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College
Speech and Debate Programs
Ball State
University (BP Debate)
Ball State
University (Speech)
Bossier
Parish Community College
Bowling
Green State University
California
Polytechnic State University
California
State University Dominguez Hills
California
State University, Long Beach
California
State University, Los Angeles
Cleveland
State Community College
Debate
Society of Berkeley (Parli)
Dutchess
County Community College
East
Tennesee State University
Florida
State College at Jacksonville
George
Mason University (Debate)
Georgetown
University (CEDA-NDT)
Georgia
Institute of Technology
Harvard
University (APDA-BP Debate)
Hobart and
William Smith Colleges (HWS)
James
Madison University Debate
James
Madison University Speech Team..
Jefferson
State Community College
Kansas
City Kansas Community College
Louisiana
Christian University
Louisiana
State University-Baton Rouge
Louisiana
State University-Shreveport
Maryland
Parliamentary Debate Society
Minnesota
State University-Mankato
Missouri
University of Science & Technology
Mountwest
Community and Technical College.
Northern
Virginia Community College
Northwest
Florida State College
Northwest
Missouri State University
Owensboro
Community and Technical College.
Palm Beach
Atlantic University
Point Loma
Nazarene University
Raritan
Valley Community College
Saginaw
Valley State University
Saint
Mary's College of California
San
Jacinto Community College CA
Southeastern
Oklahoma State University
Southern
University and A & M College
Southwest
Minnesota State University
St. Mary's
College of California
Tarrant
County College Northwest
Tennessee
Technological University
Texas
State University-San Marcos
The
University of Texas at Tyler
University
of Alabama-Tuscaloosa
University
of Alaska-Anchorage
University
of Arkansas-Monticello
University
of British Columbia
University
of California - Davis
University
of California San Diego
University
of California Santa Barbara
University
of California, Riverside
University
of California-Berkeley (NPDA-NPTE)
University
of California-Berkeley (Policy).
University
of California-Los Angeles
University
of Central Arkansas
University
of Central Missouri
University
of Central Oklahoma
University
of Illinois at Chicago
University
of Illinois Urbana Champaign
University
of Illinois-Springfield
University
of Louisiana Lafayette
University
of Michigan, Ann Arbor
University
of Michigan, Dearborn
University
of Missouri Columbia
University
of Nebraska-Kearney
University
of Nebraska-Lincoln
University
of Nevada at Las Vegas
University
of North Carolina-Charlotte
University
of Northern Iowa Debate
University
of Northern Iowa Speech
University
of Southern California
University
of Southern Mississippi
University
of Tennessee-Knoxville
University
of Texas at El Paso
University
of Texas-Austin (Debate)
University
of Texas-Austin (IEs)
University
of Texas-San Antonio
University
of Washington (Seattle)
University
of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
University
of Wisconsin-Madison
University
of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Walters
State Community College
Washington
University St. Louis
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: Texas (Abilene, TX)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Team Information
We compete in IPDA and
Individual Events traveling nationally.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://acudebate.wixsite.com/acu-debate-team
https://www.instagram.com/acudebateteam/
Contact Info
Sheila Ritchie DOF sdr00a@acu.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/28/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Washington, DC)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Team Information
The American University
Debate Society is the premier debating society at AU and is entirely student
run. As a member of the American Parliamentary Debate Association, we compete
weekly with schools from across the country..
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.instagram.com/debatesociety.au/
Contact Info
Aaron Team President ar0195a@american.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/28/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Armherst, MA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
BP Debate APDA
Debate
Team Information
The debate team enriches the
Amherst campus by promoting discussion and debate. We train in competitive
parliamentary debate, and send students to intercollegiate tournaments about
once a week. We also organize on-campus events, including a yearly tournament
with participants from schools around the country, and a speech competition for
Amherst College students. We also plan to offer an intramural tournament for AC
students.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://amherst.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/debatesociety
https://www.facebook.com/groups/amherstdebate
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 6/28/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Boone, NC)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
Our program has a solid
budget and a great coaching staff. We also have unparalleled support within the
department as 4 other members of the faculty (including the Dean of the
college) were all debate coaches. We currently compete in IPDA debate and organize,
produce and participate in civic activities including public forums and issue
debates.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
There are lots of
scholarships available from the University. In addition to these, there is also
some money through the debate team. Communication scholarships: https://communication.appstate.edu/students/scholarships
Web-Social Media Pages
https://communication.appstate.edu/students/clubs-organizations/forensic-union-debate-team
Contact Info
Mark Bentley Director bentleyml1@appstate.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/28/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Metro Phoenix, AZ)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
CEDA NDT Debate
IPDA
Debate NFA-LD Debate
Public
Forum Debate CARD Debate Speech Events CPFL
Team Information
Founded in 1885, ASU
Forensics has a proud tradition of excellence and competitive success in speech
and debate. We are one of the last full-service speech and policy programs in
the country.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Arizona State as an
institution offers a wealth of funding for out of state students. Forensics
students easily fulfill the criteria ASU values for scholarships. See https://students.asu.edu/scholarships
for details.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://humancommunication.asu.edu/forensics
https://www.facebook.com/ASUforensics
Contact Info
Adam Symonds Director asymonds@asu.edu
Kelsey Abele Speech Assistant
kelsey.abele@asu.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/28/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: Mid America (Jonesboro, AR)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
1
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Scholarships Available (Full)
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
Zach Tucker Director zatucker@asub.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/28/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Mid America (Russleville, AR)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
Gabriel Adkins gadkins@atu.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/28/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: North Central (Munice, IN)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
BP Debate
Team Information
The forensic program at Ball
State University offers nationally competitive programs in BP Debate and
NFA/AFA individual events. The forensic program at Ball State University has a
long tradition of competitive excellence with numerous All-Americans and National
Champions.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.facebook.com/BSUDebateTeam/
Contact Info
William Nunley Director of
Debate william.nunley@bsu.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/17/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: North Central (Munice, IN)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
The forensic program at Ball
State University offers nationally competitive programs in NFA/AFA individual
events and BP Debate. The forensic program at Ball State University has a long
tradition of competitive excellence with numerous All-Americans and National
Champions.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
Spencer Coile Director of
Individual Events spencer.coile@bsu.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/17/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Annandale-on-Hudson, NY)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
BP Debate Model UN
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
No scholarships provided for
debate
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.facebook.com/BardDebateUnion/
Contact Info
Ruth Zisman ruth.zisman@gmail.com
David Register dregiste@bard.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 4 year university
Region where this school is located: northeast (New York, NY)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.instagram.com/baruchdebate/?hl=en
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 6/21/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Lewiston, ME)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
BP Debate APDA
Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
Samantha Rippetoe sjrippetoe@gmail.com
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Texas (Waco, TX)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
CEDA NDT Debate
Team Information
The Glenn R. Capp Debate
Forum is commited to the promotion of argument and public advocacy. We believe
that a well informed, articulate citizenry is crucial to the empowerment of the
individual and the maintenance of a free society. Our program supports
participation in intercollegiate competition, instruction in interscholastic
competition as well as debates for the public forum.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Yes. Thanks to the generous
contributions of many alumni of the Baylor debate program, and to the strong
support that Baylor has always had for its debate team, we are blessed with
substantial scholarship assistance for debaters. Annually, we award two of
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
Jeff Nagel Director Jeff_Nagel@baylor.edu
Scott Varda Assistant
Director
Kristiana Baez Grad Assistant
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Northwest (Bellevue, WA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events Model UN
Team Information
Bellevue College just won the
national championship for top community college at the American Forensics
Association tournament. We hope to build on that success with new students who
truly have a competitive edge. Our success last year has allowed us to grow our
travel budget and offer students the chance to compete all around the country,
better preparing them for the challenge of the AFA national tournament.
Bellevue College is a state school with very low tuition. While it is a
community college, there are 14 different bachelor programs that can be
obtained. If you have an interest in prepared speeches, limited prep speaking,
and/or acting event, we’d love to have you reach out and ask us questions about
the program.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
We do not offer scholarships
at the present time but Bellevue College is already a low cost, excellent
education.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/organizations/list/bellevue-speech-debate/
Contact Info
Kyle Barber Speech &
Debate Director kyle.barber@bellevuecollege.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Nashville, TN)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events Readers
Theater
Team Information
The Belmont University
speech/debate team is an organization dedicated to both debate and individual
events. We audition and keep a small team in order to emphasize individual
coaching sessions for maximum student growth. We have achieved numerous awards
at all levels of competition and strive to push students to meet their highest
goals.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.instagram.com/belmontspeechanddebate/?hl=en
Contact Info
Jason Stahl Director of
Forensics jason.stahl@belmont.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Mount Berry, GA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
The Forensics Union is a
competitive speech organization that fosters the enhancement of communication
skills through pedagogy and practice in public speaking and oral
interpretation. The team travels to several tournaments throughout the year to
compete in public address, oral interpretation and limited preparation speaking
events.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Berry College offers a
Forensics Union Scholarship. To be eligible, students must commit to compete as
a member of the Berry College Forensics Union. Each spring, Berry College hosts
a scholarship competition for incoming freshman. To be considered for th
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.instagram.com/berryforensics/
Contact Info
Matt Dezler mdelzer@berry.edu
Matt Delzer Assistant
Director of Forensics mdelzer@berry.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: North Central (Mankato, MN)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NPDA-NPTE Debate Speech Events
Plum
Team Information
The Bethany Speech Team
offers students the opportunity to compete in all 11 of the standard American
Forensics Association individual events as well as Parliamentary Debate.
Bethany's approach to forensics is practical application in the real world.
Students learn good public speaking habits which they practice in competition.
Bethany practices public-style Parliamentary Debate.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
The Bethany Speech Team
offers scholarships for qualified students. You can find more information at http://www.blc.edu/scholarships/.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.facebook.com/BLCForensics/
Contact Info
Jon Loging Director of
Forensics Jon.Loging@blc.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: Mid America (North Newton, KS)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
Bethel College Forensics is a
speech events program including affiliations with two national organizations:
American Forensics Association and Pi Kappa Delta.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Scholarships are available by
audition. Scholarship awards range from $4000 to $7000 yearly.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.bethelks.edu/forensics/
https://www.facebook.com/BethelForensics/
Contact Info
Cristy Dougherty cadougherty@bethelks.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Binghamton, NY)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
CEDA NDT Debate
Team Information
Binghamton Speech and Debate
is the epitome of hard work and dedication. A fairly young program, Binghamton
Speech and Debate members have worked diligently to make the team one of the
top squads in the country. The team is composed of two sections that travel and
compete in different activities at intercollegiate tournaments regionally and
nationally. The speech section focuses on the various arts of speech, including
prose and poetry, extemporaneous speaking, and humorous interpretation, and
additionally competes in their own unique form of debate. The debate section
competes in policy tournaments around the country, and Binghamton debate is
consistently one of the top-ranked programs in the nation. Policy debaters
compete at three different levels: Novice, Junior Varsity, and Varsity. The
team works collectively with members of all experience levels in order to
prepare them for competitions and to help them build the skills and confidence
necessary to become great public speakers. Binghamton Speech and Debate, while
always happy to have former high school competitors, requires no prior
experience and invites all students interested in either speech or debate to
join. Our coaching staff and student leadership are always eager to help new
novices build the skills they need to win, even in the top divisions. For some
testimonials, learn about our alumni.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
We do not offer any
scholarship money. However, you can earn
four credits and a grade every semester you debate. Students with incoming high school experience
can immediately transition into national travel. Students with little or no experience can ex
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.binghamton.edu/organizations/speech-and-debate/index.html
https://www.facebook.com/BinghamtonSpeechandDebateTeam
Contact Info
Joe Leeson-Schatz Director debate@binghamton.edu
Ameena Ruffin Debate coach
Babajide Sjisafe Assistant
Coach
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Bloomsburg, PA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NFA-LD Debate Speech Events
Team Information
Welcome to the Bloomsburg
University Forensic Team’s Website.
Forensics is the competitive speech and debate program at Bloomsburg
University. “Forensics,” from the Latin
“forensus” means “forum” or a place to find the truth. The ancient Greeks used to gather in forums
to hear debates as a form of entertainment and to learn the truth. Today,
forensics is mostly associated with police work and crime scenes, but its
origins are really with speech and debate. All BU students are welcome to join
the team and no experience is necessary. We have students from a variety of
majors on the team. It is the only co-curricular academic activity on the BU
campus that will allow students to earn academic credit per semester that
counts toward graduation (if you choose to) just for participating. Students
interested in receiving credit for the forensics experience must register for
the forensics practicum (Intstudy-108-01) and compete in at least three
speaking/debate events per tournament for three tournaments. Forensics can help
you become a better communicator, be more organized, and improve your life
skills! Forensics is also lots of fun! The Forensics Team travels to other
colleges and universities throughout the United States where we compete against
other universities. We have traveled to
Montreal, Canada, Baltimore, Ocean City, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and
New Jersey. There is also plenty of time
for sight-seeing at each tournament. Students at a typical tournament will give
their speech (informative, persuasive, communication analysis, After-Dinner) or
oral interpretation of literature reading (prose, poetry, dramatic duo) twice
during the weekend. Each speech is given
in a classroom in front of a qualified judge and maybe 3 or 4 other student
competitors. All students will receive
written comments from the judge at the conclusion of the tournament. Transportation, housing, and meals are
provided to all BU students who participate on the forensics team. You can turn
one of your college research papers or speeches from public speaking into a
tournament-ready speech. If you enjoy
arguing with friends, you may have the talent to become a debater. If you enjoy theater, perhaps you can perform
a prose or poetry reading or interpret a cutting from a play. There are events for everyone! Please look
around our website to learn more about the team. If you would like to learn more about the BU
Forensics team, contact the Director of Forensics and Associate Professor of
Political Science, Dr. Neil Strine at 570-389-4252 or at hstrin2@bloomu.edu.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://bloomu.presence.io/organization/bloomsburg-university-forensics-team
Contact Info
Neil Strine Director of
Forensics hstrin2@bloomu.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northwest (Boise, ID)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
NFA-LD Debate Public Forum
Debate Speech Events
Team Information
Boise State University’s
Speech and Debate Team, The Talkin’ Broncos, were founded in the fall of 1937
by the first president of Boise Junior College, Dr. Eugene B. Chaffee. For more
than seven decades, the Boise State University Forensics Program has offered
students individualized instruction and intercollegiate competition in debate,
public speaking, and oral interpretation.
