Friday, April 14, 2023
"It's not just learning from a book. It's always been about adaptability and learning new skill sets. That mentality is something I take into my job now. I love that I have a degree in SAEM from Point Park and I'm proud to be an alumna."
Friday, February 3, 2023
Steelers legend Rocky Bleier will join Pittsburgh media heavyweights as the School of Communication at Point Park University celebrates its second annual Myron Cope Day February 20.
Friday, August 5, 2022
Point Park University's Department of Community and Summer Education hosted its first Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters (PAB) Radio/TV Broadcast Camp July 10-15, welcoming high school students from across the region.
Monday, January 24, 2022
Point Park University's School of Communication will celebrate Myron Cope Day February 7 by hosting three panels about his time as a communication professional in Pittsburgh.
"With campus being in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh, I was able to spend time shadowing several local journalists and with the help of my professors, I secured internships with two of the news stations while completing my classes."
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Dance Professor Kiesha Lalama teamed up with School of Communication students to produce the Pathways to Perform podcast. The goal of the podcast is to inspire and guide young artists on a path towards success in various industries.
"I think Point Park is one of the most well-connected schools in the area. Our professors worked in the industry in Pittsburgh, which is huge. Learning from them and being able to go to them for advice long after graduation day has been invaluable." - Brittany Hoke, anchor/reporter, WTAE-TV
"The classes I took required that I go out and shoot and write stories on tight deadlines - sometimes solo, sometimes in a team - which is the exact skill you need when you take your first job," said Sasso.
Friday, January 8, 2016
"I chose Point Park for several reasons - I really liked the location in Downtown Pittsburgh, class sizes are small and I wanted the one-on-one experience with my professors, the broadcast program is top notch and I was lucky enough to receive scholarships. It made sense for me to choose Point Park and I'm so glad I did," she said.
