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Deneen Underwood '25
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 Meet Deneen Underwood, who will complete her M.A. in Professional Studies this summer after a 27-year hiatus from graduate school. Her capstone project is a multisensory art exhibit that welcomes those with hearing and sight loss.
Dr. Shari Payne Named Provost
Thursday, June 5, 2025 Dr. Shari Payne has been named Provost of Point Park University.
Pictured is Shari Payne.
Professional Etiquette Class Gives College Students the Soft Skills They Need to Succeed
Monday, May 5, 2025 A new 8-week, free, non-credit professional etiquette class teaches students how to prepare for professional interactions and sets them up for workplace success.
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Two Distilling Science Academy Alumni Find New Career at Iron City Distilling
Monday, April 7, 2025 Edward Kubit and Andrew McLaren, alumni of Point Park's Distilling Science Academy, are both employed as distillers at Iron City Distillery.
Two men stand before a bar holding spirits.
2024 Highlights
Friday, December 27, 2024 From our acceptance into the NCAA to the inauguration of our ninth president, it was an eventful year for the Pioneers.
Point Park athletes pose for a photo at the NCAA announcement.
Fall Hooding Ceremony 2024
Monday, December 16, 2024 Masters and doctoral students received their diplomas and hoods at the fall Hooding Ceremony held on Sat. Dec 14 in the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
A doctoral student receives their hood on stage.
Two Brewing Academy Alums Find Their Way to Cinderlands Beer
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 Two recent alumni of the Brewing Academy are putting their new knowledge to work in the same local brewery.
A man and a woman pose in a brewery.
Point Park Launches Second Year of Visit Scholarship
Monday, July 29, 2024 The Visit Scholarship, valued at $4,000, is exclusively available to high school juniors and seniors who visit Point Park University's vibrant Downtown campus between Aug. 1, 2024, and April 1, 2025.
Pictured are students in Village Park on campus.
Alumni Profile
Laura Magone '24
"I applaud Point Park University for organizing and offering such a timely and important program. This program has the potential to make significant contributions to our society and world."
Headshot of Laura Magone
Student Profile
Ashley Boynes-Shuck '24
"The M.A. in Professional Studies allowed me to transfer my previous credits in, and I was able to tailor my course selections to fit in with not only my professional experience up until this point, but also next steps in my career moving forward."
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Citizen Reporting Academy Holds First Graduation Ceremony
Wednesday, February 14, 2024 On Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, the first cohort of the Citizen Reporting Academy held its graduation in the Center for Media Innovation at Point Park University.
Student Profile
Nathan Ferraro
"Where the academy excels is its instructors’ ability to provide insider knowledge and experience. Every single instructor is a professor or industry veteran."
Pictured is Nathan Ferraro.
Student Profile
Jill Thurston
"The Citizen Reporting Academy program was just the right amount of time, taking five months to complete. The coursework is extremely relevant and presented in two-week modules that are self-paced."
Pictured is Jill Thurston. Submitted photo
Point Park Launches Scholarship Program for High School Students Who Visit Downtown Campus
Monday, August 7, 2023 The Point Park University Visit Scholarship — valued at $4,000 ($1,000 per academic year)— aims to recognize and reward the enthusiasm of prospective students who take the time to experience firsthand the unique educational environment and rich cultural offerings of the Downtown campus.
A photo of campus from the Boulevard of the Allies. Photo | Nathaniel Holzer
Citizen Reporting Academy Latest Effort to Combat Media Deserts by Center for Media Innovation
Wednesday, July 19, 2023 “Our goal is to empower citizens to fill in some of the coverage gaps in their communities, but we also want to partner with news organizations as they look to expand their reach into vulnerable communities,” said Andrew Conte, assistant vice president and managing director of the CMI.
Students take photos of Downtown Pittsburgh. Photo | Emma Federkeil
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