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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.
Point Park Students Learn About Career Opportunities With the U.S. Supreme Court Police Department
Friday, February 28, 2020 United States Supreme Court Police Sergeants Charmaine Carr and Mark Hosier recently visited Point Park University to discuss career opportunities with students from the Department of Criminal Justice and Intelligence Studies.
LGBTQIA Poetry Open Mic Night Hosted by Students at Point Perk Coffeehouse
Thursday, December 19, 2019 Department of Literary Arts and Social Justice students Kaitlyn Regulbuto and Quinton Holt recently organized the poetry event “Out and Open Mic Night: A Spotlight on LGBTQIA Voices,” in collaboration with SAEM Instructor Greg Joseph’s Talent and Booking class.
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.
Major League Baseball Players Don Kelly ’06 and Neil Walker Chat With SAEM Sports Agents Class
Monday, November 25, 2019 Major League Baseball players alumnus Don Kelly '06, now a first base coach for the Houston Astros, and Neil Walker, an infielder for the Miami Marlins, led a conversation with Sports, Arts and Entertainment Management Instructor Chuck Berry’s Sports Agents class.
Short Fiction Writer John Fried Leads Master Class and Reading with Literary Arts Students
Tuesday, November 12, 2019 John Fried, author of The Martin Chronicles, recently led a master class and reading at Point Park University hosted by the Department of Literary Arts and Social Justice.
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.
Singer, Songwriter Andy Grammer Preaches to Point Park Students About Passion and Perseverance
Tuesday, November 5, 2019 Grammer visited campus to offer career advice to students pursuing performance and entertainment management related careers.
Pictured is Andy Grammer and Lou Corsaro in the Center for Media Innovation. Photo | Nick Koehler
Human Rights Advocates Discuss Resistance to Mass Incarceration with Foundations of Social Justice Studies Class
Thursday, October 31, 2019 Shandre Delaney and Carrington Keys from the Human Rights Coalition recently visited Point Park University’s Foundations of Social Justice Studies class to discuss their advocacy work with incarceration issues and prisoners' rights.
Networking with the HR Community: HR Management Majors Gain Solid Connections at On-Campus Event
Thursday, October 24, 2019 Human resource management students at Point Park University recently networked on campus with HR representatives from a variety of organizations — from the City of Pittsburgh, PPG Industries and SAP to HR 4 Small Business, the Pittsburgh Human Resources Association and Nesco Resource.
Pittsburgh Current Newspaper's Margaret Welsh Discusses Music Journalism, Shares Interviewing Tips
Monday, October 14, 2019 Margaret Welsh, Pittsburgh Current’s music editor-at-large, recently visited Point Park University to discuss the niche field of music journalism with students in various majors.
Grammy Award-Winning Songwriter Joe West Provides Career Advice, Performs His Hit Songs
Thursday, October 3, 2019 Grammy award-winning songwriter and Pittsburgh native Joe West gave an articulate, entertaining and inspiring talk to Point Park University sports, arts and entertainment management students on “Succeeding in the Seemingly Impossible Music Business.”
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.
Blind YouTube Star Molly Burke Inspires Students to See Their Strengths, Embrace Diversity
Monday, September 23, 2019 YouTube sensation, disability rights activist, author and social media influencer Molly Burke recently spoke to a sold-out crowd on campus at the Pittsburgh Playhouse, as part of the 2019-20 Media Innovators Speaker Series at Point Park University.
Literary Arts and Social Justice Studies Department Presents Panel on Careers in Writing
Thursday, April 4, 2019 The Department of Literary Arts and Social Justice at Point Park University hosted a career panel session March 28 featuring creative writing alumna Paige Mastrippolito ’17, as well as writing professionals Maureen Passmore and Mariana Padias. 
Pictured left to right are Paige Mastrippolito ’17, Maureen Passmore and Mariana Padias. Photo by Amanda Dabbs
Emerging Trends in Sports Seminar Focuses on Esports and Mobile Ticketing, Features Cleveland Cavaliers CEO
Tuesday, April 2, 2019 The exploding popularity of esports, trends in apps and mobile ticketing and a keynote speech by the Cleveland Cavaliers and Quicken Loans Arena CEO Len Komoroski were the highlights of the 2019 Emerging Trends in Sports seminar hosted by Point Park University.
