What the Constitution Means to Us 2025
September 4, 2025 | 5:00 - 7:00 PM | Murray Room (Yawkey) | Please register to attend
Throughout the history of the United States, the Constitution has been central to our public life. It has inspired hope, and it has provoked despair. It has remained in place as few other national constitutions have. Yet it has also been amended, and some today think it needs to change again. At a moment when our founding document's basic meaning seems more contested than ever, how should we look at the Constitution?
To engage this urgent question, the Clough Center is delighted to host its fourth annual “What the Constitution Means to Us” event. Inspired by Heidi Schreck’s award-winning play, and in the spirit of Constitution and Citizenship Day, this event provides the Boston College community with an opportunity to reflect on our Constitution.
In addition to showcasing contributions from select students and faculty, this year’s celebration will feature journalist Shannon Bream. Host of Fox News Sunday, Bream is Fox News Channel Chief Legal Correspondent and a leading expert on the Supreme Court of the United States.
Please join us on September 4 in the Murray Room for a rich evening of conversation, debate, and reflection, followed by a lively reception.
This annual event is cosponsored by the Schiller Institute on Integrated Science and Society.
Schedule and Registration
Tuesday, September 4, 2025 | 5:00-7:00 PM | Murray Room | Register to Attend
5:00pm: Welcome
5:10pm: Faculty & Student Remarks
6:15pm: Community Discussion
6:30pm: Reception
Speakers
Shannon Bream
Host of Fox News Sunday; FNC Chief Legal Correspondent and SCOTUS Expert
Shannon Bream is the dynamic host of Fox News Sunday and proudly makes history as the first female correspondent to anchor the show in its impressive 26-year legacy.
Shannon Bream currently serves as anchor of FOX News Sunday with Shannon Bream on the FOX Broadcast Network. She joined FOX News Channel in 2007 as a Washington D.C- based correspondent covering the Supreme Court.
In addition to her role as anchor, Bream is Chief Legal Correspondent for FNC and host of Livin’ the Bream, a podcast on FOX News Radio where she shares inspirational stories, personal anecdotes and an insider's perspective on actions and rulings from the high court. She is also a founding author for FOX News Books, the publishing imprint of FOX News Media. Notably, her debut title, The Women of the Bible Speak: The Wisdom of 16 Women and Their Lessons for Today was 13th bestselling book in adult nonfiction in 2021, according to Bookscan, and spent 15 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, five of which at number one. In March 2022, she published the second book in the franchise, Mothers and Daughters of the Bible Speak, which also rose to number one on the New York Times bestseller list, moving 200,000 copies within the first five weeks. The third book of the trilogy, Love Stories of the Bible Speak was released in March of 2023, and also spent multiple weeks on the New York Times bestseller list.
Prior to joining FNC, Bream worked as a weekend anchor for WRC-TV (NBC-4) in Washington, D.C., anchored the evening and late-night news for WBTV (CBS-3) in Charlotte, NC and held writing and reporting positions at WFTS-TV (ABC-28) in Tampa, FL.
Before entering the world of media Shannon practiced law, specializing in race discrimination and sexual harassment cases. She is an Honors graduate of the Florida State University College of Law, and obtained her Bachelor of Science in Business Management magna cum laude from Liberty University.
Campus Map and Parking
Parking is available at the nearby Beacon Street and Commonwealth Avenue Garages.
Boston College is also accessible via public transportation (MBTA B Line - Boston College).
Boston College strongly encourages conference participants to receive the COVID-19 vaccination before attending events on campus.