Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe

Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe

Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe

The Office of Student Life is housed in the first floor of Pioneer Hall. The office handles all housing affairs and provides resources for commuting students.

On-campus housing not guaranteed to late applicants

Written By Victoria Bails September 5, 2017

Some students will be starting off this term on the waiting list for housing after applying for housing after the due date. “I am filled to capacity, and we do not guarantee housing after July 15,”...

New dance chair pointes toward success

New dance chair pointes toward success

Written By Miriah Auth September 5, 2017

For the first time in university history, the Conservatory of Performing Arts (COPA) appointed an African-American to serve as the chair of the dance department. Former dance department head Rubén Graciani’s...

President Paul Hennigan addresses USG about the “no confidence’ vote on Monday August 28 during their weekly meeting.

No-confidence vote passed against university president

Written By Josh Croup, Editor Emeritus August 29, 2017

A new re-count from last week’s vote of no-confidence for university President Paul Hennigan revealed greater support for the motion than originally believed. Early results of a no-confidence vote...

The new library addition where the former restaurant, Cassen’s, was located.

Library turns page with renovation

Written By Alexander Popichak, Editor-in-Chief August 29, 2017

Point Park’s library quietly began a new chapter when it debuted its addition this summer. The addition is accessed through the basement The addition is accessed through the basement of the University...

Calvin Hall, patrolman for Point Park Police, holds a phone that has the new
app to send in tips about suspicious activities

Campus security app launched

Written By Robert Berger, Co-News Editor August 29, 2017

With the start of the 2017 school year, the Point Park Police Department is implementing an anonymous tip app to create a safer campus environment. “I wanted to add another feature for faculty, staff...

USG swears in new cabinet members

USG swears in new cabinet members

Written By Kayla Snyder, USG Beat Reporter August 29, 2017

The executive cabinet of the student government was sworn in today during the United Student Government (USG) meeting. President Bobby Bertha swore in Zac Seymour as the parliamentarian, Shanience Lawrence...

Fans line the streets of Pittsburgh during the Stanley Cup Parade on  Wednesday June 14.

Lord Stanley returns to campus

Written By Alex Grubbs, Staff Writer August 29, 2017

The Pittsburgh Penguins celebrated its fifth Stanley Cup win with a parade through Downtown featuring the sports team on Wednesday, June 14. “Back-to-back” and “Let’s go, Pens!” roared through...

Faculty Assembly passes no confidence vote for university president

Written By Josh Croup, Editor Emeritus August 24, 2017

The Point Park Faculty Assembly passed a vote of no confidence Wednesday for university President Paul Hennigan, multiple sources confirmed to the Globe. One faculty member, who requested anonymity,...

Full time faculty members demonstrated outside Lawrence Hall on admitted students day Saturday.

Full-time faculty union reaches contract agreement

Written By Alexander Popichak and Josh Croup August 23, 2017

Last Updated: Aug. 29, 2017 at 8:30 p.m. After 18 months of negotiation and 11 years’ worth of legal battles for recognition, Point Park University and its full-time faculty union voted Monday to...

Professors: lenient grades hurt everyone

Professors: lenient grades ‘hurt everyone’

Written By Allison Schubert, Copy Editor April 18, 2017

A study done by the Pew Research Center last year said that 27 percent of all independent college and university presidents believe that their faculties grade too leniently. For some, this is a serious...

Provost John Pearson shakes hands with the newly appointed Rowland School of Business Dean, Steve Tanzilli, on Tuesday.

Tanzilli assumes role as dean of Rowland School of Business

Written By Alexander Popichak, Editor-in-chief April 18, 2017

Point Park’s School of Business now has a name and a Dean. Point Park President Paul Hennigan announced Tuesday morning the university is naming its school of business after the school’s largest...

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