Pictured left to right are Marcyssa Brown, Matt Whitaker and Halina Malik. Photo by Hannah Johnston
Criminal Justice and Intelligence Studies Department Welcomes U.S. Supreme Court Police Officers to Campus
Friday, March 29, 2019 The Supreme Court of the United States Police Department is looking to hire 40 new officers — and Point Park University was one of the selected campuses Officers Ryan Dunford and Thaddeus Covaleski ’15, Point Park intelligence and national security alumnus, visited.
Pictured is alumnus Thaddeus Covaleski speaking with student Jared Ross. Photo by Amanda Dabbs
Selling Tickets for the Cavs: SAEM Students Join Cleveland Cavaliers Sales Team
Tuesday, March 12, 2019 Sports, arts and entertainment management students in Assistant Professor Robert Derda’s Personal Branding and Business Development class are gaining hands-on sales experience selling tickets for the NBA Cleveland Cavaliers team — with the top seller earning an interview spot for an entry-level position with the Cavs.
Pictured is SAEM alumna Dana Drewniak with SAEM students in the classroom. Photo by Amanda Dabbs
Students Continue to Cultivate their Professional Networks at Pittsburgh HR Association Event
Tuesday, November 27, 2018 More than 1,300 HR professionals belong to the Pittsburgh Human Resources Association and Point Park University HR management students recently had another opportunity to network with many of them.
Pictured are HR students at the PHRA Stations to Success Event. Photo submitted by Sandy Mervosh.
Career Connections Continue with HR Management Student and Employer Partner Program
Friday, November 2, 2018 Now in its second year, the HR Student and Employer Partner Program at Point Park University is thriving. Recently, a networking event was held on campus where several HR management students met their employer partners.
Pictured are attendees at the Fall 2018 HR employer and student partner program event. Photo by Anna Wolf.
Pittsburgh Chapter of the Project Management Institute Discusses Opportunities for Students
Wednesday, October 31, 2018 Members of the Pittsburgh Chapter of the Project Management Institute recently visited campus to discuss scholarship, networking, mentoring and other opportunities they can provide to students.
Pictured are members of the Pittsburgh Chapter of the Project Management Institute.
Education Majors Work with Elementary Students Across Pittsburgh at Remake Learning Event on Campus
Tuesday, May 29, 2018 More than 400 elementary students came to Point Park University May 18 for a STEM education event led by Remake Learning, a network that ignites engaging, relevant and equitable learning practices in support of young people navigating rapid social and technological change.
Pictured are Point Park students at the Remake Learning event. Photo by Kamryn York.
Sports Industry Seminar Allows Students to Network and Learn From Professionals in the Field
Wednesday, April 4, 2018 Students connected with sports professionals and learned about important topics in the field at the inaugural Emerging Trends in the Sports Industry seminar March 27.
Pictured is the poster for the Emerging Trends in the Sports Industry 2018 seminar.
Student Profile
Michael Williams '18
Meet senior accounting major Michael Williams and learn about his tax internship with Herbein + Company in Downtown Pittsburgh.
Pictured is accounting student Michael Williams. Photo by Randall Coleman.
Chicago Poet Annah Browning Visits Campus to Share Poems from Her Manuscript, Witch Doctrine
Tuesday, April 3, 2018 Browning also talked with Point Park students and faculty about why people believe in crazy things and shared her experiences with haunted podcasts and a book of 5,000 spells, among others.
Pictured is Annah Browning at Point Park University. Photo by Nick Koehler
Student Human Resources Association Hosts Panel Focused on Networking
Monday, March 26, 2018 The Student Human Resources Association at Point Park University focused on the importance of networking in the human resources field in their latest panel discussion held March 19. 
Pictured are panelists at a Point Park Student Human Resources panel discussion on networking. Photo by Nick Koehler
Professor from University of Salford Manchester Presents to Point Park Intelligence Majors
Tuesday, March 20, 2018 Traveling from England for his first-ever visit to Pittsburgh, Daniel W. B. Lomas, Ph.D., lecturer in international history at the University of Salford Manchester, met with Point Park University’s intelligence and national security majors March 14.
