"I’ve always felt so prepared for what I do professionally because of what I was taught at Point Park. Having professors who are still in the field makes all the difference because they’re able to teach from experience. It’s more real world and less textbook."
"I chose to major in sports communication because I knew of the excellent connections Point Park has with the Pittsburgh sports teams and organizations around the country. There are so many resources and activities for students to get involved with on day one."
"My broadcasting degree is more than a degree. If I only had the degree, then I would not be where I am today. It is really what the University provides more than anything, and that is an opportunity to do great things."
"The hands-on training I received at Point Park from professors who are still working in the field gave me a strong foundation that helped me hit the ground running as soon as I graduated."
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
The CMI — a cutting-edge learning lab for students, as well as a hub for local media and the Downtown Pittsburgh community — now has a space on the first floor of West Penn Hall on Wood Street.
"I had the chance to attend Point Park's High School Journalism Workshop and I really liked the campus and how intimate it felt. Plus, it’s in a good spot in Downtown Pittsburgh to easily walk to different locations."
"As a Point Park student you create your own path. Especially as a theatre arts student, you get to direct your own education. The resources available to us, both at school and in the Pittsburgh area, are plentiful."
"Point Park is preparing me for career success because the classes I am taking are relevant to what I want to pursue. I am excited for next semester because I will be taking two classes about archiving. I often find that what I learn in class, I can immediately apply to my archival work for West View Borough, and vice versa."
Thursday, October 27, 2022
More than 160 prospective students explored the fields of media, marketing and communication at Point Park University's annual High School Media Day Oct. 21.
"There’s so much culture in Pittsburgh, and being able to experience it unfiltered is one of the coolest things about going to Point Park. It is far more fulfilling than going to a school that is just a campus and nothing else."
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Students reporting for The Globe — Point Park's independently run student newspaper — received several SPJ Mark of Excellence Awards in Region 4, including Best All-Around Student Newspaper (Small).
"I knew the professors still worked in the industry at the area's top publications, leading to relevant course material and meaningful connections. Point Park's location in the city also sets students up for seemingly endless internship and post-grad job opportunities."
"At Point Park, many professors are still working in their fields and are able to provide up-to-date information about the industry and help us make important connections. I was also so excited to get to study in a city where so many opportunities are just a bus ride away."
"From my first day at Point Park, we were learning real-world knowledge about the industry. The emphasis of experiential learning allowed me to complete five internships. The professors taught us everything according to industry standards, which prepared me greatly for my first job."
Monday, November 2, 2020
Point Park University students were awarded endowed scholarships from the School of Communication for the 2020-21 academic year. The scholarships recognize academic accomplishments, experience in student media and/or organizations, among other qualifications.
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.
"I had opportunities to attend other universities out of high school, but what made Point Park’s School of Communication stand out was the ability to get that hands-on experience from day one. You don’t get that experience anywhere else."
Monday, August 10, 2020
"New students can be active in their major and get involved with student media from day one. They can join U-View — Point Park's student broadcasting network — and crew a show, host an on-air segment or even produce their own content. Additionally, with minimal training, they can produce their own show on WPPJ, our student-run radio station," said Robin Cecala, Ph.D., associate professor of broadcast production.
"My internship was all about handling the media to ensure they had the proper resources to do their jobs ... It feels like I had a networking opportunity everywhere I turned! My job led to me constantly being surrounded by professionals not just in the Penguins organization, but media from all over the country and beyond," said Spirito.
"My experience with student media like U-View and The Globe were vital in preparing me to be the one-man band that is a multimedia journalist. Those groups pushed me to refine my writing and video skills and to find my own stories to tell — independence is vital as a reporter in a small town," said Casey Hoolahan '18.
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Pioneer Records, Point Park University’s student-operated record label, will launch their third season of "Backstage with Pioneer Records," the label's on-campus radio show, Feb. 7, 2020.
"I left Point Park as an intrepid reporter after tough love from the professors. They pushed me to step out of my comfort zone to get the story. When I left I felt ready to tackle every story thrown at me from the tearjerkers to the hard-hitting investigative pieces that create change."
Friday, April 19, 2019
Highlights include: Pittsburgh Playhouse artistic director Ronald Allan-Lindblom steps down, broadcasting student Colton DeBiase shares stories of Pittsburghers who continue Fred Rogers’ legacy of kindness and love, SAEM students boost ticket sales for the world premiere of The Old Man and the Sea and the Cleveland Cavaliers, plus more!
Thursday, December 6, 2018
Highlights include: curtain rises on new Pittsburgh Playhouse in Downtown Pittsburgh, establishment of new School of Education, Point Perk coffeehouse and more.
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
“In addition to being a great place for students to grab coffee and something to eat, Point Perk will feature a moveable stage to allow for live music, comedy and other events," said Keith Paylo, dean of students.
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Point Park University welcomed Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf to its Center for Media Innovation Feb. 1 for a public listening session on gerrymandering and redrawing fair congressional districts on the state's map.
"So many professors have aided me in my growth not just as a journalist, but as a writer, as a photographer, and as a videographer," said Neil Strebig.
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.
Thursday, January 26, 2017
Point Park University's School of Communication majors representing reported on the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump Jan. 20 in Washington, D.C.
Thursday, November 3, 2016
"It was an incredible experience to meet the candidates in person and photograph this live event on campus," said Shayna Mendez, a senior photojournalism major and apprentice for Point Park's Enrollment Marketing Department.
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
"The professors at Point Park took me from being a novice writer to someone who could jump into the Post-Gazette and get up to speed quickly in a fast-paced newsroom environment," he said.
Thursday, December 18, 2014
"My sister and my dad both attended Point Park because of the excellent broadcast journalism program, which is what sparked my interest in going to Point Park," she said.
