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5/18/2012 Adjunct professor wins Ray Sprigle Memorial Award
Professor Andrew Conte received the Ray Sprigle Memorial Award at the annual Golden Quill Awards banquet.
5/18/2012 School of Communication graduate student published in The Nation magazine
Matt Stroud, a graduate student in the School of Communication, recently published an article in The Nation magazine.
5/16/2012 Faculty, graduate students present at Eastern Communication Association Convention
Dr. Tatyana Dumova and graduate students Heather Hanson and Ivan Moore, presented their research papers at the annual Eastern Communication Association Convention.
5/9/2012 International Media Class Travels to Italy
The 2012 International Media class will travel to Italy, where the group will visit Rome, Florence and Sorrento to examine Italian media and culture.
5/8/2012 Point Park student wins scholarship for aspiring journalists
Emily Petsko, a double major in print journalism and global cultural studies, is the 2012 winner of the Bob Fryer Scholarship for aspiring journalists.
5/3/2012 School of Communication director authors ‘The Press March to War’
Steve Hallock's new book considers editorial evidence that newspapers set the stage for military intervention in post-World War II America
5/1/2012 Communication and dance majors connect to stage 'Perception'
School of Communication and Conservatory of Performing Arts students are holding a dance production at New Hazlett Theater. Proceeds benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
4/27/2012 School of Communication faculty members present at Annual Broadcast Conference
Three faculty members from Point Park University’s School of Communication presented at the Broadcast Education Association Annual Conference in Las Vegas.
4/15/2012 Journalism professor’s book attracting national attention
School of Communication Professor Bill Moushey appears on CBS ‘This Morning’ April 17 to discuss new book ‘Game Over’
4/6/2012 Media Career Event Brings More than 40 Employers to Point Park's Campus
College students throughout the region had the opportunity to network with more than 40 employers at the sport, arts, entertainment, and media career event held in the University's Student Center.
4/4/2012 Point Park students win feature award at National Broadcasting Society event in New York City
Two Point Park students won the “on-the-spot best feature story award” at the recent 2012 National Broadcasting Society event in New York City. A School of Communication student was also named to a national post.
3/29/2012 Photography student’s works displayed at August Wilson Center
Junior Rebecca Lessner created "We are Art, Precious and in Control," a collection of photographs of 100 women, for the Phenomenal Women Celebration at the August Wilson Center for African American Art.
3/26/2012 School of Communication presents photographic arts lecture March 30
The next Speaking Light lecture on the photographic arts will be held on Fri., March 30 at 6 p.m. Photographer Stephen Chalmers will discuss his series 'Unmarked,' which challenges viewers by presenting photographs of locations where serial killers' victims have been found.
3/23/2012 Meet Thom Baggerman, assistant professor of broadcast journalism
Thom Baggerman, Ph.D., is assistant professor of broadcast journalism in Point Park's School of Communication.
3/16/2012 School of Communication M.A. student organizes 'Hunger Games' food drive
The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank will benefit from graduate student’s March 18 event
2/24/2012 School of Communication presents Tom Persinger at Speaking Light lecture Feb. 24
Point Park University School of Communication presents artist, photographer and writer Tom Persinger at next Speaking Light lecture Feb. 24
2/20/2012 Students capture beauty of Pennsylvania outdoors in nature photography course
Eight state parks and nature sites provide setting for photography students to practice their craft in nature photography course.
2/9/2012 2010 alumna is director of communications for state representative
Jamie Inferrera, who graduated in 2010 with a B.A. in journalism and mass communication, discusses how her Point Park education helped get her to where she is in her career today.
1/26/2012 Point Park hosts Speaking Light photographic arts lecture Jan. 27
The Speaking Light event will celebrate the work of Patrick Millard, artist, curator and Point Park educator who passed away unexpectedly in December.
1/24/2012 Professor named editor of Electronic News journal
Associate Professor Anthony Moretti, Ph.D. is editor of Electronic News, a quarterly journal devoted to advancing knowledge and understanding news disseminated through electronic media platforms.
1/20/2012 Faculty profile: Tatyana Dumova, associate professor of multimedia
Tatyana Dumova, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the School of Communication. She teaches undergraduate and graduate classes in multimedia and mass communication.