The Forensics Program is housed in the Department of Communication and
is an important component in the Rhetoric and Communication Education offerings
of the department. However, forensics
can enrich the liberal arts educations of students from all disciplines and in
a typical semester fewer than half the team members are Communication majors. Forensics participants can compete in six
different speaking events, five oral interpretation events, IPDA, and Public
Forum. Full-time students maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA are eligible to try
out for the Forensics Team. Members of
the team receive one or two credits per semester for their participation. Forensic students’ travel and tournament
expenses are paid by the university.
Scholarships in varying amounts are available to outstanding competitors
who are full time students and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.00. Boise State competes as a member of the
Northwest Forensics Conference (NFC), an affiliation of 42 colleges and
universities from five states. Boise
State is also home to the Idaho Epsilon Chapter of Pi Kappa Delta National
Forensic Honorary Society, the nation’s oldest and largest forensics honorary
organization, and is an active member of the American Forensics Association.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.boisestate.edu/dept-communication/students/student-organizations/talkin-broncos/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/37905103037/
Contact Info
Manda Hicks Director of
Forensics mandahicks@boisestate.edu
Amy Arellano Assistant
Director of Forensics amyarellano@boisestate.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Bossier City, LA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
6 tuition wavers are
available each semester (fall/spring) for team members.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.bpcc.edu/current-students/student-life/student-organizations/debate-team
Contact Info
Bob Alexander balexander@bpcc.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Chestnut Hill, MA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
CEDA NDT Debate
Team Information
The speech section focuses on
the various arts of speech, including prose and poetry, extemporaneous
speaking, and humorous interpretation, and additionally competes in their own
unique form of debate.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
No scholarships are provided
for debate. All financial aid is adminsistered by the financial aid office on a
need basis.
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
John Katsulas Director KATSULAS@BC.EDU
Adam Lee Debate Coach arlee1979@gmail.com
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Boston, MA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
BP Debate APDA
Debate
Team Information
The Boston University Debate
Society competes in American Parliamentary and Worlds style debate. Contact us
at boston.university.debate@gmail.com!
Follow us on instagram @budebatesociety and on twitter @budebate.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://bu.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/debate-society
https://www.instagram.com/budebatesociety/?hl=en
Contact Info
boston.university.debate@gmail.com
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: North Central (Bowling Green, OH)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Team Information
The Falcon Forensics, Speech
& Debate Team is BGSU’s first competitive forensics team to be recognized
nationally and this dedication to excellence continues today as team members
celebrate their 70th national team championship! With travel from Missouri to Florida to New
York, our team members continue to demonstrate excellence and bring home top
honors at tournaments throughout the season. More importantly, forensics offers
a process for the development of critical skills that last a lifetime. The
Falcon Forensics Speech & Debate Program is a co-curricular, competitive
team offered through the School of Media & Communication and Department of
Communication to any BGSU undergraduate student in good academic standing.
Students, with the help of an experienced coaching staff, prepare speeches,
debates and interpretive performances, competing with similar students from
other academic institutions. The activity is the collegiate level of speech
contests and forensics teams offered in many high schools. The BGSU Forensics,
Speech & Debate Program is committed to promoting communicative, creative,
performance and critical excellence through undergraduate intercollegiate
forensics and debate activities within a supportive learning environment.
Participants enroll in COMM1990 (or) COMM3990 “Forensics Activities” for
academic credit and are eligible for Forensics & Debate Talent
“Grant-in-Aid” Scholarships.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.facebook.com/BGSUFalconForensics/
Contact Info
Paul Wesley Alday Director of
Forensics and Debate Palday@bgsu.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: North Central (Peoria, IL)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
Check out our website.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Scholarships are available,
please apply at our website.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://dev.bradley.edu/academic/departments/com/speech-team/prospective-students/
https://www.instagram.com/bradleyspeech/?hl=en
Contact Info
Andrew Eilola Director of
Forensics aeilola@bradley.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Waltham, MA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
APDA Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://campusgroups.brandeis.edu/badass/home/
Contact Info
Stephanie Grimes Advisor grimes@brandeis.edu
Ryan Shaffer Secretary rshaffer@brandeis.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Providence, RI)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
BP Debate APDA
Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://studentactivities.brown.edu/organizations/debating-union-brown
https://www.instagram.com/browndebatingunion/
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Dayton, TN)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.bryan.edu/campus/activities/clubs/
Contact Info
Heather Neudigate Team Coach heather.neudigate@bryan.edu
Michael Palmer Faculty
Sponsor palmermi@bryan.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: North Central (Indianapolis, IN)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
Butler currently sponsors
competition in Individual Events and IPDA Debate. We compete annually at
regional and national tournaments and have finished among the top ten forensics
programs in the nation at the Pi Kappa Delta National Comprehensive Tournament.
Our students have earned many national championships and regularly compete in
national elimination rounds. Membership is open to any student at Butler
regardless of college or major.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
http://blogs.butler.edu/speech-team/
https://www.facebook.com/Butler-University-Speech-Team-211026112242922/
Contact Info
Janis Crawford jcrawfor@butler.edu
Greg Moser Assistant Coach gmoser@butler.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Oroville, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.instagram.com/p/C67WmCYoodG/
Contact Info
Shannan Troxel Director of
Forensics troxelsh@butte.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Riverside, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
NFA-LD Debate
Team Information
CBU's Speech and Debate
program offers all speech events, along with IPDA and NFA L/D. We compete at the National Christian College
Forensics Invitational (Christian Nats) and Pi Kappa Delta National
tournaments, with occasional attendance at other national tournaments. Non-scholarship students can attend
tournaments at their leisure, scholarship students must be able to attend all
tournament and compete in 4 different events by the spring. The school offers two scholarship levels for
local travel and national tournament travel.
Contact for more information. The
school is affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention and has required
chapel attendance, but there is no required statement of faith for students.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
CBU offers flexible
scholarships, with requirements aimed at allowing students to do other
activities on campus, but reward students for the hard work required to
maintain 4 events and prepare for national competition
Web-Social Media Pages
https://calbaptist.edu/communication-arts/forensics-team/
Contact Info
Mike Marse Professor and
Coach mmarse@calbaptist.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/8/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southwest (San Luis Obispo, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
BP Debate
Team Information
Student debating has been a
part of campus life in San Luis Obispo since the university opened its doors as
California Polytechnic School in 1903. In fact, Cal Poly debaters won the
school's very first trophy. This impressive silver loving cup is inscribed with
the names of the three students who were members of Cal Poly's first debate
team -- H. Floyd Tout, George S. Coonradt, and Charles J. Emmert. Cal Poly
Debate continues as an integral component in the university's "Learn by
Doing" approach to higher education, recognizing that the research,
critical thinking, and advocacy competencies academic debate fosters are
critical skills that graduates will need throughout their personal lives and
professional careers. There are two primary components of the Cal Poly Debate
Program: The Intramural Competition program sponsors quarterly on-campus
competition in debate and public speaking. Participation in the intramural
debate tournament is associated with enrollment in COMS 250 Forensic Activity,
and serves as the final examination for that course. The intramural public
speaking contest is open to students enrolled in COMS 101 Public Speaking or
COMS 102 Principles of Oral Communication, either of which satisfies the
university general education oral communication requirement; many instructors
provide extra credit to students who compete in the contest. The Cal Poly
Debate Team is the flagship component of the program. Cal Poly Debaters compete
with the brightest students from some of the nation's most prestigious
universities in a select schedule of intercollegiate debate tournaments.
debaters conduct in-depth research on questions of major contemporary
importance, participate in strategy sessions with instructors and other
students, and engage in intense oral debates with students from other
universities. Tournament competition is the capstone experience for Cal Poly
Debate. For more information about Cal Poly Debate, visit the links on this
site. If you are a Cal Poly student or prospective student who is interested in
learning how to debate, the Communication Studies Department offers a quarterly
2-unit introductory debate course, COMS 250 Forensic Activities. The course is
designed to provide a low-risk classroom environment where you can learn the
principles of academic debate. If you have previous academic debate experience
and are interested in joining the debate team, you should get in touch with the
program director through the e-mail link on this page.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
http://www.coms.calpoly.edu/debate
Contact Info
John Patrick Co-Director jopatric@calpoly.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Dominguez Hills, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.instagram.com/torospeechdebate/
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 6/26/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Long Beach, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
CEDA NDT Debate
NPDA-NPTE Debate IPDA Debate Speech Events
Team Information
Our program does Policy,
Parli, IPDA and all Individual Events.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
We have very few scholarships
and they are not full rides. The school does give out a lot of money and our in
state tuition is cheap!
Web-Social Media Pages
http://www.cla.csulb.edu/departments/communicationstudies/beachforensics/
https://www.instagram.com/beachforensics/
Contact Info
Michael Eisenstadt Director
of Forensics Michael.Eisenstadt@csulb.edu
David Hale Director of
Individual Events davidrockfordhale@gmail.com
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Los Angeles, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
NFA-LD Debate
Team Information
We offer IPDA,NFA LD, and all
AFA ies.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
NA
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.calstatela.edu/al/communication-studies/forensics-speech-and-debate-team
https://www.instagram.com/calstatelaforensics/?hl=en
https://calstatelaforensics.weebly.com/
Contact Info
Melissa Deleon Director of
Forensics mdeleo36@calstatela.edu
Alex Cadena Assistant
Director of Forensics acadena7@calstatela.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Mid America (Lawton, OK)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
We participate in IPDA and
NFA LD debate and all Individual Events. We are also an active member of Pi
Kappa Delta.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
We have cash scholarships
ranging from $500 per year for someone with no experience to $1500 per year for
individuals with experience. I also have dorm waivers and tuition waivers for
students from Oklahoma. The university waives out of state tuition for
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.cameron.edu/cefl/beyond-the-classroom/competitive-speech-and-debate-and-esports-teams
Contact Info
Katie Stringer Director of
Forensics kstringe@cameron.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: North Central (Bexley, OH)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NFA-LD Debate NEDA
Debate
Team Information
The Capital Debate Union
fosters intercollegiate debate, campus debates and regional debate outreach. We
are developmental in orientation, working with beginning novices as well as
those with high school experience. We especially support all forms of policy
debate, meaning debate that has a plan or proposed solution to a problem. This
is not to discourage exploration of critical frames or alternative value
structures. To the contrary, we believe in prepared and researched policy
analysis engaged from every perspective. The point is to train students in both
policy research and solution-based debate in order to fulfill the broadest
objectives for enlightened civic discourse. We sponsor, coach and host Urban
Debate for middle schools and high schools in the Central Ohio region with a
12-year relationship with Columbus City Schools, having provided opportunities
for over 1200 students and nearly 400 community volunteers.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://cmc.capital.edu/section/debate
https://www.instagram.com/capuniversitydebate/
https://www.instagram.com/capudebate/?hl=en
Contact Info
Steve Koch Director of
University Debate skoch@capital.edu
Christopher Morris Coach christopher.jerone.morris@gmail.com
Garrett Crane Coach garrettecrane@gmail.com
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: North Central (Northfield, MN)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Team Information
Carleton's program strives to
balance competition with fun as we compete in debate. We welcome debaters from
a variety of backgrounds, including complete newcomers to the debate world as
well as those with extensive high school or college debate experience. The team
is entirely student-run and student-coached. Despite our inclusive approach, we
achieve a good amount of competitive success at tournaments around the upper
Midwest each year, and annually attend many tournaments.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://carletondebatingsociety.weebly.com/
https://www.instagram.com/carleton.debate/?hl=en
Contact Info
Ben White Speech Coach
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Pittsburgh, PA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
APDA
Team Information
The Carnegie Mellon Debate
Team is a competitive team that competes in Parliamentary Debate Tournaments.
In addition, we hold open workshops for all members of the campus to improve
public speaking skills.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://tartanconnect.cmu.edu/debate/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/749821518409212/
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: Northwest (Helena, MT)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
BP Debate Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
we offer scholarships.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.carroll.edu/communication/forensics
https://www.instagram.com/talking_saints/
Contact Info
Brent Northup Director of
Forensics bnorthup@carroll.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Rockies (Casper, WY)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
Members of the Casper College
Forensics Team compete in a variety of events sponsored by the American
Forensics Association (AFA), Phi Rho Pi (PRP), and theInternational Public
Debate Association (IPDA). Members of the
team range from very experienced to those who have never competed in
forensics. The team travels to
approximately 4-5 tournaments per semester in the Rocky Mountain region
(Montana, Wyoming, Colorado), culminating with competition at the Phi Rho Pi
Community College National Tournament in April.
The team also participates in competition at the International Forensics
Association tournament. These
tournaments have been held in locations such as Spain, the Czech Republic,
Agentina, England, and Germany.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Tuition wavers based on
audition.
Web-Social Media Pages
http://www.caspercollege.edu/communication/forensics-team
https://www.facebook.com/CCSpeechAndDebate/
Contact Info
Doug Hall Director of
Forensics dhall@caspercollege.edu
Jessica Hurless Assistant
Director of Forensics
This information was last confirmed 6/28/2025
Type of School: 4 year university
Region where this school is located: north central (Cedarville, OH)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
Eric Mishne Director
This information was last confirmed 6/21/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: North Central (Mount Pleasant, MI)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NFA-LD Debate
Team Information
The CMU Debate program has an
over 40‐year tradition of competing successfully at prestigious events across
the nation. Our students have won numerous awards at the National Forensics
Association's National Tournament and the Pi Kappa Delta National tournament/
We specialize in training
students with limited or no high school experience to become nationally
competitive. We are looking for students with any kind of debate experience
(policy, parliamentary, Lincoln Douglas, public forum, etc.)
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Students can apply for a
special talent scholarship of $1,000 a year.
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
Joe Packer Director of Debate
packe1j@cmich.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/28/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Norwalk, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
NFA-LD Debate Speech Events
Team Information
Students compete in various
public speaking events such as persuasive speaking, impromptu speaking,
interpretation of literature, and debate. Practices are held Tuesday and
Thursday afternoons at 4:00pm. Tournaments are typically held on Fridays,
Saturdays, and Sundays. Beginners are welcome! Tournaments have a division just
for people who have very little speaking experience but want to learn and
improve.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.cerritos.edu/communication-studies/forensics.htm
https://www.instagram.com/cerritos.speechanddebate/?hl=en
Contact Info
Nick Matthews nmatthews@cerritos.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/28/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Hayward, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
NFA-LD Debate Speech Events
Team Information
Forensics is not CSI.
Forensics is defined by Dictionary.com as the "art or study of
argumentation and formal debate." Communication Studies (COMM) 48 is the
traveling, competitive, speech and debate team. In this program, you will learn
about Forensics and have the opportunity to represent Chabot in intercollegiate
competition! Forensics is a co-curricular class with variable units. Meaning:
you can earn 1-4 units by participating in the program. Some team members
choose to be active with on-campus events, others choose to go to local
tournaments, and some members do both of those AND travel out of the area to
compete on a state and national level!
