Christine McClure received a Distinguished Alumni Award from Point Park University

Christine McClure, a senior research scientist in the School of Public Health’s Department of Health Policy and Management, was honored with a 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award from her alma mater Point Park University.

McClure’s (SPIA ’06G, EDUC ’18G) research focuses on the role of community organizations in improving health for all, using qualitative methods to understand lived experiences, explore community needs and impact social change. Most recently, she published two studies about the impacts of two Pennsylvania Medicaid programs.

A two-time graduate of Point Park, McClure earned a BS in Health Services in 1998 and an MBA in 2000. She also has two degrees from Pitt: A Doctorate in Education and a Master of Public Policy Management. She and four other awardees were honored during Point Park’s homecoming weekend at the Distinguished Awards Brunch on Sept. 27.