Friday, May 24, 2024
"While I’m thrilled to receive this recognition, it’s really all about my students. It’s their hard work, enthusiasm and love of music that’s a continual inspiration to me."
"The M.A. in Professional Studies allowed me to transfer my previous credits in, and I was able to tailor my course selections to fit in with not only my professional experience up until this point, but also next steps in my career moving forward."
"Teaching is undoubtedly a challenging profession that has evolved significantly over the past decade. However, with proper preparation and unwavering dedication, it can be one of the most rewarding careers. Point Park University ensures that you have the essential tools for success."
"I would recommend Point Park University's Leadership and Administration program because it is an opportunity to empower lifelong learners along their leadership journeys, shaping their paths so they can make profound contributions in their fields."
"Point Park provided the path I needed to be successful in my career. All I had to do was follow that path, even during the trying times of being a college student. This path provided the resources, tools and guidance from professors to ensure I left Point Park a better student. I believe I will always be a student, and I will never stop learning."
"Degree programs at Point Park University have been designed with the adult learner in mind. The accelerated and 4+1 programs guarantee that students are adequately equipped to enter a developing and changing workforce."
Monday, January 10, 2022
Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online/on-campus program rankings and higher education planning, has included Point Park University in its list of best online degree programs assessed for 2022.
"What I like about Point Park's program so far is that the texts, articles and webinars chosen by the professors are applicable to all educational contexts: public, private, U.S., international, rural, urban, etc. Through great discussions and reflection with other outstanding professionals, you really start to see areas for growth in your own practice and school community."
Thursday, April 29, 2021
"Point Park’s program is different from other universities because it was designed by practitioners for practitioners. The information in the program is useful and authentic. For example, the assignments are actual problems and decisions faculty experienced in the field, and the program evaluation data is authentic, of course, adapted for confidentiality."
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Livestream Campus is a synchronous class option for the Doctor of Leadership and Administration program that allows students to participate in live, real-time instruction from the comfort of their own home, office or whatever location they choose.
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Meet Madeline and Mark Fortelka, a Newport, Pa. couple enrolled in Point Park University's Ed.D. in Leadership and Administration online program.
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Point Park University accounting faculty Amy Cesario, Cheryl Clark, Margaret Gilfillan and Jayne Olshanski answer hot topic questions about the accounting field and its stability during the COVID-19 crisis.
Meet Lee Schmidt, a public administration alumnus who was recently promoted to assistant director of operations for the Pittsburgh Public Safety department.
Meet Cassandra Scannella, an instructional designer for Columbia University in NYC, who earned a Master of Arts degree in curriculum and instruction, with a focus in adult learning and training, fully online from Point Park.
Thursday, February 13, 2020
From applicants across the nation, the Country Music Association selected Point Park University alumna Julie Bowser '19, as its United States inaugural participant of the Rob Potts International Exchange Program for individuals pursuing a career in the country music industry.
Meet Braxton Bragg, a 2019 M.S. in health care administration and management alumnus, who was recently promoted to intermediate improvement specialist for UPMC.
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
The Pittsburgh Chapter of the Association for Talent Development — the world’s largest association dedicated to empowering professionals to develop talent in the workplace — recently collaborated with the School of Education at Point Park University for a workshop on campus featuring guest speaker Bill Lucas from the LUMA Institute.
Point Park University K-12 principal certification graduate Marissa Cerully was recently appointed assistant principal by the Spring Cove School District.
Thursday, May 9, 2019
The first cohort of fully online Master of Education in athletic coaching students recently graduated from Point Park University.
Lauren Shoenberger, a 2014 business management alumna and M.S. in health care administration and management graduate student at Point Park, was promoted to revenue cycle supervisor at Premier Medical Associates, P.C.
Meet Brianna Damich, 2017 Master of Science in health care administration and management alumna and Midwest Region U500 Dental Sales Manager for Cigna.
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Point Park University’s fully online Master of Education in athletic coaching program recently was recognized by the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association as one of only four universities in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania — and the only one in Western Pennsylvania — to offer PIAA approved courses.
Monday, December 18, 2017
From fire chiefs and EMS professionals to business and borough administrators, alumni from a variety of service professions were warmly welcomed at Point Park University's public administration reunion event.
Thursday, October 5, 2017
The fully online Master of Science graduate program in health care administration and management in the Rowland School of Business at Point Park University recently welcomed its first class of graduates.
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."
Thursday, June 2, 2016
Meet Tony Zoroya, transport coordinator and local level suppression instructor for STAT MedEvac and Pennsylvania State Fire Academy.
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Point Park University is offering one of the first fully online graduate programs in health care administration and management in the Pittsburgh region, beginning this fall.
