University will host Brackets 101, a fundraising event related to the NCAA Basketball Tournament, on Monday, March 14 . Proceeds from the event will benefit the University’s Myron Cope Scholarship for students in the School of Communication.
3/8/2011	CITY TO SELL FORMER DOWNTOWN FIRE HOUSE TO POINT PARK UNIVERSITY Sale will help Point Park continue its plans to transform downtown campus.
3/3/2011	Point Park Students Collaborate Using the Arts to Raise Consumer Awareness Joining forces to point out the dangers of America’s consumerism waste, Point Park University’s social change club POOF presents “Stuff” March 4th and 5th at Future Tenant.
3/1/2011	Assistant professor focuses on how art and technology intersect Patrick Millard, who joined the School of Communication as an assistant professor of photography in the fall, is fascinated by how human beings interact with natural and synthetic environments.
3/1/2011	Dual certification option now available for education undergrads A dual certification option is now available for undergrads to meet Pennsylvania’s teaching certification requirements that take effect in 2013.
2/28/2011	Campus Activities Board Charity Ball Raises $1,500 for Western PA Humane Society The Campus Activities Board hosted a charity ball at the Warhol Museum on January 27th. The event raised $1,500 for the Western PA Humane Society.
2/25/2011	Remaining performances of The Lonesome West cancelled The remaining performances of The REP's production of The Lonesome West (Feb. 25 - 27) are cancelled.
2/24/2011	University Community Invited to Annual Health Fair Point Park University's 10th Annual Health Fair will be held on Thursday, March 24 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. in the Lawrence Hall Ballroom.
2/22/2011	SAEM Students will have classes at Stage AE Concert Venue Starting Fall 2011, students enrolled in Point Park’s sport, arts and entertainment management program will have the opportunity to move their lessons from classroom to concert venue.
2/22/2011	University operating on 10 a.m. delay on Tuesday, Feb. 22. Due to inclement weather, Point Park University will operate on a 10 a.m. delay on Tuesday, Feb. 22. All classes and activities will take place at regular times after 10 a.m.
2/17/2011	Conservatory faculty and students collaborate on compelling documentary Conservatory of Performing Arts alumni, students and faculty collaborate to produce "What Does Trouble Mean, Nate Smith's Revolution," a documentary about the Pittsburgh African American labor rights activist Nate Smith. It premieres Friday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. and airs again on Feb. 27 at 12 p.m. on WPXI-TV, Pittsburgh.
2/17/2011	Point Park hosts photographic arts lecture on Friday, Feb. 25 Point Park invites the public to a free Speaking Light lecture on the photographic arts by featured artist Christine Holtz on Friday, Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. in Thayer Hall’s JVH Auditorium.
2/10/2011	Alums with 'Mary Poppins' national tour teach master class Conservatory of Performing Arts alumni Case Dillard, 27, Shua Potter, 28, and Eric Hatch, 29, all part of the national tour of 'Mary Poppins,' recently returned to campus to teach students “Step in Time” and a second number from the Broadway show.
2/10/2011	Point Park to open classroom space at Stage AE this fall Point Park University students enrolled in the sport, arts and entertainment management program will soon have a unique opportunity to experience their academic lessons in a real-world work environment.
2/9/2011	'Mary Poppins' alumni Q&A draws students from across Point Park Three COPA alumni who are in the cast of the national tour of "Mary Poppins" offered a master class to COPA students and a Q&A open to all Point Park students.
2/9/2011	Creative writing professor featured in PBS NewsHour Art Beat Point Park assistant professor Sarah Perrier is the featured poet on PBS NewsHour’s Art Beat blog, which includes a video in which she reads a poem from her new book, "Nothing Fatal."
2/2/2011	The Heinz Endowments Awards Point Park University Grant for Public Art Design Team Commission Point Park and Riverlife are partnering to sponsor the commission, which will result in a public art installation designed to create a stronger pedestrian connection between Point Park’s campus and the newly constructed Mon Wharf Landing linear park.
2/1/2011	Point Park operating on 10 a.m. start on Feb. 1 due to inclement weather Due to inclement weather, the University will operate on a 10 a.m. start on Tuesday, Feb. 1. All classes prior to 10 a.m. will be cancelled.
1/29/2011	Acclaimed screenwriter shares his craft with cinema students Rick Hawkins brings 30 years as a highly successful and Emmy-winning TV screenwriter to Point Park as an artist-in-residence with the Department of Cinema Arts.
1/28/2011	Alumni Profile: Jacqueline Sledge, Cancer Control Specialist Meet Jacqueline Sledge, an organizational leadership alumna and community cancer control specialist for the American Cancer Society.
1/26/2011	Point Park hosts photographic arts lecture January 28 The featured artist, photographer and filmmaker Nate Abramowski, will discuss his Quiet Men series focusing on the roles men assume in today’s world.
1/25/2011	Conservatory Dance Company performs impressive lineup at the Byham Theatre Point Park University’s Conservatory Dance Company will perform their annual concert at the Byham Theater in the Cultural District Feb. 24 - 26. The concert will feature signature works choreographed by dance luminaries George Balanchine, Bill T. Jones, Trey McIntyre and Toru Shimazaki.
1/25/2011	Conservatory hosts master classes, artists in residence On Friday, January 21, 2010 alums Case Dillard, Eric Hatch and Shua Potter, all performing in the national tour of Mary Poppins, returned to campus to teach students two of the most challenging numbers from the Disney musical.
1/17/2011	Students show marketplace savvy in business plan contest Students in Point Park University’s Introduction to Business course gain real-world experience with a healthy dose of friendly competition in the School of Business’ annual Business Plan Contest.
1/12/2011	Second 'Day of Dreams' Celebrating MLK Day, Jan. 17; Classes in Session Point Park student groups host the second annual "Day of Dreams" to celebrate and honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Events begin Monday, Jan. 17.
1/11/2011	An inside look: Technical theatre/design & stage management A world of opportunity awaits students who are interested in working to make the artistic vision of theatre and dance productions a reality through Point Park's technical theatre/design and stage management programs.
1/11/2011	Innocence Institute work leads to reopening of high-profile case The seven-year investigation by student reporters at the Innocence Institute at Point Park University has contributed to a judge’s decision to reopen a high-profile arson-murder case and consider whether the man convicted 14 years ago deserves a new trial.
1/11/2011	School of Communication Highlights Role of African-American Newspaper in Pittsburgh, Beyond The Point Park University's School of Communication is hosting a free public screening of the documentary film "Newspaper of Record: The Pittsburgh Courier" at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 25, at the GRW Theater in University Center.
