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Ginya Lombard '26
"Take advantage of every hands-on opportunity you can, join clubs, attend events and build relationships with faculty. The university offers a supportive environment where you can explore your interests and grow professionally, but the key is to get involved early and stay curious."
Pictured is Ginya Lombard, who is a member of the class of 2026.
Point Park University Students Visit Cell Bio 2025 Conference
Thursday, December 18, 2025 Students traveled to the Cell Bio 2025 Conference in December, giving them a chance to explore future opportunities they can achieve with their degree.
Point Park University stuidents pose for a photo in front of a Cell Bio 2025 sign.
New Full-Time Faculty in Fall 2025
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 Five new full-time faculty members have joined the Pioneer community and appeared as friendly faces around campus this fall.
End-of-Year Highlights: School of Arts & Sciences Students and Faculty Collaborate and Celebrate to Close Out the Academic Year
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 Fascinating research presentations, out-of-the-box final projects and joyful celebrations with faculty and students punctuated the close of the 2024-25 academic year for the School of Arts & Sciences.
Pictured are students with North Side Humane Animal Rescue staff. Photo by Nicole Chynoweth.
Point Park University Honors Program Wins Big at Northeast Regional Honors Council Conference
Monday, April 21, 2025 Point Park University's Honors Program scored a flurry of accolades at the 2025 Northeast Regional Honors Council Conference in Harrisburg, an event that celebrates honors students' research and academic pursuits.
Pictured are Honors Program students Tayler Cleveland, Charlotte Hosek, AJ de la Cruz, Maegen Steiner, Cloe Loosz, Vince Smykal and August Stephens. Submitted photo.
Faculty Q&A: Brandon Dimick, Lab Associate in the Department of Natural Sciences and Engineering
Thursday, February 27, 2025 "I want to instill in my students an interest in the natural world and the sciences in general. I want them to be curious about the world and ask questions about what they observe."
Pictured is Lab Associate Brandon Dimick working with students in a lab. Photo by Ethan Stoner.
It's On Us Committee Focuses Efforts on Preventing Sexual Assault on Campus
Monday, September 16, 2024 “We’re the perfect example of your life doesn’t stop after [sexual assault] happens. We’ve been through it and we’re coming back and talking about it and improving campus. We see you, we know what you’ve been through and we're working towards stopping it.” — Grey Dixon, vice president of It's On Us student committee
Two students sit at a table under a tent.
School of Arts & Sciences Closes Out Academic Year with Events Celebrating Graduates, Student Projects
Monday, May 6, 2024 "To have worked so hard on a project that means so much to me and finally share my findings with so many people makes my heart swell with pride and appreciation."
Point Park University's Department of Community Engagement and Leadership Announces First Bonner Leaders Group
Tuesday, November 29, 2022 “Bonner students emerge from their college experience with a greater understanding of communities and the problems that exist within them, as well as the skills and commitment to be effective in community problem-solving efforts."
Pictured from left in the top row are Sarah Barrett, Jade Bowen-Jean, Rachel Brown and Madyson Christie. Pictured from left in the bottom row are Terry Craig Jr., Jordan Haikey, Grace Schmader and Gianna Talento. Submitted photos.
Student Profile
Hannah Lanham '24
"I was drawn to Point Park for the internship opportunities offered, as well as the high percentage of students who get a job directly after graduation."
Pictured is Hannah Lanham '24. Photo by Madi Fisher '24.
Student Profile
Mary Grace Uy '21
"I saw that COVID-19 was running rampant, and I wanted to be helpful in some way. I saw that the health care field was in dire need of assistance, and I decided to take initiative."
Pictured is Mary Grace Uy. Submitted photo.
Biology Program Provides Students Personalized Attention From Faculty — and Access to Bioinformatics, Cellular/Molecular, Environmental and Organismal Careers
Thursday, June 18, 2020 "Each concentration in our biological sciences major offers career-specific coursework, laboratories and internships, which prepare students for securing jobs right out of school or continuing their education in graduate/professional studies." — Professors Laura Frost, Ph.D., and Matthew Opdyke, Ph.D.
Student Profile
Caitlin Borghini '20
Senior transfer biological sciences major Caitlin Borghini was awarded a scholarship from Gailey Environmental, LLC, to enroll in training courses in wetland delineation.
Pictured is biological sciences student Caitlin Borghini.
Biology Professor’s Research on Hyperlipidemia Onset in Multiple Sclerosis Patients Featured in Neurology Advisor Publication
Tuesday, June 2, 2020 For her research findings on hyperlipidemia onset occurring earlier in patients with multiple sclerosis, Diane Krill, Ph.D., professor of biological sciences at Point Park University, was featured as a top three breaking news highlight in the online health care publication, Neurology Advisor.
Pictured is Diane Krill, Ph.D., professor of biological sciences at Point Park University.
Student Profile
Raniah Al Bayati '20
Meet Raniah Al Bayati, a forensic science major, minoring in biology and chemistry, and an Alpha Chi Honor Society member and future dentist.
Pictured is Point Park student Raniah Al Bayati. Photo by Emma Federkeil.
Students’ Research Work With Project Bee Watch Showcased at Ecological Science of America Conference
Monday, September 16, 2019 At the Ecological Science of America 2019 conference in Louisville, Ky., Environmental Science Professor Matthew Opdyke, Ph.D., presented the work he and his students Paula Ambrose ’20, and Keri Rouse ’14, 19, did with Project Bee Watch, a local citizen project to assess the status of pollinators in the region.
Students Produce Film About Ongoing Clean-Up of Superfund Site on Upper Clark Fork River
Wednesday, March 6, 2019 Point Park University students journeyed to Missoula, Mont., last May to document an ongoing clean-up of the Upper Clark Fork River, the largest Superfund site clean-up in the United States.
