HISTORY

Throughout the years: Jan. 25-30

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-in-Chief • January 28, 2026

Jan. 25-30 saw enrollment growth, a new robot for the engineering program and stolen equipment in the TV studio during this week in history.

From the archives: ‘Elimination of Children’s School to save funds’

Written By Dale Edwards and Patti Hippler • January 28, 2026

While some records readily exist online about the university’s old preschool program, the same is not true for its elementary school which served first through sixth grade.

Throughout the years: Dec. 2 – 8

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-in-Chief • December 3, 2025

Tuition increases, students destroying the security desk in Thayer Hall and lots of money being raised for Point Park were just among a few things that happened throughout the years this week.

From the archives: ‘System shut down, plans to be updated’

Written By Cathy Staszewski, 1995 Contributing Writer • December 3, 2025

Internet problems may not be high on the list of student complaints this year, but it was once a contentious topic. Unreliable internet is bad enough, but imagine losing it and not knowing when the internet will return.

From the archives: ‘Psychological counseling offered’

Written By Lynne Veitch, 1977 Staff Writer • November 19, 2025

Therapy needs for students have been stressed at the university even before it could call itself one.

Throughout the years: Nov. 16-22

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-in-Chief • November 19, 2025

Lawrence Hall vandalism, Point Park's 25th anniversary and midterm grading errors were all among events that happened this week in past years.

From the archives: ‘For Saunders, basketball is habit forming’

Written By Bob Pompeani, 1980 Staff Writer • November 12, 2025

Although the internet may not be filled with easy to find tales of past Point Park athletes of prominence, that doesn’t mean there weren’t any.

Throughout the years: Nov. 11-15

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-in-Chief • November 12, 2025

Competition wins, dorm policy protests and lice taking nest in people's hair were just among a few things happening this week in Point Park history.

Throughout the years: Oct. 27-30

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-in-Chief • October 29, 2025

Fire alarm malfunctions, Lawrence Hall floods and "The University of Point Park" are just a few pieces of this week in Point Park history.

From the Archives: ‘Five spirits, urban legends haunt Oakland Playhouse’

Written By Kristina Kregiel, 2002 Staff Writer • October 29, 2025

Do you believe in ghosts? When many think of haunted houses, places made up of actors and actresses, blood, gore, grotesque props and eerie music often come to mind. Haunted houses do their best to...

Throughout the years: Oct 18-23

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-in-Chief • October 22, 2025

See what was happening this week in Point Park's history, courtesy of The Globe's archives.

From the archives: Jukebox jolts WPPJ, snack bar

Written By Fatima Bell, 1983 Staff Editor • October 22, 2025

WPPJ’s presence on campus was contentious for years, with a never-ending battle of where the station could play.