Pictured is Dr. Daniel Lomas presenting at Point Park University. Photo by Amanda Dabbs
Literary Arts Department Hosting Gothically-Influenced Poet Annah Browning March 26
Tuesday, March 20, 2018 Poet Annah Browning, Ph.D., will share her poetry with students Monday, March 26, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the University Center's GRW Theatre as part of the Point Park University Writers' Series.
Pictured is poet Annah Browning. Photo submitted by Browning.
RWS Entertainment Gives Students Insight on Producing Live Events
Tuesday, February 6, 2018 The sports, arts and entertainment management department welcomed Joe Christopher and Bruston Manuel from RWS Entertainment Group to campus Feb. 1.
Pictured are Joe Christopher, VP of commercial theatre ventures, and Bruston Manuel, chief operations officer of RWS Entertainment Group. | Photo by Brandy Richey
YWCA’s Chaz Kellem Inspires Students to Cultivate a Culture of Diversity & Inclusion
Thursday, January 18, 2018 The SAEM department welcomed Chaz Kellem to talk with students about the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace —particularly in the SAEM world.
Pictured is Chaz Kellem speaking about diversity and inclusion at an SAEM event. | Photo by Brandy Richey
Warner Music Nashville President & CEO Talks Candidly With Students About His Rise to the Top
Monday, November 27, 2017 John Esposito - Warner Music Nashville's president and CEO - spoke to Point Park University students, alumni, faculty, staff and local musicians Nov. 16 about the music business and his path to overseeing one of the largest record labels in the entertainment industry.
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.
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.
Dance Department Hosts The Renfrew Center to Educate Students About Eating Disorders
Friday, September 29, 2017 "Our dancers total well-being is important to us, and we want to ensure that our students are provided with access to resources to be truly successful at Point Park," said Garfield Lemonius.
SAEM Students Work at Big Concerts This Summer, Host Production Running 101 Workshop
Friday, September 22, 2017 Sports, arts and entertainment management students worked behind the scenes at some of the biggest concerts and music festivals this summer including Bruno Mars, Shawn Mendes, Chance the Rapper, Farm Aid, The Chainsmokers, James Taylor, The Total Package Tour with NKOTB, Boys II Men and Paula Abdul and more.
CBS Executives Present "Student of the Business" at Point Park University
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Students Enjoy Learning Dining Etiquette With a Side of Professional Networking
Friday, April 7, 2017 Point Park University's Annual Etiquette Dinner allowed more than 50 students across all majors to network with employers while practicing their dining etiquette over appetizers and a gourmet meal.
From Point Park to ABC News: Career Advice from Journalism Alumnus David Perozzi
Monday, April 3, 2017 Perozzi - executive producer for ABC News in New York City and a native of Belle Vernon, Pa. - visited campus to discuss his professional journey and share career advice with School of Communication students.
Alumnus David Perozzi in Point Park University's Center for Media Innovation
U.S. Supreme Court Police Officers Meet With Criminal Justice, Intel, Forensic Science Majors
Thursday, March 23, 2017 United States Supreme Court Police Officers Stephen Smith and Charletta Mosley visited campus March 16 to discuss the professional work they do and meet with students.
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.
Wiz Khalifa's Manager Talks to SAEM Students About Making a Career in the Music Business
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Student Human Resource Association Hosts Panel Discussion on Social Media
Friday, December 2, 2016
Broadcast Legend Mike "Doc" Emrick Encourages Students to Chase their Dreams
Thursday, November 10, 2016
Mike "Doc" Emrick - lead play-by-play announcer for the National Hockey League - encouraged Point Park University students to chase their dreams during his visit to campus Nov. 3.
Animation Students Sketch Side-by-Side Rob Rogers from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Monday, November 7, 2016
Corporate Sales/Marketing Manager Talks to Students About Selling the Steelers
Friday, October 28, 2016 As a corporate sales/marketing manager for the legendary six-time NFL Super Bowl champions, Kathy Wallace came to Point Park University Oct. 20 to share with students her experiences working in this unique role.
