HISTORY

Throughout the years: Oct 13-19

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-in-Chief • October 15, 2025

This week in Pittsburgh History:

From the archives: ‘Theater students revitalize fraternity’

Written By Stephen Pytak, 1990 News Editor • October 15, 2025

Believe it or not, Point Park did have fraternities on campus in the past, including one specifically for theater/COPA students.

From the archives: ‘Completion of new YMCA set for 1986’

Written By Kimberly Donovan, 1985 Editorial Staff • October 8, 2025

Before it was the Student Center, the building next to the Boulevard Apartments was once a Downtown YMCA. Here is the original article detailing its construction, published Oct. 10, 1985.

University Almanac: Oct. 5-11

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-in-Chief • October 8, 2025

1968: Students rally to repair flag pole on Lawrence Hall. 1969: Professors and students participate in grape boycott. 1970: Students protest then-Vice President Agnew’s visit. 1973: Fiancial...

University Almanac: Sept. 19-24

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-in-Chief • September 24, 2025

See what was happening at Point Park and in The Globe from Sept. 19-24.

University Almanac: Sept. 10-14

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-in-Chief • September 10, 2025

1968: Former Pitt track and field coach Carl Olson named coach of track and field team. Dubbed by The Globe as “one of the most successful in the country.” 1976: Lawrence Hall Lounge moved to second...

University Almanac: September 3-10

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

1972: A 30 percent increase in dance students led to a Lawrence Hall gym being converted to a studio. 1979: The old Pittsburgh Playhouse was almost put up for sale -- over 35 years before it closed. 1994:...

This week in Point Park History: USG Election Results, Open Dorms, ‘The King and I,’ Jim Buccilli and more

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Editor-in-Chief • April 16, 2025

This week in Point Park history mirrors much of what went on this week, especially with SGA elections and graduation on the horizon.

This week in Point Park History: Lawrence Hall lounges, NAACP, Jazz Dance and Pioneer Basketball

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Editor-in-Chief • April 9, 2025

In the April 12, 1973 edition of The Globe, staff writer Chris Byers reported on one of the first actions taken by the Student Government Association - recommending the creation of two new lounges in Lawrence Hall.

This week in Point Park History: Sherwyn to Lawrence, ‘Pippin’, Pioneer Hockey and more

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Editor-in-Chief • April 2, 2025

The first ever page of Point Park History!