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Early Start Master's Program
Tuesday, May 3, 2022 Point Park's distinctive Early Start Master’s program gives students an affordable opportunity to earn both a Bachelor's degree from the School of Communication — and a Master's degree from the Rowland School of Business — in as little as five years.
A photo in Village Park. Photo | Megan Gloeckler.
Alumni Profile
Sara Mackulin '18 '20
Alumna Sara Mackulin '18 '20 is director of broadcast and video production for Pitt's ACC Network.
Pictured is Sara Mackulin. Submitted photo
Rising Brothers and Sisters Program
Tuesday, March 22, 2022 Faculty member Mitchel Nickols, Ph.D., has launched Rising Brothers and Sisters, a mentorship program focused on academic preparedness, career readiness and character development for high school students, especially students of color, in the Greater Pittsburgh region.
Alumni Profile
Meghna Banerjee '21
"I will always recommend Point Park because of its diverse culture and competitive education pattern, which enables students like me to feel confident and ready for professional career growth."
Pictured is Meghna Banerjee. Submitted photo.
Student Profile
Brianna Kamauf ’22
"Working with M Chancey Management has helped me narrow down my goals and focus on building concrete skills. I have learned to take chances on myself and to be confident in my skills and adaptability to new environments. The music industry is constantly growing and changing, and I have learned how to grow with it from the hands-on experience I have gained."
Pictured is Brianna Kamauf. Submitted photo.
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.
Alumni Profile
Prim Green '19 '21
"My broadcasting and MBA classes were very informative. Everything I learned in class, I can tie back to my position. Roll-out schedules, digital and social media calendars, marketing toolkits and entertainment law material are all subjects I learned in the classroom."
Pictured is Prim Green. Submitted photo.
Faculty Spotlight: Helena Knörr, Ph.D.
Monday, October 4, 2021 "The collaborative nature of this work allows me to connect business, community engagement, education and social justice under the same umbrella and bring back to Point Park and its students in the various programs the lessons learned internationally."
Pictured is Helena Knörr. File 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.
Alumni Profile
Ashley Arnold '21
"The faculty and staff at Point Park are with you each step of the way and are always there to assist you with any questions or needs that may arise. The camaraderie with your peers and cohort within the program is immeasurable and very beneficial as you go through the program together. Choosing Point Park for my MBA was the best decision I could have made for my career and future."
Pictured is Ashley Arnold. Submitted photo.
Alumni Profile
Amrita Chakraborti '21
"Balancing a full-time position, a graduate program and a toddler can be really challenging and overwhelming at times, but Point Park has made it possible. Point Park's location drew me towards choosing the University for my MBA program. The convenience of walking to my class right after work was very important to me."
Pictured is Amrita Chakraborti. Submitted photo.
Alumni Profile
Taleesha Johnson '14
"Knowing that I am a part of the bigger process that is helping to do good by the city in which I have always lived makes me proud to come to work every day."
Pictured is Taleesha Johnson. Submitted photo.
Student Profile
Allison Rakocy '21
"Balancing a full-time position as a graduate student can be a challenge, but is made possible through Point Park. Evening coursework allows me to schedule my classes after work and maintain full-time enrollment. Point Park’s MBA program is designed for working professionals who seek to further their education."
Pictured is Allison Rakocy. Submitted photo.
Alumni Profile
Theresa Sowinski '17
Alumna Theresa Sowinski is an internal audit manager at PNC Bank.
Pictured is Theresa Sowinski. Submitted photo.
Alumni Profile
Mira Patel '19
Mira Patel, who completed her MBA at Point Park, is now a medical student at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.
Pictured is Mira Patel. Submitted photo.
Student Profile
Shannon Gregg '14, '20
Shannon J. Gregg, Ph.D. in community engagement student, MBA grad and a part-time instructor, was recognized as a top influential woman in technology.
Pictured is Shannon Gregg. Submitted photo.
Student Profile
Walter Britton II, '20
Meet Walter Britton II, a business management major focused in marketing and sales, and a business development representative intern for Cloud Adoption Solutions.
Pictured is business management student Walter Britton.
Alumni Profile
Gulcan Tokluoglu, Ed.D., '15
Gulcan Tokluoglu, a 2015 MBA alumna who concentrated in international business, was recently named director of operations for the Center That CARES organization in Pittsburgh.
Pictured is MBA alumna Gulcan Tokluoglu.
Alumni Profile
Brittany McDonald, Ph.D., '16 '19
Brittany McDonald, an MBA and Ph.D. in community engagement alumna of Point Park University, was named executive director of Uptown Partners of Pittsburgh.
Pictured is MBA and Ph.D. in community engagement alumna Brittany McDonald, Ph.D. Photo submitted by McDonald.
Alumni Profile
Anthony DiCarolis '18
Meet MBA alumnus Anthony DiCarolis, financial analyst II for the computer software company Synopsys.
Pictured is MBA alumnus Anthony DiCarolis.
Alumni Profile
Blaine King '17 '20
Point Park University graduate Blaine King '17 '20 is a broadcast technical operator at QVC.
Pictured is Blaine King at QVC. Submitted photo
International Women’s Day Event on Campus Invigorates Students’ Career Goals
Thursday, March 12, 2020 More than 75 students, faculty, staff and Pittsburgh business professionals attended the Accelerating Women in Industry event held at Point Park University to honor and celebrate International Women’s Day.
Professor Helena Knörr Presents Her Research at the University of Deusto in Bilbao, Spain
Friday, March 6, 2020 Helena Knörr, Ph.D., professor of organizational leadership for the Rowland School of Business and Department of Literary Arts and Social Justice, recently presented her research at the University of Deusto in Bilbao, Spain.
Alumni Profile
Nuhu Okikiri '19
Meet Nuhu Okikiri, a 2019 international MBA alumnus and data analyst for FedEx Ground in Pittsburgh.
Pictured is MBA alumnus Nuhu Okikiri. Photo submitted by Okikiri.