Center for Media Innovation Hosts Stories from the Presidential Campaign Trail
Monday, October 3, 2016
Fred McLeod, NBA Announcer and Point Park Alumnus, Discusses Sports Broadcasting, Gives Career Advice
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Students Encouraged to be Good Storytellers at Center for Media Innovation's Opening Day
Thursday, September 22, 2016
Washington Post Reporters to Discuss Race, Local News Media
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Fall Events at the Center for Media Innovation
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
First Amendment Photo Exhibit Opening at the Center for Media Innovation
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Daylong Events Kickoff Opening of Point Park University's Center for Media Innovation Sept. 13
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
Center for Media Innovation Welcomes Host, Co-Creator of Serial Podcast to Point Park Sept. 13
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
ACAP Exposes High School Students to Accounting Careers and Professionals
Tuesday, July 12, 2016 Twenty-two students from 16 high schools spent the week at Point Park for the University's Fourth Annual Accounting Career Awareness Program, held on campus June 26 through July 1.
West Point Grad Discusses Importance of Honorable, Gridiron Leadership
Friday, March 25, 2016
History and Honors Programs Host "Wonder Women of World War II" Veterans Event
Thursday, March 24, 2016 Students heard inspiring stories from three female veterans at the "Wonder Women of World War II" on-campus event March 14, hosted by Point Park's history department and Honors program
WYEP Chooses SAEM Program as Partner for Reimagination CD Project for Area Youth
Tuesday, March 15, 2016 Through a new partnership with 91.3 WYEP's Reimagine Media program, students and faculty in the sports, arts and entertainment management program are providing training and support for area youth interested in learning more about the music industry.
WPXI Business Executives Discuss Careers in the TV Industry, Give Students Advice at Workshop
Friday, February 12, 2016
Bill Hillgrove, Greg Brown, Paul Steigerwald Lead 'Voices of Pittsburgh Sports' at Point Park
Thursday, December 3, 2015
SAEM Class Working with Feld Entertainment Director to Market Upcoming Monster Jam
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Pittsburgh Pirates Execs Offer SAEM Students Advice on Internships, Networking, Careers
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Students Perform for Renowned Composer Stephen Flaherty at Pittsburgh Playhouse
Thursday, November 5, 2015
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.
Students Meet Warped Tour Founder, Work at Shania Twain Concert
Tuesday, July 21, 2015 Students in the sports, arts and entertainment management program continue to be involved in the concert scene in Pittsburgh this summer.
Schneider Downs Panelists Discuss Accounting Career Paths with Students
Tuesday, May 5, 2015 The Student Accounting Association, Alumni Relations, the School of Business and recent accounting graduate Chris Cerda hosted a networking panel event on campus featuring professionals from Schneider Downs, a top 60 certified public accounting and business advisory firm with offices in Pittsburgh and Columbus.
Sree Sreenivasan joins Pittsburgh social media leaders to discuss future of digital innovation
Monday, April 27, 2015
SAEM Students Network With Ticketing Industry Professionals at On-Campus Workshop
Thursday, April 9, 2015 Students in Point Park's sports, arts and entertainment management program heard about trends in the ticketing industry at a workshop on campus March 25 featuring panelists who work for some of the most popular ticketing outlets and venues in Pittsburgh.
Creative Writing Majors Take Master Class with Award-Winning Poet Marcus Wicker
Friday, December 12, 2014
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.
Meet Award-Winning Poet Marcus Wicker Dec. 3-4 at Writers' Series
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
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.
Professional Engineer Discusses Design of The Tower at PNC Plaza
Thursday, November 6, 2014 Point Park University's engineering technology and engineering management students and alumni recently heard Jeremy Snyder, P.E., associate principal for BuroHappold Engineering, present on the design of Pittsburgh's newest high-rise building in the making - The Tower at PNC Plaza.
Workshop Immerses High School Students Into Sports, Arts & Entertainment Industries
Friday, August 22, 2014
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.
