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Pioneer Vision 2030
Monday, October 30, 2023 Point Park University is embarking on a bold new vision with its next strategic plan, Pioneer Vision 2030. The plan leverages the University’s strengths, including its focus on and commitment to experiential learning, as it looks to build out a cultural corridor on its side of Downtown that connects with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.
Student Profile
David Keyser '23
"Point Park is an overall amazing school, from the classes and faculty to the beautiful city campus. It feels like a family here, and I couldn’t imagine my life anywhere else."
Pictured is David Keyser. Photo by Nadia Jones.
Applied Computer Science Students Gain Hands-On Experience Through Co-Ops with U.S. Steel
Monday, April 24, 2023 "One of the great features of Point Park’s co-op program is being able to gain real-world experience while also earning credits on my path to graduation. I have developed a wide array of technical skills while working on projects, and I am able to grasp how businesses operate."
Pictured are Tyler Hillard and Aidan DiGiannurio. Photo by Madi Fisher.
Faculty Spotlight: Josie Brown, Ph.D., Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences
Thursday, September 8, 2022 "My first goal for the School of Arts and Sciences is to develop a strong campus presence. Our school offers students a robust liberal arts education, which translates into transferable skill sets that employers are looking for. I also want the School of Arts and Sciences to contribute to our broader community."
Pictured is Josie Brown. Submitted photo.
Alumni Profile
Steven Fisher '21
"The experienced professionals in the accounting program taught me all the skills I needed to succeed at being an auditor today."
Pictured is Steven Fisher. Photo by Nicole Chynoweth.
Alumni Profile
Sammy Abdulkader '21 '24
After graduating last spring with a degree in applied computer science, alumnus Sammy Abdulkader is now working toward his MBA and Master of Science in Information Systems and Business Analytics at Point Park while working as a technology consultant for Ernst & Young.
Pictured is Sammy Abdulkader. Submitted photo.
Rowland School of Business Virtual Career Fair
Tuesday, September 21, 2021 Amazon, UPMC, Schneider Downs and First National Bank are among more than 30 employers ready to connect with students and alumni at the Professional Career-Readiness Center's Rowland School of Business Virtual Career Fair, scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 30, 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. via Handshake. 
Pictured is the Pittsburgh skyline reflecting off of a cell phone. Photo by Nathaniel Holzer.
University Trustees Welcome President Donald J. Green and Honor Retiring President Paul Hennigan
Thursday, July 29, 2021 The Board of Trustees officially welcomed Donald J. Green as the University's eighth president — and honored retiring President Paul Hennigan — at a reception and dinner at the Pittsburgh Playhouse July 27. 
Alumni Profile
Chereese Langley '18
"I can’t say enough about how great Point Park was for preparing me for the future and my career. Actually getting to know the professors and creating those relationships were huge advantages. I made connections I still have to this day. The small class sizes made it a lot easier for me to focus, and I just felt more valued as a student. The co-op program was also a great resource to jumpstart getting that experience in my profession."
Pictured is Chereese Langley. Submitted photo.
Candid Career Conversations Foster Learning Amid Pandemic
Friday, February 19, 2021 Point Park University's Professional Career-Readiness Center is engaging with students through Candid Career Conversations, a monthly webinar series hosted on Zoom through which guest speakers and students dive into key career topics together.
Pictured is Village Park. Photo by Megan Gloeckler.
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.
Student Profile
Lorraine Hamstra '21
Lorraine Hamstra is putting her organizational leadership skills into practice through her co-op at Mission Thrift Store London in Ontario, Canada as a store assistant.
Pictured is Lorraine Hamstra. Submitted photo.
Student Profile
Sammy Abdulkader '21
Sammy Abdulkader is gaining real-world experience through a co-op with Philips Respironics as a software engineer intern.
Pictured is Sammy Abdulkader. Submitted photo.
