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Winemaking Science Academy Prepares Students for Amateur or Professional Vinification
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 A new course in winemaking gives students hands-on experience with all aspects of vinification.
A man funnels wine from a barrel into a glass.
Point Park University Recognized by Intelligent.com for Six Top Online Programs in the U.S.
Monday, January 10, 2022 Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online/on-campus program rankings and higher education planning, has included Point Park University in its list of best online degree programs assessed for 2022.
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Student Profile
Rachel Hienz '90 '21
A 2021 Distinguished Alumni awardee, Rachel Hienz is a full-time instructor at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union #5 Joint Apprenticeship Training Center. She will complete her master's degree in Adult Learning and Training this summer.
Pictured is Rachel Hienz. Photo by Nathaniel Holzer.
Alumni Profile
Cassandra Scannella '16
Meet Cassandra Scannella, an instructional designer for Columbia University in NYC, who earned a Master of Arts degree in curriculum and instruction, with a focus in adult learning and training, fully online from Point Park.
Pictured is graduate education alumna Cassandra Scannella.
From Peru to Point Park: Peruvian Delegates Learn from Education Faculty and Students
Wednesday, December 18, 2019 The School of Education at Point Park University recently welcomed executive-level government officials and academic leaders from various higher education institutions in Peru to campus for a training session focused on improving workforce development.
School of Education Hosts Workshop with Leaders from the Association for Talent Development and LUMA Institute
Wednesday, October 23, 2019 The Pittsburgh Chapter of the Association for Talent Development — the world’s largest association dedicated to empowering professionals to develop talent in the workplace — recently collaborated with the School of Education at Point Park University for a workshop on campus featuring guest speaker Bill Lucas from the LUMA Institute.
Alumni Profile
Raymond Houston, Ed.D., '04
Alumnus Raymond Houston, Ed.D., who earned a Master of Arts in curriculum and instruction focused in adult learning and training from Point Park, was named dean of the School of Mathematics, Science and Engineering at SUNY Westchester Community College.
Pictured is curriculum and instruction alumnus Raymond Houston. Photo submitted by Houston
Alumna Advances in Adult Learning Field to President and CEO of Career Training Academy
Tuesday, February 14, 2017 Meet Kimberly Rassau, Ed.D., president and CEO of the Career Training Academy.
Alumni Profile
Preeti Juneja '10
Meet Preeti Juneja, instructor of early childhood education for the Community College of Allegheny County.
Pictured is education graduate Preeti Juneja. Photo by Chris Rolinson
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