Timothy J. Hudson, Ph.D., is professor and founding dean of the School of Communication. As dean, Hudson led a thorough modernization of the curricula, recruited highly qualified new faculty and developed a long-term strategic plan for the School, creating a Department of Journalism, Department of PR & Advertising, and Department of Visual and Interactive Communication. He joined Point Park University from East Carolina University in Greenville, N.C., where he served as founding director of the School of Communication. While there, Dr. Hudson was successful in implementing ECU’s first graduate degrees in communication and the School’s flourishing online bachelor’s degree program in public relations. In addition to penning numerous journal articles on topics including journalism ethics and multimedia research methods, Hudson has authored several successful industry and foundation grants resulting in millions of dollars worth of equipment, facilities, and innovative programs at his home institutions.

Hunter is from the Johnstown/Somerset area of Pennsylvania and graduated from Conemaugh Township Area High School.  During high school, Hunter was part of the school newspaper and yearbook.  Also while in high school, Hunter founded and produced CT-TV News, a closed-circuit television program that broadcasts the announcements at CT’s Elementary School.

In addition to journalism, Hunter is talented in the arts.  He has performed professionally in three productions at the Mountain Playhouse, Jennerstown, Pa.:  Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (2004,) The King and I (2006) and Sister’s Christmas Catechism (2011.)  Hunter also made his way through the ranks of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association choirs.  He participated in Districts, Regionals and took first chair to States in the spring of 2011.  He also performed with the PMEA District Vocal Jazz ensemble in 2011.  Hunter also had lead roles in his high school musical the past six years.  Hunter portrayed Cornelius Hackl in Hello, Dolly!, Jimmy Smith in Thoroughly Modern Millie as well as roles in Man of La Mancha, Oklahoma!, The Wiz and The Scarlet Pimpernel.

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During the Fall 2011 semester I have had the opportunity to intern at both KDKA and The Pittsburgh CW working hard at two different positions, one in the mornings at KDKA’s Pittsburgh Today Live and the other as Promotions Editor for the CW. Each of these internships has supplied me with a great deal of knowledge and experience that I wouldn’t trade for the world!

As for my aspirations in journalism I would love to start off by working in the field reporting and work my way to behind the desk anchoring. Eventually, I hope my experiences leads me back home to Pittsburgh at a news station like KDKA. As I get older and gain more experience in this field I would love to someday write and produce an Investigative series like those seen on the E! News Network, E! Investigates.

In my spare time I love spending time in the city with my friends and family and cheering for all teams black and gold, especially the Pittsburgh Penguins!