1/5/2011	Conservatory Theatre Company presents The Time of Your Life Point Park University's Conservatory Theatre Company presents William Saroyan's award-winning drama The Time of Your Life at the Pittsburgh Playhouse Jan. 28 through Feb. 6.
1/4/2011	Bob Marley Tribute Concert Named Best Concert of 2010 Ed Traversari, professional in residence with Point Park’s sport, arts and entertainment management program, receives kudos for organizing historic event.
12/27/2010	Photojournalism alum documents Project HOPE mission School of Communication graduate Kristopher Radder spent three weeks as a volunteer public affairs officer on a Project HOPE mission to South America, taking photos and writing a blog.
12/20/2010	Students on holiday break through Jan. 14 Point Park University students are on holiday break from Sunday, Dec. 19 through Friday, Jan. 14.
12/16/2010	Engineering Alumnus Discusses His Experiences at Point Park John Frydrych is a Civil Engineering Consultant and Eastern Regional Manager for R.A. Smith National, Inc.
12/15/2010	Governor Rendell Announces Investment in University’s Urban Park Point Park University will receive a $2.5 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant from Governor Rendell for the construction of a park at Wood Street and Boulevard of the Allies.
12/9/2010	Textbook Rental Program Coming to the Campus Bookstore Beginning in December 2010, the Point Park University Bookstore will be offering a pilot textbook rental program designed to deliver maximum savings and convenience to students.
12/3/2010	International Media Trip Planned for Prague School of Communication students and faculty traveling to Prague to examine the country's media.
11/30/2010	School of Communication Dean Lectures at Serbian Universities, Faculty Present at International Conference in Poland Tim Hudson, dean of the School of Communication, was invited to Belgrade by Singidunum University to address the Faculty (School) of Media and Communication on the subject of "new technology in journalism education."
11/23/2010	Conservatory Theatre brings 'Camino Real' to Playhouse The Conservatory Theatre Company is bringing 'Camino Real,' one of Tennessee Williams' lesser-known works and his most experimental play, to the stage at the Pittsburgh Playhouse as part of the 2010-11 season.
11/18/2010	Students learn valuable tips at High School Media Day High school students and teachers learned about the evolving world of journalism and media during the Point Park’s High School Media Day, a biannual event sponsored by the School of Communication.
11/15/2010	Cinema program offering new major in animation and visual effects for fall 2011 Starting the fall of 2011, Point Park will begin offering a new Bachelor of Arts degree in animation and visual effects through the Department of Cinema Arts. The degree has two concentrations: animation or visual effects.
11/12/2010	Local film festival showcases cinema arts talent The work of Point Park students, faculty and alumni are featured heavily at the 2010 Pittsburgh Film Festival. Works that are featured at this year's festival include Mr. Pleasant and Silent City.
11/10/2010	Professors Present at Northeastern Association of Business, Economics and Technology Dr. Archish Maharaja and Dr. Gita Maharaja presented their work at a regional conference in State College, PA.
11/10/2010	Professors Present at Northeastern Association of Business, Economics and Technology Dr. Archish Maharaja and Dr. Gita Maharaja presented their work at a regional conference in State College, PA.
11/2/2010	Conservatory Theatre stages 'Thoroughly Modern Millie' Point Park's Conservatory Theatre Company is opening its 2010-2011 season with the classic musical "Thoroughly Modern Millie."
11/1/2010	Sidky Presents At Academic Conference Dr. M. H. Sidky, professor in Point Park University’s School of Business, presented his paper at the 33rd annual Northeastern Association of Business, Economics and Technology
10/28/2010	Accelerated Business program a perfect fit for juggling work, college Marcy Byrne knew what she wanted — a business degree that would further her knowledge and her career without taking years to attain. She found it in Point Park’s Accelerated Business program.
10/27/2010	Theatre showcases create great opportunities for students Point Park's theatre showcases take the Conservatory's top acting and musical theatre seniors to New York City and Los Angeles to perform for casting directors, talent agents, managers and other industry professionals to help the students launch their careers.
10/21/2010	SAEM students help promote, produce historic Marley concert Ed Traversari, professional in residence for the sport, arts and entertainment management program, called on Point Park students to help promote and produce a benefit concert in tribute to the late reggae musician Bob Marley.
10/19/2010	Student Choreography Project showcases artistic prowess Each year the Conservatory Dance Company kicks off its season with the highly anticipated Student Choreography Project, a showcase of the artistic ability of some of the Conservatory’s most creative and driven students.
10/18/2010	Point Park University to Host Jim Hightower Lecture Jim Hightower, national radio commentator and author, is slated to hold a lecture, entitled “Meaning of Populism (True and False)”, at Point Park University on Wednesday, October 20.
10/12/2010	The REP’s 'La Ronde' offers M.F.A. students chance to shine La Ronde offers several of this year’s graduating class of M.F.A. in acting students an opportunity to grow and develop as performing artists.
10/11/2010	Engineering Alum Uses Education to Help Ensure Transit Safety As a product safety engineer for Ansaldo STS, Joseph Reutzel analyzes designs of control systems used to operate light duty mass transit and heavy duty rail systems all across the country and around the world. Reutzel is a 2005 graduate of Point Park’s electrical engineering technology program.
10/7/2010	Dumova Publishes in a Communication Assessment Primer Released by the National Communication Association Tatyana Dumova, associate professor in Point Park University’s School of Communication, has joined a group of assessment experts in the field of communication to develop a comprehensive guide for measuring discipline-specific outcomes of student learning.
10/6/2010	Honors Program Students Make An Impact On and Off Campus Students in Point Park’s Honors Program wrapped up a month of welcoming activities for new and returning students by volunteering to stage a water station for Pittsburgh’s Great Race in front of the University’s new Student Center.
10/1/2010	Psychology Students, Professor Co-Author Research Paper Three Point Park undergraduate students never dreamed when they did a group project as freshmen that it would lead to a research paper co-authored with their professor -- and will be published in a national peer-reviewed journal.
9/29/2010	Internship and Job Fair today for students, alumni The 2nd Annual Internship and Job Fair for current students and alumni is today, Sept. 29, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Lawrence Hall. More than 70 employers are attending. Bring copies of your resume. Dress is business casual.
9/22/2010	Ethics Leadership Education The School of Business partners with the H.J. Heinz Co. to advance ethical leadership studies.