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://chabot.curriqunet.com/Report/Program/GetReport/441?reportId=374
Contact Info
Stephanie Eisenberg-Todd Director
of Forensics seisenbergtodd@Chabotcollege.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/28/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Southwest (San Francisco, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NPDA-NPTE Debate IPDA Debate NFA-LD Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
The CCSF Forensics (Speech
& Debate) Team travels to tournaments to compete against other colleges in
a multitude of styles that include debate, performance of literature, and
oratory. In total, there are 16 different "events" you might compete
in, and you have 2-years of competitive eligibility to explore forensics
activities in the community college.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
Nathan Steele Co-Director of
Forensics nsteele@ccsf.edu
Alexis Litzky Co-Director of
Forensics alitzky@ccsf.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/28/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Claremont, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
BP Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
John Meany Director of
Forensics john.meany@cmc.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/28/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Clemson, SC)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
BP Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.clemson.edu/cbshs/departments/communication/students/
https://www.facebook.com/ClemsonDebate/
https://www.instagram.com/clemsondebate/?hl=en
Contact Info
Lindsey Dixon lcdixon24@gmail.com
This information was last confirmed 6/27/2025
Type of School: 2 year junior college
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Cleveland, TN)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.instagram.com/p/CanO_YJpja0/
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 6/21/2025
Type of School: 2 year junior college
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Fresno, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.instagram.com/ccc_speech_and_debate/?hl=en
https://www.facebook.com/p/Clovis-Community-College-Speech-Debate-Club-61555861884649/
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 6/21/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Waterville, NH)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
BP Debate
Team Information
The Debate Society engages in
intellectual play by challenging one another to become adept thinkers,
speakers, and extemporaneous debaters. We debate a range of topics in the
American Parliamentary Debate style and travel nationally and internationally to
tournaments.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://life.colby.edu/what-to-do/clubs-organizations/#0
Contact Info
Neil Gross nlgross@colby.edu
Ming Fung Student Advisor myfung21@colby.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/28/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Hamilton, NY)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
BP Debate
Team Information
The members of the Colgate
Speaking Union (CSU) organize and facilitate on-campus Debate and Mock Trial
tournaments, public debates, and speaking competitions. CSU members also
compete in regional, national, and international tournaments. From New York to
California, to Quebec, Peru, England and beyond, CSU members meet and compete
with some of the brightest minds from around the world.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://getinvolved.colgate.edu/organization/colgatedebate
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 6/28/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: North Central (Glen Elyn, IL)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
BP Debate Speech Events
Team Information
Few programs at College of
DuPage have excelled to the same level as the speech (forensics) team. For
years, College of DuPage has consistently won top honors at the national level
tournaments for two- and four-year institutions. Recent accomplishments include
the 1991, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1999 and 2013 first place title at the
community college national championship as well as the second place title at
the 1993 national championship for four-year institutions (beating such schools
as Notre Dame, University of Illinois, USC, Cal Berkeley, The University of
Texas and Arizona State). Many students have gone on to four-year universities
on scholarship and have reached the top of their field, in careers ranging from
law to the entertainment industry (both John and Jim Belushi were team
members).
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.cod.edu/academics/programs/speech-communication/forensics-team.html
Contact Info
Lauren Morgan Director of
Forensics morgan@cod.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/28/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Northwest (Twin Falls, ID)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
We are a small team with a
lot of heart. We travel 7-8 times throughout the school year. We travel mostly
in the NW during the regular season, then to national tournaments in March and
April.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
Andy Orr Forensics
Instructor/ Director aorr@csi.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/28/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Northwest (Nampa, ID)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://cwi.edu/enrichment-opportunities/speech-debate
Contact Info
Luke Yeates Director lukeyeates@cwi.edu
Mark Galaviz Assistant
Director
Johnny Rowing assistant johnnyrowing@cwidaho.cc
This information was last confirmed 6/28/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Williamsburg, VA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
APDA Debate
Team Information
The William & Mary Debate
Society competes in the American Parliamentary Debate Association (APDA) and
select international tournaments. The society is currently the 2nd highest
ranked public university in the nation. In 2015, the WMDS had the 2nd ranked
partnership, and top ranked debater in the country. The team also holds regular
on-campus debates, hosts Virginia High School debate tournaments, and a college
parliamentary debate tournament.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.wm.edu/as/speech/debate/
https://www.instagram.com/wm_debate/
Contact Info
Eric Fuchs Faculty Advisor debateteam.wm@gmail.com
This information was last confirmed 6/28/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: Rockies (Lakewood, CO)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
The CCU Speech & Debate
team competes nationally against some of the best colleges and universities in
the country. CCU competes in Parliamentary style debate (both American and
World formats), which emphasizes argumentation, persuasion and communication
qualities. CCU also offers a fully comprehensive program in individual events.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.instagram.com/ccuspeechanddebateteam/
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 6/28/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: Rockies (Colorado Springs, CO)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
BP Debate NFA-LD Debate
Speech Events
Moot
Court Model UN
Team Information
We travel nationally in NPDA,
IPDA, Individual Events., Mock Trial, and Model UN. There are international
travel opportunities available for IPDA and Individual Event competitors.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
no scholarships available in
forensics
Web-Social Media Pages
http://www.coloradocollege.edu/other/speechanddebate
Contact Info
Jillian Jaeger Head Speech
and Debate Coach jjaeger@coloradocollege.edu
Sarah Hinkle Director of the
Speaking Center and Speech Coach shinkle@coloradocollege.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/28/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (New york city, NY)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
BP Debate APDA
Debate
Team Information
From competing at
parliamentary debate tournaments around the country to volunteer coaching,
Columbia Debate Society is an institution dedicated to helping individuals
express themselves, improve discourse, and enact positive change.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.facebook.com/columbiadebate/
Contact Info
Animesh Joshi President columbiadebate@gmail.com
This information was last confirmed 6/28/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: North Central (St. Paul, MN)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
While the teams’ primary
activities are competitions, we are still sure to be active on campus, in the
community and throughout the region. In addition to hosting a collegiate speech
tournament and a high school debate tournament, many of our team members are
also involved with Minnesota’s chapter of the Urban Debate League in
Minneapolis. For outreach, each semester we have a showcase on campus, where
many students perform what we've been working on in order to reach out to the
community as well as fellow Cobbers.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
www.concordiacollege.edu/forensics
Contact Info
Najla Amundson Director of
Speech namundso@cord.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/28/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Mid America (Seward, NE)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
The Concordia Speech and
Debate program offers students the opportunity to participate in all eleven
American Forensics Association events, parliamentary and Lincoln-Douglas
debate. The team travels regionally and nationally with frequent attendance at
the Pi Kappa Delta, National Christian College Forensics Association, National
Parliamentary Debate Association, National Forensics Association, and American
Forensics Association National Tournaments. In select years, the team has also
competed at the International Forensics Association tournament and at the World
Debating Championship tournament.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.cune.edu/arts/speech-debate/speech-and-debate/
https://www.cune.edu/competitive-teams/speech
Contact Info
Darren Valenta Director of
Forensics dvalenta@cord.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/28/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Irvine, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NPDA-NPTE Debate IPDA Debate NFA-LD Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
Concordia's forensics team
competes in NPDA/NPTE style parliamentary debate, AFA/NFA Individual Events and
NFA Lincoln-Douglas debate. In the short seven-year history of the program, CUI
forensics has risen to national prominence, placing 5th (2012), 2nd (2014) and
1st (2013) at NPDA Nationals, as well as earning the AFA-NIET District 1
Championship (2014).
Are scholarships available at the
school?
As part of Concordia’s
generous financial aid package, the forensics team offers merit-based
scholarships (currently between $2,000 and $6,000 per year) for participating
in forensics competition. Applications can be obtained by emailing konrad.hack@cui.e
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
Konrad Hack Director of
Forensics konrad.hack@cui.edu
Angela Grigsby Director of
Speech angelica.grigsby@cui.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/28/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Southwest (San Pablo, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.contracosta.edu/academics/departments/communications-studies/
Contact Info
Steve Robertson srobertson@contracosta.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/28/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Ithaca, NY)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
CEDA NDT Debate
BP Debate Speech Events
Spanish Language BP (Worlds)
Team Information
If you are interested in
pursuing debate or speech at Cornell please contact Sam Nelson (program
director) or any of the coaches of particular events listed below. Our squad
room is in room 615b of Ives Hall on Cornell's central campus. A coach is often
happy to meet with interested students by drop-in or by appointment
(appointment preferred). Cornell does not offer debate scholarships, but any
enrolled Cornell students are invited to come talk with us about options on the
team.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
There are no debate-specific
scholarships, which is part of a Cornell-wide policy. However, Cornell does
offer various need and merit based scholarships.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.ilr.cornell.edu/cornell-debate/about
https://www.facebook.com/cornellspeechdebate
https://www.instagram.com/cornellsds
Contact Info
Sam Nelson Director smn33@cornell.edu
Armands Revelins Assistant
Director, head policy coach aor4@cornell.edu
Matthew Ibieke-Jonah BP-Worlds
mi14@cornell.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/28/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Lookout Mountain, GA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Team Information
Founded in 2008, the Covenant
College Speech & Debate Society quickly emerged as a force to be reckoned
with on the forensic scene. Members of the team have earned national awards in
both parliamentary debate and public speaking events, and have brought home
dozens of regional and local awards.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://covenant.edu/students/activities/clubs.html
Contact Info
Herb Ward herb.ward@covenant.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/28/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Mid America (Neosho, MO)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NFA-LD Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.crowder.edu/2017/10/16/speech-debate-excels/
Contact Info
Michael Brockett MichaelBrockett@crowder.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/28/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Chico, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
NFA-LD Debate Speech Events
Team Information
IE - AFA and NFA; NFA-LD
Debate; IPDA; Pi Kappa Delta. Mostly
regional (CA) travel schedule with limited national travel
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Small scholarship for
forensics each year, but very reasonable tuition for CA residents and lots of
academic related scholarship opportunities.
Web-Social Media Pages
www.csuchico.edu/forensics/index.shtml
Contact Info
Sue Peterson Director sepeterson@csuchico.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/28/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Fullerton, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
CEDA NDT Debate
CPFL
Team Information
For over fifty years, Cal
State Fullerton has been committed to using forensics activities to enhance
students’ critical/analytical research, and communication skills. Beyond these
skills, students learn about the importance of teamwork, responsibility, and
leadership. Without a doubt, forensics is one of the most empowering activities
that students can participate in.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Scholarships offered for
students in the Department of Human Communication Studies: http://communications.fullerton.edu/scholarships/HCOM_Scholarship_Bulletin_2_9_17.pdf
Web-Social Media Pages
http://communications.fullerton.edu/studentlife/forensics/
Contact Info
Erika Thomas Director of
Forensics erthomas@fullerton.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/28/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Northridge, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
CPFL
Team Information
The California State
University, Northridge Speech and Debate team is a full-service intercollegiate
forensics program. The team offers competition in the following events:
Cross-examination, team policy debate,
IPDA debate. Platform speaking, including informative, persuasive, and
communication analysis. Limited preparation speaking, including impromptu and
extemporaneous. Oral interpretations, including prose, poetry, duo, and program
of oral interpretation. Participants receive coaching for competitions from an
extremely talented and well-trained coaching staff.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.csun.edu/node/6021
https://www.instagram.com/csun_forensics/?hl=en
Contact Info
Joel Lemuel joel.lemuel@csun.edu
Ashley Beard
Nari Kim
This information was last confirmed 6/28/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Sacramento, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NFA-LD Debate Speech Events
Team Information
This group specializes in
preparing students for NFA events of LD debate and Individual Events. They
attend tournaments throughout the state and region competing against other
college teams.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
We do not have scholarships
available.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.instagram.com/sacstatedebate/
https://www.facebook.com/SacStateDebate/?locale=cs_CZ
https://linktr.ee/hornetdebate
Contact Info
Jared Anderson Director mrjared@gmail.com
This information was last confirmed 6/28/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southwest (San Marcos, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
NFA-LD Debate Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://csusm.presence.io/organization/speech-and-debate-club
https://www.instagram.com/csusm_speechanddebate/
Contact Info
csusmspeechanddebate24@gmail.com
This information was last confirmed 6/28/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Cypress, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NPDA-NPTE Debate IPDA Debate Readers Theater
Team Information
Join the Forensics team and
participate in speech and debate tournaments. We regularly compete in local,
state, and national competitions, with our travel expenses paid, and often
bring back first and second place trophies.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
Joshua House Co-Director of
Forensics jhouse@cypresscollege.edu
Jennifer Page Co-Director of
Forensics jpage@cypresscollege.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/28/2025
Type of School: 4 year university
Region where this school is located: Texas (Dallas, TX)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.instagram.com/p/C_ydI3pPn45/
Contact Info
Greyson Goebel debate@dbu.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/28/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Hanover, NH)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
BP Debate APDA
Debate
Team Information
Program Features Dartmouth
Debate enjoys a decades-long record of competitive excellence. Prospective
students may be interested in the elements that make Dartmouth debate unique.
CONSISTENT TOURNAMENT TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES Starting their first year, debaters
have the opportunity to travel to national circuit tournaments. From the start,
Dartmouth debaters will face high quality competition at all of college
debate’s major tournaments. First-year students have attended Georgia St.,
University of Kentucky, Harvard, Wake Forest, the Coast Swing, and
Texas/Northwestern. The DFU covers all
travel costs and provides a meal per diem. DEDICATED COACHING The Director of
Debate’s full-time responsibility is fielding a competitive intercollegiate
debate team. Our assistant coaching
emphasizes finding a diverse range of research experience and track record of
success. Our presence in Dartmouth Student Life reflects our desire to add to
your experiences beyond the classroom. HISTORY OF SUCCESS Dartmouth is a
six-time NDT Champion and placed a team in the semifinals or better 21 times.
Our many First-Round teams reflect a diversity of debate backgrounds, styles,
and research interests. Dartmouth has qualified to the National Debate
Tournament 63 times, including every year since 1975. LIVELY COMMUNITY SPACE
The debate office is a space dedicated to students. Our office is housed in Robinson Hall which
is open 24 hours and centrally located adjacent to the Green, Thayer Dining
Commons, and the Collis Student Center.
Dartmouth debaters work to make the office a welcoming environment.
