Point Park University

🎓 Point Park University has received a $3 million federal grant to expand support for students as they work toward graduation and their careers.

The five-year initiative will help students:
✨ Stay on track toward earning their degree
🤝 Connect with mentors and career opportunities
💼 Gain real-world work experience
📚 Get additional academic and financial support when they need it

For families, that means more resources to help students navigate college, overcome challenges and feel prepared for life after graduation.

Read more about the grant here ➡️ pointpark.me/3VFNyuL

From Point Park Film and Animation to the NHL!

Animation alumna Delaney Pater '25 is a lead motion graphics designer for the Pittsburgh Penguins 🖌️ 🏒

"What stood out to me about Point Park was that students were animating on day one of the program, whereas most other animation programs push animation classes back to sophomore year. Having four full years of experience as you enter the industry gives Point Park grads an advantage over their peers who may only have two or three years of experience from a different program," Pater said.

Hear more from Pater in this alumni spotlight ➡️ pointpark.me/4iJ52Ql

Homecoming 2026 brought our Point Park community together for three days of connection, celebration and plenty of Pioneer pride! 🎉

From alumni returning to campus to current students making new memories, there was something happening all weekend long:

🎭 Alumni took over dance classes
🎙️ Former student media staff reunited
🎓 Educators and alumni shared their stories and career journeys
🏆 We honored this year’s Distinguished Alumni Award recipients
🎉 Pioneer Pride Festival brought the fun with DJ, dunk tank, Red Bin Regatta Parade and pep rally
⚽ We wrapped up the weekend cheering on Pioneer soccer

The best part? Seeing Pioneers from across generations back together again 💚

Thank you to everyone who came home to Point Park and helped make Homecoming 2026 one to remember!

📸 Take a look back at some of our favorite moments from the weekend and read more here ➡️ pointpark.me/4xTqyWD

What can a career in creative direction look like? For Point Park students, it can mean learning directly from someone who has helped shape some of the biggest names in sports and fashion. 👟✨

The HXOUSE + Point Park University Creative Direction Credential Program recently welcomed Yassine Saidi, senior advisor and former chief product officer at Under Armour, for two days of presentations and hands-on workshops.

Saidi shared lessons from a career spanning Adidas, Puma, Salomon and Under Armour, including collaborations with Rihanna, Big Sean and The Weeknd.

His advice to the next generation of creatives?
💡 Go beyond what’s expected.
🤝 Build meaningful relationships.
🚀 Treat your career like you own it.

Students then put those lessons into practice through collaborative, real-world creative challenges.

As one student put it, programs like this “spark momentum in dreamers and visionaries.”

Read more about this workshop here ➡️ pointpark.me/4rxA2Fm

🚒 From Point Park to the firehouse!

Bradley Potts ’27 is studying Public Administration and Organizational Leadership while serving as a volunteer firefighter with the Edgewood Volunteer Fire Department.

Earlier this year, Bradley helped rescue a civilian from a residential fire — earning a Distinguished Service Medal for his actions! Now, he’s putting classroom lessons into practice as he works toward his dream of becoming a fire chief.

We’re proud of Bradley for learning, leading and serving his community! 💛

Read more here ➡️ pointpark.me/3UZFO6N

🎭 Point Park alums are making their mark on Broadway!

Point Park University’s Conservatory of Performing Arts received an honorable mention in Playbill's recent report highlighting the colleges and universities with the most alums performing in the 2025–26 Broadway season.

As Associate Dean and Artistic Director Gary Kline shared, this achievement reflects the incredible faculty and training that prepare Point Park students for careers in the performing arts.

Congratulations to all of our alums lighting up Broadway and to the faculty who helped get them there! 👏

🔗 Click this link to read more ➡️ pointpark.me/4hbjBes

After years in fundraising and acting, Timothy Roscoe '26 decided to switch to education. 📚

In just 13 months, Roscoe earned his Pennsylvania Special Education Teaching Certification through the ABCTE program at Point Park University.

"This certification was the goal from the moment I decided to change careers. Although I’d already begun teaching while completing the program, earning my certification means I can now serve as a fully certified special education teacher rather than in a provisional capacity."

Learn more about the ABCTE program and what's next for Roscoe ➡️ pointpark.me/3S4nJ6t

🎓 Visit Point Park. Earn a scholarship!

Prospective students can earn up to $4,000 toward their Point Park University education just by visiting campus.

First-year students:
💰 $4,000 total ($1,000 per year for four years)
📅 Visit between Aug. 1–May 1

Transfer students:
💰 $3,600 total ($1,200 per year for up to three years)
📅 Visit between June 1–Aug. 15

Come explore our Downtown Pittsburgh campus, meet with admissions counselors and see what life at Point Park is all about, PLUS get rewarded for your visit!

Learn more and schedule your visit ➡️ pointpark.me/46o2rEO

🎉 HOMECOMING 2026 IS THIS WEEKEND!

Activities include:
⛳ Golf outing
💃 Dance alumni events
🕵️ Murder mystery adventure
📸 Headshots & Happy Hour
🎪 Pioneer Pride Festival with food trucks, DJ, dunk tank, Red Bin Regatta & more!
🏆 Athletics Hall of Fame
✨ Distinguished Awards Brunch
⚽️ Pioneer soccer games

⏰ Join us Sept. 25–27 for a weekend to reconnect, celebrate and make new memories.

For more info and to register for the events, click here ➡️ pointpark.me/3XhwTwd