Accounting Majors Intern at Big Four Firm PwC
Wednesday, September 30, 2020 Accounting majors Anjinee Carlisle, Lexie Balkovec and Riley Norman highlight their internship experiences with PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Student Profile
Marlee Pinchok '20
"The atmosphere that surrounds Point Park in Downtown Pittsburgh is filled with opportunities for real-world experience at my fingertips. Because of freelance opportunities working directly within the broadcasting business, I’ve been able to improve my skills early on."
Pictured is Marlee Pinchok. Submitted photo
School of Communication Program Spotlight: B.A. in Broadcast Production and Media Management
Monday, August 10, 2020 "New students can be active in their major and get involved with student media from day one. They can join U-View — Point Park's student broadcasting network — and crew a show, host an on-air segment or even produce their own content. Additionally, with minimal training, they can produce their own show on WPPJ, our student-run radio station," said Robin Cecala, Ph.D., associate professor of broadcast production.
Jessica Hobson's Viewpoint: Providing Career Training to Those Who Need It
Monday, July 27, 2020 Jessica Hobson, M.A., director of career-readiness at Point Park University, wrote an op-ed for the Pittsburgh Business Times about the University's commitment to providing career resources and training to students and alumni through the Professional Career-Readiness Center. 
Pictured is Jessica Hobson, director of career-readiness at Point Park University. Submitted photo.
Alumni Profile
Rhianna Davis '20
Point Park University business management major Rhianna Davis was hired as an integrated marketing associate for Blender, Inc., right after graduating in April 2020.
Pictured is business management graduate Rhianna Davis.
Faculty Emphasize the Essential Career Field of Business Management
Thursday, June 4, 2020 Rowland School of Business faculty discuss what makes the business management major at Point Park University stand apart from other universities with similar programs.
Pictured are Rowland School of Business students at a Women In Industry Speaker Series event. Photo by Alexander Grubbs
Spotlight on the Sports, Arts and Entertainment Management Major: A Q&A with SAEM Faculty
Wednesday, June 3, 2020 Sports, arts and entertainment management faculty Kendra Ross, Paige Beal, Teresa Gregory and Robert Derda discuss what makes the SAEM major at Point Park University special.
Pictured are SAEM students and faculty at the 2019 Pollstar Live! conference in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Student Profile
Anjinee Carlisle '21
Meet veteran Anjinee Carlisle, an accounting and information technology double major and winner of the Pittsburgh Chapter Financial Executives International 2020 Kuldeep Shastri Memorial Scholarship.
Pictured is accounting and IT double major Anjinee Carlisle. Photo submitted by Carlisle.
Student Profile
Sarah Balkey '20
Meet senior SAEM major Sarah Balkey, who is completing a co-op in marketing and community relations with the Valero Texas Open.
Pictured is SAEM co-op student Sarah Balkey. Photo submitted by Balkey.
Co-op and Internship Panel Prepares Career Paths for Literary Arts and Social Justice Studies Students
Thursday, November 7, 2019 Through a co-op and internship panel event hosted by the Department of Literary Arts and Social Justice, Point Park University students learned how their English, creative writing and social justice studies programs are preparing them for career opportunities in editing, publishing, event planning, teaching, nonprofit work and many other areas.
Student Profile
Madison Winger '20
Sports, arts and entertainment management major Madison Winger landed a co-op position in guest relations with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Pictured is SAEM major Madison Winger at Heinz Field.
Student Profile
Lexus McCarthy '20
Meet Lexus McCarthy, a junior business management major completing a co-op for S&T Bank.
Pictured is co-op student Lexus McCarthy. Photo submitted by McCarthy.
Student Profile
Dara Collins '20
"The faculty do an amazing job of allowing students to become well-rounded young professionals. I owe much of my success to the activities completed in-and-out of the classroom, but more importantly, the connections I've made in this city through the faculty at Point Park."
Pictured is Dara Collins. Photo | Hannah Johnston
Point Park University Launches Professional Career Readiness Center
Monday, August 19, 2019 Responding to the demand for a professional, qualified workforce to address the needs of the region’s growing economy, Point Park University has established the Professional Career Readiness Center to provide students with unique opportunities for experiential learning, career readiness and success in the professional world.   