9/22/2010	Two Point Park Professors Present Papers at the Second Annual International Conference On Sustainable Enterprises of the Future Assistant professors, Michele L. Langbein, Ph.D. and Lori Molinari, D.B.A. presented their work at the International Conference On Sustainable Enterprises of the Future.
9/20/2010	International student earns M.B.A., advances career at home Point Park’s School of Business gave international student Alphonse Tounkara the chance to succeed beyond his expectations – and in a global way.
9/13/2010	Point Park Professor Heather Starr Fiedler To Be Honored As Distinguished Woman in Media Point Park University associate professor of multimedia, Heather Starr Fiedler, Ph.D., has been selected as one of fourteen women to be honored at The Women and Girls Foundation’s Celebration of Women in Media.
9/9/2010	Dance graduate wins prestigious Pittsburgh CLO award Point Park University graduate Ahmad Simmons (COPA 2010) in July received Pittsburgh CLO’s prestigious “Julia Deberson Award” in recognition of his professional skill, work ethic, optimistic attitude, ability to work well with others and passion for his work.
9/6/2010	Dance professor conducts teaching residency in Uganda As one of the first artists selected for Teach and Tour Sojourners, dance Professor Doug Bentz blazed the trail for future dancers participating in the international program. Bentz traveled to Kampala, Uganda this summer and conducted a two-week teaching residency in American contemporary jazz dance for dancers ranging from 17 to 25 years old.
9/3/2010	School of Arts and Sciences Welcomes Dean Charles Fox Charles Fox, O.D., Ph.D., new dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, talks about high school in a New York City ghetto, where he began the uncommon path of his 33-year career.
8/31/2010	Point Park University to hold Sergio Leone Film Festival Point Park University’s Department of Cinema and Digital Arts and The John P. Harris Society, Point Park’s student film group, in conjunction with The Italian Cultural Institute of the Embassy of Italy, Washington, D.C., is presenting a festival of the films of Sergio Leone, spanning the weekend of September 9-12.
8/23/2010	First Students Graduate with M.S. in Environmental Studies This August and December, the first class of students is graduating from Point Park’s new master of science in environmental studies program, which began at the University in August of 2009.
8/19/2010	Point Park University Announces New Academic and Administrative Appointments Point Park University has announced the following academic and administrative appointments and election of a candidate for membership on the Board of Trustees.
8/11/2010	Hudson, Claussen Speak at 2nd World Journalism Education Congress Tim Hudson,Ph.D., dean and professor, and Dane S. Claussen,Ph.D., professor & director of graduate programs and faculty development, both in the School of Communication, spoke at the 2nd World Journalism Education Congress, held July 5-7 at Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa.
8/11/2010	School of Communication Faculty Speak at AEJMC Convention Four faculty members of the School of Communication at Point Park University, participated in the Association for Education in Journalism & Mass Communication 2010 annual conference, held Aug. 4-7 in Denver, Co.
8/10/2010	Dr. Archish Maharaja presents papers, co-authored with three School of Business faculty members, at international conference Archish Maharaja, Ed.D., presented at the 17th Annual International Conference on Advances in Management held in Atlanta, Georgia.
8/10/2010	Dr. Michele L. Langbein Presents Paper at World Conference Michele Langbein discusses podcasting in education at the World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications in Toronto.
8/10/2010	Dr. Michele L. Langbein presents paper at World Conference Michele L. Langbein, Ph.D., assistant professor and director of Undergraduate Accelerated Business Program presented the paper, "Podcasting Advantages & Disadvantages in Education."
7/30/2010	High school students get crash course in SAEM program Summer workshop introduces students to careers in the sport, arts and entertainment management fields.
7/29/2010	School of Business Faculty Member Presents at Organizational Decision Making and Leadership Conference Point Park professor, Dr. M. H. Sidky presents his work at international conference.
7/23/2010	Dance major to compete for Miss America crown Point Park dance major Madison Tabet won the Miss New Mexico pageant competition and will compete for the Miss America crown in January 2011 in Las Vegas.
7/14/2010	Biology Grad Sets Sights on Becoming a Doctor Michelle Guaragno graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology in May 2010 and will begin graduate studies toward her goal of becoming a doctor.
6/28/2010	Alumni Profile: Irene Kent, choreographer / performer / teacher Irene Kent, a dance alumna, is a choreographer, performer and teacher.
6/25/2010	Alumni Profile: Anthony Sanchez, Attorney Behavioral science alum Anthony Sanchez discusses his experience at Point Park.
6/18/2010	Crime scene investigation house added to unique training center The crime scene house is the final piece of Point Park's National Security Training Center.
6/10/2010	Incoming and transfer students: Online registration for fall classes is open We've got the resources you need to register for fall 2010 classes online.
6/4/2010	Point Park Ad Competition Team Places Third - Best Placement in University’s History The National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC) team from Point Park University took third place in this year’s regional competition for an integrated marketing communications campaign proposal for State Farm Insurance directed at the 18-25 year old market for auto and renters insurance.
6/1/2010	Fundraiser planned, produced by SAEM students raises $14,000 'Glitzburgh' benefits Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
5/31/2010	Students on Irish media trip meet with Ambassador Rooney Point Park University students on a trip to study the Irish media and culture in Dublin had the great fortune to have on their itinerary not only a visit to the U.S. Embassy, but also an audience with Dan Rooney and several staff members.
5/28/2010	Prof. Opdyke, Students Research Lichen as Indicator of Air Quality After receiving a research grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources in June 2009, Opdyke has been studying lichen -- a composite organism consisting of a symbiotic association of a fungus with a photosynthetic partner such as algae.
5/28/2010	The REP stages world premiere of 'Confluence of Dreaming' Point Park University’s professional theatre company, The REP, closes its 2009-2010 season with a world premiere, A Confluence of Dreaming, written by Tammy Ryan and directed by John Amplas, from May 28–June 13, 2010.
5/25/2010	Anne Lewis and Kishore K. Gopaul Elected to Point Park’s Board of Trustees Point Park University has announced the election of two candidates for membership on the Board of Trustees: Anne Lewis and Kishore K. Gopaul.
5/25/2010	Conference explores teaching diversity via interactive learning Point Park hosts 5th annual multicultural gathering
5/25/2010	Senior project leads to jobs for engineering technology grads Electrical engineering technology graduates Charles Frederick, left, and Eric Carper are working for Eaton Corp. after doing their senior design project with the company.
5/21/2010	Point Park Education Department To Begin Offering New Option This Fall For the first time in its history, the education program at Point Park is offering students the option of a special education certification dual certification beginning in fall 2010.