D-PLAN FLEXIBILITY The end of the college debate season coincides with the
beginning of Dartmouth’s Spring quarter. Even those debaters committing large
amounts of time have a term free of debate obligations for studying abroad,
seeking internships, or finding time for particularly demanding classes. ALUMNI
NETWORK DFU alumni are leaders in law, finance, public policy, higher education
and many other fields. Join a group of accomplished people dedicated to the
continued success of committed debaters. Program Features
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://sites.dartmouth.edu/parli/
https://www.instagram.com/dartmouthdebate/
Contact Info
Parliamentary.Debate.Team@dartmouth.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Hanover, NH)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
CEDA NDT Debate
Team Information
Dartmouth College offers a
special combination of excellence in both academics and debate. The
school is always ranked among
the best colleges in the nation. It also has a long history of success in
policy debate, including 8 NDT championships. At least one of Dartmouth's teams
(and usually the maximum of two) received a first round at-large invitation to
the NDT for over thirty consecutive years.
The program is open to anyone
with any experience in high school policy debate. Debaters
entering the program vary
widely in the extent of their high school experience, but the differences
quickly diminish as the less
experienced debaters gain from their participation in our program.
Dartmouth has a robust
college policy debate program with typically 5-7 teams
competing at each major
tournament. The College is very supportive of debate and provides maximum
opportunity for all of the teams, including a number of full-time coaches and a
large travel budget. All teams, including first-years, travel a tournament schedule
that will challenge them. Tournaments are selected so that teams will have to
debate their best to clear to elims; for most Dartmouth teams that means
traveling the national circuit. The programs covers all
expenses involved in
debating: transportation, entry fees, and hotel stays.
The debate offices are
conveniently located, large, and fully equipped for the
debaters to work in. Despite
the academic demands of an Ivy League institution, with good time
management debaters can do
very well in both their classes and debate, and still have time for other
things. Our debaters regularly do exceptionally well in classes and go on to
attend the nation's top law and graduate programs. The Dartmouth squad tends to
be social, friendly, and supportive of all its members.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Like all the Ivy League
schools, Dartmouth does not offer any merit-based scholarships -- no athletic,
academic, debate or other assistance not based on need. The College does,
however, tend to be very generous in its need-based assistance. Admission to D
Web-Social Media Pages
https://students.dartmouth.edu/forensic-union/
Contact Info
John Turner Director John.Cameron.Turner@Dartmouth.edu
Anthony Trufanov Assistant
Coach
Scott Phillips Assistant
Coach
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Davidson, NC)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
BP Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 6/21/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Berkeley, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Team Information
We compete in the American
Parliamentary (APDA) and British Parliamentary (BP) collegiate debate circuits,
which together include universities from all around the world. Parliamentary
debate in both of its varieties emphasizes a balance between spontaneous and
engaging presentation skills and in-depth knowledge about current events
covering a wide range of topics.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.facebook.com/debateberkeley/
https://www.instagram.com/debatesocietyofberkeley/?hl=en
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 6/21/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Texas (Corpus Christi, TX)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
Sarah Contreras slcontrer@delmar.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/26/2025
Type of School: 4 year university
Region where this school is located: north central (Granville, OH)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://whattodu.denison.edu/dds/home/
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 6/21/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Rockies (Denver, CO)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
BP Debate
Team Information
The Department of
Communication Studies proudly sponsors the DU Debate Team. DU debate attracts
high caliber students from majors across campus. We carefully maintain a
balance of travel on regional and national circuits to encourage the
development of new debaters while maintaining our ability to compete at the
highest national levels.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
A limited number of
scholarships are available for debaters, and while significant debate
experience is preferred and encouraged, it is not necessary (though students
without prior experience should discuss their goals and interests with the
Darrin Hicks
Web-Social Media Pages
http://www.du.edu/ahss/comn/debate/
https://www.instagram.com/dudebate/?hl=en
Contact Info
Steve Johnson steve.johnson.alaska@gmail.com
Rob Margesson robert.margesson@du.edu
Cody Walizer cody.walizer@du.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: North Central (Chicago, IL)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events Model UN Mock
Trial
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://dehub.depaul.edu/dsds/home/
https://www.instagram.com/depauldebate/
Contact Info
Joseph Mello jmello1@depaul.edu
Erik Tillman Professor etillman@depaul.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: North Central (Greencastle, IN)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
On campus
debates, speeches
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
Tim Barr timothybarr@depauw.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Pleasant Hill, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NPDA-NPTE Debate IPDA Debate NFA-LD Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.instagram.com/dvcforensics/?hl=en
Contact Info
Robert Hawkins rhawkins@dvc.edu
Patrick Moe Co-Director of
Forensics pmoe@dvc.edu
John Hanecack Co-Director of
Forensics jhanecak@dvc.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Mid America (Crete, NE)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.doane.edu/forensics-speech
Contact Info
Nathaniel Wilson Director of
Forensics nathaniel.wilson@doane.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/24/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: North Central (Sioux Center, IA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NPDA-NPTE Debate IPDA Debate Speech Events
Team Information
Founded in 2013-14, Defender
Forensics competes in both Parliamentary Debate and Individual Events
throughout the upper central Midwest. As a Christian school in the CCCU, Dordt
also regularly competes at the National Christian College Forensics Invitational.
We encourage a fun, collegial atmosphere which focuses on the improvement of
critical reasoning and communication skills transferable to life after
forensics.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Dordt College offers an
activity scholarship of up to approximately $3,000 for incoming students. No
prior high school competitive experience is required to qualify.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.dordt.edu/academics/programs/communication-ba
Contact Info
Bruce Kuiper Director of
Forensics, Professor of Communication bruce.kuiper@dordt.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Philadelphia, PA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
BP Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://drexel.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/DUDU
https://www.instagram.com/drexeludebateunion/
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 6/21/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Mid America (Springfield, MO)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NFA-LD Debate
Team Information
Drury Debate Union is the
official debate team of Drury University.
is not your typical college debate program. We take a multi-faceted
approach to learning and practicing communication skills. What we do is valuable,
fun, and dynamic. We provide a friendly, safe, and comfortable atmosphere for
the expression of ideas. You are not only learning to express yourself, but
learning to do it in the best possible way.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Debate Performance Stipends -
Dean's Discretion
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
Sheena Walters
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Durham, NC)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
BP Debate
Team Information
The Duke University Debating
Society is a close-knit group of students bound by a common interest in
argumentation and persuasion. Founded in
1897, it is one of the oldest groups on campus.
We practice once a week (Thursdays at 7:30pm), and offer opportunities
to travel and debate nearly every weekend.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
Akshal Jain President akshal.jain@duke.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Pittsburgh, PA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NPDA-NPTE Debate IPDA Debate Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://duq.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/debateteam
https://www.instagram.com/duquesnedebate/
https://www.instagram.com/duquesnedebate/?hl=en
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 2 year
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Poughkeepsie, NY)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.instagram.com/dccspeechdebate/?hl=en
Contact Info
Margeuax Lippman Hoskins Coach
margeaux.hoskins@sunydutchess.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Monterey Park, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Team Information
ELAC Speech Team is a
top-ranked, nationally recognized intercollegiate competitive speaking program.
Student competitors participate in regional, state, and national tournaments
that include 2- and 4-year institutions. With a focus both on individual events
and debate, the ELAC Speech Team and program offers students the chance to gain
confidence and the necessary communicative skills to be competitive in
personal, academic, and career life. Team members practice and compete
individually or with a partner to uncover different types of truth through
speech, performance, and/or debate. To join, enroll in COMM 106 or COMM 107 for
the fall or spring terms.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.elac.edu/academics/pathways/lc/communications-dept/speech-debate-team
Contact Info
MyHanh Anderson Chairperson andersmv@elac.edu
Ryan Smith Chairperson smithrl3@elac.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Johnson City, TN)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Team Information
The East Tennessee State
University Forensics and Debate Council is a student organization created to
introduce students to creativity, organization, debate, and a way to have fun
with all of these college demands. The
council focuses on the activities of Parliamentary Debate and Individual Events
in public speaking, such as literature interpretations, limited preparation
events, and public address events. We
are sure that the council has something to offer to everyone, and that it will
sharpen the skills necessary to not only win an argument or speak well in
public, but to impress potential employers and communicate well with everyone
that you encounter. Members may choose
to participate in none, one, or multiple competitive events. All members, competitive or not, serve
important roles in the organization.
Also, the ETSU Forensics and Debate council is one of the few clubs on
campus where students can earn college course credit for being on the
competitive side of the council.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.etsu.edu/cas/comm_perform/resources/studentorg.php#tab-2-2
https://www.instagram.com/speechanddebateatetsu/
Contact Info
Laughton Messmer MESSMER@mail.etsu.edu
Erin Blakenship Assistant
Director of Forensics blankenshipe@etsu.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: North Central (Charleston, IL)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
The team performs in three
major categories: Public Address, Interpretation, and Limited Prep. Public Address events are similar to speeches
you might have prepared for a class: informatives, persuasives, speeches to
entertain. They last around 8 to 10
minutes, and are manuscript, meaning you write them out word for word, and then
memorize them. Interpretation events are
kind of like acting. In this category
you find poetry, prose, drama and duo (which is like drama, but with a
partner). You take someone else's work, and perform it. Usually, these are works by newer authors
that your audience might not have heard of.
Limited preparation events are events where you draw a topic at the
tournament, and then have a short amount of time to prepare and present a
speech.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
At the end of a semester, you
can apply for a scholarship for a tuition waiver for the semester (for example,
in December, you'd apply for a waiver for your Fall tuition). These scholarships are competitive, and are
awarded to the students who have shown
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.eiu.edu/journalism/speech.php
https://www.facebook.com/groups/119802458842/
Contact Info
Sara Gronstal segronstal@eiu.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: North Central (Ypsilanti, MI)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events Readers
Theater
Team Information
EMU Forensics began its
tradition of success with its first national championship in 1973 and it
continues nearly every weekend (September-April) as team members hit the
tournament trail and travel the country to enlighten, entertain, and bring home
a trophy!
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
http://www.emich.edu/cmta/communication/forensics.php
Contact Info
Bill Heinze wheinze@emich.edu
Lily Schwab Assistant
Director lschwab1@emich.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Torrance, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NPDA-NPTE Debate IPDA Debate NFA-LD Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
http://www.elcaminoforensicsteam.com/
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIhjZHST6-v/
Contact Info
Francesca Bishop Director of
Forensics fbishop@elcamino.edu
Joseph Evans Coach
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Texas (El Paso, TX)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events Readers
Theater
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.epcc.edu/Academics/SpeechCommunication
https://www.facebook.com/epccspeech/
Contact Info
Laura Erickson Alvarado lerickso@epcc.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: North Central (Elgin, IL)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://elgin.edu/student-services/clubs/
Contact Info
Tim Anderson tanderson@elgin.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Boston, MA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
The Emerson Forensics Team is
a nationally competitive speech and debate team. We represent Emerson College
as we travel across the country competing in 12 different public speaking
events. We’ve competed in Tennessee, Georgia, New York, Missouri, and Ohio!
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://emconnect.emerson.edu/organization/forensics
Contact Info
Heather Erickson May Team
Director heather_may@emerson.edu
Deion Hawkins deion_hawkins@emerson.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Atlanta, GA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
CEDA NDT Debate
Team Information
The Barkley Forum is among
the most successful intercollegiate debate teams in the nation. By any measure,
participation rates, competitive success, community service, and academic
achievement, the members of the Barkley Forum help to make Emory debate an
overwhelming success story. At any one time, between forty and sixty Emory
University students participate in Forum activities either as competitive
debaters, public debaters, interns and judges, or assisting with major Forum
sponsored events. Over forty students will represent Emory University at
various intercollegiate debate tournaments throughout the academic year.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
The Barkley Forum for Debate,
Deliberation, and Dialogue, in conjunction with Emory College, offers a
four-year renewable merit scholarship to at least one incoming first-year Emory
College student debater each year through the Emory Scholars Program. App
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.facebook.com/barkleyforum/
twitter.com/emorydebate
Contact Info
Mikaela Malsin mikaela.malsin@emory.edu
Viveth Karthikeyan viveth.karthikeyan@emory.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 4 year liberal arts college
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Due West, SC)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.erskine.edu/debate/
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 6/21/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: North Central (Big Rapids, MI)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
Forensics (competitive speech
and debate) at Ferris has two branches: the Debate team and the
Speech/Forensics (individual events) team. In 1960, Ferris became a chartered
member of Pi Kappa Delta national forensics honorary. Since our chartering, two
Ferris coaches have served as president of the national organization: Gary Horn
in 1985–1987 and Sandra Alspach in 2005–2007.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.ferris.edu/arts-sciences/departments/humanities/communication/speech-debate-team.htm
https://www.instagram.com/ferrisspeechanddebate/
Contact Info
Kristi Scholten kristischolten@ferris.edu
Cami Sanderson CamiSanderson@ferris.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Temple Terrace, FL)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NFA-LD Debate Speech Events
Readers Theater
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
We offer scholarships to our
top performing students.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.facebook.com/floridacollegeunion/
Contact Info
Matt Johnson Communication
Chair, Oratory Union Director johnsonm@floridacollege.edu
Kathleen Trigg Oratory Union
Assistant Director
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Jacksonville, FL)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
BP Debate Speech Events
Team Information
Focuses more on IEs, but
fields Parli teams every year.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Talent grants available that
pay full tuition!
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.fscj.edu/docs/default-source/student-life/student-organizations.pdf?sfvrsn=d5b3bdd5_12
Contact Info
Matthew Doggett matthew.doggett@fscj.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Team Information
The policy program offers
opportunities in Open, Junior Varsity, and Novice debate.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
There are a few small
scholarships, typically offered to returning debaters.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://floridastatedebate.com/
https://www.facebook.com/FloridaStateDebate/
https://www.instagram.com/fsudebate/
Contact Info
Avery Henry Director of
Forrensics avery.henry@cci.fsu.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (bronx, NY)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
BP Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.instagram.com/fordhamdebatesociety/
https://www.instagram.com/fordhamdebatesociety/?hl=en
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Fresno, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
CPFL
Team Information
Ranking: The Fresno City
College forensics team was ranked 7th in 2009 among all competing colleges and
universities in the nation and first among community colleges. Under the
leadership of coaches Eric Fletcher and Dan Scott, students compete in a variety
of debate and individual events. Team members travel to tournaments throughout
the western United States.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.fresnocitycollege.edu/campus-life/clubs/forensics.html
https://www.facebook.com/rammindebate/
Contact Info
Eric Fletcher Eric.fletcher@fresnocitycollege.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Fresno, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
Fresno State Debate competes
in NDT-CEDA policy debate at the novice, junior, and varsity levels. We also participate in a number of public
debates and work with high schools in the Central Valley region to promote debate
and forensics. The team is
well-supported and housed in an outstanding Communication Department. We do have coaching opportunities for
students interested in pursuing an MA in Communication and gaining some
teaching experience along the way.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
We do have very limited
partial scholarships reserved for debaters based off of some need must email
the coach for details decooper@csufresno.edu.
