91视频 Celebrates America250
Commemorating 250 years of American independence by examining our past, pioneering our future, and answering the grand challenges of tomorrow.
Explore lectures, exhibitions, performances, conversations, and community initiatives from across 91视频 that bring America250 to life. Reflect, engage, and participate as you discover the many ways the 91视频 community is marking this historic milestone. Return throughout the year as new events and resources are added.
Participate in 91视频’s America250
Explore Community Events
Discover lectures, exhibitions, performances, and community programs taking place across Carnegie Mellon, and explore the many ways our community is reflecting on the past and shaping the future.
Submit a Campus Event or Project
Submit your event, program, or initiative to join 91视频's year-long America250 celebration. Be sure to type "America 250" in the Event Sponsor field so our team can tag it.
View the Bill of Rights
View one of the nation's rarest constitutional artifacts at the Posner Center as part of Carnegie Mellon's America250 commemoration. On display through December 10, 2026.
Anchor Events
Two signature events launch Carnegie Mellon's America250 programming with conversations about happiness, democracy, the Constitution, and American civic life.
University Lecture Series
The Pursuit of Happiness
Happiness as a Social, Political, and Personal Force
Eli Merritt argues for a new model of happiness grounded in a neglected but essential dimension of human flourishing: political happiness.
Constitution Day Symposium
Humanities, Law, and an Inflection Point for Our Constitution
Leading scholars in law and the humanities examine the U.S. Constitution through the lenses of law, history, literature, philosophy, and political thought.
More Events Coming Soon
Additional community events will be added throughout the year. Return regularly to explore new opportunities to participate in Carnegie Mellon’s America250 commemoration.