5/11/2010	Team of Point Park Students Captures Third Place in Regional Journalism Competition Seniors David Hoedeman, Emily Newman, and Nicole Porter were among 18 groups of students who worked in teams to produce a range of media reports for this year’s Women’s Health & the Environment Conference.
5/6/2010	Point Park dance students take part in flash mob for World Environment day Sunshine and a surprise performance by Point Park University dance students welcomed visitors to Katz Plaza in Downtown Pittsburgh on May 5.
5/6/2010	Point Park receives $4 million gift for Student and Convocation Center As Point Park University advances its Academic Village Initiative, a $244 million campus and public enhancement space plan, it announced today that it has received a $4 million grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation, the largest gift ever to the university from a foundation or individual.
5/3/2010	Students present original projects at humanities symposium A number of Point Park University students prepared, presented and discussed original research projects for the University’s first Undergraduate Humanities Symposium, held April 23 on campus.
4/28/2010	Alpha Chi Honors Society Chapter Welcomes New Members Point Park invited 55 students to join its Alpha Chi National College Honor Society chapter. The official induction ceremony was held on Friday, April 16th in the Lawrence Hall Ballroom.
4/28/2010	Graduation Headquarters Get the most recent information about spring 2010 graduation here.
4/28/2010	Point Park Honors Program Hosts Celebration of Learning The Honors Program held a Celebration of Learning on Thursday, April 15 to honor graduating seniors. The celebration also highlighted the Honors Program’s academic and community service efforts for the year.
4/27/2010	Tony Award-winning choreographer to deliver 50th commencement address Rob Ashford, a 1983 graduate of Point Park University’s Conservatory of Performing Arts and honored Broadway choreographer, will give Point Park University’s 50th undergraduate Commencement address on Saturday at 1 p.m. at Mellon Arena.
4/25/2010	Showcase 2010 takes students to New York, Los Angeles Each spring, a select group of Point Park musical theatre and acting seniors are selected to participate in a showcase in both New York and Los Angeles.
4/23/2010	Point Park started alum on path to career in academics Amanda Lynch Morris believes Point Park’s professors paved the way for her academic career to progress from the bachelor’s degree in English she earned here to the Ph.D. in composition/rhetoric she’s pursuing at Auburn University.
4/21/2010	Accounting grad shares experience of passing CPA exam Candace Niblock began preparing for rigorous exam while still a student.
4/21/2010	Point Park Professor Steven Hallock to Present Paper at National Conference Steven Hallock discusses how the media has changed with respect to coverage of female political candidates at the 68th Annual Midwest Political Science Association Conference in Chicago.
4/20/2010	Point Park team introduces tech startup via business contest Point Park hosts 2010 Business Idea Challenge.
4/16/2010	Excellence in both academics, athletics sets Roddy apart As a star high school athlete, Rachel Roddy was taking part in an all-star volleyball match her senior year when one of the referees approached, introducing himself as Point Park coach Mike Bruno.
4/15/2010	Cinema grad assisting producer on 'Transformers 3' Katie Woolridge, a member of the Cinema Arts Class of 2008, is currently working as producer Ian Bryce’s assistant for Transformers 3.
4/14/2010	Point Park Professor Dane Claussen Elected to Journalism Education Teaching Committee Dr. Dane S. Claussen has been elected to the Teaching Committee of the Association for Education in Journalism & Mass Communication (AEJMC).
4/13/2010	School of Business Hosts Faculty Colloquium The focus of the discussion will be on Sovereign Crises and the European Union.
4/12/2010	Accelerated business program fits busy professional's schedule Student juggles career, college, family to earn degree
4/12/2010	Dance professor embraces engaging artistic collaboration Dance Professor Doug Bentz presented his 61st original work, Allegro Gypsioso, as part of the 2010 spring concert Dance With Me.
4/12/2010	Humanities and Human Sciences Department Hosts Undergraduate Humanities Conference at Point Park Undergraduate Humanities Conference set for Friday, April 23 at Point Park University.
4/12/2010	Oscar winner Estelle Parsons visits Point Park Conservatory of Performing Arts students and faculty had the honor to talk with Estelle Parsons, the Academy Award-winning actress who was in Pittsburgh in April playing the female lead in August: Osage County at the Benedum Center.
4/11/2010	April 14th Is STARS Day for Point Park Faculty and Staff Initiated in 2009, the STARS program supports the University's guiding principle of creating a quality student experience.
4/9/2010	Point Park MBA Students Advance To Final Round of Business Idea Challenge The final round of presentations for the PCKIZ Business Idea Challenge will be held on Monday, April 12 at Point Park University.
4/6/2010	Alumni Profile: Gary Smith, high school English teacher Education alumnus Gary Smith is an English teacher and department chair at South Fayette High School.
4/1/2010	Information Regarding April 3rd Classes All Saturday Accelerated Programs do not have classes this Saturday, April 3rd. This includes MBA, Business, Organizational Leadership, IMC, and Criminal Justice.
4/1/2010	Musical theatre alum on tour with 'Grease' Musical theatre alumna Christina Sivrich is appearing in the national Equity tour of the musical "Grease."
4/1/2010	Point Park announces faculty tenure, promotions More than a dozen Point Park University faculty members have been granted tenure and/or promotion, effective Sept. 1, 2010, President Paul Hennigan announced April 1.
3/31/2010	Tony Award-Winning Choreographer to Deliver Point Park University’s 50th Commencement Address Rob Ashford, a 1983 graduate of Point Park University’s Conservatory of Performing Arts and honored Broadway choreographer, will give Point Park University’s undergraduate Commencement address on Saturday, May 1, at 1 PM at Mellon Arena in Downtown Pittsburgh.
3/30/2010	Two Students Receive Awards at Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Conference Anthony Costulas and Josh Frketic were recognized at the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Conference, a national gathering of college-based radio stations in New York City.
3/25/2010	Point Park University Hosts the 5th Annual Multicultural Conference Point Park University’s Project Children LEAD (Learning Early to Appreciate Diversity) will hold the 5th Annual Multicultural Conference on Friday, May 7, 2010 in the Lawrence Hall Ballroom.
3/25/2010	Project Children L.E.A.D. at Point Park University Hosts Diversity Creativity Contest - Deadline Extended 4th, 5th and 6th graders are invited to participate in Point Park University’s Project Children L.E.A.D. diversity creativity contest as a part of its 5th Annual Multicultural Diversity conference. The deadline has been extended to April 9th.
