Montour High School

Field Experiences Offer Education Students Valuable Real-World Training Opportunities

Monday, December 6, 2021 Point Park University's School of Education prioritizes experiential learning, offering students a variety of field experiences prior to their student-teaching placements. In doing so, students build confidence, character and gain a deeper understanding of the teaching profession.

Point Park University students read a story to children at Wee Care Children's Center in Heidelberg, Pa.

Education Majors Engage with Early Learners at Community Leap Day Event

Thursday, March 5, 2020 Five Point Park University School of Education students celebrated Leap Day by helping to lead an interactive event, in collaboration with Matt’s Maker Space and several other Pittsburgh education organizations, designed for early learners and their families at St. Paul’s Episcopal Nursery School in Mt. Lebanon, Pa.

Julie Bowser '19

Thursday, February 13, 2020 From applicants across the nation, the Country Music Association selected Point Park University alumna Julie Bowser '19, as its United States inaugural participant of the Rob Potts International Exchange Program for individuals pursuing a career in the country music industry.

Pictured is business management alumna Julie Bowser. Photo submitted by Bowser.

SAEM Program Invites High School Students to Explore Theatre Arts Management Careers

Thursday, December 19, 2019 During the “Beyond the Stage: See yourself in a theatre career!” workshop hosted by the sports, arts and entertainment management department at Point Park University, several groups of high school students from the region learned about the wide variety of careers in theatre arts management while touring the Pittsburgh Playhouse.

Business Students Land Opportunities to Work at Cher Concert and Derek Hough Live Show

Wednesday, April 24, 2019 Several Rowland School of Business students worked behind the scenes at renowned singer Cher’s concert at PPG Paints Arena, as well as the live performance of Derek Hough, six-time champion of ABC’s Dancing With The Stars, at the Benedum Center.

Student Profile

Nicole Paxinos '19

"If you want to get hands-on experience in your field beginning day one, Point Park is the perfect place. Going to college in the middle of Downtown Pittsburgh opens up so many doors for your career."

Pictured is Nicole Paxinos. Photo | Mike Davenport

Taylor Swift in Pittsburgh: SAEM Students Work the Large-Scale Concert at Heinz Field

Wednesday, August 15, 2018 Several sports, arts and entertainment management students including Georgia Fowkes ‘20, Leah Markley ‘20, Tyler Richey ‘19 and Madison Winger ’21, along with alumnus Adam Sutermaster ’13, worked at the Taylor Swift Reputation Tour concert at Heinz Field.

Pictured is the Taylor Swift concert at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh.

Student Profile

Julie Bowser '19

Among thousands of applicants, Julie Bowser was one of only 50 students selected nationwide for the Television Academy Foundation’s 2018 Internship Program.

Pictured is SAEM student Julie Bowser. Photo by Margaret Pfeffer

Journalism Majors Awarded Scholarships at Golden Quill Awards

Tuesday, June 19, 2018 Francesca Dabecco won the Bob Fryer Memorial Scholarship and Victoria Bails was awarded the Press Club of Western Pennsylvania Scholarship.

Pictured are Francesca Dabecco and Victoria Bails. Photo | Jared Murphy

CSI Summer Camp Reaches Students Living Near and Far Interested in Forensic Science Careers

Thursday, July 20, 2017 For several years now, high school students and their parents across the nation are finding Point Park's annual CSI summer camp through a simple Google search.

SAEM High School Day at Stage AE Covers Paths to Sports, Arts and Music Business Careers

Tuesday, May 2, 2017 Highlights of this year's SAEM High School Day included meeting with SAEM faculty, touring Stage AE, hearing about the SAEM Club from students Baylee Zimmerman and Jaron Andrechak and watching Chase Barron from Chase and the Barons perform a few songs including his latest single, "Rule the World."

Fred McLeod, NBA Announcer and Point Park Alumnus, Discusses Sports Broadcasting, Gives Career Advice

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Ed.D. Student is Director of Innovation for Montour School District

Thursday, January 7, 2016 Meet Justin Aglio, director of innovation for Montour School District.

Meet M.B.A./M.A. Student Stephanie Mueller, Winner of Ethical Leadership Essay Competition

Thursday, December 17, 2015

SAEM High School Workshop Takes Students on Backstage Tour of Benedum Center, Stage AE

Wednesday, August 5, 2015 Penguins hockey fan Amber Montz always wanted to attend college in Pittsburgh. Her interest grew after watching a commercial about Point Park University on ROOT Sports at home with her dad in Fayetteville, N.C.

High School Students Explore Probability in Pittsburgh at Point Park's Math Symposium

Monday, April 27, 2015 Twenty-eight students from Montour, Rochester, Shaler and South Allegheny high schools engaged in fun, hands-on activities focusing on probability and statistics at Point Park University's Annual Mathematics Symposium April