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Oct. 16, 2024 Myron Cope high school awards back for another year at Point Park

Oct. 30, 2023 

Point Park charts bold path forward with innovative strategic plan – Pioneer Vision 2030 – shaping the University’s future
July 26, 2023 Joseph R. Greco Jr. retires as chair of Board of Trustees; Dr. Lisa Marie Cibik takes over leadership role

July 25, 2023 

Board of Trustees ends interim status, unanimously elects Dr. Chris W. Brussalis ninth president of Point Park

Jan. 31, 2023

Dr. Chris Brussalis elected interim president of Point Park University
Jan. 20, 2023 Dr. Don Green steps down as President of Point Park University

July 28, 2022

Free workshop from Point Park University designed to help high school athletic programs

June 14, 2022

Point Park expanding its work in the community, starting with partnerships to improve Downtown

April 14, 2022

Point Park returns to full Commencement ceremony with WTAE’s Elena LaQuatra as featured speaker

Nov. 2, 2021

Point Park University, full-time faculty reach tentative deal on three-year contract

April 12, 2021

Point Park University names experienced educator as its new president

Dec. 17, 2020

Michael Soto of Trinity University in Texas will be Point Park University’s next Provost

October 5, 2020

Hennigan announces retirement as president of Point Park

Sept. 21, 2020

Point Park welcomes alum to Board of Trustees

July 29, 2020

Point Park University, Indiana University of Pennsylvania partner on bachelor’s, master’s HR program

May 12, 2020

Center for Media Innovation’s $20,000 media fellowship returns during a pandemic-induced time of crisis for local media

April 27, 2020

Point Park University’s professional career readiness center announces partnership with CCAC to provide pathways to careers

March 31, 2020

The Center for Media Innovation announces partnership, shifts its focus in wake of global pandemic

March 12, 2020

Point Park University statement on response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

March 3, 2020

Point Park University welcomes two new members to Board of Trustees

February 12, 2020

Point Park’s Robbins part of international group demanding new look at psychiatric diagnoses

February 10, 2020

Point Park presenting Accelerating Women in Industry event in honor of International Women’s Day

December 18, 2019

Point Park University postpones the show Parade

November 22, 2019

Production of Adding Machine: A Musical canceled by Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University

November 18, 2019

Point Park University Offering New Graduate Degree Program in Information Systems and Business Analytics

October 17, 2019

Point Park University Police rename training center in honor of Officer Calvin Hall

October 14, 2019

Point Park University’s Cinema Arts Program partners with the Sarah Jones Film Student Safety Program

September 10, 2019

Erica Hensley of Mississippi Today wins $20,000 media fellowship from Center for Media Innovation at Point Park University

August 28, 2019

Point Park University’s Conservatory of Performing Arts named to Playbill.com Top 10 list for Broadway representation

August 26, 2019

Center for Media Innovation at Point Park University announces six finalists for $20,000 media fellowship

August 19, 2019

Point Park University launches Professional Career-Readiness Center

August 7, 2019

Point Park University adds member of PA House to Board of Trustees
July 18, 2019 Point Park University announces director appointments at Pittsburgh Playhouse
July 17, 2019 CNN’s Jim Acosta headlines 2019-2020 Media Innovators Speaker Series
May 23, 2019 Point Park University adds two new members to Board of Trustees
May 8, 2019 Center for Media Innovation at Point Park University announces $20,000 media fellowship to combat news deserts
April 25, 2019 Pittsburgh Playhouse announces bold, innovative 2019-2020 season
April 16, 2019 Two Point Park University graduates part of Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Pulitzer Prize-winning team
April 11, 2019 Top CNN Hero honoree, city Housing Authority official top speakers at Point Park graduation ceremonies
March 26, 2019 Point Park University partnering with pro teams on esports tournament
February 21, 2019 Free event offers active-duty veterans, spouses a starting point to build new careers
February 14, 2019 Rob Rogers brings ‘Spiked’ and ‘Enemy of the People’ to Center for Media Innovation
September 19, 2018 Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University opens to students, audiences and the Downtown community
September 11, 2018 Point Park University’s Conservatory of Performing Arts named to Playbill.com Top 10 list for Broadway representation
September 5, 2018 Point Park University announces establishment of a School of Education
September 4, 2018 Point Park University’s musical theatre program ranked No. 9 in the United States by OnStage Blog
August 22, 2018 OnStage Blog calls Point Park University best college in the U.S. that offers both BA and BFA in dance
June 16, 2018 Joint project giving McKeesport Youth the skills to tell community stories
May 10, 2018 Point Park University welcomes three new members to the Board of Trustees
April 19, 2018 Arthur Blum, instrumental in the founding of Point Park, to be presented with honorary degree at Commencement
April 3, 2018 The Money Thing course gives Point Park students a real-world education on personal finance
November 28, 2017 Point Park sees overwhelming buy-in for its OnPoint wellness program
October 10, 2017 Point Park announces new and promoted faculty members
September 20, 2017 Point Park University develops food pantry for students in need
September 5, 2017 Point Park University’s BFA in Dance recognized by OnStage Blog as one of the 10 best in U.S.
August 22, 2017 Point Park University’s Conservatory of Performing Arts named to Playbill.com Top 10 list for Broadway representation
May 17, 2017 Point Park University launches free smartphone app to allow instant, anonymous communication with campus police officers
April 11, 2017 Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer, Pittsburgh police chief to speak at Point Park graduation ceremonies
October 13, 2016 Point Park program increases higher education opportunities for at-risk teenagers
September 27, 2016 Point Park University officers now equipped with heroin antidote Narcan
August 11, 2016 Point Park University officers begin wearing body cameras
October 21, 2015 Point Park announces cutting-edge Center for Media Innovation
August 26, 2015 Point Park University highlights safety procedures with dramatic video