3/24/2010	Point Park adjusts schedule for Spring 2010 final exams Point Park University is adjusting the schedule for Spring 2010 final exam week to give faculty members and students an opportunity, if needed, to make up class time lost when the University closed Feb. 8-10 due to snowstorms.
3/23/2010	Alumni Profile: Kate Keib, promotion manager Kate Keib, who received her B.A. and M.A. in journalism and mass communication, is promotion manager for Gannett Atlanta.
3/23/2010	Conservatory Theatre stages musical 'Light in the Piazza' The Conservatory Theatre Company is proud to end the season with the contemporary musical, The Light in the Piazza.
3/23/2010	Point Park Professor Recognized for Women's History Month New York City Borders locations will be recognizing playwright and Point Park University adjunct professor, Coni Ciongoli-Koepfinger, and her recently released drama, “Candledancing.”
3/16/2010	Students to discuss Alternative Spring Break trips to New York City, New Orleans Students who went on this year’s Alternative Spring Break trips, which combined sightseeing with volunteer work, will talk about their experiences during a presentation Thursday, March 18, at 2 p.m. in the JVH Auditorium, second floor of Thayer Hall.
3/12/2010	Check Point Park information sources for updates on class schedules, locations With flooding forecast for Downtown Pittsburgh starting Friday, March 12, the University asks all faculty and students, especially those attending classes on Saturday, March 13, to regularly check the Point Park Web site for updates.
3/11/2010	Plan ahead for Saturday, March 13, road closures and parking restrictions due to St. Patrick's Day parade Point Park faculty and students who have classes on Saturday, March 13, should plan ahead to allow for Downtown road closures and parking garage restrictions due to the St. Patrick’s Day parade. Point Park’s shuttle stop will also be affected.
3/9/2010	Women of Humility Honored by Black Student Union of Point Park University The Black Student Union will be honoring women in the Pittsburgh Region for their commitment to diversity, professional achievement and leadership excellence. The event will be held in the Lawrence Hall Lobby on March 25, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
3/8/2010	Point Park University Hosts Brackets 101 Event to Benefit Cope Scholarship Fund Brackets 101is a fundraising event related to the NCAA Basketball Tournament benefitting Point Park University's Myron Cope Scholarship for students in the School of Communication.
3/5/2010	Cinema faculty film gets screening in Beverly Hills Milk Crate, a short film by Point Park University cinema arts teaching artist John Rice, will screen on Saturday, March 13 at the 2010 Beverly Hills Hi-Def Film Festival in Beverly Hills, Calif.
3/5/2010	Producer, writer offers career insights to cinema students Two-time Emmy- and Grammy Award-winner Scott Goldstein spoke to cinema arts students about lessons he’s learned throughout his illustrious career.
3/4/2010	Pittsburgh Quarterly Publisher to visit Point Park University Join Doug Heuck, award-winning writer and publisher of Pittsburgh Quarterly Magazine, for a discussion on March 11th at 4 p.m. in the JVH Auditorium.
3/4/2010	SAEM students gain experience working on Pittsburgh events Students in the Sport, Arts and Entertainment Management senior seminar are gaining hands-on experience that can be put to use in whatever professional roles they pursue.
2/26/2010	Open House continuing as scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 27 Point Park will hold its Open House as scheduled on Saturday, Feb. 27. If inclement weather prevents you from attending, please contact our Admissions Office to arrange a personal visit and campus tour.
2/25/2010	Conservatory Theatre opens world premiere musical Point Park's Conservatory Theatre Company is staging the world premiere of Time After Time, under the direction of Gabriel Barre.
2/25/2010	Musical theatre freshman looks toward Broadway Jenny Wine is enjoying her freshman year as a musical theatre major at Point Park after winning the 2009 Jimmy Award for Best Performance by an Actress.
2/24/2010	Assistant Professor Matthew Opdyke Receives Grant for Fishing Creek Watershed Research The two-year project will assess the aquatic health and habitat quality of native brook trout to the headwaters of Fishing Creek.
2/24/2010	Father's sacrifice inspires student to anti-terrorism career J’Nelle Lake's father's death inspired her to dedicate her life to preventing terrorism.
2/24/2010	SAEM students get inside scoop on making movies Film industry pros share insights on business aspects of creating a motion picture.
2/24/2010	The Innocence Institute of Point Park University Presents "Resurrected After Exoneration" in the Lawrence Hall Gallery The exhibit featuring portraits of exonerated men by renowned Pittsburgh artist, Daniel Bolick, opens March 2 in the Lawrence Hall Gallery at Point Park University.
2/22/2010	Point Park University Community Invited to Annual Health Fair Play games, win prizes and learn more about nutrition, hygiene and staying healthy at the Point Park University Health Fair on March 10th.
2/18/2010	Point Park Senior Nominated for Hip Hop Award Steve Maffei is the only college student nominated for the "Best Radio Personality" award at the 4th Annual Hip Hop Awards.
2/18/2010	Prof. Skertich leads medical team in Haiti following earthquake Assistant professor uses expertise in public safety, emergency management to run temporary hospital
2/18/2010	SAEM student helps rescue Haitian orphans after earthquake SAEM student Herbie Pallotta discusses his trip to Haiti.
2/17/2010	Cinema alum producing, directing documentary for ESPN writer Kevin Kauffman, class of 2009, is the director and producer for Todd vs. High School, a documentary and book about Todd Gallagher's second time through his senior year, this time at Trinity Christian High School in the Pittsburgh suburb of Forest Hills. Gallagher is a 33-year-old ESPN writer and author of the book Andy Roddick Beat Me With A Frying Pan.
2/16/2010	Concert features signature works by dance masters Point Park University’s Conservatory Dance Company will perform its annual concert at the historic Byham Theater in the Cultural District Feb. 11-13. The concert will feature signature works choreographed by dance masters.
2/11/2010	Advertising/PR student wins Renaissance Award Advertising/public relations major Miles Ritenour was named the Renaissance Scholar of the Year by the Pittsburgh chapter of Public Relations Society of America. He is also completing a cutting-edge virtual internship with WordWrite Communications.
2/10/2010	Classes to resume for Thursday, Feb. 11 After careful consideration of weather and road conditions, Point Park intends to resume classes and daily business operations, to the degree possible, on Thursday, Feb. 11.
2/9/2010	COPA auditions Friday & Saturday still on but check regularly Point Park is closed Feb. 10. All classes are cancelled. Faculty and staff do not report. The Children's School is closed. As of Wednesday morning, auditions for the Conservatory of Performing Arts will be held as scheduled on Friday and Saturday; check back regularly in the event weather conditions cause audition status to change.