Hollywood Producer Chris Moore of "The Chair" Visits SAEM Fundraising Class
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Writer Charles Blackstone to Visit Point Park on March 25
Friday, March 21, 2014
Storytelling & Human Rights Symposium planned for Friday, March 21
Thursday, March 20, 2014
SAEM Welcomed Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation CEO
Thursday, February 13, 2014 Joel Peresman, president and CEO of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, had a simple motive for pursuing a career in entertainment management.
Point Park Students Learn Networking and Etiquette Skills at Annual Event
Monday, February 10, 2014
President & CEO of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation to speak at Point Park
Monday, January 20, 2014
Point Park Hosts Fourth-grade Students for Poetry Reading
Friday, January 10, 2014 Point Park students from a variety of majors hosted and entertained 73 fourth-grade students in December for an interactive poetry reading and luncheon.
Award-Winning Author and Poet Leads Point Park Students in Poetry Writing Exercises
Friday, December 13, 2013 Award-winning author and poet Karyna McGlynn spent two days on campus as the fall 2013 featured speaker of the Point Park University Writers' Series.
SAEM Department Welcomes Former Pirates Owner Kevin McClatchy to Campus
Wednesday, December 11, 2013 Kevin McClatchy, former owner of the Pittsburgh Pirates and board chair of The McClatchy Company, recently made his first appearance on a college campus, speaking to students at Point Park University this fall.
SAEM Department Offers New Course Focused on the Recording Industry
Friday, December 6, 2013
Renowned Forensic Expert Cyril Wecht Visits Point Park to Discuss J.F.K. Assassination
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Students Gain Valuable Insight on Ethical Leadership at Third Annual Speakers' Series
Monday, November 25, 2013
Seminar Provides Grad Students with Tips on Effective Business Writing
Friday, November 22, 2013
Former Pittsburgh Pirates owner Kevin McClatchy Speaking at Point Park on Nov. 6
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Student Accounting Association Welcomed Mark Benedetti, C.P.A., as Guest Speaker
Monday, October 28, 2013
Point Park Hosts National Guard on Campus for Student Information Session
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Renowned Psychologist Talks to SAEM Class About the Business of Sports Psychology
Friday, October 4, 2013
Global Cultural Studies Program to Host Documentary Film Series This Fall
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Point Park to Host Third Annual Ethical Leadership Speakers Series
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Master Classes Connect Students to Nationally Recognized Writers
Monday, April 22, 2013 As part of the Point Park University Writers' Series, students recently had the unique opportunity to enhance their creative writing skills through master classes taught by award-winning poet Eduardo Corral and playwright/fiction writer Ivan Rodden.
Workshop on Sports Management Jobs and Internships Hosted by SAEM Program
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Point Park Hosts Career Event with Government and Law Enforcement Agencies
Tuesday, April 9, 2013 A variety of government and law enforcement agencies throughout the region and state recently spent the day on Point Park's campus for a career event hosted by the University's Department of Criminal Justice and Intelligence Studies and Career Development Center.
Explore Extraterrestrial Issues at a Faculty-Student Colloquium April 4
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Playwright/Fiction Writer Ivan Rodden to Present at Writers' Series Event on April 1
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Student Accounting Association Hosts Speakers from Small and Large Public Accounting Firms
Wednesday, November 28, 2012 The Student Accounting Association at Point Park University recently hosted presentations by Ron Mock, founding partner of Mock Bosco & Associates, P.C. and his son, Jeff Mock, audit manager at Ernst & Young.
Best-Selling Author Addresses Poverty Issues at Global Cultural Studies Event
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Students Taking "Personality Theory" Course to Host Psychology Workshops on Campus Nov. 14 and 15
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Activist and Author Barbara Ehrenreich Headlines Global Cultural Studies Speakers' Series
Tuesday, November 6, 2012 Social activist and best-selling author of Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America (2001), Barbara Ehrenreich will be the featured speaker at this year's global cultural studies public speakers' series event at Point Park University.
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.
Point Park and Heinz Corp. present "Meeting the Challenge of Ethical Leadership"
Wednesday, August 8, 2012 On Thurs., Sept. 13, Point Park University School of Business and the Heinz Corporation will present the next program in the continuing series "Meeting the Challenge of Ethical Leadership."
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