Pictured is Point Park alumna Amber Mole.
Co-op Employer Profile: Katie Love
Tuesday, April 23, 2019 Meet Point Park University co-op employer Katie Love, owner of Love Social Media in Pittsburgh.
Pictured is co-op employer Katie Love. Photo by Brandy Richey
Student Profile
Sydney Patton '19
Meet Sydney Patton, SAEM senior and marketing coordinator for Flying Cork.
Pictured is Sydney Patton, sports, arts and entertainment management major
Student Profile
Morgan Dangelo '19
Meet Morgan Dangelo, a senior business management student completing an event assistant co-op with Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens.
Pictured is business management co-op student Morgan Dangelo. Photo by Brandy Richey
Student Profile
Kristen Blazeyewski '19
Meet Kristen Blazeyewski, a senior HR management student and cooperative education assistant for Point Park University's Career Development Center.
Pictured is HR management major Kristen Blazeyewski. Photo by Amanda Dabbs
Student Profile
Taylor DeLay '19
Meet Taylor DeLay, a sports, arts and entertainment management student completing a co-op with the Bank of New York Mellon as a contract administrator.
Pictured is SAEM co-op student Taylor DeLay. Photo by Randall Coleman.
Student Profile
Jeremiah Rolon '20
Meet Jeremiah Rolon, a junior SAEM major from Havertown, Pa., who is completing a co-op in Downtown Pittsburgh for the new Pittsburgh Playhouse.
Pictured is SAEM student Jeremiah Rolon. Photo by Brandy Richey
Student Profile
Samantha Exler '19
Meet Samantha Exler, a senior sports, arts and entertainment management major, who is interning for The Madison Square Garden
Pictured is SAEM student Samantha Exler in front of Madison Square Garden. Photo by Anamika Misra.
Student Profile
Charlotte Primrose '19
Meet co-op student Charlotte Primrose, business management major and management intern for Eat’n Park Hospitality Group.
Pictured is Point Park student Charlotte Primrose. Photo by Nick Koehler.
Alumni Profile
Baylee Zimmerman '18
During her co-op with Flying Cork, sports, arts and entertainment management alumna Baylee Zimmerman was offered a full-time marketing coordinator position with the agency upon graduation.
Pictured is SAEM alumna Baylee Zimmerman. Photo by Jared Murphy
Student Profile
Melissa Veneziano '18
Meet online business management student Melissa Veneziano and learn about her co-op experience with UPMC Health Plan.
Pictured is business management and co-op student Melissa Veneziano. Photo by Brandy Richey.
Student Profile
Jaron Andrechak '19
Meet Jaron Andrechak, royal service supervisor for the Fairmont Pittsburgh Hotel.
Pictured is co-op student and SAEM major Jaron Andrechak. | Photo by Nick Koehler
Diversity & Inclusion Panel Discussion Features HR Professionals from City of Pittsburgh, PPG
Monday, November 6, 2017 Diversity and inclusion in the workplace was the focus of a human resources panel discussion hosted on campus Oct. 30 by Point Park University's Student Human Resource Association, Black Student Union and Honors Student Organization.
Fall 2017 Issue of The Point Now Online
Monday, October 16, 2017 Get a peek inside the magazine for alumni and friends of Point Park.
#PointParkWorks: Meet John Lazaro, Flying Cork Co-op Student and Marketing Manager
Friday, August 18, 2017
#PointParkWorks: HR Major Completing Co-op With Business Software Company
Tuesday, May 23, 2017 Meet Devon Tate, procurement specialist for SAP Ariba.
Point Park University Announces Naming of the Rowland School of Business
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
#PointParkWorks: Accounting, IT Double Major Lands Co-op With Audit Firm in Philadelphia
Wednesday, April 12, 2017 Meet Darnita Holmes, lead tax co-op intern for RSM US LLP.
#PittsburghMe: Meet Amber Mole, Business Management and Accounting Major
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
#PointParkWorks: Meet Celina DiPietro, IT Major and Co-op Employee for Data Analytics Company
Friday, August 12, 2016
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