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Governor Thornburgh addresses the Pitt Law Class of 2014. Read the Governor's address.

Thanks to everyone who contributed to a memorable riverboat cruise and tour of PNC Park on July 15th to celebrate Dick Thornburgh's 80th birthday!

Dick Thornburgh's 80th birthday celebration

This award recognizes an outstanding Federal Prosecutor in the Western District of Pennsylvania.

U.S. Attorney Scott W. Brady establishes Dick Thornburgh Award

Congratulations to Jonathan Duvall!

The Dick Thornburgh Forum Disability Service Award

“The Dick Thornburgh Forum for Law and Public Policy: A New Dimension in Honors College Studies”

Harry Litman, former United States Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania and Deputy Assistant Attorney General.

Governing in Crisis: Maintaining Law and Order While Preserving Democracy.

This award is available each year to a University of Pittsburgh student from any campus whose service has made a difference in the lives of children and adults with disabilities.

NEW! The Dick Thornburgh Disability Service Award

David H. Ehrenwerth was appointed by President Obama to join the leadership team of the U.S. General Services Administration in June 2010.

Advisory Committee Member Feature

David Thornburgh, President and CEO, The Committee of Seventy; Founder, Draw the Lines; and Chair, Pennsylvania Redistricting Reform Commission.

Governing in Crisis: Ensuring our Elections are Fair and Safe

January 2017 marks the 30th anniversary of the conclusion of Dick Thornburgh‘s two remarkable terms as Governor of Pennsylvania.

30th Anniversary video.

"This Time Really Will Be Different." This lecture featured Robert Reischauer, president of the Urban Institut

December 6, 2011 - American Experience Distinguished Lecture

September 22, 2020. The American Experience Distinguished Lecture.

"Will Race Always Matter?"

December 6, 2016. Cokie Roberts, political commentator for ABC News and NPR, presented the American Experience Distinguished Lecture.

"Why Trump and What is Next?"

It's baseball season! Go Pittsburgh Pirates from two of your biggest fans!

Best of luck to the Pittsburgh Pirates!