Constitution Day
September 17, 2026
Please join us as Mississippi State University celebrates Constitution Day, commemorating the signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787.
Constitution Day is an opportunity to learn more about the history and meaning of our nation’s Constitution. Join us for two events open to everyone as we recognize and celebrate this important occasion.
Event One - Constitution Day Display
Visit our Constitution Day display table for free handouts, information, and interactive activities designed to help you learn more about the U.S. Constitution.
When: September 17, 2025 | 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Where: Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, Garner Hall
Event Two - Constitution Day Presentation
This open Constitution Day presentation will feature a discussion titled “The Purity Problem: Partisan Sorting and the Dangerous Quest for Political Authenticity.”
When: September 17, 2026 | 2:00pm
Where: McComas Hall Theater
Speaker: Dr. Brian Shoup, PSPA Professor and Department Head
Dr. Brian Shoup is Professor of Political Science and Public Administration where he teaches comparative politics and public policy. His primary research interests are identity politics and conflict and state and nation-building.
Professor Shoup is the author of "Conflict and Cooperation in Multi-Ethnic States: Institutional Incentives, Myths, and Counterbalancing and his research has appeared in Commonwealth and Comparative Politics, Democratization, Journal of Democracy, The Journal of Labor Research, Perspectives on Politics, and PS: Political Science.
Additional Resources
Explore additional Constitution Day resources, including fun activities, educational handouts, and information to help you learn more about the U.S. Constitution.
Learn interesting facts about the Constitution and test your knowledge with fun, interactive activities. Explore printable and online games, including word finds, puzzles, and quizzes.