Point Park students in Missoula, Montana to document an ongoing clean-up of the Upper Clark Fork River.
Biological Sciences Professor Presents Research in Paris
Monday, February 4, 2019 Diane Krill, Ph.D., professor of biological sciences at Point Park University, presented research focused on the electrical stimulation of small flowering plants (Arabidopsis thaliana) at the International Conference on Plant Science in Paris, France.
Pictured is Diane Krill, Ph.D.
Student Profile
Morgan Willis '20
Meet Morgan Willis, a junior biological sciences major and honors student, and learn about the research she did with the Blue Marble Space Institute of Science Young Scientist Program.
Pictured is biological sciences major Morgan Willis. Photo by Amanda Dabbs
Graduate Students and Environmental Firm Collaborate on Stream Flow Project in Schenley Park
Monday, December 10, 2018 Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc., a top 200 environmental firm in the nation headquartered in Pittsburgh, recently invited Point Park University graduate students to join them on a client project measuring stream flow in Schenley Park.
Pictured are Master of Science students measuring stream flow at Schenley Park. Photo by Brandy Richey
Alumni Profile
Hana Rydl '15 '16
Meet Hana Rydl, a B.S. in biological sciences and an M.S. in environmental studies alumna, who was recently promoted to environmental inspector supervisor for TruHorizon Environmental Solutions.
Pictured is Hana Rydl working in the field. Photo submitted by Rydl.
Student Profile
Paula Ambrose '20
Meet Paula Ambrose, a biological sciences major concentrating in cellular/molecular biology, and a conservation biology intern for Allegheny Land Trust.
Pictured is biological sciences student and Allegheny Land Trust intern Paula Ambrose. Photo by Brandy Richey.
Professor Presents to Environmental Community Organizers About Lichens
Tuesday, February 6, 2018 Matthew Opydke, Ph.D., discussed his research on lichens and how they can be used to monitor air quality.
Matthew Opdyke and his botany students assess forest health and carbon sequestration at Lowries Run Slopes in Pittsburgh. | Photo by Vania Arthur
Honors Program Students Present Academic Work at National Conference
Monday, December 11, 2017 Students attended the National Collegiate Honors Council conference.
Leanna Brooks, Autopsy/Investigations Intern for Allegheny County Medical Examiner
Tuesday, December 6, 2016 Brooks double majored in forensic science and biological sciences.
Meet Anna Goforth, Biology Major and Soccer Player from the West Coast
Wednesday, October 19, 2016 "I've been lucky to have some really amazing professors through my major. I'm often astounded by the level of care they have for their students and for our learning."
Forensic Science Files Reveal CSI High School Summer Camp Has Record-Breaking Attendance
Monday, July 25, 2016 More than 50 high school students registered for the annual CSI summer camp at Point Park, held July 12-15 this year, making it the largest high school group the forensic science program has hosted at the University.
Boyce Middle School Students Engage in CSI Work Led By Point Park Forensic Science Majors
Wednesday, March 23, 2016 Forty-two gifted education students from Upper St. Clair School District's Boyce Middle School visited Point Park's CSI House March 10, engaging in hands-on crime scene work and a fiber analysis lab while learning about the forensic science field.
Celebrating Valentine's Day: Love Stories from Campus
Sunday, February 14, 2016
Winter 2016 Issue of The Point Magazine Now Online
Thursday, February 4, 2016
People of Point Park: Ally, '18 and Shaniece, '18 Find Inspiration on the Phone
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Education Student Scores in Top 15 Percent on Praxis Exam, Tutors Youth in Pittsburgh
Thursday, August 20, 2015 Post-baccalaureate secondary education biological sciences student Andrew Rauluk recently earned the ETS Recognition of Excellence Award for his outstanding performance on the Praxis® II test.
Ecology Students Shadow Dinosaur Expert at Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Tuesday, March 31, 2015 Ecology students Michael Bowen and Matthew Love recently shadowed a nationally-recognized dinosaur expert at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh, ranked one of the top five natural history museums in the country.
Botany Class Studies Wetland Conservation, Collaborates with Allegheny Land Trust
Thursday, October 9, 2014 Through their lab work on tree growth and wetland vegetation, students taking Botany 205 with Matthew Opdyke, Ph.D., are learning about the conservation of floodplain wetlands (which play a critical role in flood control) in the Pittsburgh region.
Students in Human Nutrition Class Visit Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank
Monday, June 30, 2014
Environmental Science Professor Presents at 2013 Susquehanna Water Science Forum
Monday, October 21, 2013 Matthew Opdyke, Ph.D., associate professor of environmental science at Point Park University, recently gave a research presentation on the "Conservation Assessment on Fishing Creek in Columbia and Sullivan Counties," at the 2013 Susquehanna River Basin Commission Water Science Forum.
Ingrid Reiland '13
Monday, May 20, 2013
Science Majors Participate in Tree Planting Event on Sycamore Island
Monday, May 6, 2013 A group of Point Park biological sciences, biotechnology, forensic science and premedical and preprofessional studies majors recently spent their Saturday helping to plant 300 trees and shrubs on Sycamore Island, located just outside of Pittsburgh on the Allegheny River.
Student Profile: Audrey Eisentrout, Double Majoring in Premed and Biological Sciences
Wednesday, December 12, 2012 Meet Audrey Eisentrout, pre-med and biological sciences double major.
Botany Shadowing Assignment Connects Students to Environmental Experts
Wednesday, November 7, 2012 Students taking the botany course taught by Matthew Opdyke, Ph.D., associate professor of environmental science, recently stepped out of the classroom and literally "into the field" for their shadowing assignments.
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