2/8/2010	Information sources for University schedule updates If Point Park University delays or cancels classes or its operating schedule for any reason, including inclement weather, here's where to check.
2/8/2010	Point Park closed for Tuesday, Feb. 9 Point Park University is closed for Tuesday, Feb. 9. All classes are cancelled. Faculty and staff do not report for work. The Health Fair scheduled for Tuesday is cancelled. The Children's School is also closed for Feb. 9.
2/7/2010	Point Park closed for Monday, Feb. 8 Point Park University is closed for Monday, Feb. 8. All classes are cancelled. Faculty and staff do not report for work. The Children's School is also closed.
2/7/2010	Show at Pittsburgh Playhouse cancelled for Feb. 7 cancelled The Sunday, Feb. 7, performance of "Buried Child" at the Pittsburgh Playhouse has been cancelled due to the snowstorm.
2/5/2010	Point Park classes cancelled for Feb. 6 Due to inclement weather, Point Park University will be closed on Saturday, February 6. All classes and performances at the Pittsburgh Playhouse will be cancelled.
2/4/2010	Saturday Open House, Financial Aid Workshop postponed Due to a winter storm forecast, both events have been rescheduled from Feb. 6 to Feb. 27. Please join us then!
1/29/2010	Business plan contest gives students real-world challenge Winning team proposes french fry stands on campus.
1/29/2010	Student-Produced Show to Air on WBGN-TV "Stepping Forward: Youth in Transition" will air at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 1.
1/28/2010	Global Cultural Studies program expands horizon for students The Global Cultural Studies programs at Point Park connect students with the cultures of the world.
1/28/2010	Work of student reporters plays role in outcome of criminal case A prison inmate convicted of a brutal murder and given the death sentence will go free from prison, due in part to investigative reporting two student journalists did for the Innocence Institute of Point Park University.
1/27/2010	Students expand theatre repertoire with 'Room Service' The Conservatory Theatre Company presents the screwball comedy 'Room Service.'
1/25/2010	Point Park-Woodland Hills School District Dual Enrollment Program Receives Support from Dominion Foundation Point Park University has received a $5,000 grant from the Dominion Foundation for the University's dual enrollment program established with Woodland Hills School District.
1/22/2010	Assistant Professor, Dr. Helena Knorr, to Present Work at International Conference Dr. Helena Knorr is slated to present to papers in June at the Conference of the International Network of Business and Management Journals in Valencia, Spain.
1/21/2010	Cinema grad works on major motion picture 'Unstoppable' Cinema Arts graduate Dave Thomas worked on the production of the major motion picture "Unstoppable."
1/19/2010	Associate Professor Bill Moushey Named to Pennsylvania Prison Society's Advisory Council The Pennsylvania Prison Society has named Associate Professor Bill Moushey to its Advisory Council.
1/18/2010	Assistant Professor Marcia Sturdivant Honored by Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh Dr. Marcia Sturdivant received the Civic Leadership award at the 2009 Leadership Awards Gala hosted by the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh.
1/17/2010	Prof. Hallock spotlights great journalists for new book Point Park Assistant Professor Steven M. Hallock interviewed 10 legendary American journalists and conducted extensive research for his book "Reporters Who Made History."
1/12/2010	Point Park holding 'Day of Dreams' for Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Classes are in session Point Park is hosting activities and presentations all day on Monday, Jan. 18, for a "Day of Dreams" celebration to honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. University classes are in session on Jan. 18.
1/11/2010	Nominate a Fellow Alumnus for the Honor of Excellence Point Park's Office of Alumni Relations wants you to nominate those alumni who have an impact on the world around them.
1/7/2010	Musical theatre grad named PG Performer of the Year Robin Abramson, a 2003 musical theatre graduate of Point Park University's Conservatory of Performing Arts, was named Post-Gazette Performer of the Year for her roles in City Theatre's productions of Mary's Wedding by Stephen Massicotte and Blackbird by David Harrower.
12/21/2009	Students on holiday break through Jan. 8; University offices re-open Jan. 4 Point Park University students are on holiday break from Sunday, December 20 through Friday, January 8.
12/18/2009	Dance auditions to proceed Dec. 19 as scheduled In response to inquiries, the Conservatory of Performing Arts has announced that auditions for dance program applicants will continue on Dec. 19 as scheduled.
12/16/2009	Associate professor chronicles life of NFL star James Harrison "Never Give Up," by Associate Professor Bill Moushey with Bill Parise, chronicles the life of Steelers star linebacker James Harrison, who overcame many obstacles to be a success in the NFL.
12/16/2009	Isaac brings blend of academics, corporate finance New dean's vision for School of Business focuses on students.
12/11/2009	'Child's Christmas' uses unique approach to casting students Based on the poem by Dylan Thomas, A Child's Christmas in Wales is a re-telling of Christmas memories, complete with everything from throwing snowballs at cats, to discussing Christmas presents, to caroling and singing "King Wenceslaus."
12/10/2009	Conservatory Dance Company premieres multimedia dance work Point Park's Conservatory Dance Company is staging the world premiere of The Bench, by dance faculty member Kiesha Lalama-White.
12/10/2009	M.B.A. Alumnus Nicholas Gigante Helps Pittsburgh Rediscover the Arts Gigante plays a key role at Pittsburgh Cultural Trust as director of institutional development.
12/9/2009	Dance student balances studies, career as Rockette Point Park senior dance major Erin Harold is performing for the second year with the Radio City Music Hall Rockettes on a leave of absence from her studies.
12/7/2009	A discussion on digital media with associate professor Dr. Heather Starr Fiedler, associate professor of digital media, specializes in new and emerging media technology, particularly online journalism.
12/7/2009	Alumni Profile: Douglas Anderson, health care reform advocate Grad starts firm to help cities prepare for disasters.
12/7/2009	Assistant professor's photo book depicts beauty of state parks Assistant Professor Chris Rolinson has published a fine art photography book of pictures taken in state parks in Western Pennsylvania, from Erie County to the Maryland border.
12/7/2009	Education major learns life lessons volunteering in Kenya Michael Suppa teaches girls orphaned as a result of HIV/AIDS.
12/6/2009	Dean focuses on building School's innovative programs As the first dean of the new School of Communication, Tim Hudson, Ph.D., is focusing on building the academic quality of the innovative programs already in place in the School, with an emphasis on preparing students for an ever-changing communication profession.
