For Students

Developing the Next Generation of Civic Leaders

The Elsie Hillman Civic Forum (Elsie Forum) was established within the Institute of Politics through a generous endowment from the Hillman Family Foundation in honor of Elsie Hillman. The Forum supports nine student programs, each offering distinct experiences but united by a shared purpose, advancing Elsie’s values and lifelong commitment to civic engagement among University of Pittsburgh students. 

• Ambassadors for Civic Engagement Fellowship
• All Angles
• Doris Carson Williams Internship
• Elsie Hillman Honors Scholars Program
• IOP Policy and Elsie Civic Engagement Internship
• Institute of Politics Internship and Seminar
• Legislator for a Day
• Marc Cherna Fellowship
• Never a Spectator Campus Event