"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."
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."
"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."
"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."
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!”
"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."
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."
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.
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."
"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."
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.
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."
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."
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.
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.
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.
"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."
"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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