Alumni Profile
Joshua Mitchell '17
Meet Point Park University MBA graduate Joshua Mitchell, a veteran and CEO/founder of Improvyze, LLC.
Pictured is MBA alumnus and veteran Joshua Mitchell. Photo submitted by Mitchell.
Alumni Profile
Michael Harding '14 '20
Meet Michael Harding, MBA alumnus and Ph.D. in community engagement student who was recently promoted to director of business engagement at Carnegie Mellon University.
Pictured is MBA alumnus and Ph.D. student Michael Harding. Photo submitted by Harding.
Alumni Profile
James Nusser '17 '19
Meet adult learner James Nusser, a 2017 accounting and 2019 MBA alumnus, and now a senior tax analyst for Vitro Architectural Glass.
Pictured is accounting and MBA alumnus James Nusser. Photo by Hannah Johnston
Calculating Career Success: Tax Principals Featured at Women In Industry Speaker Series Event
Friday, September 27, 2019 The Rowland School of Business welcomed to campus tax principals Celeste Suchko, CPA, and Mandy Merchant, CPA, from CliftonLarsonAllen — the eighth largest accountancy firm in the United States — as part of its Women In Industry Speaker Series.
Alumni Profile
Beatrice Contreras '19
Meet Beatrice Contreras, a 2019 MBA alumna and international relationship manager for PNC.
Pictured is MBA alumna Beatrice Contreras at PNC. Photo by Hannah Johnston
Professor Maharaja Promotes Point Park University at USA Education Fair in India
Friday, September 20, 2019 Archish Maharaja, CFP, CPA/PFS, Ed.D., professor of business and director of graduate programs in the Rowland School of Business, recently traveled to India to promote Point Park University at the 2019 USA Education Fair hosted by Kasturi Ram College of Higher Education in Narela, Delhi.
Alumni Profile
Robert Maley '19
Meet Robert Maley, a 2019 MBA alumnus and vice president and specialist of SAR Investigations for BNY Mellon in Downtown Pittsburgh.
Pictured is MBA alumnus Robert Maley. Photo by Hannah Johnston.
Alumni Profile
Jessica Martin '17 '19
Meet Jessica Martin, a 2017 SAEM and 2019 MBA alumna who was promoted full time to an inside sales representative by the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Pictured is SAEM and MBA alumna Jessica Martin. Photo by Jonathan Cabana.
Alumni Profile
Andrew Duncan '18 '19
Meet Andrew Duncan, a 2018 business management alumna and MBA student, who was hired by Point Park alumna Shannon Gregg '14 as a partner account manager for Cloud Adoption Solutions.
Pictured is business management alumnus and MBA student Andrew Duncan. Photo by Hannah Johnston
Alumni Profile
Andrea Robinson '09
Meet Andrea Robinson, Point Park University MBA graduate and owner of Sugar and Smoke restaurant.
Pictured is MBA alumna Andrea Robinson. Photo submitted by Robinson
Alumni Profile
Will McMinn '12
Meet MBA alumnus Will McMinn, a business development executive for RxBenefits, Inc.
Pictured is MBA alumnus William McMinn. Photo submitted by McMinn.
Top 10 CNN Hero Honoree, City Housing Authority Official Speaking at 2019 Graduation
Thursday, April 11, 2019 Point Park University will celebrate the annual Hooding and Degree Conferral and Commencement ceremonies Saturday, April 27 at PPG Paints Arena.
A photo from 2018 undergraduate commencement at PPG Paints Arena. Photo | John Altdorfer
Second Annual Graduate Students Conference Centers on Diversity-Related Research in Various Fields of Study
Monday, April 8, 2019 Master and doctoral students studying a wide variety of disciplines — from business, communication, community engagement and education to engineering, environmental studies, health care, psychology and screenwriting — presented their research March 30 at the Second Annual Graduate Students Conference at Point Park University.
Pictured is Ed.D. student Autumn Turk at the 2019 Graduate Students Conference. Photo by Emma Federkeil
Alumni Profile
Emily Marburger '10 '12
Meet Emily Marburger, mayor of Bellevue and a journalism and mass communication, history and MBA alumna of Point Park University.
Pictured is Emily Marburger. Photo by Kevin Moran
Student Profile
Sara Pilarski '19
Meet MBA student Sara Pilarski, and learn how her grad classes are enhancing her entrepreneurial skills as co-owner of Bruster's Real Ice Cream in Gibsonia, Pa.
Pictured is MBA student Sara Pilarski. Photo by Brandy Richey
Organizational Leadership Professor Presents at Portuguese BioEntrepreneurship Conference
Tuesday, January 29, 2019 Helena Knörr, Ph.D., organizational leadership professor, presented remotely as a panelist for the Portuguese BioEntrepreneurship conference in Peso da Régua, Portugal. 
Pictured is Helena Knorr, Ph.D., organizational leadership professor.
Alumni Profile
Michael Gartland '08 '10
Meet Michael Gartland, a 2008 business management and 2010 MBA Point Park alumnus, and project manager for Health Care Management Solutions, LLC.
Pictured is MBA alumnus Michael Gartland. Photo by Grace Ruiz
Alumni Profile
Bryan Turner '18
Meet MBA alumnus Bryan Turner, corporate actions accounting supervisor and BNY Mellon's 2018 Asset Servicing Employee of the Year.
Pictured is MBA alumnus Bryan Turner. Photo by Emilee Fails.
Alumni Profile
Sergio Flores '10 '18
Meet IT and MBA international alumnus Sergio Flores, a system integration technician for Bombardier Transportation.
Pictured is IT and MBA alumnus Sergio Flores. Photo by Brandy Richey.
IT Alumnus, MBA Student One of 28 Veterans Across the Nation Selected for Google Summit
Tuesday, November 13, 2018 Point Park University information technology alumnus and MBA student Jaime Ballesteros '18 was one of only 28 student veterans across the nation selected to attend the 2018 Google Student Veteran Summit in Los Angeles.