11/30/2009	Claussen Named Visiting Faculty at IE University (Spain), Presents Three Lectures Dr. Dane S. Claussen, Professor & Director of Graduate Programs & Faculty Development, School of Communication, Point Park University, has been named also a Visiting Professor at IE University, Segovia and Madrid, Spain.
11/24/2009	Students on Thanksgiving break; University closed Thursday, Friday Point Park University students are on Thanksgiving break from Monday, Nov. 23, through Saturday, Nov. 28.
11/20/2009	Point News Now: Student reporters address current issues on student-run channel U-View: Point Park University's television channel
11/18/2009	Dr. Archish Maharaja Presents Research at National Conference Dr. Archish Maharaja, Assistant Professor of Business Management at Point Park, presented work at the 5th Annual World Health Care Innovation and Technology Congress
11/9/2009	Production 3 course gives cinema students invaluable experience Known as one of the most competitive, grueling and intense courses in the program, the 40 cinema arts students in Production 3 will celebrate the culmination of their hard work at a screening of their films on Friday, Dec. 11.
11/8/2009	At Intern in the 'Burgh Week, students get tips on resumes, interview attire Intern in the 'Burgh Week covered the basics of interning, resumes and workplace attire
11/6/2009	Conservatory Theatre presents 'Carousel' Point Park University's Conservatory Theatre Company presents the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic, Carousel, at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
11/6/2009	Spring registration is under way The Registrar's Office encourages all students to meet with their academic advisers to discuss class selections.
11/4/2009	Point Park Professor Appointed Editor of International Journal Dr. Tatyana Dumova has been appointed editor of a new interdisciplinary scholarly journal, the International Journal of Interactive Communication Systems and Technologies.
11/2/2009	Two Point Park Professors Present Research Papers Point Park University professors, Dr. Archish Maharaja and Dr. Mohammed Sidky, presented their papers at the annual conference of the Northeastern Association of Business, Economics and Technology last weekend.
10/29/2009	New darkroom gives photo students better workspace Right after spring term ended, work began on a high-priority project for the School of Communication's photography classes: renovation of the small, awkward black and white darkroom into a bigger, more efficient space that gives students plenty of room to work.
10/27/2009	WTW Architects selected for Student and Convocation Center As Point Park University continues to develop elements of its Academic Village Initiative, a $244 million campus and public enhancement space plan, it announced today that WTW Architects will design the renovation of its new Student and Convocation Center.
10/26/2009	Alum Rob Ashford wins Emmy Alumnus Rob Ashford receives an Emmy Award.
10/21/2009	'Antigone' opens Conservatory Theatre season Point Park University’s Conservatory Theatre Company kicks off the 2009-2010 season with Antigone, adapted by Lewis Galantiere from the play by Jean Anouilh.
10/20/2009	Dr. Hudson, dean of the School of Communication, Addressed the Joint Regional Conference of the Broadcast Education Association In a presentation titled "Not Necessarily the News," Dr. Timothy Hudson discussed preserving traditional journalistic principles in a rapidly changing field.
10/20/2009	Nader gives speech at Point Park Speaking to a packed house at Point Park University, Ralph Nader, consumer advocate and former presidential candidate, emphasized the importance of being an engaged citizen, telling students that individuals can make a difference on important public policy issues.
10/15/2009	Companies Take Advantage of Point Park’s On-site MBA Program Point Park University is now offering a flexible, on-site MBA program through the School of Business.
10/15/2009	Student film draws buzz at festivals The short film "The Heart of a Bee," a film created by Point Park University students, is being shown at the Rogue and Midwest 3-Minute film festivals.
10/14/2009	Point Park University to Host Ralph Nader Lecture Consumer advocate and presidential candidate, Ralph Nader, to present “The Mega Corporate Destruction of Capitalism & Democracy”.
10/12/2009	Opal Awards Honor Shirley Jones The Opal Awards 2009 will honor Shirley Jones star of stage and screen.
10/2/2009	Ann Reinking To Choreograph World Premiere of "Time After Time" At Pittsburgh Playhouse Broadway legend Ann Reinking will choreograph the world premiere of "Time After Time", which will run at Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse from Feb. 26 through March 14, 2010.
10/2/2009	Reinking to choreograph 'Time After Time' Broadway legend Ann Reinking will choreograph the world premiere of Time After Time, which will run at Point Park University’s Pittsburgh Playhouse from Feb. 26 through March 14, 2010.
10/1/2009	Author Mary Biddinger Featured in Point Park University Poetry Series Mary Biddinger will be at Point Park University as the next featured artist in a series of poetry readings presented by Point Park.
9/28/2009	Considering Point Park? Learn more at online chats and open house programs Is Point Park one of your college choices? The University has ongoing opportunities -- including an online chat Oct. 1 on full-time undergraduate programs -- for you to get more information and learn about all Point Park has to offer.
9/22/2009	Point Park students stage flash mob peace demonstration Point Park University’s Conservatory of Performing Arts staged a flash mob peace demonstration on Monday, Sept. 19 when 300 dancers hit the streets for a spontaneous dance performance to welcome the world for the G-20 Summit.
8/30/2009	Point Park University Professor Presents Work at International Conference Dr. Archish Maharaja presented at the International Conference on Advances in Management (ICAM) annual convention in Colorado Springs, CO.
8/25/2009	Message from President Hennigan regarding University Operations during the Pittsburgh Summit As you know, Pittsburgh will host The Pittsburgh Summit 2009 (the G-20 Summit), a gathering of heads of state on September 24 and 25, 2009. Because most of the activities related to this international event will take place in and around our Downtown neighborhood, University operations will be amended during that week.
8/25/2009	Pittsburgh Economist Stuart Hoffman to Speak at Public Forum on G-20 Summit Stuart Hoffman, Chief Economist for The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., leads public forum focusing on impact of G-20. This event is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Greater Pittsburgh.
8/25/2009	University Provides H1N1 Resources for In-coming Students University officials are being proactive in preparing students and educating them about the health services available through the University.
8/24/2009	New Students Connect at Point Park University Convocation Point Park University welcomes more than 800 incoming freshmen and transfer students this week. Many will come together to meet fellow classmates and University leaders at Convocation, scheduled for August 28, 2009 at the Sheraton Station Square Ballroom.
8/20/2009	Natural Sciences and Engineering Technology Professor and Student Present to Ecological Society of America Dr. Matthew Opdyke, Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies in the Department of Natural Sciences and Engineering Technology and student, Bryan Dolney presented posters at the national Ecological Society of America conference in Albuquerque on August 7, 2009.
