“Each year on September 17, MTSU honors Constitution Day—a federally mandated observance that calls on all educational institutions receiving federal funding to offer programming focused on the U.S. Constitution. More than a legal requirement, Constitution Day is an opportunity to engage our campus in meaningful reflection on the rights and responsibilities that define American citizenship.
It encourages civic understanding, highlights the Constitution’s influence on government and society, and sparks dialogue about its everyday relevance—from protecting individual liberties to shaping democratic structures. Also recognized as Citizenship Day, this celebration affirms the importance of being informed, engaged, and empowered in our constitutional democracy.
This year’s theme, We the People: The Place of the U.S Constitution in Students’ Everyday Space, invites reflection on how constitutional values intersect with student voices, identities, and experiences.”
1:00 p.m. | Constitution Reading with David Brooks
Location: Peck Hall, hosted by the College of Liberal Arts.
Begin the day with a ceremonial reading of the U.S. Constitution led by esteemed journalist and author David Brooks. This gathering offers a quiet moment of reflection on the enduring text that continues to shape the nation—and our lives.
3:00 p.m. | Keynote Address: David Brooks
Location: Tucker Theatre
Broadcast: Live on True Blue TV Brooks will explore the dynamic role the Constitution plays in shaping student life—from campus governance and free speech to equity and leadership.
Join us for this special address followed by a Q&A session, where attendees can engage with his insights. Reception to follow in the Tucker Theatre main lobby. Note: There will be no book signing.
Read more about Constitution Week 2025 and the American Democracy Project here.
Questions? Contact amerdem@mtsu.edu