Pictured is IT alumnus and MBA student Jaime Ballesteros at the Google Student Veteran Summit.
Alumni Profile
Louis DeShantz '12 '16
Meet Louis DeShantz, an MBA and business management alumnus of Point Park University promoted to production planner for Uber's Advanced Technologies Group.
Pictured is business management and MBA alumnus Louis DeShantz. Photo by Nick Koehler
Business Professor and MBA Graduate Are Among Authors of New Book About Pittsburgh’s Engineering Triumphs
Friday, September 28, 2018 Patrick Mulvihill, D.Ed., and 2017 on-site MBA alumnus Todd Wilson, P.E., are among the authors of the new book, Engineering Pittsburgh: A History of Roads, Rails, Canals, Bridges & More.  
Pictured are the authors of Engineering Pittsburgh. Photo submitted by Patrick Mulvihill, D.Ed.
Alumni Profile
Nick Vizzoca '00
Meet Nick Vizzoca, a 2000 MBA graduate of Point Park University and president and CEO of Vincentian Collaborative System.
Pictured is MBA alumnus Nick Vizzoca. Photo submitted by Vincentian Collaborative System.
Alumni Profile
Thiago Siervo '18
Meet Thiago Siervo, M.D., from Sao Paulo, Brazil and learn why he selected Point Park University's MBA program.
Pictured is MBA alumnus Thiago Siervo, MD. Photo submitted by Siervo.
Alumni Profile
Jason Kirby, DO, '17
Meet MBA graduate Jason Kirby, DO, center medical director for Clean Slate Addiction Treatment Centers and associate medical director for Highmark.
Pictured is MBA alumnus and part-time professor Jason Kirby. Photo by Brandy Richey
Alumni Profile
Michael Banks '14
MBA alumnus Michael Banks was recently promoted to senior staff accountant at Crown Castle in Canonsburg, Pa.
Pictured is MBA alumnus Michael Banks. Photo by Brandy Richey.
Information Technology Student Organization Members Experience the Future of Video Games at E3 Expo
Thursday, August 23, 2018 Point Park University students and Information Technology Student Organization members Jaime Ballesteros, Heather Peloza, Gianna Regoli, Tim Strickler and Jacquez Ushery had an inside look this summer into the future of eSports and video game marketing at the 2018 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3).
Pictured are members of Information Technology Student Organization at the E3 Expo. Photo by Jaime Ballesteros.
Alumni Profile
Emily DeShantz '12 '16
Meet 2012 cinema arts and 2016 MBA alumna Emily DeShantz, associate producer for Brunner in Pittsburgh.
Pictured is MBA and cinema alumna Emily DeShantz. Photo by Nick Koehler
MBA Students and SAEM Alumna Work in VIP at Panic! At The Disco Concert in Pittsburgh
Wednesday, August 1, 2018 Point Park University MBA students Annie Kennedy and Grace Isaac, and SAEM alumna Angela Thomas ’17, were selected to work in VIP at Panic! At The Disco’s Pray For The Wicked concert in Pittsburgh. 
Panic at the Disco concert photo by Annie Kennedy
Alumni Profile
Daria Opekunova '13
Meet 2013 international MBA graduate Daria Opekunova, customer operations manager for Misty Robotics in Boulder, Colo.
Pictured is MBA alumna Daria Opekunova. Photo by Allison Moulton.
Alumni Profile
Anne Fullenkamp '10
Anne Fullenkamp, a 2010 MBA graduate, concentrated her degree in sports, arts and entertainment management and is now director of design for the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh.
Pictured is MBA alumna Anne Fullenkamp. Photo by Brandy Richey.
Alumni Profile
Camille Guillot '07 '09 '14
Camille Guillot earned three degrees – a B.A. in public relations and advertising, an MBA and an M.A. in organizational leadership – from Point Park University and she is now a global partner marketing manager for Emarsys in Vienna, Austria.
Pictured is alumna Camille Guillot.
Alumni Profile
Rebecca Norton '18
Meet 2018 MBA graduate Rebecca Norton, a senior analyst for The Bank of New York Mellon.
Pictured is M.B.A. alumna Rebecca Norton. Photo by Brandy Richey
Professor Kraniou Hosts Gathering of MBA Grads from his Macro-Projects and International Regimes Course
Thursday, May 31, 2018 Point Park University MBA graduates who have taken the special topics course Macro-Projects and International Regimes, taught by Professor Dimitris Kraniou, Ph.D., over the past 30 years, gathered May 11 for a reunion celebration on campus. 
Pictured is Dr. Dimitris Kraniou with Point Park M.B.A. alumni, students and faculty. Photo submitted by M.B.A. alumna Kari Carbone.
Alumni Profile
Guillermo Velazquez '18
Meet 2018 MBA graduate Guillermo Velazquez, executive director of the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development Corporation.
Pictured is Guillermo Velazquez. Photo by Brandy Richey.
Alumni Profile
Jose Flores '18
Meet Jose Flores, a 2018 information technology alumnus, M.B.A. student, veteran and Enterprise Architecture and Optimization Student Employee for U.S. Steel Corporation.
Pictured is IT alumnus and M.B.A. student Jose Flores. Photo by Brandy Richey.
Alumni Profile
Matthew Veseleny '16
Meet alumnus Matthew Veseleny and learn how his M.B.A. degree from Point Park University helped him land his new position.
Pictured is M.B.A. alumnus Matthew Veseleny. Photo by Brandy Richey
University Hosts Inaugural Graduate Student Conference with Capacity Crowd
Friday, April 20, 2018 With more than 80 graduate students, faculty and staff in attendance, Point Park University’s inaugural Graduate Student Conference April 14 exceeded expectations — reaching capacity three weeks before the event. 
Pictured is a graduate student presenting at the Graduate Student Conference. Photo by Brandy Richey.
