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Alumni Profile
Logan Hoffman '20
"Business is the foundation of my role. The skills I gained in Point Park's business management program help me daily when speaking with businesses for stories and building my connections."
Pictured is Logan Hoffman. Submitted photo.
Sports Business Camp 2024
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 "I gained a lot of experience from learning about different connections within the sports world and different opportunities within the sports business."
Pictured are students at PNC Park during Sports Business Camp. Photo by Ethan Stoner.
Student Profile
Joel Balinao '27
"Point Park’s B.F.A. musical theatre program is one of the best in the country. Not only does it have access to amazing facilities, but it also has a really welcoming, heartwarming and open-minded group of faculty and staff."
Pictured is Joel Balinao. Photo | Nadia Jones
Student Profile
Chanell Britten '24
"I recommend Point Park because of its atmosphere and community. Immediately when you step on campus, it feels like home."
Pictured is Chanell Britten. Photo by Ethan Stoner.
Student Profile
Evan Carter '26
"What I enjoy about the engineering program are the professors and the effort that they put into helping us achieve success. They are kind, incredibly helpful and committed to inspiring us to become better people in and out of the classroom."
Pictured is Evan Carter. Photo by Ethan Stoner.
Students Make Industry Connections at 2024 TeamWork Online Sports Sales Workshop and Job Fair
Friday, March 8, 2024 "Professional sports teams from across the country now know that Point Park develops some of the brightest sports industry talent in the country!”
Pictured are Professor Robert Derda, Korry Myers, Jacob Palmer, TeamWork Online Founder Buffy Filippell, Chris Vaughn, Mathew Fitzmaurice and Brandon Cunningham.
Student Profile
Brandon Cunningham '23
"Point Park is like no other university. There is a city vibe on the college campus. Being in a centralized location where there is live entertainment allows students to fully immerse themselves in the vibrant attractions in Pittsburgh."
Pictured is Brandon Cunningham. Photo by Ethan Stoner.
Students Explore Downtown Pittsburgh Firms and Network with Professionals at 2023 Accounting Career Awareness Program
Wednesday, July 26, 2023 “ACAP has shown me how diverse accounting can be. It's not just one set thing. It's an umbrella with multiple functions under it."
Pictured are ACAP participants Saige Reed and Precious Onuoha. Photo by Nadia Jones.
Student Q&A: Inaugural SAEM Pittsburgh Penguins Events Team Reflects on Semester of Hands-On Experience
Friday, May 12, 2023 The Sports, Arts & Entertainment Management program's new Pens Events Team paired students with staff at the Pittsburgh Penguins and PPG Paints Arena to give them experience working real-world events, including special game nights and corporate events.
Pictured are Austin Alkire, Olivia Stawovy and Delaney Metikosh. Submitted photo.
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
Allison Mullin '23
"The connections and resources that Point Park offers are helping me prepare for my career. The faculty, especially the criminal justice professors, have real-life experience and often share those experiences with students. I've utilized the Professional Career-Readiness Center since junior year, which has helped me connect with potential employers and find internships."
Pictured is Allison Mullin. Photo by Madi Fisher.
SAEM Sports Sales Course, Teams Prepare Students for Success
Monday, December 19, 2022 Point Park University's Sports, Arts & Entertainment Management program is providing sports-focused students a competitive edge through hands-on experience in the sales side of the industry.
Faculty Q&A: Kamryn York, Ed.D.
Thursday, October 6, 2022 "The faculty in the School of Education are consistently devoted to our own learning and development in the field of education. We are passionate and excited to work with our students to help them become prepared individuals for the workforce. We know each of our students by name, their strengths and how we can best assist them to be successful."
Pictured is Kamryn York. File photo.
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." 
Point Park University Offering Free Sports Communication Workshop
Friday, July 15, 2022 The goal of the workshop is to help Pennsylvania high schools improve their sports communication activities and to generate additional revenue through sponsorships and ticket sales.
Pictured is Evan Schall. Photo | Jim Judkis
School of Communication Hosting Myron Cope Day
Monday, January 24, 2022 Point Park University's School of Communication will celebrate Myron Cope Day February 7 by hosting three panels about his time as a communication professional in Pittsburgh.
SAEM Students Work at Simone Biles' Gold Over America Tour
Friday, November 5, 2021 Point Park University Sports, Arts & Entertainment Management students Lauren Ambrogio, Trey Bubin, Anna Feild and Zoe Wockenfuss worked backstage at the G.O.A.T. Gold Over America Tour, starring Olympian gymnasts Simone Biles, Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles, Laurie Hernandez and more at PPG Paints Arena in Downtown Pittsburgh on Oct. 29, 2021.
Pictured from left to right are SAEM students Lauren Ambrogio, Trey Bubin, Zoe Wockenfuss and Anna Feild at PPG Paints Area during the Gold Over America Tour on Oct. 29, 2021. Submitted photo.
Alumni Profile
Julio Sepúlveda '18
"Point Park has a very special campus in Downtown Pittsburgh, and the location allows its students to explore jobs or internship opportunities all around the city."
Pictured is Julio Sepúlveda. Submitted photo.
Alumni Profile
John Blattenberger '19
"Say yes to any and every opportunity. You never know where it may lead you. Make connections with as many people in your desired industry as you possibly can. This starts by connecting with your professors. Sit in the front of your classes and always ask questions. You or your parents are investing a lot in you. Get your, or their, money’s worth."
Pictured is John Blattenberger. Submitted photo.
Pittsburgh Center for Sports Media and Marketing Hosts How to Amplify Your Personal Brand to Land a Job
Tuesday, March 30, 2021 Industry professionals will discuss how students can develop and use their personal brands to help land jobs and internships.