1/19/2012 Faculty member publishes book on global blogging
Associate Professor Tatyana Dumova has published the edited book Blogging in the Global Society: Cultural, Political and Geographical Aspects.
1/19/2012 School director's op-ed in Post-Gazette
Steve Hallock, director of the School of Communication, wrote an op-ed on how to preserve mass transit systems.
1/10/2012 Student to compete in Miss America pageant
School of Communication student Juliann Sheldon will represent Pennsylvania in the Miss America pageant Jan. 14.
12/16/2011 Meet alumna Amber J. Farr, 2011 M.A. grad at Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania
Amber J. Farr is a 2011 graduate who currently works for the Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania.
12/13/2011 PR/ad student's team wins advertising competition
Ryan Strength, a public relations and advertising senior at Point Park, was a member of the team that won the 2011 “The Pitch” competition, sponsored by the Pittsburgh Advertising Federation.
11/28/2011 Faculty member presents at National Communication Convention
Tatyana Dumova, associate professor in the School of Communication, made two peer-reviewed research presentations at the National Communication Association convention in November.
11/17/2011 Graduate student covers hearing for New York Times
Leah Welch, a graduate assistant in the School of Communication, covered the federal court hearing of White House shooting suspect Oscar Ramiro Ortega-Hernandez for The New York Times.
11/3/2011 Dumova publishes chapter on online assessment
Tatyana Dumova, associate professor in Point Park University’s School of Communication, has published a chapter on the student perceptions of the usability of online assessment tools in a newly released volume, Computer-Mediated Communication: Issues and Approaches in Education.
11/2/2011 Adjunct professor's book details hockey team's rebirth
Andrew Conte’s book Breakaway: The Inside Story of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Rebirth details the story of the hockey team’s journey from bankruptcy and losing seasons to its 2009 Stanley Cup win and the opening of the new Consol Energy Center in 2010.
10/31/2011 Professor named one of Pittsburgh's '40 Under 40'
Associate Professor Christopher Rolinson was selected as one of Pittsburgh's 2011 40 Under 40. Reception to be held on Nov. 4 at Rivers Casino.
10/21/2011 Photographer to discuss her project on sustainable food practices
Oct. 28 at 6 pm the Speaking Light lecture series continues with a discussion by photographer Christin Boggs. Her project, Slow & Steady, explores creative alternatives to a culture of mass-produced food.
10/12/2011 Graduate students present at communication conference
Four graduate students from Point Park University’s School of Communication presented their research papers at the annual conference of the Pennsylvania Communication Association (PCA) from Oct. 7-9 at Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pa.
10/10/2011 Panel to Discuss Class Prague Trip
On Oct. 12 at 3 p.m., a panel of students and faculty will discuss their time in Prague as part of the International Media class.
10/3/2011 Distinguished Public Relations Lecture Set
The School of Communication will present a distinguished public relations lectureship, called “Branding the Outdoor Recreation Community,” on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 3 p.m. in JVH Auditorium.
9/29/2011 Student photographs of blast furnace site being exhibited
During the spring, students and faculty took photographs of the U.S. Steel Homestead Works' Carrie Furnace site. Their photos are being exhibited in Lawrence Hall lobby through Oct. 9.
9/27/2011 Point Park to host photographic arts lecture
The Speaking Light photographic arts lecture series kicks off Sept. 30 with a lecture by Tim Fabian.
9/9/2011 Professor produces two jazz compilation sets
Professor David J. Fabilli produced two three-disc "Best Of" compilation sets for High Note Records in New York.
9/9/2011 Projects done for workshop aired on local radio programs
Steve Kubitz and Dave Singer each had projects they did for Advanced Radio Production Workshop broadcast on local radio programs.
9/9/2011 Student wins scholarship to travel to national park
Madeline McKain, a photography and honors program student, traveled to Great Basin National Park as part of the Partners in the Parks program.
9/6/2011 Professor's op-ed in Philadelphia Inquirer
School of Communication Director and Assistant Professor Steven Hallock, Ph.D., wrote an op-ed for the Philadelphia Inquirer about how Pennsylvania legislators and the governor should follow the example of Wyoming, which uses oil, gas, and mineral severance taxes to help invest in higher education.