Point Park University to Host Graduate Students Conference April 14
Monday, March 19, 2018 Graduate students are invited to present their research related to professional development and community services for Point Park University's Graduate Student Conference April 14, 2018.
Pictured is a graduate student presenting research at Point Park University. Photo by Sarah Collins
Alumni Profile
M.B.A. Alumna is Director of Communications for Central Catholic
Learn how an M.B.A. degree from Point Park helped Chelsey Rovesti land her current position.
Pictured is M.B.A. alumna Chelsey Rovesti, director of communications at Central Catholic High School. | Photo submitted by Rovesti
Point Park University to Host Graduate Students Conference April 14
Thursday, January 4, 2018 Graduate students at Point Park University are encouraged to submit their research for the opportunity to be a presenter at the conference.
International M.B.A. Alumna Leading Information Technology Projects for PNC
Wednesday, December 6, 2017 Meet Trupti Tamore, release testing manager for Kforce Consulting with PNC Financial Services.
Professor Interviewed by Students in His Hometown of Kalamata, Greece
Monday, December 4, 2017 Dimitris J. Kraniou, Ph.D., professor of international economics and global management for the Rowland School of Business at Point Park University, met with students in his hometown of Kalamata, Greece.
Art Management Careers: Point Park Graduates Working for The Andy Warhol Museum
Thursday, November 30, 2017 In their roles at The Andy Warhol Museum, alumnae Charlene Bidula and Lena Tavoletti are directly applying the knowledge and skills they gained in the sports, arts and entertainment management classes at Point Park University.
Alumni Profile
Charlene Bidula '03 '09
Bidula earned an MBA with a concentration in sports, arts and entertainment management in 2009 and a Bachelor of Arts in broadcasting in 2003, both from Point Park University.
Pictured is Charlene Bidula. Photo by Brandy Richey.
Meet Lena Tavoletti, Administrative and Financial Coordinator for The Andy Warhol Museum
Thursday, November 30, 2017 Tavoletti earned a B.S. in sports, arts and entertainment management in 2013 and is currently pursuing her M.B.A. degree.
Business Professor Interviews Disney's Former Executive VP of Operations
Monday, November 20, 2017 Assistant Professor of Management Patrick Mulvihill, D.Ed., interviewed Lee Cockerell, retired executive vice president of operations for the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla., where he led a team of 40,000 Disney cast members.
Alumni Profile
M.B.A. Alumna Advances in Nonprofit Career to Director Position With Rivers of Steel
Meet Carly V. McCoy, director of sales and marketing for the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Corporation.
Pictured is M.B.A. alumna Carly V. McCoy.
Alumni Profile
PNC Promotes Point Park University MBA Alumna to Operations Supervisor
Meet MBA alumna Brittany Dreher, operations supervisor for PNC Financial Services.
Pictured is MBA alumna Brittany Dreher. Photo by Nick Koehler.
Women in Industry Event Features Director of Supplier Diversity for 84 Lumber
Wednesday, October 4, 2017 84 Lumber Company's Director of Supplier Diversity and Women Business Enterprise Development, Amy Criss, spoke to students at the latest Women in Industry Speaker Series hosted on campus by the Rowland School of Business.
Hospitality Focus: M.B.A., Business Management Alumnus Buys Restaurant in Bridgeville
Monday, October 2, 2017 Meet Jason Simoni, president/owner of The Crafty Jackalope.
Allegheny Conference Appoints Point Park M.B.A. Alumna as Investor Relations Manager
Monday, August 14, 2017 Meet Patriece Thompson, investor relations manager for the Allegheny Conference on Community Development.
Business Analytics Courses Connect M.B.A. Grad to Position With Duquesne Light Company
Wednesday, August 9, 2017 Meet Jasmina Nikolic, business systems analyst for Duquesne Light Company.
Working in Sports: SAEM Alumna, MBA Student Discusses Roles With Pirates and Penguins
Monday, August 7, 2017 Meet Samantha Lynn, Advertising Coordinator for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Stage Manager for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
M.B.A. Alumna Leads Development, Branded Entertainment as VP for Spectrum
Wednesday, July 26, 2017 Meet Samantha Morris, Vice President of Development, Branded Entertainment, for Spectrum.
Point Park University MBA Alumnus Appointed New President of GAI Consultants
Monday, June 19, 2017 Meet MBA alumnus Anthony Morrocco '10, president of GAI Consultants, Inc.
M.B.A. Classes Benefit 2017 Graduate Working for U.S. Department of the Treasury
Thursday, June 1, 2017 Meet Oliha Grichang, contact representative for the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
Brandon Camic '16, '18
Wednesday, May 17, 2017 Meet Brandon Camic, staff accountant with Federated Investors, Inc., and a current MBA student at Point Park.
M.B.A. 2014 Graduate Named VP, Senior Manager of Communications for PNC
Monday, May 8, 2017 Meet Amanda Munsch, vice president, senior manager of communications, for PNC.
Bosnian Refugee, M.B.A. Alumnus Promoted to Supervisor of Pricing Operations at BNY Mellon
Wednesday, April 26, 2017 Meet Elvir Muslimovic, supervisor of pricing operations for BNY Mellon.
80edays Electric Vehicle Global Team Co-Pilot Speaks to M.B.A. Business of Energy Class
Thursday, April 20, 2017 Silicon Valley technical innovator and engineer Don Christian spoke to Point Park University M.B.A. students April 12 about his recent experience traveling around the world in an electric car as co-pilot of one of the international 80edays teams.
Southwest Airlines Station Leader Discusses Ethical Leadership with MBA Students
Thursday, March 23, 2017 How ethical leadership is implemented and embraced at one of the world's largest airline carriers - Southwest Airlines - was the focus of Theresa Anderson's March 16 presentation to Point Park University MBA students.
How ethical leadership is implemented and embraced at one of the world's largest airline carriers — Southwest Airlines — was the focus of Theresa Anderson's March 16 presentation to Point Park University MBA students.
