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Sports Sales Force Thrives at Point Park University, Inspires New Sports Management Program

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Point Park University students in the Sports, Arts, Entertainment & Music Business program and the new Sports Management program have access to a wealth of experiential learning opportunities to prepare them for sports sales roles.

Pictured is Devon McGee. Photo by Ethan Stoner.

Student Profile

Daniel Salas '25

"What I love most about living in Pittsburgh is the variety of entertainment the city offers. There’s always something to do, and I never get bored. I also love learning here because the opportunities are endless, no matter what you’re studying."

Pictured is Daniel Salas. Photo by Ethan Stoner.

Sports Business Camp 2024

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 "I gained a lot of experience from learning about different connections within the sports world and different opportunities within the sports business."

Pictured are students at PNC Park during Sports Business Camp. Photo by Ethan Stoner.

Students in Advanced Accounting Course Get an Inside Look at Investment Management with Field Trip to Federated Hermes

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 "My main takeaway from the trip to Federated Hermes was experiencing what it's like to be in a real-world, workplace environment with accounting professionals and taking in everything they had to say about their work, career paths and how they got to where they are."

Pictured from left to right are students David Keyser, Giulia Follador, Mikyla Slater, Anna Fields, RaKeya Ellsberry, Matthew Harris and Dante Gianfrancesco. Photo by Nicole Chynoweth.

Student Profile

Jared Topping '24

"Point Park's marketing and sales program helped me find my passion for selling while taking a wide variety of courses across many different majors."

Pictured is Jared Topping. Submitted photo.

Student Q&A: Inaugural SAEM Pittsburgh Penguins Events Team Reflects on Semester of Hands-On Experience

Friday, May 12, 2023 The Sports, Arts & Entertainment Management program's new Pens Events Team paired students with staff at the Pittsburgh Penguins and PPG Paints Arena to give them experience working real-world events, including special game nights and corporate events.

Pictured are Austin Alkire, Olivia Stawovy and Delaney Metikosh. Submitted photo.

School of Communication Offering B.A. in Sports Communication

Monday, February 15, 2021 The program is aimed at preparing students for careers in sports communication, emphasizing flexibility and skill-building that can encompass any content-creation or other broad-based communication needs of an organization including broadcasting, social media and fan engagement, journalism, public relations and advertising.

Pictured is Nicole Paxinos. Submitted photo.

Alumni Profile

Kara Sayers '20

"Point Park gave me resources to succeed in whatever career path I chose, such as networking events, career fairs and a variety of class options. I felt prepared to dive into life after college."

Pictured is Kara Sayers. Submitted photo.

Student Profile

Mallory Neil '23

"I chose Point Park when I found out about all of the opportunities students were getting, and not just juniors and seniors, but freshmen and sophomores, too! When I toured, they told me if I wanted the opportunities to go after them."

Alumni Profile

Rebekah Mohrmann '18

Meet Rebekah Mohrmann, a 2018 sports, arts and entertainment management alumna and media, graphics and promotions assistant for the Salem Red Sox in Salem, Va.

Pictured is SAEM alumna Rebekah Mohrmann. Photo by Suzie Cool

Student Profile

Jonathan Hanks '21

Meet student-athlete Jonathan Hanks, a sports, arts and entertainment management major and member of the men's soccer team.

Pictured is Jonathan Hanks, sports, arts and entertainment management major

Alumni Profile

Suzie Cool, M.A., '18

Meet Suzie Cool, M.A. in media communication alumna. Cool is manager of marketing and promotions, on-field host and color commentator for the Salem Red Sox.

Pictured is alumna Suzie Cool. Submitted photo

Photojournalism Major is a Mark of Excellence National Award Winner

Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Student Profile

#PittsburghMe: Meet Alexandra Gradwell, SAEM Major & Washington Wild Things Summer Intern

Pictured is Alexandra Gradwell, sports, arts and entertainment management major

Photography Major Liz Berie Lands Internship at Pittsburgh Riverhounds

Thursday, July 16, 2015 "It's really nice to have professors who will help you to become a better photographer. Whenever I need help with school or even my photography business, the professors are willing to help. I also love that they are working professionals; that's the reason why I chose to study photography at Point Park."