9/1/2011 Alumni Profile: Kate Santichen, Producer at Bloomberg News
Kate Santichen, a 2007 broadcasting alumna, is a producer for Bloomberg News and prior to that she was an associate producer for The Early Show at CBS News.
8/25/2011 Recent grad's photo named finalist in global contest
Abigail Neely's photograph was selected by Photographer's Forum magazine as a finalist in its annual spring photography contest.
8/15/2011 Alumni are on the forefront of online journalism
School of Communication alumni Heidi Dezayas, Amanda Gillooly and Stephanie Rex are editors for local Patch news sites. Patch is an online network of news sites. There are more than 800 sites nationwide, with at least a dozen in the Pittsburgh area.
8/15/2011 Alumni Profile: Amanda Gillooly, editor of Canon-McMillan Patch
Amanda Gillooly, a 2002 journalism and mass communication graduate, is the local editor for Canon-McMillan Patch.
8/15/2011 Alumni Profile: Heidi Dezayas, editor of Plum-Oakmont Patch
Heidi Dezayas, a 2007 broadcasting graduate, is the local editor for Plum-Oakmont Patch.
8/15/2011 Alumni Profile: Stephanie Rex, editor of Forest Hills-Regent Square Patch
Stephanie Rex, a 2007 journalism graduate, is local editor for Forest Hills-Regent Square Patch. | Photo by Chris Rolinson
8/4/2011 Alumni Profile: IMC grad starts communications business
Jennifer Russell graduated in 2010 with a degree in integrated marketing communications. She now owns her own marketing communication company called Gemini Marketing Partners.
7/20/2011 Multimedia student spends summer interning at CMT
Amanda Hertzog, a multimedia student, spent her summer as a digital imaging intern in the .com department at Country Music Television in Nashville.
7/18/2011 Alumni Profile: Miles Ritenour, Ketchum account coordinator
Miles Ritenour, class of 2010, is account coordinator at Ketchum Public Relations.
7/7/2011 Alumni profile: John West, documentary photojournalist
John West, a 2007 photojournalism graduate, is a documentary photojournalist and owns his own company, John West Photography.
6/29/2011 Professor served as artist in residence at Biosphere 2
Patrick Millard, assistant professor of photography, was artist in residency at Biosphere 2 in Arizona.
6/22/2011 PR/advertising student wins Miss Pennsylvania
Juliann Sheldon was crowned Miss Pennsylvania and will go on to compete in the Miss America pageant in January.
6/15/2011 Students visit media outlets in Prague during class trip
School of Communication students spent 11 days in Prague as part of the International Media class. The school selects a different international site each year.
5/10/2011 Alumna wins Golden Quill Award for Best Writing Online
Stephanie Rex, a 2007 graduate from the School of Communication, won the Golden Quill Award for Best Writing Online.
5/9/2011 Course offers real-world multimedia experience
Capstone is a workshop-style class held in the spring that culminates in a multimedia project and portfolio piece. The class is required for multimedia majors, but students in other School of Communications majors also take the class, so they can collaborate and combine their skills and expertise.
5/3/2011 Journalism student, grad win national award for Justice magazine article
Faith Cotter and Lucy Leitner won the SPJ National Mark of Excellence Award for their article "No Remorse," which was featured in Justice, a magazine published by Point Park's Innocence Institute.
4/28/2011 Assistant professor of photography to give lecture
Patrick Millard, assistant professor of photography at Point Park, will be speaking at the Humanity+ conference Transhumanism Meets Design at Parsons The New School for Design in New York City.
4/28/2011 Faculty member presents juried research paper
Dr. Tatyana Dumova, associate professor of communication at Point Park, presented a full-length juried research paper at the annual convention of the Eastern Communication Association in Arlington, Va., held April 13-17.
4/26/2011 M.A./M.B.A. program aims to give communications pros an edge
Point Park’s rigorous M.A./M.B.A. program is designed for communication professionals who work in or plan to work in management and executive positions. Shian-Li McGuire is studying for an M.A./M.B.A. while working full time as a manager of advertising at Dick’s Sporting Goods.
4/26/2011 Students get real look at media during trip to Washington, D.C.
