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.
February 22, 2016. Robert Putnam, Recipient of the 2012 National Humanities Medal, presents the American Experience Distinguished Lecture....Learn more >
January 28, 2016. Fred Thieman, President of the Buhl Foundation presents "The Discussions on Governance Lecture Series."...Learn more >
October 27, 2015. Mark Johnson, Director of Advocacy at The Shepherd Center and Chair of the ADA Project, presents The Thornburgh Family Lecture in Disability Law and Policy....Learn more >
September 30, 2015. Marcia Coyle, journalist, lawyer, and author of "The Roberts Court: The Struggle for the Constitution" presented the American Experience Distinguished Lecture....Learn more >
April 9, 2015. Discussions on Governance Lecture Series featuring author David O. Stewart....Learn more >
March 25, 2015. The Thornburgh Family Lecture on Disability Law and Policy....Learn more >
February 25, 2015. The American Experience Distinguished Lecture Series....Learn more >
Fall 2014 Newsletter Released!...Learn more >
DECEMBER 4, 2014. The Discussions on Governance Lecture Series presents, “Anticipating and Meeting Accountability Challenges.”...Learn more >
NOVEMBER 20, 2014 The Discussions on Governance Lecture Series presents, "Lincoln and his Leadership."...Learn more >
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.