Regional Vice President of Operations for Comcast is a Point Park M.B.A. Graduate
Tuesday, March 7, 2017 Alumnus Randall Tecza is a leader at Comcast.
Business Skills, Experience Gained in U.S. Help M.B.A. Grad Land Banking Position in Montenegro
Friday, February 3, 2017 Dejan Duraskovic works for Addiko Bank in Montenegro.
BNY Mellon Analyst Discusses the Powerful Impact of His Point Park M.B.A. Degree
Monday, January 30, 2017 Meet Stoycho Stoychev, Credit Management Report and Analysis Manager and 14-Q Corporate and CRE Loan Reporting Analyst for BNY Mellon.
M.B.A. 2016 Graduate Profile: Diane Weston, Jewish Healthcare Foundation Fellow
Friday, January 20, 2017 Meet Diane Weston, death and dying fellow for the Jewish Healthcare Foundation.
Students Represent Point Park's Center for Sports Media at Baseball Winter Meetings
Wednesday, January 11, 2017 For the third year in a row, Point Park students represented the University's Pittsburgh Center for Sports Media and Marketing at the Baseball Winter Meetings and PBEO Job Fair - the industry's largest annual gathering of major and minor league executives - Dec. 4-8 in National Harbor, Md.
Point Park University students at the Baseball Winter Meetings in National Harbor, Md. | Photo by Kelsey Veydt, MBA student
People of Point Park: Dimitris J. Kraniou, Ph.D., an International Catalyst
Monday, January 9, 2017
M.B.A. 2016 Graduate Selected as Lead Operations Analyst at UPMC Health Plan
Friday, December 9, 2016 Meet Benjamin Eonta, lead operations analyst for UPMC Health Plan.
M.B.A. 2015 Alumnus is a Manager of Sales Support and Administration at UPMC Health Plan
Friday, December 9, 2016 Meet Joseph Veltri, manager of sales support and administration for UPMC Health Plan.
M.B.A. Health Systems Management Graduates Excel in Careers at UPMC Health Plan
Thursday, December 8, 2016
M.B.A. with SAEM Concentration Helps Alumna Land Dream Job with Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
Thursday, November 3, 2016 Meet Katherine Lancaster, show marketing manager for Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.
Alumni Profile
MBA Grad, Senior Manager for Pittsburgh Housing Authority Named a 40 Under 40 Winner
Meet MBA alumna Aster Teclay, Moving to Work and Special Projects Senior Project Manager for the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh and Co-Founder and Director of Finance of Invest In Her.
Pictured is MBA alumna Aster Teclay. Photo by Shayna Mendez.
Allegheny Health Network Director Pursued M.B.A. to Learn the Business Side of Health Care
Wednesday, October 19, 2016 Meet Lori Stover, administrative director, Division of Hematology and Cellular Therapy, for Allegheny Health Network.
M.B.A. 2016 Alumna is a Vice President and Business Analytics Consultant at BNY Mellon
Friday, September 30, 2016 Meet Camille Reed, vice president and business analytics consultant, for the Bank of New York Mellon.
M.B.A. Degree Enhances Engineering Career of Alumnus at Westinghouse
Thursday, September 29, 2016 Meet Chris Chavez, senior field service engineer for Westinghouse.
Business Students and Alumna Work in VIP at Coldplay Concert in Pittsburgh
Thursday, August 18, 2016 School of Business undergraduate students Jaron Andrechak, Kylie Koch and Caitlin Leasure, along with M.B.A. alumna Rachel Vigliotti, were selected to work in VIP services at the Coldplay concert August 5.
Bosnia Native, Business Management and M.B.A. Alumna is a Vice President at BNY Mellon
Thursday, June 30, 2016
Alumni, Students Share Experiences Working and Interning During the Stanley Cup Playoffs
Tuesday, June 21, 2016 As the Pittsburgh Penguins clinched the Stanley Cup June 12, several Point Park University alumni and students had a lot to celebrate — including the experience of working or interning for a championship professional sports team.
Faculty Profile: Meet Randy Baird, Professor in Point Park's M.B.A. Energy Concentration
Friday, May 27, 2016
M.B.A. Graduate With Health Systems Management Concentration Hired by Highmark
Wednesday, May 25, 2016 Meet Chynna Carter, associate consultant for Highmark.
M.B.A. Student DaMarra Underwood Awarded Chuck Cooper Foundation Scholarship
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Graduate Hooding 2016: New Grads Discuss Their Journey to a Master's DegreeWho has helped you achieve where you are today?
Thursday, April 28, 2016
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust VP of Development to Speak at Hooding Ceremony
Friday, April 8, 2016
M.B.A. Program Helps Alum at Deloitte Advance Time Management and Communication Skills
Wednesday, February 17, 2016 Meet Timothy Madden, solutions developer for Deloitte Consulting, LLP.
WPXI Business Executives Discuss Careers in the TV Industry, Give Students Advice at Workshop
Friday, February 12, 2016
M.B.A. and Accounting Alumnus is a Recruitment Manager for International Financial Group
Thursday, February 11, 2016 Meet Philip Isabella, accounting and finance recruitment manager for International Financial Group.
Students Encouraged at Martin Luther King Jr. Day Luncheon to Pave the Way for Social Justice
Tuesday, January 26, 2016 At the University's annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Leadership Luncheon Jan. 18., Point Park Trustee Rep. Jake Wheatley Jr., D-Allegheny, encouraged students to have the courage to lead change in their communities and strive for social justice.
Students Connect with Employers for Internships, Jobs at Baseball Winter Meetings
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Market Developer in Saudi Arabia is a Point Park M.B.A. and B.S. in Business Management Graduate
Friday, December 18, 2015 Meet Point Park alumna Yasmin Elgendy, market developer for Think Tank Co.
