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Constitutional Scholars Speaker Series

The Center for Constitutional Law's Constitutional Scholars Speaker Series brings nationally recognized legal scholars, judges, historians and public intellectuals to Nevada's campuses for timely, thought-provoking conversations on the Constitution and civil discourse. Featuring speakers from across the ideological spectrum, the series models respectful, rigorous engagement on complex constitutional issues and provides students, faculty and community members with rare opportunities to hear and question leading voices in the field. Through moderated discussions, campus engagements and public events, the series strengthens civic understanding and fosters the habits of informed, civil dialogue essential to a healthy democratic society.

Speaker Series disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by speakers participating in the Center for Constitutional Law Speaker Series are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions or policies of the ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ; the Nevada System of Higher Education; or the Center for Constitutional Law. Speaker participation does not imply endorsement by the University or its affiliates.

Upcoming events

Oct 22
06:00 PM Lectures & Seminars

Watch past Speaker Series

Watch recordings from the Center for Constitutional Law's Constitutional Scholars Speaker Series, featuring nationally recognized constitutional scholars examining today's most important constitutional questions. These lectures are provided as a public educational resource to advance constitutional understanding and civic discourse.

Past events

2026 Summer Teacher's Institute

The Center for Constitutional Law and the Nevada Center for Civic Engagement (NVCCE) are pleased to host the annual Summer Teacher's Institute at the ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ at Lake Tahoe, a premier professional development experience for Nevada’s middle and high school civics teachers.

group of people smiling at Lake Tahoe campus

Hosted at the ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ’s beautiful Lake Tahoe campus, the Institute offered two immersive, residential cohorts for K-12 educators from across Nevada’s urban and rural districts. These educators spent the week engaging with constitutional scholars, exploring innovative approaches to civil discourse and collaborating with colleagues to design classroom-ready instructional materials. This unique program strengthens statewide civic education and supports the preparation of Nevada’s future college students.

Read about the 2026 Summer Teacher's Institute

The Constitutional Scholars Speaker Series and the 2026 Summer Teacher Institute are supported in part by generous grants from the E.L. Wiegand Foundation and the Nell J. Redfield Foundation.