Peters Township High School

Student Q&A: Honors Students Share Northeast Regional Honors Conference Takeaways

Tuesday, May 2, 2023 "Point Park's Honors Program has challenged my way of thinking and has expanded my mind with new ideas. I will be able to apply what I have learned to my everyday life and future career."

Pictured from left are AJ de la Cruz, Kay In 't Ven and Natalea Hillen. Submitted photo.

Pittsburgh Penguins Front Office Staff Offers Students Career Advice

Wednesday, October 19, 2022 The Sports Media and Marketing class and the Sports Communication Club enjoyed an insider’s experience at a preseason Pittsburgh Penguins game Oct. 7 at PPG Paints Arena.

Sports Communication Students Get an Insider's Experience at AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh and PNC Park

Thursday, September 22, 2022 "It was surreal to be on the set of the Pirates pre-game show," said Joey Bova, a senior sports communication major from Bethel Park High School. "I plan to use what I learned on our U-View shows at Point Park."

School of Communication Students Awarded Endowed Scholarships

Wednesday, August 31, 2022 "As someone who has worked multiple jobs a semester in order to make enough money for school, receiving this scholarship has really helped. The scholarship will allow me to finish up my last semester without having to stress about the price of my classes as much. I'm extremely grateful," said Zoey Angelucci '22.

Students crossing the Boulevard of the Allies and Wood Street. Photo | Nathaniel Holzer

Alumni Profile

Brianna Wuenschel '20

"The cinema program's immediate immersion in filmmaking was so different from other schools. From the first year you are already creating your own films and this was very important to me in choosing a school."

Pictured is Brianna Wuenschel. Submitted photo.

Point Park University Students Win America250PA's Statewide Direct Effect Innovation Challenge

Friday, November 12, 2021 Point Park University took first place in America250PA's third annual 2021 Direct Effect Innovation Challenge (DEIC), a competition that challenges students from colleges and universities around the Commonwealth to design and develop integrated marketing campaigns that explore solutions to real-life marketing challenges and questions.

Pictured from left are Michael Coran, America250PA Education and Innovation subcommittee chair; Point Park students Natalea Hillen and Diana Navarrete; Cassandra Coleman, executive director of America250PA and Don Brominski, director of business development for UGI Utilities, Inc. Submitted photo.

SAEM Students Gain Hands-On Event Experience at Women Who Rock Benefit Concert

Tuesday, October 26, 2021 "SAEM faculty encourage us to go out and do the job. I’ve experienced so many great opportunities because they have motivated me to put myself out there in the industry, no matter what the position."

Pictured is Lauren Monroe and Rick Allen performing at the Women Who Rock 2021 Benefit Concert. Photo by Kelli Daerr.

Allegheny County Jail Corrections Officer Discusses Internship Opportunities with Criminal Justice Students

Friday, November 15, 2019 Major Adam Smith recently visited Point Park University to discuss internship opportunities for criminal justice students with the Allegheny County Jail.

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.

Alumni Profile

Jessica Joseph '17

"Get an internship as soon as possible. You can sit in a classroom and learn all about how to use certain tools to help you create something meaningful, but nothing compares to experience. Internships give you an inside look into your desired field without working full time."

Pictured is alumna Jessica Joseph at Apple Box Studios. Submitted photo

Student Profile

#PittsburghMe: Meet Jessica Joseph, Multimedia Major

Pictured is Jessica Joseph, Multimedia Major

Six Point Park Graduates Land Positions With Online Event Ticketing Company ShowClix

Friday, March 10, 2017 Meet the Point Park University alumni working at ShowClix.

Students Inspired by Stories From Veterans and Korean War Survivor Ock Soon Lee

Tuesday, February 7, 2017 Korean War survivor Ock Soon Lee (Pega Crimbchin) came to campus Jan. 31 to share her harrowing - yet inspirational - story with Point Park University students, veterans, and members and guests of the Veterans Breakfast Club.