Meet M.B.A./M.A. Student Stephanie Mueller, Winner of Ethical Leadership Essay Competition
Thursday, December 17, 2015
Point Park M.B.A. Program to Offer Concentration in the Energy Industry
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
M.B.A. Students Write Essays on Ethical Leaders They Admire, Finalists Present at Annual Event
Wednesday, December 9, 2015 M.B.A./M.A. in media communication student Stephanie Mueller won the Meeting the Challenge of Ethical Leadership Essay Writers Forum Nov. 13 with her presentation on Rosalind Brewer, president and CEO of Sam's Club and the first woman and first African-American to lead a Walmart division.
Bill Hillgrove, Greg Brown, Paul Steigerwald Lead 'Voices of Pittsburgh Sports' at Point Park
Thursday, December 3, 2015
Russia Native Chose Point Park M.B.A. Program From Abroad, Now Working in Pittsburgh
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Russia Native Chose Point Park M.B.A. Program From Abroad, Now Working in Pittsburgh
Wednesday, December 2, 2015 Meet Daria Opekunova, staffing manager for Robert Half International.
M.B.A. Classes Prepared Manager to Effectively Communicate with IABC Members Globally
Thursday, November 19, 2015 Meet Micayla Felicion-Davin, chapter relations manager for IABC.
Pittsburgh Marketing Professionals Give Business Students Career Insight and Advice
Thursday, October 29, 2015 Five Pittsburgh marketing management professionals working in a variety of industries — from banking and fashion to higher education and retail — led a panel discussion about careers and networking at Instructor Chris Lovett's Advanced Marketing Management class Oct. 2.
Jewish Healthcare Fellowship Helps M.B.A. Student Expand Knowledge of Health Policy
Thursday, October 22, 2015 Meet Monet R. Miller, patient safety fellow for the Jewish Healthcare Foundation.
Center for Sports Media Connects Point Park Students with Leading Sports Executives
Monday, October 19, 2015
Ethical Leadership Essay Writers Forum for Graduate Students Nov. 13
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
M.B.A. 2015 Grad, Gatesman+ Dave Assistant Media Buyer Discusses Why She Chose Point Park
Thursday, October 8, 2015 Meet Kendra Reith, assistant media buyer for Gatesman + Dave.
M.B.A. Alumni Profile: Robert Toth, Associate Lawyer for K&L Gates in Downtown Pittsburgh
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 Toth is an associate lawyer and 2013 M.B.A. graduate.
M.B.A. Alumna Krystin Roczko is the U.S. Field Marketing Manager for Reebok-CCM Hockey
Tuesday, September 29, 2015 Roczko earned an M.B.A. concentrating in sports, arts and entertainment management in 2008.
M.B.A. Alumnus Daniel Komara Promoted to Vice President at The Bank of New York Mellon
Thursday, September 10, 2015 Meet Daniel Komara, vice president, associate service director for BNY Mellon.
M.B.A. Alumna, Kazakhstan Native Inspired by Professor to Pursue C.F.E. and C.P.A. Licenses
Thursday, July 16, 2015 Meet Gulsara Shingozhina, ISS specialist for the Bank of New York Mellon.
Business Management, M.B.A. International Alumnus is an Analyst for UPMC Health Plan
Wednesday, June 24, 2015 Meet Kazoza Mazzuki, ancillary analyst for UPMC Health Plan.
On-Site M.B.A. Grad, GAI Senior Director Gains Broader Perspective on Business With Degree
Wednesday, June 17, 2015 Meet Jeanne Cotter, senior director of quality for GAI Consultants, Inc.
Lauren Schmitt '15
Friday, May 8, 2015 Meet MBA alumna and UPMCS Supply Chain Analyst Lauren Schmitt.
International M.B.A. Alumna Promoted to Senior Staff Accountant at Gatesman+Dave
Wednesday, April 29, 2015 Meet Anna Volkova, senior staff accountant at Gatesman + Dave.
M.B.A. Degree Enables Alumnus, Vice President at PNC to Advance as a Strategic Leader
Wednesday, April 1, 2015 Meet Suresh Chockiah, VP of Strategic Services and Enterprise Architecture for PNC.
M.B.A. Gives Turkish Alumnus the Skills to Manage Engineering Projects More Effectively
Wednesday, March 25, 2015 Meet Erdem Kurtmen, Special Project Engineer and Project Business Analyst for Guralp Crane and Machine Construction Industry and Trade Inc.
M.B.A. Alumnus Lands Market Analyst Position at One of the Leading Banks in Mongolia
Friday, March 20, 2015 Meet Munkhdelger Tsedenbal, market risk analyst for XacBank.
M.B.A. Alumna Returns Home to Vietnam to Work in Marketing for Marriott International
Tuesday, February 24, 2015 Meet Anh Tran, assistant marketing communications manager for Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon, Marriott International.
M.B.A. Grad, Veteran is a Workforce Developer for the Veterans Leadership Program
Tuesday, February 10, 2015 Meet 2014 alumnus Joseph Dicianno.
Alumnus Advances in Career at Magee-Womens Hospital with M.B.A. Degree
Monday, January 12, 2015 Meet Thomas Rudnicki, a senior systems analyst.
M.B.A. Degree Allows Alumnus to Advance in Career at Pittsburgh Mercy Health System
Monday, December 15, 2014 Meet Kevin Beckovich, prevention/intervention supervisor for Pittsburgh Mercy Health System.
Point Park Career Counselor Helps M.B.A. Grad Transition to Accounting/Finance Field
Friday, December 12, 2014 Meet Ericka Watkins, credit analyst for Koppers, Inc.
Students Explore Careers in Real Estate, Network with Professionals
Monday, December 8, 2014 Point Park students and alumni learned about the various career opportunities in commercial real estate from local industry experts at a panel discussion and networking reception held on campus last month.
Chinese M.B.A. Student Interning for Pittsburgh Department of City Planning
Friday, December 5, 2014 Meet Bo Ai, international M.B.A. student and social media intern for the Pittsburgh Department of City Planning.
