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Former Vice President Mike Pence came to MTSU for a Constitution Day event entitled "Defining Democracy," where he talked about various voter issues. (Photo by Rusty Miller)

Former Vice President Mike Pence connects Jan. 6 experience to democracy at MTSU Constitution Day event

Jenene Grover September 17, 2024

Feature photo by Rusty Miller Story by Jenene Grover Students, faculty and visitors filled Tucker Theater for former Vice President Mike Pence’s discussion titled “Defining Democracy” for...

Students protested former Vice President Mike Pence's visit to MTSU for Constitution Day. (Photo by Rusty Miller)

Small group of protestors gathers in opposition to former Vice President Mike Pence’s MTSU visit

Hannah Ferreira September 17, 2024

Feature photo by Rusty Miller Story by Hannah Ferreira As students and community members filed into Tucker Theater for MTSU’s Constitution Day event, “Defining Democracy,” featuring former...

Former Vice President Mike Pence spoke at MTSU's Constitution Day event, answering questions from students. (Photo by Rusty Miller)

MTSU Constitution Day event with Mike Pence sparked questions from the student body 

Jenene Grover September 17, 2024

Feature photo by Rusty Miller Story by Aiden O'Neill Hundreds of students and Murfreesboro community members asked former Vice President Mike Pence hard-hitting questions this afternoon at the MTSU...

Photo by Jenene Grover

Constitution Week at MTSU: an annual celebration

Kailee Shores September 21, 2023

Featured Photo by Jenene Grover Story by Jenene Grover and RJ Ware Middle Tennessee State University celebrated Constitution Week with the American Democracy Project the week of Sept. 17 to educate...

Students reflect on the importance of Constitution Day

Students reflect on the importance of Constitution Day

Sidelines September 18, 2019

Photo and story by Kristi Jones / Contributing Writer Constitution Day, a nationally recognized day, celebrates the signing of the U.S. Constitution over 200 years ago.  The American Democracy Project...

MTSU hosts 2017 Constitution Day Judiciary Panel

MTSU hosts 2017 Constitution Day Judiciary Panel

Sidelines September 21, 2017

Photo and story by Ethan Clark / Contributing Writer Students and faculty alike gathered Wednesday afternoon for Middle Tennessee State University’s 2017 Constitution Day Judiciary Panel, which included...

Video: MTSU holds annual Constitution Day celebration

Sidelines September 14, 2016

Story and photos by Steve Barnum Students and teachers at MTSU took time to participate in Constitution Day on Wednesday by reciting and listening to parts of the Constitution across campus. Bianka...

Civil rights activists talk voting and the constitution

Civil rights activists talk voting and the constitution

Sidelines September 18, 2015

By Amanda Freuler//Contributing Writer  Photo by Greg French//Staff Photographer Trailblazers of the voters' rights movement, the Rev. James Lawson and the Rev. C.T. Vivian, joined in MTSU's annual...

​​John Vile, Dean of the Honors College, impersonates James Madison in celebration of Constitution Day Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015. Dean John Vile often gets dressed up as James Madison to Celebrate this event on MTSU's campus​ (MTSU Sidelines/ Austin Lewis)

Constitution Day Photo Gallery

CIM Digital September 18, 2015

Constitution Day, is celebrated across MTSU's campus in honor of the freedoms provided to Americans on September 17, 1787. On this day, students, faculty and community members gather at different colleges...

​​John Vile, Dean of the Honors College, impersonates James Madison in celebration of Constitution Day Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015. Dean John Vile often gets dressed up as James Madison to Celebrate this event on MTSU's campus​ (MTSU Sidelines/ Austin Lewis)

Constitution Countdown: First Amendment

CIM Digital September 17, 2015

The Constitution Day, September 17, is the anniversary of the day in 1787 when the United States Constitution was signed. Though the Bill of Rights was not ratified until 1791, Sidelines will be breaking...

Tenn. Secretary of State Tre Hargett speaks to MTSU students on Constitution Day.

Photo by Andre Rowlett.

Constitution Countdown: Second Amendment

CIM Digital September 16, 2015

The Constitution Day, September 17, is the anniversary of the day in 1787 when the United States Constitution was signed. Though the Bill of Rights was not ratified until 1791, Sidelines will be breaking...

Photo by Andre Rowlett.

Constitution Countdown: Third Amendment

CIM Digital September 15, 2015

The Constitution Day, September 17, is the anniversary of the day in 1787 when the United States Constitution was signed. Though the Bill of Rights was not ratified until 1791, Sidelines will be breaking...

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