There are also a number of opportunities for financial support and
participation in debate can help the sele
Web-Social Media Pages
https://cah.fresnostate.edu/communication/students/clubs-orgs.html
Contact Info
Doug Fraleigh douglasf@csufresno.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Fullerton, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events CPFL
Team Information
Intercollegiate speech and
debate (“forensics”) offers an exciting opportunity to be a part of a winning
team and develop skills that will make you more competitive throughout college
and your career. As part of the team, you will work with other highly motivated
students who work on speeches and debates, researching and practicing in
preparation for competition against schools from the area and from throughout
the United States. Forensics includes debate (team and Lincoln-Douglas) and a
wide range of individual speaking events (persuasion, informative, impromptu,
communication analysis, and oral interpretation of literature). Weekly
practices help you build skills in research, organization, delivery, and
reasoning. Students begin competition at the novice level, and move on to
compete in open division. The Speech and Debate/Forensics team compete against
community colleges and universities.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://humanities.fullcoll.edu/communicationstudies/debate-and-forensics-team/
Contact Info
Collette Blumer cblumer@fullcoll.edu
Jeff Samaano jsamano@fullcoll.edu
Jeanette Rodriquez Salcedo jrodriguez1@fullcoll.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Fairfax, VA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
CEDA NDT Debate
Team Information
We are a full service policy
debate program. WE have all levels of debate--Varsity, JV and Novice. We
regularly recruit students from all over the country and would encourage all to
apply. We have been regular participants at the National Debate Tournament and
frequent participants in the elimination rounds.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Financial support is
available to debaters, including debate scholarships, and I would encourage
students to apply.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://georgemasondebate.com/
https://www.facebook.com/masondebate/
Contact Info
Jackie Poapst Director of
Debate jpoapst@gmu.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Fairfax, VA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
Dawn Lowry Director of
Forensics dlowry4@gmu.edu
Young Kwon coach y.kwon93@gmail.com
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Washington, DC)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
APDA Debate
Moot Court Model
UN public debate, civic debate
Team Information
The George Washington
University Debate & Literary Society was founded as the debate and literary
society of the Columbian College on March 6, 1822, to assist its members in
"improving ourselves in knowledge, eloquence and every accomplishment by
which we may be the better prepared for any station in life." Almost 200
years later, our society carries on this proud tradition as a GWU research and
communications society emphasizing civic debate as a tool for engagement,
service and publication. By participating in civic debate competitions,
students have opportunities to contribute to global civil society while
developing essential professional and civic skills. Civic debate also offers
GWU students the opportunity to develop their resumes through internships at
leading national and international organizations, to participate in
once-in-a-lifetime experiences supporting global debate education, and to earn
academic credit and scholarships for their work as society members. As part of
our civic debate program over the last two years GWDebaters have:
§ taken fellowships at NASA
and traveled to the Ames Space Center as part of the NASA Astrobiology Debates
§ taken fellowships at the
Embassy of France and traveled to Paris as part of the Lafayette Debates
§ traveled to Bali and
Bandgung, Indonesia, as part of the GWU FITE Advocacy Competition
§ assisted in founding the
only intercollegiate debate tournament in the world dedicated to debating
social justice topics, the Morehouse Social Justice Debates at Morehouse
College in Atlanta, GA.
In particular we aspire to
provide members a chance to meet and work with other exceptional students on
fun, enriching and unforgettable "out of classroom" debate and
communications experiences!
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://gwu.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/gw-parliamentary-debate-society
https://www.facebook.com/GWDebate?ref=bookmarks
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Washington, DC)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
CEDA NDT Debate
Team Information
The Georgetown debate team is
one of the oldest intercollegiate debate programs on campus and in the nation.
Our debaters compete locally, regionally, and nationally in cross-examination
style debate. Students of any skill or experience level are encouraged to join
the team. We also have a strong connection to the DC Urban Debate League
providing judges and coaches to local teams.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
We do not have scholarships
available at this point.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://debate.georgetown.edu/
Contact Info
Brandon Kelley Director bwk9@georgetown.edu
Seth Gannon Assistant Coach
Jackson Erpenbach Assistant
Director
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Atlanta, GA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://gatech.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/debate-team
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Glenvilel, WV)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NEDA
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 6/26/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northwest (Spokane, WA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
CEDA NDT Debate
CARD Debate
Public
Team Information
Gonzaga University has
supported competitive policy debate as a cornerstone of a Jesuit education for
over 100 years. Over the decades Gonzaga has maintained a strong tradition of
debate manifested in both educational and competitive excellence. The program
competes extensively on both the national and regional NDT/CEDA circuits. A
typical travel schedule includes Kentucky, Wake Forest, Harvard, Pepperdine,
USC, Berkeley, Northwestern, and others. The program has qualified teams to the
National Debate Tournament for 10 consecutive seasons and has cleared teams at
CEDA Nationals for 19 consecutive years.
Gonzaga believes in educating
the whole person. Debates are won on the strength of research and strategy. At
Gonzaga we approach this concept as a team. We stress community and competition
in a supportive environment.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Merit based policy debate
scholarships available.
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
Glen Frappier Director frappier@gonzaga.edu
Jason Regnier Assistant Coach
jregnier@gmail.com
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 4 year university
Region where this school is located: southwest (Phoenix, AZ)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.instagram.com/gcuspeechanddebate/
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 6/21/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Southwest (El Cajon, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.coursicle.com/grossmont/courses/COMM/238/
Contact Info
Roxanne Tuscany Director of
Forensics Roxanne.tuscany@gcccd.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Grove City, PA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
NEDA Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
Our debate program is built
around parliamentary debate. Students are free to do individual speech events
if they choose, but debate is our focus. We have a successful program that
regularly wins national titles. The college is very supportive of the program
and so we are able to travel extensively to compete (there are even ways you
can get academic credit for participating in debate).
Are scholarships available at the
school?
We do not offer scholarships.
Web-Social Media Pages
http://www.gcc.edu/Home/Experience-the-Grove/Organizations-Clubs/Debate-Team
Contact Info
Jason Edwards edwardsjr@gcc.edu
Andrew Harvey Assistant Coach
harveyaj@gcc.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year College
Region where this school is located: Mid America (St. Peter, MN)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://gustavus.edu/studentorgs/organizations/263
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 6/26/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (hampton, VA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.instagram.com/hamptondebate/
https://www.instagram.com/hamptondebate/?hl=en
Contact Info
Alena Thotam Team President hudebateandforensics@gmail.com
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: Mid America (Searcy, AR)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Team Information
The intercollegiate debate
team at Harding has existed in some form since the beginning of the University.
Currently the team participates in the International Public Debate Association,
which features one-on-one extemporaneous debate. The team consists of eight to
12 members who travel at the University's expense to eight tournaments a year.
All are welcome to join the team, regardless of the amount of experience they
have had in debate.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.harding.edu/arts-sciences/communication/organizations/
https://www.facebook.com/Hucommdept
Contact Info
Jared Dockery jndockery@harding.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: North Central (Palatine, IL)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events Readers
Theater
Team Information
We are a comprehenisve
Forensics program. We travel in/out of state 5-7 weekends each semester. We
compete at both Phi Rho Pi and Pi Kappa Delta nationals.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
We offer several scholarships
that could be found here: http://goforward.harpercollege.edu/registration/financialaid/scholarships/
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.harpercollege.edu/services/involvement/clubs/speech-and-debate-team.php
Contact Info
Jeff Przybylo Director jprzybyl@harpercollege.edu
Margaret Bilos Assistant DOF mbilos@harpercollege.edu
Josh Sunderbruch Director of
Debate jsunderb@harpercollege.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Cambridge, MA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
BP Debate APDA
Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.harvarddebatingunion.org/
http://harvarddebate.org/about/
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Cambridge, MA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
CEDA NDT Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
http://harvarddebate.org/about/
Contact Info
Tripp Rebrovick Director trippr@gmail.com
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: Mid America (Hastings, NE)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events Model UN
Team Information
The Hastings College
Forensics (speech) Team is a co-curricular activity grounded in education. The
goal of the coaching staff is to provide each student with the resources and
feedback needed to become an accomplished speaker. The coaches at Hastings College
believe that successful competition and trophies are the result of a strong
educational philosophy. The coaches also support a fun social atmosphere.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Hastings College Forensics
scholarships are available for participants! You can complete ourscholarship
application online.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.facebook.com/HC4N6/
https://www.instagram.com/hc_speech/
Contact Info
Austin McDonald Director of
Forensics cmcdonald@hastings.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Honolulu, HI)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Team Information
The HPU Debate Society is
supported by both the University and the Communication Department. The
Department Chair is the co-author of Advanced Debate. Our team competes in a
modified Austral Asian format locally and BP when we travel.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
http://www.hpu.edu/CHSS/Communication/Clubs/Debate_Scholarship.html
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.instagram.com/hpu.debate/?hl=en
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: North Central (Tiffin, OH)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
Heidelberg has a long and
impressive history of Speech Team success. The team travels across the country
to compete at various tournaments in a variety of events. The group takes the
"art of persuasion" seriously as a path to bettering one's self and
the world around them. A fun group to be a part of, the Berg Speech team gets
to know one another quite well during their time together each year. The group
is open to any student from any major.
Most recently, the team won the President's Division State Varsity Title
at the Ohio Forensic Association's Annual State Championship.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.heidelberg.edu/academics/programs/communication/speech-team
https://twitter.com/HeidelbergU
Contact Info
Dan Higgins dhiggins@heidelberg.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: North Central (Freeport, IL)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.facebook.com/hcc4n6/
Contact Info
Bill Lucio bill.lucio@highland.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: North Central (Hillsdale, MI)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
CARD Debate
Mock Trial
Team Information
The Hillsdale College
Forensics and Debate team is a nationally competitive organization committed to
serving the mission of the College by offering a co-curricular extension of our
liberal arts curriculum. The team has had great success in the tournaments it
has competed in, both locally and from coast to coast.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Yes, we do have competitive
scholarships available for returning team members.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.hillsdale.edu/campus-life/clubs-intramurals/clubs/competitive-speaking/
Contact Info
Kirstin Kiledal Director of
Debate and Forensics kkiledal@hillsdale.edu
Jonathan Church Director of
Mock Trial jchurch@hillsdale.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Geneva, NY)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
BP Debate
Team Information
HWS competes in primarily
British Parliamentary (BP) debate in the US and Canada, with an occasional
foray to APDA or CUSID tournaments. We compete each year at the World
Championships and we won US BP Nationals in 2012. We also host the HWS IV each
fall and the HWS Round Robin each spring.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
HWS offers several debate
scholarships each year. Contact barnes@hws.edu
for more information on these.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.hws.edu/offices/student-engagement/activities/debate.aspx
Contact Info
Danny Schonning Director of
Debate SCHONNING@hws.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 4 year university
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Hempstead, NY)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.hofstra.edu/academics/colleges/hclas/writing/scrps_forensics.html
https://www.facebook.com/HofstraForensics/
Contact Info
Trent Webb Director of
Forensics Trent.Webb@hofstra.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Texas (Brownwood, TX)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events BP Debate once a year
Team Information
Student Speaker Bureau--competitive
speech/debate program. Provide high school workshops, and judging
Are scholarships available at the
school?
All students receive a small
scholarship.
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
Julie Welker Professor of
Communication jwelker@hputx.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Washington, DC)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://communications.howard.edu/programs-and-centers/debate-team
Contact Info
Angela Minor Director angela.minor@Howard.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/26/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northwest (Pocatello, ID)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Public Forum Debate Speech Events
CPFL
Team Information
While the James M. Rupp
Debate Society has built a tradition of excellence indebate. We excel at both
regional and national tournaments. Team goals include competitive success and
providing a quality education for the debaters on the squad. Debaters are expected
to perform well in their classes and to make progress toward graduation.
Argumentatively, the team does not dictate what type of argument debaters are
allowed to run. We have both critical and policy oriented teams. Despite our
diverse interests in arguments, teams members are expected to work together to
support the competitive success of the squad.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Rupp Debate Society
scholarships will be awarded to incoming and returning students who have
demonstrated academic debate success. Scholarships are subject to annual
enrollment at the University, as some are funded by Student Activity Fee
disbursement.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.isu.edu/cmp/student-experience/rupp-debate-society/
https://www.facebook.com/idahostatedebate/
Contact Info
Sarah Partlow Lefevre Director
partsara@isu.edu
Andy Christensen Assistant
Director
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: North Central (Jacksonville, IL)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NFA-LD Debate
Team Information
We compete in NFA-LD policy
debate and all available speech individual events. We're very novice-friendly
and welcome anyone interested in trying out speech & debate. We attend both
in-person and online tournaments, providing ample opportunities for
competition. Our close-knit team ensures highly individualized coaching to help
you reach your full potential!
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Speech & Debate-specific
scholarships are available to students with high school experience.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.facebook.com/illinoiscollegedebate/
https://www.instagram.com/icdebateandspeech
Contact Info
Shawna Merrill Debate and
Speech Director shawna.merrill@ic.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: North Central (Normal, IL)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
NFA-LD Debate Speech Events
Team Information
Illinois State University is
home to a nationally recognized forensics team with 10 national team
championships and over 80 individual titles in its history. Forensics at
Illinois State offers Lincoln-Douglas policy debate as well as individual
speaking events competition in interpretation, public speaking, and limited
preparation genres. Members of Illinois State Forensics have the opportunity to
travel across the nation. Dedicated members of the team are even eligible for
partial tuition waivers and special scholarships. Check out more information
about the Speech or Debate teams as well as a new video about forensics!
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://about.illinoisstate.edu/forensics/
https://www.facebook.com/ISUForensics
Contact Info
Megan Koch Director of Debate
mkoch@ilstu.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: North Central (Bloomington, IN)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
CEDA NDT Debate
Team Information
2010 marks the return of
policy debate at Indiana University. The program is unique as it is supported
and housed in the School of Public and Environmental Affairs which offers an
enticing Masters and PhD degree program for some of the most qualified coaches
in the nation. Support on the campus is strong for the program to grow into a
nationally competitive debate program.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Limited financial assistance
and options, but new opportunities are growing.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.facebook.com/IndianaDebate
https://www.instagram.com/indianadebate/
Contact Info
Brian DeLong Director brdelong@indiana.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Irvine, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NPDA-NPTE Debate IPDA Debate NFA-LD Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
We are a medium sized
community college (13,000). Our full service forensics team strives to offer
extensive opportunities for our students. We compete in NPDA, IPDA, LD, public
forum debates along with all individual events and reader's theatre. Most years
we have between 60-80 students compete for IVC. We have an active international
program and have taken over 100 IVC students and coaches to China for debate
activities We have hosted 15 international teams on our campus. We have excellent
facilities and funding, a dedicated squad room, and a large coaching staff.