Pursuing M.B.A. Helped Alumna Land Budget Analyst Position with Allegheny County
Wednesday, November 26, 2014 Meet Kasey Betush, a budget analyst for Allegheny County Emergency Services/Region 13.
Ethical Leadership Event Addresses Organizational Forecasting
Friday, November 14, 2014 In today's business environment, leaders must conduct strategic forecasting that will produce a sustainable vision for the organizations they lead. That was the key message shared by expert panelists Oct. 29 at Point Park's Fourth Annual "Meeting the Challenge of Ethical Leadership" Speaker Series.
M.B.A., Management Information Systems Concentration, Helps Grad Become IT Analyst
Tuesday, November 11, 2014 Meet Stacy Shatlock, IT Analyst, Engineering Automation, for Eaton Corporation.
Director of Marketing at Louis Plung & Company is a 2014 M.B.A. Alumna
Monday, November 3, 2014 Meet 2014 M.B.A. graduate Julia Germeyer.
Vision and Forecasting is Topic of Ethical Leadership Panel Discussion
Monday, October 6, 2014
M.B.A. Alumnus Named a "40 Under 40" Winner for Helping to Shape Pittsburgh Region
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Event Manager Excels with M.B.A., Sports, Arts & Entertainment Management Concentration
Friday, September 26, 2014 Meet Lindsey Bradley, event manager for Pittsburgh Technology Council.
M.B.A. Graduate is Director of Operations at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center
Monday, September 22, 2014 Meet 2011 graduate Conor McGarvey.
M.B.A. Student Profile: Lauren Schmitt, Supply Chain Analyst for UPMC
Friday, August 29, 2014
M.B.A. Degree Helps Alumnus Become Business Manager for Luxury Dental Practice
Wednesday, August 27, 2014 Meet Michael W. Mann, business manager and 2013 M.B.A. alumnus.
M.B.A. Program Helps Graduate Expand Global Network, Land Position with Morgan Stanley
Thursday, August 14, 2014 Meet Himanshu Patel, user acceptance tester analyst for Morgan Stanley.
M.B.A. Health Systems Management Alumna is a Business Analyst for UPMC Health Plan
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Course Work Translates into Real-World Practice for 2014 On-Site MBA Graduate
Friday, May 16, 2014 Meet MBA alumna Shannon J. Gregg, director of sales operations for ERT.
Meet 2011 M.B.A. Alumnus Chuck Hankle, Technical Account Manager for Symantec
Tuesday, May 6, 2014 Meet Chuck Hankle, technical account manager for Symantec.
End-of-Year Reception Celebrates Graduate Community at Point Park
Monday, May 5, 2014 Graduate students across the University were recently invited to an end-of-year celebration with a keynote presentation from Samuel Hazo, Ph.D., founder and director of the International Poetry Forum in Pittsburgh and First Poet Laureate of Pennsylvania.
Point Park Professors Discuss Global Immigration Issues at Faculty Colloquium
Monday, April 28, 2014
M.B.A. Alumna is the Manager of International Relations for the Oncology Nursing Society
Friday, April 25, 2014 Meet Kate Shaughnessy Hankle, manager of international relations for the Oncology Nursing Society.
M.B.A. Program at Point Park Is Ranked Fourth-largest in Pittsburgh Area
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Student Accounting Team Wins First Place in Auditing Case Study Competition
Monday, December 16, 2013
Public Administration and M.B.A. Alumna Working for Management Science Associates
Tuesday, December 3, 2013 Meet Michelle Herrle, a business systems analyst.
Students Gain Valuable Insight on Ethical Leadership at Third Annual Speakers' Series
Monday, November 25, 2013
Professors, Alum Present at American Society for Competitiveness Conference
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Professors and Alumna Present Research at Business Conference
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
M.B.A. Grad is the Founder of Mutete HIV/AIDS Foundation and a Manager for Transamerica
Tuesday, November 5, 2013 Meet Bosco Muyango, Founder and Executive Director of Mutete HIV/AIDS Foundation and Operations Manager for Transamerica.
M.B.A. Alumnus Pierre Traore Appointed Chief of Risk and Opportunity Management Service
Friday, November 1, 2013 Pierre Dominique Traore is from West Africa.
International M.B.A. Graduates Receive Job Promotions Upon Returning Home to Guinea
Friday, November 1, 2013
2010 M.B.A. Grad Alphonse Tounkara Promoted to Project Control Leader
Friday, November 1, 2013 Tounkara is from West Africa.
M.B.A. Classes Help Alumna, Thailand Native Be an Effective Supervisor
Monday, October 14, 2013 Meet Wiranya Ratnapinda, night audit supervisor for Omni William Penn Hotel.
Point Park M.B.A. Director Travels to India and Afghanistan with IACBE Leaders
Monday, October 7, 2013
International Business Alumna, BNY Mellon Analyst Discusses Importance of Giving Back
Monday, September 30, 2013 Meet Melisa Chipangila Campbell, analyst for The Bank of New York Mellon.
Point Park Greek Trip Highlights and Study Abroad Discussion on Oct. 24
Friday, September 27, 2013 Point Park University students and alumni interested in international travel are invited to a study abroad discussion hosted by the Department of Global Management and Organization on Oct. 24, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. in the Lawrence Hall ballroom.
M.B.A. Degree Leads Alumnus to Dream of Helping People Achieve Their Financial Goals
Friday, August 16, 2013 Meet Thomas Louisy, financial consultant for PNC.
Business Management and M.B.A. Alumnus a Cardiovascular Representative for Cyrolife
Wednesday, July 17, 2013 Meet Nicholas Colasante, cardiovascular representative for Cyrolife, Inc.