Students and faculty from the School of Communication traveled to Washington, D.C. for three days in March to get an inside look at the communication industry. Students met media professionals, including editor-in-chief of DC magazine, and examined moments in news history at the Newseum, such as an exhibit about covering Hurricane Katrina.
4/12/2011 Grad assistant wins two press awards in Georgia
Point Park University grad assistant Pamela E. Walck won two press awards in Georgia for her series on female veterans.
4/6/2011 Pompeanis make Point Park, broadcasting a tradition
Point Park graduate Bob Pompeani is an accomplished sports broadcaster. His two daughters are following in his footsteps by also attending Point Park for broadcasting.
4/4/2011 Student organization wins national Rookie Chapter of the Year award
The newly formed Point Park University chapter of the National Broadcasting Society won National Rookie Chapter of the Year at the Society’s national awards ceremony in Los Angeles in March.
3/15/2011 WPPJ receives top honors at intercollegiate broadcasting systems conference
WPPJ, Point Park University's student-run radio station, was recognized by the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) at the 71st Annual IBS National Conference in New York City.
3/1/2011 Assistant professor focuses on how art and technology intersect
Patrick Millard, who joined the School of Communication as an assistant professor of photography in the fall, is fascinated by how human beings interact with natural and synthetic environments.
1/11/2011 Innocence Institute work leads to reopening of high-profile case
The seven-year investigation by student reporters at the Innocence Institute at Point Park University has contributed to a judge’s decision to reopen a high-profile arson-murder case and consider whether the man convicted 14 years ago deserves a new trial.
12/27/2010 Photojournalism alum documents Project HOPE mission
School of Communication graduate Kristopher Radder spent three weeks as a volunteer public affairs officer on a Project HOPE mission to South America, taking photos and writing a blog.
11/18/2010 Students learn valuable tips at High School Media Day
High school students and teachers learned about the evolving world of journalism and media during the Point Park’s High School Media Day, a biannual event sponsored by the School of Communication.
5/31/2010 Students on Irish media trip meet with Ambassador Rooney
Point Park University students on a trip to study the Irish media and culture in Dublin had the great fortune to have on their itinerary not only a visit to the U.S. Embassy, but also an audience with Dan Rooney and several staff members.
3/23/2010 Alumni Profile: Kate Keib, promotion manager
Kate Keib, who received her B.A. and M.A. in journalism and mass communication, is promotion manager for Gannett Atlanta.
2/11/2010 Advertising/PR student wins Renaissance Award
Advertising/public relations major Miles Ritenour was named the Renaissance Scholar of the Year by the Pittsburgh chapter of Public Relations Society of America. He is also completing a cutting-edge virtual internship with WordWrite Communications.
1/28/2010 Work of student reporters plays role in outcome of criminal case
A prison inmate convicted of a brutal murder and given the death sentence will go free from prison, due in part to investigative reporting two student journalists did for the Innocence Institute of Point Park University.
1/17/2010 Prof. Hallock spotlights great journalists for new book
Point Park Assistant Professor Steven M. Hallock interviewed 10 legendary American journalists and conducted extensive research for his book "Reporters Who Made History."
12/16/2009 Associate professor chronicles life of NFL star James Harrison
"Never Give Up," by Associate Professor Bill Moushey with Bill Parise, chronicles the life of Steelers star linebacker James Harrison, who overcame many obstacles to be a success in the NFL.
12/7/2009 A discussion on digital media with associate professor
Dr. Heather Starr Fiedler, associate professor of digital media, specializes in new and emerging media technology, particularly online journalism.
12/7/2009 Assistant professor's photo book depicts beauty of state parks
Assistant Professor Chris Rolinson has published a fine art photography book of pictures taken in state parks in Western Pennsylvania, from Erie County to the Maryland border.
12/6/2009 Dean focuses on building School's innovative programs
As the first dean of the new School of Communication, Tim Hudson, Ph.D., is focusing on building the academic quality of the innovative programs already in place in the School, with an emphasis on preparing students for an ever-changing communication profession.
10/29/2009 New darkroom gives photo students better workspace
Right after spring term ended, work began on a high-priority project for the School of Communication's photography classes: renovation of the small, awkward black and white darkroom into a bigger, more efficient space that gives students plenty of room to work.

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