The Institute of Politics delivers timely information about the major policy issues affecting our region to elected officials and community leaders - and the public whom they serve - while providing a nonpartisan forum where that knowledge and associated diverse viewpoints are shared, synthesized, and applied to the goal of promoting the quality of life and economic vitality of western Pennsylvania. Read More »
Building on lessons learned by the successful American Congressional Exchange model, begun in 2018 with the U.S. Congress, and state exchanges now underway in Minnesota and Michigan, the University of Pittsburgh Institute of Politics has launched the Pennsylvania Legislative Exchange (PLE).
The Institute of Politics serves as a regional catalyst, bringing public and private sector leaders together in private sessions to focus on issues of significance to Western Pennsylvania. View our policy initiatives.
The Dick Thornburgh Forum for Law and Public Policy provides a unique opportunity to foster public education and civic action on important public policy issues.
The Elsie Hillman Civic Forum, an initiative within the Institute of Politics, offers nine student programs, each with unique experiences.