The flier for How to Amplify Your Personal Brand event.
Pittsburgh Pirates Invite SAEM Students to Join Bucs Sales Team, Provide Training at PNC Park
Thursday, September 5, 2019 Following up a successful ticket sales campaign with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Point Park University’s sports, arts and entertainment management department recently connected 12 students to join the Pittsburgh Pirates Bucs Sales Team and receive sales training at PNC Park.
Student Profile
Allison Schubert '20
Meet Allison Schubert, a broadcast reporting major from Butler Area High School in Butler, Pa.
Pictured is Allison Schubert, broadcast reporting major
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
Emerging Trends in Sports Seminar Focuses on Esports and Mobile Ticketing, Features Cleveland Cavaliers CEO
Tuesday, April 2, 2019 The exploding popularity of esports, trends in apps and mobile ticketing and a keynote speech by the Cleveland Cavaliers and Quicken Loans Arena CEO Len Komoroski were the highlights of the 2019 Emerging Trends in Sports seminar hosted by Point Park University.
Pictured left to right are Marcyssa Brown, Matt Whitaker and Halina Malik. Photo by Hannah Johnston
Student Profile
Courtney List '19
Meet Courtney List, a senior public relations and advertising major who is a community relations intern with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Pictured is Courtney List. Photo | Brandy Richey
Student Profile
Morgan McCoy '19
Public relations and advertising major Morgan McCoy is an event planning intern at Grant Street Group.
Pictured is Morgan McCoy. Photo | Brandy Richey
Sports Industry Seminar Allows Students to Network and Learn From Professionals in the Field
Wednesday, April 4, 2018 Students connected with sports professionals and learned about important topics in the field at the inaugural Emerging Trends in the Sports Industry seminar March 27.
Pictured is the poster for the Emerging Trends in the Sports Industry 2018 seminar.
Pirates President Talks with Doctoral Students About Leadership, Vision and Purpose
Tuesday, January 23, 2018 Frank Coonelly shared his leadership journey with the Point Park University community Jan. 17 as part of the Ed.D. in leadership and administration program’s new speaker series.
Pictured is Pittsburgh Pirates president Frank Coonelly at Point Park University. | Photo by Nick Koehler
YWCA’s Chaz Kellem Inspires Students to Cultivate a Culture of Diversity & Inclusion
Thursday, January 18, 2018 The SAEM department welcomed Chaz Kellem to talk with students about the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace —particularly in the SAEM world.
Pictured is Chaz Kellem speaking about diversity and inclusion at an SAEM event. | Photo by Brandy Richey
#PittsburghMe: Meet Josh Croup
Friday, January 12, 2018
Working in Sports: SAEM Alumna, MBA Student Discusses Roles With Pirates and Penguins
Monday, August 7, 2017 Meet Samantha Lynn, Advertising Coordinator for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Stage Manager for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
High School Students Visit Point Park for Interactive Multimedia Storytelling Workshop
Tuesday, August 1, 2017 "The students learned about writing, interviewing, photography, video, multimedia and social media," said Robin Cecala, Ph.D., assistant professor of broadcast production. "Using their new skills, they documented their workshop experiences on their own website."
Fourteen high school students explored Downtown Pittsburgh and gained hands-on experience in their career-to-be at Point Park University's Interactive Multimedia Storytelling workshop held July 17-20 in the Center for Media Innovation.
Broadcast Major Sara Mackulin is a Media Relations Intern for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Monday, July 17, 2017
Student Profile
#PittsburghMe: Katie Malone, Human Resource Management Major
Pictured is Katie Malone, Human Resource Management Major
Point Park's Fall Internship and Job Fair Brings 110 Employers to Campus
Tuesday, October 4, 2016 Recruiters from 110 business and organizations throughout the Pittsburgh area came to Point Park Sept. 27 looking to hire full-and part-time employees, as well as interns, for a variety of positions.
Broadcast Major Josh Croup Gains Real-World Experience Interning with Pittsburgh Pirates
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
Internship and hard work advance alumna's career to promotions manager for CBS Radio
Friday, December 18, 2015 Meet Kayla Seybert.
Pittsburgh Pirates Execs Offer SAEM Students Advice on Internships, Networking, Careers
Thursday, November 12, 2015
At 'Yinzer Party,' Point Park students get a taste of Dahntahn Pittsburgh
Friday, February 27, 2015
SAEM Department Welcomes Former Pirates Owner Kevin McClatchy to Campus
Wednesday, December 11, 2013 Kevin McClatchy, former owner of the Pittsburgh Pirates and board chair of The McClatchy Company, recently made his first appearance on a college campus, speaking to students at Point Park University this fall.
Former Pittsburgh Pirates owner Kevin McClatchy Speaking at Point Park on Nov. 6
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Marketing Intern at Mario Lemieux Foundation is a Point Park SAEM Major
Thursday, August 15, 2013 Meet Stephanie Driscoll, 2015 graduate.
Photojournalism Major an Intern at Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Club
Monday, July 8, 2013
Point Park Students Take on Variety of Internships this Summer
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Student Profile: SAEM Major Interning for the Pittsburgh Pirates this Summer
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 Evan Schall completed a media relations internship for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Internal Events Coordinator for Phipps Conservatory is a 2012 SAEM Alum
Thursday, January 24, 2013 Rachel Kernic graduated in May 2012 from Point Park University with a bachelor's degree in sports, arts and entertainment management.
Pittsburgh sports broadcasters offer career advice to Point Park students
Monday, November 5, 2012
Alumni Profile: Melissa Brozeski, Pittsburgh Pirates
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
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