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Student Profile
Hannah Buzza '25
"If I hadn't been at Point Park, I may not have even had the opportunity to be on camera until my junior or senior year at another school. Point Park gives you hands-on experience your first year."
Pictured is Hannah Buzza on set of Talk Pittsburgh at KDKA-TV.
Alumni Profile
Lindsey Watson '13
"Attending college in Downtown Pittsburgh is such an exhilarating experience. The entire city is your campus. The vibrant energy, rich cultural diversity and an abundance of opportunities create a dynamic learning environment that is both inspiring and unforgettable."
Pictured is Lindsey Watson.
SAEM 20th Anniversary Celebration
Friday, April 14, 2023 "It's not just learning from a book. It's always been about adaptability and learning new skill sets. That mentality is something I take into my job now. I love that I have a degree in SAEM from Point Park and I'm proud to be an alumna."
Student Profile
Lacey Muto '24
"I would absolutely recommend Point Park to anyone thinking of entering the sports, arts and entertainment management field. There is no other place where you can learn every aspect of the industry, live downtown in a large city and be surrounded by concert venues, theaters, sports arenas, stadiums and more."
Alumni Profile
Royce Jones '20
"Point Park supplied me with the tools I needed to achieve success. The small class sizes really opened the door for a lot of one-on-one critique and feedback from professors, many of whom are absolutely outstanding in their respective crafts with expansive resumes and career experience."
Pictured is Royce Jones. Photo provided by KDKA.
Point Park University’s School of Communication Introduces B.A. in Broadcasting
Wednesday, January 26, 2022 The Bachelor of Arts in Broadcasting with concentrations in broadcast reporting or broadcast production begins fall 2022.
2021 Golden Quill Awards
Monday, October 11, 2021 Point Park University students, alumni and faculty were honored at the Press Club of Western Pennsylvania's 57th annual Golden Quill Awards, held Sept. 28 at the Rivers Casino.
A photo in Village Park. Photo | Megan Gloeckler.
Alumni Profile
Matt Desmond '12
"I had opportunities to attend other universities out of high school, but what made Point Park’s School of Communication stand out was the ability to get that hands-on experience from day one. You don’t get that experience anywhere else."
Pictured is alumnus Matt Desmond. Submitted photo.
Alumni Profile
Taylor Fareri '13
Alumna Taylor Fareri '13 was nominated for her second Emmy award as a television news producer.
Pictured is Taylor Fareri. Submitted photo
Alumni Profile
Samiar Nefzi '19
Meet School of Communication alumnus Samiar Nefzi '19, a reporter/fill-in anchor at WJET/WFXP in Erie, Pa.
Pictured is Samiar Nefzi. Submitted photo.
Summer Workshop Introduces High School Students to Journalism Careers
Tuesday, July 2, 2019 From behind-the-scenes tours at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and PNC Park to watching a live broadcast of the noon news at KDKA-TV, 11 area high school students gained writing, interviewing and reporting experience at Point Park University's Summer Journalism Workshop. 
Student Profile
Meghan Macioce '19
Meghan Macioce is a broadcast reporting major from Murrysville, Pa.
Pictured is Megahan Macioce, Broadcast Reporting Major
Alumni Profile
Ryan Bailey '14
"I'm lucky enough to have been part of the first wave of esports talent. I'm one of the few who has a degree in broadcasting and real experience in a TV studio. I hope that more Point Park students can make their mark across the industry."
Pictured is alumnus Ryan Bailey. Submitted photo
Broadcast Reporting Students Co-Produce Kidcast on Kidsburgh.org and KDKA.com
Thursday, March 14, 2019 Meet Meghan Macioce and Marlee Pinchok, co-producers of Kidcast on Kidsburgh.org and KDKA.com/Kidsburgh. 
(L-R) Meghan Macioce and Marlee Pinchok, co-producers for Kidsburgh. Submitted photo
Alumni Profile
Brittany Lauffer is Deputy Director of Communications for Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Since graduating from Point Park in 2016, Brittany Lauffer has worked as a multimedia journalist for Erie News Now, and is currently the deputy director of communications for the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services.
Pictured is Brittany Lauffer. Submitted photo
Students Win Awards at Society of Professional Journalists Conference at Point Park
Friday, April 6, 2018 Alexander Popichak, Josh Croup and Nikole Kost won Mark of Excellence awards at the Region 4 conference "Building Bridges: Navigating the Ever-Changing World of Journalism."
Point Park University's Nikole Kost, Alexander Popichak and Josh Croup at the Society of Professional Journalists Conference at Point Park. Photo | Aimee-Marie Dorsten
2015 Alumna Caroline Collins is an Anchor and Reporter for WFMJ in Youngstown, Ohio
Tuesday, February 28, 2017 "Thanks to my knowledgeable professors and hands-on classes at Point Park University, I am living my dream! I am currently a television news anchor and reporter in my hometown viewing area, a station I grew up watching."
Pictured is Caroline Collins.
Internship Profile: Trever Sheets, KDKA-TV
Thursday, November 17, 2016
Student Media Outlets Interview Attorney General Candidates at On-Campus Debate
Thursday, November 3, 2016 "It was an incredible experience to meet the candidates in person and photograph this live event on campus," said Shayna Mendez, a senior photojournalism major and apprentice for Point Park's Enrollment Marketing Department.
(L-R) Candidates for Pennsylvania Attorney General Republican John Rafferty and Democrat Josh Shapiro
Center for Media Innovation Hosts Stories from the Presidential Campaign Trail
Monday, October 3, 2016
High School Students Gain Journalistic Experience at Summer Multimedia Workshop
Thursday, July 21, 2016
#PittsburghMe: Meet Kyle Anthony, Broadcast Reporting Major
Monday, January 25, 2016
Internship and hard work advance alumna's career to promotions manager for CBS Radio
Friday, December 18, 2015 Meet Kayla Seybert.
Students Gain Workplace Experience, Make Industry Connections During Summer Internships
Friday, September 25, 2015
Brittany Lauffer Gains Interviewing and Reporting Experience as KDKA-TV News Intern
Friday, July 31, 2015
High School Students Visit Point Park for Summer Media Workshops
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Alumni Profile: Meet Sarafina Brooks, Multimedia Journalist at WTOV-TV
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Alumnus is Assistant Director of Athletic Video Productions at Baylor University
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
SAEM Career Event Connects Students to Opportunities
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Point Park Hosts Frank Bolden Urban Journalism Workshop
Monday, August 19, 2013
Alumni Profile: Eric Davidow, Production Technician at Fox CT
Friday, July 13, 2012 "One of the factors that influenced my decision to attend Point Park's School of Communication was knowing that I would have access to train in and use state-of-the-art facilities and equipment," he said.
Acclaimed Broadcaster to Deliver 51st Commencement Address
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Pompeanis make Point Park, broadcasting a tradition
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
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