8/6/2009	Point Park University Appoints Angela Hardy Isaac, Ph.D., as Dean of School of Business Dr. Angela Isaac brings a mix of higher education and industry experience to her new role as Dean of Point Park's School of Business.
8/3/2009	Cinema arts alumna gives student first big break Beverly Cole, a 2007 graduate of the cinema arts program, has made it to the big time and is taking Ally Weeks, currently a sophomore in the program, along with her.
8/3/2009	Dance faculty member having great year Kiesha Lalama-White was featured in Dance Magazine's "25 to Watch," is set to stage the world premiere of her new work The Bench, and choreographed several pieces.
8/3/2009	Four alumni perform at Tony Awards Four Point Park University alumni performed at the 2009 Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall.
7/31/2009	Point Park University Accepting Applications for Three New Masters Programs Beginning Fall 2009 Point Park University has announced three new graduate programs - Master of Education in Teaching and Leadership, Master of Education Leading to Secondary Certification, and Master of Science in Environmental Studies. Applicants are now being accepted for the Fall 2009 term.
7/10/2009	Point Park University students launch Carrnivale Theatrics, stage Sweeney Todd to raise money for breast cancer research Carrnivale Theatrics, founded by Point Park University junior musical theatre majors Maggie Carr and Justin Fortunato, along with Duquesne University major Bob Neumeyer, will stage Sweeney Todd as their premiere production at the New Hazlett Theater, July 16 – 18, 2009. Proceeds benefit the Pittsburgh affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
6/17/2009	Onorato & Ravenstahl Launch G-20 Website, Invite Community to ‘Welcome the World’ Brainstorming Sessions First G-20 Summit brainstorming session to be held at Point Park University this Friday, June 19, 12:00-1:30 p.m.
6/16/2009	Point Park University to Add Golf Teams in the Fall The Point Park athletic department announced Monday that it will be adding a men’s golf team and a women’s golf team in the fall. The Pioneers will be competing on the links for the first time since the 1970-71 school year, and director of athletics Dan Swalga is pleased to announce the addition of the golf programs.
6/11/2009	Dr. Dane S. Claussen Appointed to Editorial Board of a 2nd Australia-based Scholarly Journal, and Starts Reviewing for a Canada-based Scholarly Journal Dr. Dane S. Claussen, Professor & Graduate Program Director, School of Communication, was appointed June 5 to the Editorial Advisory Board of Asia Pacific Media Educator, a scholarly journal based in Australia.
6/11/2009	Joint M.B.A. and M.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication Degree Program Launched by Point Park University’s Communication and Business Schools Point Park University’s School of Communication and School of Business have teamed up to offer a joint M.A.-M.B.A. degree program oriented toward public relations and advertising management, starting in Fall 2009.
6/9/2009	Point Park University Debuts New Lawrence Hall Gallery With Work From Artist Frank Herbert Mason Point Park University will open the new Lawrence Hall Gallery on June 10, 2009, with its premiere exhibit of the work of the renowned classical-style artist Frank Herbert Mason. The Lawrence Hall Gallery is located in the newly renovated lobby adjacent to the George Rowland White Performance Center.
6/8/2009	The REP Announces 2009 – 2010 Season The REP, Point Park University’s professional theatre company, will be producing four works, including one world premiere, in its 2009 - 2010 season which opens September 11 and runs through June 13.
6/5/2009	Point Park University Alumni Perform at the Tony Awards Four Point Park University Conservatory of Performing Arts alumni will perform at The 2009 Tony Awards this Sunday, June 7 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
6/2/2009	Dr. Dane S. Claussen Named Fulbright Specialist for Five-Year Term Dr. Dane S. Claussen, Professor and Graduate Program Director, School of Communication is the first professor in the history of Point Park University to be appointed as a Fulbright Specialist.
5/29/2009	Digital Media Professor, Heather Starr Fielder, Receives Top Honors for PittsburghMom.com PittsburghMom.com receives two awards at International Academy of the Visual Arts 15th Annual Communicator Awards.
5/29/2009	Point Park Professors and Student Receive Accolades From The Press Club of Western Pennsylvania The 45th Annual Golden Quill Awards dinner was an eventful evening for Point Park professors Bill Moushey and Andrew Conte as well as student Brittany Hoke.
5/29/2009	Point Park University Awarded $3.95 Million Pennsylvania Community Transportation Initiative Grant for Academic Village Project Governor Edward G. Rendell and PennDOT announced that Point Park University has been awarded a $3.95 million grant from its Pennsylvania Community Transportation Initiative.
5/26/2009	Point Park University Appoints Timothy J. Hudson, PhD, as First Dean of New School of Communication After conducting a national search, Point Park University has hired Dr. Timothy J. Hudson as the first dean of the new School of Communication. In his new role, Dr. Hudson will provide educational leadership in the development of the new School of Communication and function as the visionary for the School’s programmatic advancement.
5/22/2009	Dr. Dane S. Claussen interviewed about New York Times plagiarism Dr. Dane S. Claussen, Professor & Graduate Program Director, School of Communication, was interviewed Monday afternoon, May 18, by KDKA radio afternoon news hosts Paul Rasmussen and Rose Ryan-Douglas about the plagiarism scandal surrounding New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd.
5/5/2009	Point Park University Presents Free Series for Unemployed Adults Point Park University next month is offering a free program for recently unemployed adults to help answer questions sparked by job loss and create a strategy to bridge the career gap.
5/4/2009	NewMoves Contemporary Dance Festival Features Point Park Professor and Two Students NewMOVES Contemporary Dance Festival, an event seeking to encourage and present experimentation, collaboration and performance excellence by emerging choreographers, will showcase dance works from Point Park professor Peter LeBreton Merz and students Kaylin Horgan and Luke Murphy.
4/27/2009	Fourth Annual Multicultural Diversity Conference Project Children LEAD (Learning Early to Appreciate Diversity) and Point Park University invite you to the 4th Annual Multicultural Conference on May 8, 2009.
4/23/2009	Point Park University Announces Architects, Releases Economic Impact Study A year after unveiling the Academic Village at Point Park University, a $244 million campus and public enhancement space plan that will transform the University and Downtown Pittsburgh, Point Park University announced several significant advances toward making the initiative a reality.
4/21/2009	Governor Edward G. Rendell to Deliver Point Park University Commencement Address The Honorable Edward G. Rendell, Pennsylvania’s 45th governor, will give Point Park University’s undergraduate Commencement address on Saturday, May 2.
4/15/2009	Point Park University Participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program The Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program allows the University to voluntarily enter into an agreement with Veterans Affairs to fund tuition expenses for veterans.

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