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

Point Park earns recognition in national collegiate publication

Point Park earns recognition in national collegiate publication

Written By Iain Oldman, Co-News Editor September 6, 2016

Following a summer in which the school failed to make several college distinction lists, Point Park University has finally earned itself a national award. Point Park University was named Thursday as...

University brings on fourteen new full-time faculty members

University brings on fourteen new full-time faculty members

Written By Hannah Walden September 6, 2016

Among the masses of new faces at Point Park University for the 2016 fall semester are 14 new full-time faculty members working across several departments. Many of the academic departments hired at least...

Phil Poupore. senior print journalism major, captures video of Bill Flanagan from Allegheny Conference on Community Development, Paul Hennigan, President of Point Park University and Ande Conte, Director of the Center of Media Innovation. Speakers discussed Point Park’s significance downtown and to put the new Center of Media Innovation in the spotlight, on the first day of the Fall semester. The entire show was documented by Point Park students.

Media Center to open doors with speakers, photo exhibit

Written By Matt Petras, Co-News Editor September 6, 2016

The opening ceremony for Point Park University’s newest facility, the Center for Media Innovation (CMI), scheduled for Sept. 13, will feature a student-run photo exhibit, a talk from “Serial” co-creator...

Firefighters gather in the entrance to Lawrence Hall after clearing the building when a fire alarm caused by a cotton candy machine at CABs Welcome Week Movie Night.

Fire alarm forces Lawrence Hall evacuation during CAB movie night

Written By Josh Croup, Editor-in-Chief August 31, 2016

Students at Campus Activities Board's (CAB) movie night, part of Point Park's Welcome Week, had to evacuate Lawrence Hall Wednesday after a cotton candy machine set off the fire alarm. Point Park...

It is Provost Pearson’s first full term as provost at Point Park after taking over in June. Pearson has an eye for experiential learning.

Fall semester begins with new provost

Written By Iain Oldman, Co-News Editor August 30, 2016

Equipped with a philosophy geared toward student preparedness, Dr. John Pearson will oversee his first semester as the university’s new provost this fall. “John’s experience clearly shows a commitment...

Oath of Office: 
USG President, Blaine King, has new members take an oath for office on Monday. Pictured are, [left to right] Maddie Aicher, Shayna Mendez, Mario Avila, Shannon Sagar, and KacieJo Brown. (Gracey Evans/Globe)

Bus fare, PointSync topics at first USG meeting of new semester

Written By Alex Grubbs, USG Beat Writer August 30, 2016

Kicking off the fall semester, Point Park’s student government president swore in a new executive cabinet after a universal senatorial vote. United Student Government (USG) President Blaine King swore...

CulinArt takes over as new food provider

CulinArt takes over as new food provider

Written By Josh Croup, Editor-in-Chief August 30, 2016

When students left Point Park’s campus for the summer, Aramark, the university’s now-former food service provider, was not far behind. Students have now returned to campus for the fall semester, leaving...

Point Park police officers assisted with freshmen move in day on Thursday, Aug. 25. They also talked to parents about body cameras they began wearing Aug. 1.

Point Park police don body cams

Written By Alexander Popichak, Editor-Elect August 30, 2016

The Point Park Police Department has been using body-worn cameras about the size of a deck of cards since August. The Point Park Police Department is one of the first university police departments in...

No union contract yet for full-time faculty

No union contract yet for full-time faculty

Written By Josh Croup, Editor-in-Chief August 30, 2016

Point Park University’s full-time faculty members begin the 2016-17 school year without a contract after making little progress with the university in about 10 negotiating sessions since March 17. Full-time...

Freshmen honors students moved in all day Monday, August 22 to settle in for the upcoming fall semester at Point Park. Classes will begin August 29 for all students.

First move in day welcomes freshmen honors students

Written By Chloe Jakiela, News Photo Editor August 22, 2016

Move in week began Monday for Point Park's freshmen honors students. The remaining full-time freshmen moved in Thursday and upperclassmen will move in Saturday. Point Park has 614 first-time, full-time...

The Point Park Globe today released a new logo and launched a new website.

Point Park Globe announces new logo, website

August 10, 2016

The Point Park Globe, Point Park University’s student-run newspaper, today unveiled a new logo and launched a new website at ppuglobe.com as it approaches its 50th anniversary celebration in February. “This...

Center for Media Innovation on track to open in fall

Center for Media Innovation on track to open in fall

Written By Josh Croup June 30, 2016

Students used to walk to the corner of Wood Street and Third Ave. to grab a state-of-the-art hot dog from Nathan’s Famous restaurant. In the fall, they’ll use the same space once occupied by hot...

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