Law school alumnus Ted Black named Point Park University’s SVP of institutional advancement and strategy

Ted Black (LAW ’90) is the new senior vice president of institutional advancement and strategy for Point Park University.

Black will lead alumni affairs, enrollment and university marketing, external relations and strategic partnerships for the school, located in downtown Pittsburgh. He is currently president and CEO of the Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts in Harrisburg.

The Pitt School of Law alumnus was a former general counsel for the Pittsburgh Penguins and served as president of the Buffalo Sabres NHL franchise. Through roles in entertainment, sports and media — including as general manager of Fox Sports Network Pittsburgh — Black has managed more than $1 billion in assets throughout his career.