Easy and convenient parking. In most years we will 15 to 20 tournaments. Since
we are a community college, students can satisfy their requirements for the
first two years at a reasonable cost ($46 per unit). All classes are taught by
faculty with advanced degrees and a love for teaching. We are ranked number one
among all community colleges in California for successful transfer rates.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Due to the lowest tuition
rates in the nation no scholarships are given. We have an active financial aid
office to assist students in need.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.ivc.edu/clubs/forensics
https://www.instagram.com/p/C4opbJNMAp_/
https://www.facebook.com/IVC.Forensics/
Contact Info
Jules French Director of
Forensics jfrench7@ivc.edu
Bill Neeson Forensics Coach wneesen@ivc.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Harrisonburg, VA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
CEDA NDT Debate
Team Information
The James Madison University
Debate Program competes both nationally and regionally in NDT/CEDA/ADA policy
debate tournaments. We have teams ranging from experienced four year debaters
to students with no previous debate experience.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Scholarships are available
both through the team and through the college. The college scholarships are
need based. Please contact Taylor Johnson for more information.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.instagram.com/jmu.debate
https://www.facebook.com/JMUDebate/
Contact Info
Taylor Johnson Director of
Debate johns4tn@jmu.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Harrisonburg, VA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
The James Madison University
Individual Events Team competes at the regional and national levels in
competitive collegiate speech events. The team attends the AFA National Speech
Tournament each year.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Scholarships are available to
in-state and out-of-state students.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.instagram.com/jmaddyspeech/
Contact Info
Mallory Marsh Director of
Individual Events marshml@jmu.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Birmingham, AL)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Team Information
(Forensics Team) is an
intercollegiate competition team that represents Jefferson State throughout the
Southeast. Students compete in any of 11 different types of speeches or
dramatic events. All Jefferson State students are encouraged to participate. The
top students represent Jefferson State Community College at the national
competition.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.jeffersonstate.edu/speechdebateteam/
https://www.facebook.com/jeffstatespeechteam/
Contact Info
Janice Ralya jralya@jeffersonstate.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Mid America (Carterville, IL)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
Pat Idzik
This information was last confirmed 6/26/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: North Central (University Heights, OH)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.jcu.edu/academics/communication/student-resources-advising/get-involved
Contact Info
Brent Brossman brossmann@jcu.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Baltimore, MD)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
BP Debate APDA
Debate
Team Information
We are the Johns Hopkins
Undergraduate Debate Council. Our team competes in the British Parliamentary
and American Parliamentary format. However, we accept debaters of all skill
levels and backgrounds. Current members of the team include a high school world
champion in the World Schools league in Singapore and current North American BP
Champion as well as a former high school Policy debater who won the Tournament
of Champions in his senior year.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://jhu.campusgroups.com/jhudebate/home/
https://www.facebook.com/HopkinsDebate/
https://www.instagram.com/johnshopkinsdebate/?hl=en
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Mid America (Overland Park, KS)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
CEDA NDT Debate
CARD Debate
Team Information
Founded in 1971, the Johnson
County Community College Intercollegiate Debate Team is one of the oldest,
consistently active community college programs in the country. JCCC has
consistently been ranked at the top of competing community college programs during
its existence. JCCC travels to both regional and national tournaments with a
commitment to all levels of debate experience.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Yes. We have full-rides that
cover tuition and books.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.jccc.edu/academics/credit/communication-studies/debate/
Contact Info
Chris Loghry Director cloghry@jccc.edu
Jackson Specker Assistant
Debate Coach
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Mid America (Kansas City, KS)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
CEDA NDT Debate
NPDA-NPTE Debate IPDA Debate
Team Information
We are a competitive program
in CEDA/NDT Policy Debate and NPTE/NPDA Parliamentary Debate. We travel a
Regional and National schedule. We compete against all 4 year
Universityersities in Policy and Parliamentary Debate. We attend approximately
25-30 tournaments a year including the CC National Tournament and CEDA
Nationals. We have recently qualified teams to the NDT and the NPTE. In 10
short years of existence we have won the CEDA Sweepstakes Championship for
Community Colleges 8 years. In the last 8 years we have also won the Policy
Team and Policy LD divisions at Phi Rho Pi (the CC National Tournament). We are
committed to all 3 Divisions of Debate and our mission is to help Debate grow
around the country as well as increase diversity in debate. Our squad typically
has an even split between women and men and racial diversity is also usually
higher than at most programs competing in Policy Debate. We welcome any and all
debaters with interest in our program.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Yes! We have scholarships
that cover tuition and fees.
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
Darren Elliott Director of
Debate and Forensics-Head Coach/Speech Dept. Coordinator delliott@kckcc.edu
Clay Crocket Assistant Coach
Mike Krueger Assistant Coach mahkrueger@gmail.com
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Mid America (Manhattan, KS)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
CEDA NDT Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
Only those who are not
interested in preparing to succeed are asked to leave. All are welcome. We: -
experience success at all levels - travel a national and regional circuit -
have a diverse squad in every sense of the word - receive excellent financial
support from our university - have 2 full time faculty coaches and 3 graduate
assistants - are a family
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Please contact the Director
of Debate to let him know of your interest. Our school offers large academic
scholarships to scholastically and extracurricularly competitive debaters, our
debate team offers smaller scholarships purely on the basis of competit
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.facebook.com/kstatedebate/
Contact Info
Alex McVey Director jalexandermcvey@ksu.edu
William James Taylor Assistant
Director of Debate wjtaylor@ksu.edu
Alexandra Anderson Coach andersonas18@ksu.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 4 year liberal arts college
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Easton, PA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
Founded in the Fall of 1998,
the team has grown from humble beginnings and now has 15-20 students and has
two full-time coaches. The team travels a competitive regional and national
schedule throughout both semesters, culminating in a trip to the national
tournament each April.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://sites.lafayette.edu/speech-and-debate/
Contact Info
Scott Placke Senior Director
of Forensics Activities
This information was last confirmed 6/21/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Livermore, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
Forensics is a class and a
team rolled into one. Its emphasis is to give students a learning laboratory
where they can develop speeches and performances, deliver them in a competitive
yet friendly environment, and receive feedback from qualified experts to
improve their abilities. Forensics class-time is used to bond, gain
instructional information, and create and perfect Forensics programs for
tournaments. The tournaments almost always take place on a college or
university campus, and they range in size from about 150 to 800 participants.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
http://www.laspositascollege.edu/cmst/forensics.php
Contact Info
Jim Dobson Communication
Faculty jdobson@laspositascollege.edu
Tim Heisler theisler@laspositascollege.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Texas (Baytown, TX)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Model UN
Team Information
The Mendoza Debate Society at
Lee College, coached by Joe Ganakos, was reestablished in 2013 following a
decade-long hiatus. Competing primarily in the International Public Debate
Association, Lee College has also competed in Individual Events and Parliamentary
Debate, as well as the Long-Table Public Debate style offered in the annual
James Madison Cup hosted by James Madison University.
The Model UN program was
founded in 2015 and continues to grow under the tutelage of Dr. Portia Hopkins.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
The Mendoza Debate Society at
Lee College provides scholarships at multiple levels for both Freshmen and
Sophomores. For more information contact the Director of Forensics.
Web-Social Media Pages
http://www.leecollegedebate.org
https://www.facebook.com/LeeCollegeDebate/
Contact Info
Joe Ganakos Director of
Forensics jganakos@lee.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Bethlehem, PA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
BP Debate Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://lehigh.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/lehighdebate
https://www.instagram.com/lehighdebate/?hl=en
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 6/21/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: Northwest (Portland, OR)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
BP Debate NFA-LD Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
Lewis & Clark competes in
IPDA, BP, and NFA LD debate. L&C also competes in all 11 American Forensics
Association individual events.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Scholarships are available to
qualified applicants.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://college.lclark.edu/departments/rhetoric_and_media/opportunities/forensics/
Contact Info
Joe Gantt Director of
Forensics joe.gantt@gmail.com
This information was last confirmed 6/17/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northwest (Lewiston, ID)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.lcsc.edu/humanities/humanities-clubs
Contact Info
Marcy Halpin Associate
Professor of Speech mhalpin@lcsc.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Lynchburg, VA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
CEDA NDT Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
The Liberty Debate Team began
in 1980 at Liberty University, then Liberty Baptist College. Liberty competes in policy debate as a
member of the National Debate Tournament, the American Debate Association, and
the Cross Examination Debate Association.
Since 1980, Liberty Debate has experienced rapidly expanding
success. Liberty Debate finished in the
top twenty in the National Debate Tournament rankings for the first time in
1989 and qualified for the National Debate Tournament for the first time that
same year. Since that time, Liberty has
consistently finished in the top five in the CEDA, NDT and ADA rankings. In 1995 Liberty claimed its first two
national rankings championships by finishing first in both the NDT and ADA
rankings. Liberty has now claimed
twenty-four national rankings championships in college debate and remains the
only school to have won a rankings championship in all three policy debate
organizations. Liberty has consistently
qualified for the National Debate Tournament since 1989 and has appeared in the
elimination rounds of the NDT, CEDA, and ADA national tournaments on multiple
occasions.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Scholarships are available to
qualified debaters and are based on prior debate experience and on potential.
Application should be made directly to Liberty Debate, care of Michael Hall at LUDebate@liberty.edu
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.facebook.com/LibertyUniversityDebate/
https://www.instagram.com/libertydebate/?hl=en
Contact Info
Michael Hall Director mphall@liberty.edu
Vida Chiri Assistant Director
John Nagy Assistant Director jnagy@liberty.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northwest (McMinnville, OR)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
BP Debate Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
LINFIELD FORENSICS
SCHOLARSHIPS The Roy "Hap" Mahaffey Memorial Merit Scholarship -
Awarded annually to students who have demonstrated outstanding talent and
interest in forensic or theatre activity - Available for continuing and new
students Speech Achi
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.linfield.edu/tca/forensics-program.html
https://www.instagram.com/linfieldspeechndebate/
Contact Info
Jackson Miller Director jmiller@linfield.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Texas (Harris County, TX)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NFA-LD Debate Speech Events
Readers Theater
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.lonestar.edu/33361.htm
Contact Info
Wade Hestcht Head Coach Wade.Hescht@LoneStar.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Los Angeles, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Team Information
Team members practice and
compete individually or with a partner to uncover different kinds of truth
through speech, performance, and/or debate. This activity serves as the applied
or laboratory experience for many of the communication classes offered today
(i.e., argumentation, public speaking, oral interpretation, etc.).
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.lacc.edu/academics/pathways/lhc/communication-studies-dept/forensics/debate
Contact Info
Mike Kalustian Director of
Forensis kalustm@lacitycollege.edu
Sarah Crachiolo-Garcia crachisb@laccd.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 2 year junior college
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Los Angeles, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 6/21/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Valley Glen, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NFA-LD Debate
Team Information
The nationally ranked Los
Angeles Valley College Forensics Team cordially invites you to check out our
Speech and Debate program! We travel to tournaments across the country
competing against hundreds of other colleges and universities, and we have
frequently placed in top honors in many national tournaments.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.lavc.edu/communication/speech-and-debate-team.aspx
Contact Info
Kevin Briancesco Coach brianckr@lavc.edu
Josh Miller Coach millerje@lavc.edu
Kevin Briancesco Coach brianckr@lavc.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/29/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Pittsburgh, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Team Information
Since its inception in the
Spring 2011 semester, the LMC Debate Team has traveled across the state of
California and the United States to represent Los Medanos College at nationally
recognized intercollegiate debate tournaments.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.losmedanos.edu/speech/debate/
Contact Info
Marie Arcidiacono Kaufman Speech
Professor marcidiacono@losmedanos.edu
This information was last confirmed 9/25/2023
Type of School: 4 year university
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Pineville, LA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Team Information
The Department of
Communication Studies is home to LC’s award-winning debate team. Whether a student has formal debate
experience or is a newcomer to the practice, LC Debate offers an excellent
opportunity to continue honing communication skills prized by employers and
organizations alike. Utilizing a
Christ-centered approach, LC Debate promotes a sense of community through the
development of healthy competition and a clear commitment to professionalism.
LC Debate welcomes all volunteers. For more information, please contact Brian
Manuel at 318-487-7597.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
Brian Manuel brian.manuel@lcuniversity.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/21/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Baton Rouge, LA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
The Mixon Lycaeum Speech and
Debate Team boasts a proud tradition of cutting edge performances, elite
debate, and professional development within the world of intercollegiate
competitive Forensics. We are a rare program in that we successfully compete in
both Individual Events and multiple forms of Debate. On the Debate end, we
field competitors in both International Public Debate and National
Parliamentary Debate. Our students have also garnered regional and national
attention with competitive performances and speeches in all eleven American
Forensics Association Individual Events. These events include the oral
interpretation of literature, memorized public address, and limited preparation
speeches. We compete in the 6th District of the American Forensics Association
which includes some of our favorite rival schools such as the University of
Alabama, Ole Miss, and the University of Florida.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
We currently do not offer
scholarships but we do offer college credit for participating on the team.
Web-Social Media Pages
http://www.lsu.edu/hss/cmst/student_orgs/Speech_and_Debate_Team/mixon.php
https://www.facebook.com/LSUSpeechDebate/
https://www.instagram.com/lsuspeechanddebate/
Contact Info
Jonathan Bridenbaker jbridenbaker@lsu.edu
Haley Mims-Crawford Assistant
Coach hmimsc1@lsu.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/30/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Shreveport, LA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Team Information
The LSUS Debate Team has been
around for a long time. It was established in 1970 with Dr. Frank Lower as the
first coach. At that time the team was a student club sponsored by the
Communications Department. The primary reasoning behind the inception of the
first debate team was the education of the students. While the people have
changed, over the last 35 years the goal of the LSUS Debate Team has remained
firm; to nurture and develop the overall communication skills of our students.
