News from the Forum
In the photo above: Governor Thornburgh addresses the Pitt Law Class of 2014. Click here to read the Governor's address.
November 28, 2023. Preserving Democracy: Political Violence and Polarization. Lisa Nelson, Assoc. Professor at the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs and Co-Director of the Collaboratory Against Hate....Learn more >
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October 5, 2023. Preserving Democracy: The Critical Role of the Media. Katelyn Polantz, CNN Senior Reporter - Crime and Justice, speaks with Chancellor Emeritus Mark Nordenberg on a variety of current topics relating to our democracy and the...Learn more >
David Thornburgh, Chair of the Committee of Seventy’s Ballot Pa initiative and son of former PA Governor and U.S. Attorney General Dick Thornburgh....Learn more >
The Dick Thornburgh Forum for Law & Public Policy is proud to announce the availability of the Dick Thornburgh Forum Disability Service Award for 2023. This $5,000 award is available each year to a University of Pittsburgh student from any...Learn more >
Congratulations to Kaleigh Dryden!...Learn more >
Katie Booth, Author....Learn more >
Do you have interest in using the historical archive materials related to years of public service work by Dick Thornburgh and earning money while you research? Learn more about this summer fellowship program and how you can use this archive to...Learn more >
Video links for this memorable event are available now....Learn more >
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Message from the Governor
The Forum was established at the late Dick Thornburgh’s Law School alma mater, the University of Pittsburgh. In connection with the Dick Thornburgh Papers held by the University's Hillman Library, the Forum reflects his experiences in public life. It is in intended to foster discourse on issues vital to the preservation of our democratic system and the Rule of Law upon which that system depends.
Special thanks are due to Chancellor Emeritus Mark Nordenberg who serves as the Director of the Dick Thornburgh Forum and has been unstinting in support of this effort since its inception. In addition, many others have provided time, resources and dedication to this undertaking.