New Point Park M.B.A. Degree Prepares Professionals For Global Marketplace
Monday, July 15, 2013
Professor Maharaja Presents on Business of Health Care to Medical Students
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
M.B.A. Director Presents on Higher Ed Recruitment Challenges at Conference
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Graduate Business Professor Presents at Fourth International Space Arts Workshop
Thursday, May 30, 2013 Dimitris Kraniou, Ph.D., recently co-presented with Richard Lowenberg, cultural/network activist and director of 1st-Mile Institute, on the topic "Economics/Exonomics and Outer Space" at the ISAW4: Fourth International Space Arts Workshop, hosted by Taksha University and Taksha Institute for Space Arts.
M.B.A. Graduate Takes on Leadership Role at CVS Caremark
Friday, May 17, 2013 Meet Pamela Zagar, Medicare operations supervisor.
Meet Dennis DiPasquale, Account Executive and M.B.A. and SAEM alumnus
Friday, May 3, 2013
Highmark Employee Returns to Point Park for Information Technology Degree
Monday, April 29, 2013 Meet Janet Barone, decision support consultant.
Professors, Alumna Discuss International Student Recruitment at IACBE Conference
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
M.B.A. Alumna's Internship with Urban Innovation21 Leads to Full-Time Job
Monday, April 15, 2013 Meet Alyssa Tress, internship coordinator with Urban Innovation21.
Explore Extraterrestrial Issues at a Faculty-Student Colloquium April 4
Thursday, March 28, 2013
M.B.A. International Alum a Mortgage Servicing Specialist for Bank of America
Tuesday, March 19, 2013 Meet Paul Nutter, mortgage servicing specialist for Bank of America.
Meet M.B.A. alum May Lebo, Kenyan native and social media manager for Kali TV Online
Friday, February 1, 2013 Lebo earned her degrees from Point Park in 2008 and 2011.
Business Management and M.B.A. Alum a Marketing Manager for Greiner Bio-One
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 Meet 2009 and 2011 alumna Mackenzie Farone.
On-Site M.B.A. Program Offers Convenience and Flexibility For GAI Engineering Manager
Friday, January 11, 2013
M.B.A. Alumna Christine Demore is BNY Mellon Global Pricing Operations Manager
Monday, November 19, 2012 Demore earned her M.B.A. from Point Park in 2012.
Point Park and H.J. Heinz Company Host Event Centered on M.B.A. Ethical Leadership Course
Wednesday, October 24, 2012 How does the H.J. Heinz Company meet the challenge of ethical leadership? This was the focus of the Sept. 13 ethical leadership event, hosted by Point Park University's Department of Global Management and Organization and the H.J. Heinz Company.
School of Business faculty to present research at NABET Conference
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Meet MBA Alum Chris Lovett, Consumer Product Marketing Manager for PNC
Wednesday, October 24, 2012 Lovett also shares his expertise with Point Park's School of Business students.
Point Park M.B.A. Alumna is the Youth Policy Manager for the Pittsburgh Mayor's Office
Monday, October 22, 2012 Olivia Benson earned an M.B.A. degree from Point Park in 2008.
Department of Global Management and Organization Hosting 10-Day Trip to Greece
Friday, October 19, 2012
M.B.A. Alum Appointed Chair of Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency's Policy Committee
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Bhutan native, Highmark Employee Earns M.B.A. in health systems management
Thursday, September 13, 2012 Meet Kishor Pradhan, system testing analyst for Highmark.
M.B.A. Alum Profile: Lydia Tobiasz, Manager at Madison Square Garden
Wednesday, September 5, 2012 Tobiasz is the manager of corporate hospitality sales.
UPMC Senior Manager Concentrates M.B.A. Degree in Health Systems Management
Tuesday, July 31, 2012 Meet Ryan Beaver, senior manager of materials manager for UPMC.
M.B.A. Program Director Receives 2012 ICAM Leadership Award
Monday, July 30, 2012
M.B.A. Students Enhance Analytical Skills Through Course on Extraterrestrial Issues
Monday, July 23, 2012 This unique course encourages students to analyze issues of planetary proportions that have global implications — such as the mining of Antarctica, the management of industrial facilities near Earth's orbit, and the utilization of other extraterrestrial resources. In addition, the impact of property rights and legal treaties for both economically developed and underdeveloped nations are discussed.
Meet Heike Steurer, M.B.A. Alum and Financial Analyst for Bayer Corporation
Friday, July 20, 2012 Steurer earned her M.B.A. degree from Point Park in 2012.
M.B.A. Degree Advances Alum's Engineering Career
Thursday, July 12, 2012 Meet John T. Gobble, III, mechanical engineer for Philips Respironics.
Point Park M.B.A. Program Ranked Fourth Largest in the Pittsburgh Region
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Meet M.B.A. alum Seung Chan Lim, an artist, software designer, and researcher
Friday, June 22, 2012
Corporate Ethics Officer at Westinghouse to Discuss "The Challenge of Ethical Leadership" on June 2
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Meet Kadi Camardese, M.B.A. Alumna and Communications Manager for American Bridge Company
Thursday, May 3, 2012 Camardese earned her M.B.A. degree from Point Park in 2008.
M.B.A. Program Influences Alumnus to Pursue Doctorate Degree
Wednesday, April 18, 2012 Meet alumnus Andrew McIntyre, who is pursuing a Ph.D. in social and comparative analysis in education at the University of Pittsburgh.
M.B.A. alumna creates nonprofit Beverly's Birthdays
Friday, December 9, 2011
Point Park Information Technology and M.B.A. Alumna Denice Withrow a Vice President at Bank of America
Monday, December 5, 2011 Meet 2006 and 2007 alumna Denice Withrow.
Point Park M.B.A. Alumna the Only Female Director in the NHL
Friday, October 21, 2011 Meet Jennifer Bullano, director of communications for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Pictured is Jennifer Bullano.
M.B.A. Alumnus Nicholas Gigante Helps Pittsburgh Rediscover the Arts
Thursday, December 10, 2009 Gigante is a 2007 M.B.A. alumnus.
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