The Communications Department here at LSUS has long understood the value of
competitive collegiate debate and the role it plays in advancing the skills
which are so important for the real world success of our students. These skills
include academic research on a broad range of social, political, and economic
issues. They also include listening and critical thinking skills; being able to
hear what someone says, evaluate its meaning, and come up with persuasive
argumentation. Most importantly, they include public speaking skills; the
ability to express yourself clearly and confidently. Today the LSUS Debate Team
is classified as a Student Activity on our campus. We welcome any and all
students who wish to explore their public speaking and persuasion skills. Our
activities and travel are fully funded by grants from the student activity
fund. We normally have from 15 - 25 students who are official members of the
team, and travel to 5-7 regional tournaments every semester. When traveling,
the LSUS Debate Team members are considered official representatives of this
university. We take this responsibility very seriously, and strive to properly
represent the university in a professional and ethical manner. We want to
represent LSUS well and we try hard to be professional, ethical competitors
with a high degree of team spirit and good sportsmanship.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.facebook.com/LSUSPilotdebate/
Contact Info
AJ Edwards Advisor AJ.Edwards@lsus.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/30/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Ruston, LA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.latech.edu/student-organizations/debate-team/
https://www.facebook.com/LATechDebate/
Contact Info
Megan Smith Debate Coach megan@latech.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/30/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Northwest (Longview, WA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
The Lower Columbia College
Fighting Smelt are an active community college forensics team that primarily
competes on the Northwest Forensics Conference circuit. We are a comprehensive
forensics program where all team members participate in both IPDA debate and at
least two AFA/NFA speech events. We typically participate in about four
regional tournaments in fall quarter, four more tournaments in winter quarter,
and ultimately build up to Phi Rho Pi Nationals in April.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
The Michael Dugaw Memorial
Fighting Smelt Scholarship is available for students who participate on our
team. This endowed scholarship, which is managed by the Lower Columbia College
Foundation, may vary in amount from year to year. Please contact Director
Web-Social Media Pages
https://lowercolumbia.edu/student-life/clubs/speech-debate/
https://www.facebook.com/LowerColumbiaCollegeForensics/
Contact Info
Alex Brehm Director of
Forensics abrehm@LowerColumbia.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/30/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Los Angeles, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
BP Debate
Team Information
Over the years Loyola
Marymount University has proudly supported and sponsored the LMU Debate
Program. The LMU debate program is an extension of the missions of the
University, the College of Communication and Fine Arts, and the Department of
Communication Studies, respectively. Our program projects the mission toward
the encouragement of learning of education, the whole person, the service of
faith and promotion of justice. Our program welcomes all undergraduate and
graduate students to engage in intelligent, ethical, and critical discussion
within a community of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives in a
context of creative performance, collaboration, and competition. As part of the
curriculum of the debate program participants are expected to engage, accept,
and adapt to the diverse community which we all share.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://cfa.lmu.edu/programs/communicationstudies/program/communicationartsandadvocacyprogramdebate/
https://www.facebook.com/lmudebate/
https://www.instagram.com/lmudebate/?hl=en
Contact Info
Thomas Dowd Coach tdowd@lmu.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/30/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: North Central (Chicago, IL)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
BP Debate
Team Information
We are open to all
undergraduates.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
For information about
scholarships e-mail David Romanelli @dromane@luc.edu.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.luc.edu/soc/studentexperience/studentactivities/debatesociety/
Contact Info
David Romanelli Director of
Debate dromane@luc.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/30/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Boca Raton, FL)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NPDA-NPTE Debate IPDA Debate BP Debate NFA-LD Civic Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.lynn.edu/student-life/clubs-and-organizations/debate-team
Contact Info
Richard Hamm Coach, Associate
Professor rhamm@lynn.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/30/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: North Central (Saint Paul, MN)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
CEDA-NDT Debate
Moot Court Model
UN Mock Trial Ethics Bowl
Team Information
https://www.macalester.edu/forensics/events/
Are scholarships available at the
school?
https://www.macalester.edu/forensics/faq/
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.macalester.edu/forensics/
Contact Info
Beau Larson Director blarsen1@macalester.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/30/2025
Type of School: 2 year junior college
Region where this school is located: southwest (Tempe, AZ)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.gccaz.edu/academics/departments/communication/debate-team
https://www.facebook.com/MaricopaSpeechandDebate/
Contact Info
Angelica Grigsby Director angelica.grigsby@gccaz.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/21/2025
Type of School: 4 year university
Region where this school is located: north central (Indianapolis, IN)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.marian.edu/college-of-arts-and-sciences/department-of-communication/speech-and-debate
https://www.instagram.com/muspeech.debate/?hl=en
Contact Info
Christopher Jackson Coach cjackson1@marian.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/30/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: North Central (Huntington, WV)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NFA-LD Debate Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
http://www.marshall.edu/commstu/forensics/
https://www.facebook.com/MUThunderingWord/
Contact Info
Dennis Taylor Head Coach taylor41@marshall.edu
Nancy Jackson Assistant Coach
jackso21@marshall.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/30/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (College Park, MD)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://terplink.umd.edu/organization/maryland-parliamentary-debate-society
https://www.instagram.com/marylanddebate/
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 6/30/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: North Central (Crystal Lake, IL)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
Emphasizes the development of
communication skills that are so essential today. Students in forensics compete
in a variety of oral interpretation and public speaking events.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.mchenry.edu/speech/
Contact Info
Bonnie Gabel bgabel@mchenry.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/30/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: North Central (Lebanon, IL)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NPDA-NPTE Debate IPDA Debate NFA-LD Debate
Speech Events
Model UN
Team Information
The McKendree University
speech and debate team competes in parliamentary debate (NPDA/NPTE),
Lincoln-Douglas debate (NFA), and individual events (NFA/AFA).
Are scholarships available at the
school?
McKendree University has
scholarships available for speech and debate students, ranging from
$1000-5000/yr
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.mckendree.edu/debateteam
https://www.facebook.com/McKSpeechandDebate/
Contact Info
Joe Blasdel Director of
Speech and Debate jeblasdel@mckendree.edu
Brent Nicholson Debate Coach banicholson@mckendree.edu
Lance Allen Assistant Coach
This information was last confirmed 6/30/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Lake Charles, LA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
AFA-NIET, NFA, PKD, and IOA
are Nationals that we attend. Prefers NPDA debate. Will compete in Worlds and
NFA-LD if enough team interest. Travel Budget approx.: $67,000
Are scholarships available at the
school?
$17,000 per year. Tuition is
below $3,500 a semester (2014).
Web-Social Media Pages
http://mcneesemcom.squarespace.com/main-page/
Contact Info
Robert Markstrom Department
Head, Director of Forensics rmarkstrom@mcneese.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Macon, GA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NPDA-NPTE Debate
Team Information
Mercer University offers a
vibrant team that travels all over the Southeast and nationally. We compete in
parli debate, but also have room for people looking to participate in IEs. We
travel to several tournaments, but also have enough space and time for members
to be involved with other activities at Mercer University.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
We have several scholarships
for students looking to debate at Mercer that can help offset the cost of the
University. Debaters who qualify for a scholarship will be able to keep it all
four years assuming they stay on the team and continue to participate
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.facebook.com/mercerdebate/
https://www.instagram.com/mercerdebate/
https://linktr.ee/mercerdebate
Contact Info
Vasile Stanescu stanescu_vt@mercer.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Fayetteville, NC)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
Brenda Mitchell Director
This information was last confirmed 6/26/2025
Type of School: 4 year university
Region where this school is located: Rockies (Denver, CO)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
BP Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://roadrunnerlink.msudenver.edu/organization/msudenverdebate
https://www.facebook.com/MSUDenverDebate/
Contact Info
John Rief Advisor jrief1@msudenver.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/21/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: North Central (Lansing, MI)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
CEDA NDT Debate
Team Information
The MSU Debate Team typically
consists of about 7 two person teams and 4-5 coaches. All of our students travel a typical NDT/CEDA
national circuit consisting of between six to ten tournaments per year. MSU teams are consistently competitive at the
national level, and have won three of the last seven National Debate
Tournaments.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Some scholarship funds are
available.
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
Carly Watson debate@msu.edu
Will Repko Head Debate Coach repkowil@msu.edu
Carly Watson Program/Events
coordinator wunderl3@msu.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Murfreesboro, TN)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
The mission of MTSU debate is
to make you a better thinker, scholar, and speaker. Through well rounded and
balanced argumentation you also will become a better citizen. The ultimate goal
of this team is not victory in the round but victory in life. Victory in life
will bring many victories in rounds. The team looks to the past for guidance
for a better future.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://facebook.com/groups/230387606991463/
Contact Info
Patrick Richey Director of
forensics patrick.richey@mtsu.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Middlebury, VT)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
BP Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://middleburydebate.weebly.com/
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Mid America (Fremont, NE)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 6/26/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: North Central (Mankato, MN)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
The Minnesota State
University, Mankato Forensic Program strives to create opportunities for
self-improvement and program excellence in the arena of competitive speaking.
Any undergraduate student enrolled at Minnesota State Mankato is eligible to
participate regardless of previous experience or selected major.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
Katie Brunner Head Coach katie.brunner@mnsu.edu
Justin Rudnick Acting
Assistant Director of Speech and Debate justin.rudnick@mnsu.edu
This information was last confirmed 11/16/2022
Type of School: 4 year university
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Starkville, MS)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Team Information
The Mississippi State
University Speech & Debate Council is proud to be among the top programs in
the International Public Debate Association (IPDA), having produced twenty-one
individual national championships and two consecutive team IPDA national championships.
All MSU students are welcome to try out. We offer a full 8-10 tournament
schedule of IPDA and Team IPDA tournaments. We’re a large and diverse team with
great people from all majors and backgrounds who support one another in
competition and outside of it. We also are proud to prepare our students well
for life after debate, having produced multiple Truman and Fulbright scholars,
and sent alumni to graduate and professional schools including Harvard, MIT,
Columbia, and Brown in fields ranging from law to medicine to engineering.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
While we do not offer
scholarships specific to debate, our tuition is affordable and most of our
students receive significant academic scholarships and other aid. We do cover
all costs of travel, hotels, entry fees, and most food for competition weekends.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.instagram.com/hailstatedebate/?hl=en
https://www.facebook.com/msuspeechdebate?mibextid=LQQJ4d
Contact Info
Brett Harvey Director brett.harvey@msstate.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/8/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Mid America (Springfield, MO)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
CEDA NDT Debate
NFA-LD Debate
Team Information
Missouri State participates
in two formats of evidence-based policy debate: NDT/CEDA and NFA-LD. Our
history and primary focus is NDT/CEDA 2-person policy debate. Our program is
well funded for travel - we attend all national circuit tournaments and nearly
every tournament in our region. Not all students attend all tournaments - 4-6
per semester is typical. We cover all travel costs, including hotels,
transportation, entry fees, and meal money. We take pride in having a deep
team, traveling more than the top couple of teams to most major tournaments.
We’ve had students representing 10 states in NDT?CEDA over the last few years.
Since 2004, we’ve reached semifinals of both NDT and CEDA, had the top speaker
at both, cleared at nearly every national circuit tournament attended, received
three 1st round at-large bids with 6 different debaters, and cleared at the NDT
in 7 of the last 10 years. Given that none of those debaters cleared at the
Tournament of Champions in high school (only two even qualified), Missouri
State has an unparalleled track record in accelerating our debaters. Most of
our students read topical plans, and have negative flexibility to go for DA’s,
case turns, kritiks, counterplans, or topicality as circumstances dictate. We
began NFA-LD competition in 2014, and have both reached the finals of the
NFA-LD National Tournament and qualified 7 different debaters to nationals. A
typical NFA-LD debater travels twice a semester, and the research commitment is
below that expected of NDT debaters. This format is slower than NDT, hence more
accessible to novices or students with only Public Forum or L/D experience.
Some of our NDT debaters do both, and some who have prioritized other things
over NDT debate do NFA-LD to keep debate in their lives. The Spicer Debate
Forum also has several members who don’t choose to travel, but who instead want
to help us with projects such as our Middle School Program, judging at local
high school tournaments, and the MSU Talks program (tied into Missouri State’s
Public Affairs Mission). If you want more information, contact Dr. Eric Morris
(ericmorris@missouristate.edu).
We have a recruiting booklet we can send you, and our webpage (http://debate.missouristate.edu) can
get you in touch with our debaters directly for their impressions. Are
scholarships available? A typical NDT debater receives $2,000 a year, and a
typical NFA-LD debater receives $1000. We have additional cash awards used for
both recruiting and recognizing student achievement (both competiton and
service) after you arrive. There are typically several openings per year, but
precise numbers vary. Most Missouri State debaters combine debate scholarships
with our school’s generous “entitlement” (automatic) scholarships, which are
described on this page
[http://www.missouristate.edu/FinancialAid/scholarships/freshmanscholarshipprograms.html].
The academic scholarships require application by January 15 and debaters are
historically competitive for the non-entitlement scholarships (Presidential,
Multicultural Leadership). Missouri State’s tuition is also quite competitive
(roughly $6000/year in-state, and every current debater has an OOS waiver).
Are scholarships available at the
school?
In-state tuition is only $7k.
Nearly all NDT debaters get OOS waiver and $2k (or more) in debate awards -
many also get generous academic scholarships: http://bit.ly/29RaiRY.
Smaller scholarships available for NFALD & middle school coaching.
Web-Social Media Pages
http://debate.missouristate.edu/
https://www.facebook.com/MissouriStateDebate
Contact Info
Eric Morris Director EricMorris@MissouriState.edu
Heather Walters HeatherWalters@MissouriState.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Mid America (Rollo, MO)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 6/26/2025
Type of School: 4 year College
Region where this school is located: Mid America (Marshall, MO)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
NFA-LD Debate Speech Events
Team Information
The legacy of Missouri Valley
Debate and Forensics began again in 2018, qualifying multiple students to
nationals in their first year of competition. Our goal is to continue to grow
this team into a competitive force in the Midwest in both Individual Events as
well as Debate. We pride ourselves in being able to coach students from any
background, whether you have a wealth of debate and forensics experience, or
you’re just curious about academic competition, you’ll have a home here at
Missouri Valley.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.moval.edu/academics/learning-beyond-the-classroom/debate-team/
https://www.facebook.com/movaldebate/
Contact Info
Douglas Roberts Debate and
Forensics Coach robertsd@moval.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Modesto, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
NFA-LD Debate Speech Events
Readers Theater
Team Information
The Modesto Junior College
Intercollegiate Forensics team (aka The MJC Speech and Debate team), is a
co-curricular activity and Communication Studies course sponsored by the
Department of Communication Studies and and the Arts, Humanities, and
Communication Division. Participation is open to any student enrolled at MJC.
The team travels a variety of intercollegiate tournaments each academic year.
