The IACH is an inter-disciplinary center for the study of American constitutionalism at the University of Oklahoma Constitution.
The Institute for the American Constitutional Heritage (IACH) was established in September, 2009 by University of Oklahoma President David Boren. The IACH is an inter-disciplinary center for the study of American constitutionalism. The notion of a constitutional heritage reflects the Institute’s broad approach to the Constitution in all its aspects: its philosophical underpinnings, its historical
07/03/2018
*News about our director*
Press Release: IACH Director Dr. Kevin Butterfield named Executive Director of Washington Library After nearly five years as director of the Institute for the American Constitutional Heritage, Dr. Kevin Butterfield will be leaving the University of Oklahoma for another opportunity. Beginning later this summer, Dr. Butterfield will become the new executive director of George Washington's preside...
04/25/2018
Congratulations to our 12 newest fellows! Over the next two semesters, these distinguished students will practice civil discourse and participation through discussion of constitutionally relevant, politically timely topics.
We are excited to get to know them better, and if the same is true for you, click on the following link to learn a bit about them: https://bit.ly/2JmFtRa
04/12/2018
Congratulations to IACH professor Katy Schumaker, named yesterday to the Edith K. Ga***rd Presidential Professorship!
03/15/2018
Interested in civic conversation? Could use a $1,000 scholarship? Well then, apply to be a fellow –– it's not too late! Applications are due at 5 p.m. Friday.
To apply: http://bit.ly/1zDzRtJ
03/06/2018
The Constitutional Studies Student Association is putting on its first event of the semester this Thursday. There will be free food and drinks, not to mention a lecture on a pivotal Supreme Court case.
Additional event info: http://bit.ly/1V7f7FT
02/21/2018
One of our key faculty members, Kathryn Schumaker, wrote an op-ed for the Washington Post on the history of students leading social change. You’ll want to read it.
Perspective | Why the Parkland, Fla., high school students make such powerful activists They are building on the legacy of successful high school student activism.
02/12/2018
Interested in becoming a fellow, or know of someone who should apply? It's that time! http://bit.ly/2EmJlnn
02/02/2018
Congratulations to Justin Wert and Keith Gaddie, two IACH-affiliated professors recently honored with the V.O. Key Award for best book on southern politics for 2018! Wert and Gaddie, along with the University of Georgia's Charles S. Bullock III, wrote "The Rise and Fall of the Voting Rights Act."
01/31/2018
An incredible undertaking, and very cool!
Iran native is translating Federalist Papers into Farsi on video Norman man says America's form of constitutional government could be the basis for a system that unites the world's nations in peace.
01/24/2018
What are you doing tomorrow? Come hear from one of our own, Dr. Katy Schumaker, as part of a panel discussion on children's rights. Thursday, 5:30 p.m.!
Event page: bit.ly/2Fb9wZY
10/18/2017
Did you know you can still go to the Teach-In? Well, you can now anyway––every lecture from "The Teach-In on the Strength and Fragility of Constitutions" is now online!
2017 Teach-In: The Strength and Fragility of Constitutions Eric Weitz, a distinguished professor of history and past dean of humanities and arts at City College of New York, specializes in modern German and European history. His lecture focused on Weimar Germany and the rise of the N**i Party.
10/10/2017
Lecture alert! The OU McClendon Honors College is hosting a "Discussion with a Professor" event this evening with our own Kevin Butterfield.
More info: http://bit.ly/2eLNwgQ