"It all came together that I made the right decision to major in broadcasting when I sat behind the U-View desk my freshman year. Feeling the studio lights on my face and testing my mic before starting the show hit me, and I knew I was in the right place."
"I found my internships and freelance experience to be the most rewarding and valuable parts of my time at Point Park. If it weren't for these experiences, I probably wouldn't be in this position and would feel behind in the professional world."
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Point Park University and Trib Total Media are partnering on a program in which students will generate original journalism for the Trib’s new Downtown Pittsburgh news site.
"Point Park has provided me with valuable internships. Because of the location and connections in Downtown Pittsburgh, I've gained real-world experience working for Koppers, Allegheny Conference on Community Development, The Pittsburgh Foundation and The Incline."
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.
Thursday, October 29, 2020
U-View, WPPJ radio, The Globe and the Point Park News Service will be actively working throughout the night while presenting their coverage outside on campus and livestreamed on the CMI's YouTube channel. Additionally, the broadcast will be projected 40-feet high on the YWCA building at Wood Street and Third Avenue.
Thursday, September 17, 2020
Point Park University students, alumni and faculty earned top honors at the Press Club of Western Pennsylvania's 56th annual Golden Quill Awards, held virtually Sept. 3.
"For high school juniors and seniors considering Point Park, prepare to put in work and focus on your career in a major way. You will be entering into a community of future-focused people, so prepare yourselves to get to work on achieving your dreams starting on day one!"
As an editorial intern at Rachael Ray Every Day magazine, Hillary Maglin is gaining hands-on experience writing, covering events and posting to the magazine's social media channels.
Friday, November 2, 2018
From Storyburgh to Pink Panther Magazine, a variety of local and national publications have published the creative nonfiction and literary journalism work of seven Point Park University students and graduates.
"I always knew I wanted to study journalism, but not many schools have a journalism major that focuses on experiential learning versus theory ... Being able to learn from professors who have first-hand experience and connections within the city helped me every day."
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Francesca Dabecco won the Bob Fryer Memorial Scholarship and Victoria Bails was awarded the Press Club of Western Pennsylvania Scholarship.
Friday, September 22, 2017
In its second year of operation, Point Park's Center for Media Innovation continues to provide hands-on experience and networking opportunities for students in a variety of majors.
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
School of Communication students will gain hands-on experience in their major in the University's new Center for Media Innovation, set to open in 2016. Located at Wood Street and Third Avenue, the 4,000-square-foot center will have floor-to-ceiling glass walls, flat-screen televisions and a digital ticker that offers a New York City-style media hub where passersby can be entertained and informed as students learn their craft.
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
"Appreciate every bit of advice your professors give you, and don't be afraid to reach out to them when you're feeling unsure about where you are headed or what you are doing," she said.