MJC competes in Parliamentary (NPDA) and Lincoln-Douglas (NFA-LD) style debate,
as well as a full range of individual events (Persuasion, Informative, After
Dinner Speaking, Communication Analysis, Prose, Poetry, Drama, Program Oral
Interp, Duo, Readers Theater, Impromptu, Extemp). More information about the events we compete
in can be found here.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
Ryan Guy Coach guyr@mjc.edu
Taure Shimp Coach Shimpt@mjc.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (West Long Branch, NJ)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
CEDA NDT Debate
Team Information
Monmouth University's Policy
Debate team was created in 2008. The team typically fields 12-15 teams per
year. Debaters also coach a high school debate team at Asbury Park High School.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.monmouth.edu/department-of-polisci-and-sociology/student-organizations/debate/
Contact Info
Joe Patten Associate
Professor of Political Science jpatten@monmouth.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Rockies (Bozeman, MT)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
BP Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://givemsu.montana.edu/campaigns/debate-at-montana-state
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 6/21/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Moorpark, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NPDA-NPTE Debate IPDA Debate NFA-LD Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.moorparkcollege.edu/forensics-team
Contact Info
Rolland Petrello Director of
forensics Rpetrello@vcccd.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Mid America (Palos Hills, IL)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 6/26/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Atlanta, GA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
BP Debate
Team Information
Welcome to the home of the
Morehouse College Debate Team. Since 1906, this organization has been one of
the jewels in the Morehouse crown, gaining national and international acclaim
and producing notable alumni such as Howard Thurman and Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr. Currently the team competes and has won numerous titles on both the
National Parliamentary Debate Association (NPDA) and British Parliamentary
(BP), or Worlds, debate circuits.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
http://morehousedebate.weebly.com/
Contact Info
Kenneth Newby Director kenneth.newby@morehouse.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Huntington, WV)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 6/26/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Northwest (Gresham, OR)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Team Information
For 40 years, the MHCC
Forensics Program has produced many successful speakers and future leaders.
During the 2015-16 season, The MHCC Forensics Team solidified its place as one
of the region's best Forensics Programs, earning numerous regional and national
awards.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
There are opportunities to
receive talent grants for competing on the team. If you are interested, please
either call or write to the following address:
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.mhcc.edu/Forensics/
https://www.facebook.com/MtHoodCommunityCollegeForensics/
Contact Info
Shannon Valdivia Director Shannon.Valdivia@mhcc.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Walnut, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Readers Theater
Team Information
Mt. San Antonio College is
proud to have one of the nation's most unique community college forensics
programs. Mt. SAC's Forensics Team students have earned top honors at both the
Phi Rho Pi community college national tournament and the American Forensics
Association (AFA) national tournament for four-year teams.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.mtsac.edu/communication/forensics/
https://www.instagram.com/mtsacspeechdebateteam/?hl=en
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: 2 year junior college
Region where this school is located: Southwest (San Jacinto, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.msjc.edu/communicationstudies/forensics.html
Contact Info
Ron Newman rnewman@msjc.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/21/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: North Central (Murray, KY)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NPDA-NPTE Debate IPDA Debate Speech Events
Team Information
The Murray State Speech &
Debate Union (SDU) is a nationally ranked and highly competitive team that is
committed to bettering students as public speakers, critical thinkers, and
advocates. The team is an active member of Pi Kappa Delta and the International
Public Debate Association, travelling to several tournaments each semester.
Students may compete in IPDA, NPDA, and TIPDA debate formats, as well as public
address, interp, and limited prep speech events. Undergraduate students of all
majors are encouraged to join. Those interested should contact Dr. Ryan Goke by
emailing rgoke@murraystate.edu
Are scholarships available at the
school?
There are scholarships
available. When students fill out the Murray State General Scholarship
Application they should indicate they intend to participate in the Speech &
Debate Union, and they should fill out the essay for the Ruby Krider
scholarship.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.murraystatesdu.org/
https://www.facebook.com/murraystatedebate/
Contact Info
Ryan Goke Director of
Forensics rgoke@murraystate.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: North Central (New Concord, OH)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events Readers
Theater Model UN festival storytelling, story slam, poetry slam
Team Information
Dynamic competitive program
(state and national, international every other year) in Individual Events and
parliamentary debate with a focus on civic engagement
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Renewable forensics
performance awards ranging from $500-$2500. Scholarship of $2500 to incoming
forensics students who competed in Poetry Out Loud.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.muskingum.edu/forensics
Contact Info
Rachel Pollock Assistant
Professor of Communication Studies rpollock@muskingum.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Garden City, NY)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Readers Theater
Team Information
The NCC Speech and Debate
Team is led by Professor Trent Webb of the Communications Dept. The team
represents NCC and competes against both two-year and four-year colleges. There
are approximately 14 different events in which students can participate. The
team travels to five to six local tournaments and attends the Phi Rho Pi Junior
College National Championship in April of each year.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.ncc.edu/programsandcourses/academic_departments/communications/debate_team.shtml
Contact Info
Trent Webb Professor trent.webb@ncc.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (New York, NY)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
CEDA NDT Debate
Model UN
Mock Trial
Team Information
NYU has active teams in
policy, parliamentary, mock trial, and model UN as well as outreach programs
including the International Public Policy Forum for high schools and
partnerships with Brewer Attorneys,. Success Academy Debate League and
Mamaroneck High School.
NYU’s CEDA policy program is
committed to building a superior opportunity for all students to compete and
grow through the vehicle of debate at the novice, jv and varsity levels. The
NYU team had one of the quickest rises to national prominence winning a
national championship in its first decade. With four coaches and three
advisers, NYU finished in the top 20 in the nation in policy debate sweepstakes
for the last 11 years in a row, were 3rd in the inaugural national novice
sweepstakes in 2018 and averaged 30-45 active debaters annually.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
es, there are multiple
partial scholarships available annually. Additionally, NYU runs the NYU
Presidential Global Debates which has awarded students over $30,000 in prizes
and cash awards annually for the last six years. Check out our prospective
student
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.facebook.com/nyuceda/
Contact Info
Will Baker Director will.baker@nyu.edu
John Dellamoer Assistant
Coach john.dellamore@gmail.com
Vladimir Pavlov Assistant
Coach
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: 4 year liberal arts college
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Newberry, SC)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.newberry.edu/campus-life/get-involved/speech-debate-team
Contact Info
David Harpool David.Harpool@newberry.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/21/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: North Central (Naperville, IL)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events Lincoln Parliamentary League
Team Information
We compete in two forms of
Parliamentary debate: NPDA and LPL (Lincoln Parliamentary League). We emphasize
developing the ability of individual students to do their own original
thinking, and the squad consists of approximately 8 students annually. The school
also supports a full Individual Events program (consistently N.F.A. top
twenty).
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Scholarships are available.
Students interested in applying should contact Dr. Richard Paine at (630)
637-5374.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.northcentralcollege.edu/forensics
https://www.facebook.com/northcentralforensics/
Contact Info
Richard Paine Director of
Forensics and Director of Debate repaine@noctrl.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Mid America (Fargo, ND)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
The NDSU Lincoln Speech and
Debate team is an active member of Pi Kappa Delta, the American Forensics
Association, the National Forensics Association, and the National Parliamentary
Debate Association. The team competes in several tournaments annually. Students
may compete in public address events, oral interpretation events, and
parliamentary debate. Undergraduate students of all majors are welcome to
compete. Students can earn one credit per semester for competing on the team.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Limited funds are available
for team members.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://myndsu.ndsu.edu/organization/speechanddebate
https://www.facebook.com/NDSUSpeechTeam/
https://www.instagram.com/ndsuspeech_debate
Contact Info
Samantha Rezac samantha.g.rezac@ndsu.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Boston, MA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://neu.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/the-northeastern-debate-society
https://www.facebook.com/DebateNU/
https://www.instagram.com/nudebatesociety/?hl=en
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Flagstaff, AZ)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NPDA-NPTE Debate IPDA Debate NFA-LD Debate
Speech Events
Model UN
Team Information
Members of the team
participate in Parliamentary Debate, NFA LD, BP-Worlds, and/or IEs.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
partial tuition wavers for
instate students, partial tuition wavers for out-of-state students.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://in.nau.edu/forensics-team/
Contact Info
Sarah Walker Director of
Speech and Debate Sarah.M.Walker@nau.edu
Jess Ayres Assistant Director
of Debate jra276@nau.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: North Central (DeKalb, IL)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
Housed in the Department of
Communication and funded by the Student Association, NIU Forensics primarily
competes in parliamentary debate and individual events at the state, regional,
and national level. Typically, NIU Forensics is supported each year by two
faculty coaches and four graduate student coaches. Inquiries from prospective
team members and/or graduate assistants are especially welcome.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
New and returning team
members are strongly encouraged to apply for forensics scholarships each
semester. Scholarships are awarded based on forensic and/or academic
excellence.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.niu.edu/clas/comm/undergraduate/experiential-learning/index.shtml
https://www.facebook.com/NIUForensics1/
https://www.instagram.com/niuforensics/?hl=en
Contact Info
Judy Santacaterina Director
of Individual Events jsantaca@niu.edu
Matt Dupuis Assistant
Director of Forensics mdupuis1@niu.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: North Central (Aberdeen, SD)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://northern.edu/student-life/student-involvement-leadership/student-organizations
https://www.facebook.com/NSUSpeechandDebate/
https://www.instagram.com/northern.speechanddebate
Contact Info
Gus Foote Director justin.foote@northern.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Annandale, VA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
Northern Virginia Community
College
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 6/26/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Rockies (Powell, WY)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NFA-LD Debate Speech Events
Model UN
Team Information
Full service program offering
debate and all individual events. Member of Phi Rho Pi, AFA, and National
Parliamentary Debate Association.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Scholarships are available
for students who compete in our program.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://nwc.edu/academics/speech.html
Contact Info
Bob Becker Director of
Forensics robert.becker@nwc.edu
Jessica Jatkowski Forensics
Coach Jessica.jatkowski@nwc.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Niceville, FL)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.nwfsc.edu/students/student-life/clubs-and-organizations/
Contact Info
Ronnie Stanley Advisor stanleyr@nwfsc.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Mid America (Maryville, MO)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Public Forum Debate Speech Events
Team Information
We are a comprehensive
program that competes in both College Public Forum and Individual Events. Our
program travels around the region competing on average of 5 tournament weekends
per semester. The end of the season is the national tournament season that
includes both the Pi Kappa Delta and Public Communication Speech and Debate
League associations.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Scholarships are available to
both incoming and returning students. While the philosophy of the program is to
place emphasis on returning students, first year students are eligible for a
small scholarship in the first semester with the potential for that
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.nwmissouri.edu/communications/orgs/forensics.htm
Contact Info
Brian Swafford Director of
Forensics swaff@nwmissouri.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: Northwest (Nampa, ID)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
The NNU forensics team is
your opportunity to hone speaking and performance skills. Previous speech and
debate experience is not required to be a part of the team, and all travel
expenses are paid for by the department, even cross-country flights to national
tournaments.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Like most sports,
scholarships are sometimes available to students who compete on the Forensics
team. These scholarships are over and above the general academic scholarship
you receive when you're accepted to NNU.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://communications.nnu.edu/forensics
Contact Info
Brooke Adamson Coach mbadamson@nnu.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: North Central (Evanston, IL)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
CEDA NDT Debate
BP Debate Speech Events
Team Information
Established in 1856, the
Debate Society at Northwestern is the longest continuing program of its kind in
the United States. Each year, approximately 30 undergraduate students
participate actively in our competitive policy debate program. Students come from
all different geographic regions and from a variety of debate backgrounds; most
all have a minimum of three years of high school experience under their belt
when the arrive at NU. For more information, see our web page at www.debate.northwestern.edu.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
See a detailed discussion of
this topic at www.debate.northwestern.edu.
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
Dan Fitzmier Director d-fitzmier@northwestern.edu
Andrea Reed Assoc. Director
of Debate
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: North Central (Midland, MI)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events speech
Team Information
The Northwood University
Competitive Speech Team is entering the 28th season of competition.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.northwood.edu/student-life/organizations/competitive-speech-forensics/
Contact Info
Mark Marciniak Director marcinia@northwood.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: North Central (Farmington Hills+, MI)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
This speech, performance and
debate team competes from September-April, travels to two or three tournaments
a semester, and OCC covers the cost of judging, registration and etc. Students
from all 5 Oakland County campuses can compete, but the director's office is on
the Orchard Ridge Campus in Farmington Hills.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
There are some scholarships
available. ($300-1,000) Please contact Carole Bennett at cabennet@oaklandcc.edu for more
information.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://oaklandcc.edu/forensicteam/
Contact Info
Carole Bennett Tenured
Faculty - Communication cabennet@oaklandcc.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: 2 year
Region where this school is located: North Central (Skokie, IL)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events speech
Team Information
Our Forensics Competitive
Speech, Theatre and Debate team is based out of Oakton Community College which
is located in Des Plaines and Skokie Illinois
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.facebook.com/oaktonforensics/
Contact Info
David Nadolski Coach dnadolsk@oakton.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: North Central (Colombus, OH)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NFA-LD Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.instagram.com/osu_speaks/
Contact Info
ohiostatespeechanddebate@gmail.com
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: North Central (Athens, OH)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
NFA-LD Debate Public Forum
Debate Speech Events
Team Information
Ohio University has a long
history of speech and debate. The first
on campus debate occurred in 1811, and in the over 200 years since, the team
continues to flourish. Ohio University
prides itself on being one of the founding members of the National Forensics
Associations and is one of only two institutions to have attended every NFA
National Tournament since its inception in 1971.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.ohio.edu/scripps-college/comm-studies/undergraduate#hands-on
https://www.facebook.com/OU4N6/
Contact Info
Jennifer Talbert jtalbert@ohio.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Fremont, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.ohlone.edu/communication/forensics-speech-debate-team
https://www.facebook.com/ohlonecollegespeechandebate/
Contact Info
Kim Lee Director of Forensics
kyee6@ohlone.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Mid America (Oklahoma City, OK)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
We travel to both regional
and national tournaments with the goals of establishing ourselves as national
competitors and improving the quality and quantity of regional competition.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Scholarships (in the form of
tuition waivers) are available for qualified students. Contact the coach for
details.
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
Mohamed Daadaoui Chair of
Political Science, History, Philosophy & Rhetoric mdaadaoui@okcu.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: Mid America (Tulsa, OK)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Costa Mesa, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NPDA-NPTE Debate IPDA Debate NFA-LD Debate
Speech Events
Readers Theater 1
Team Information
Speech and Debate Team: The
nationally recognized Speech and Debate Team is sponsored by the Department of
Communication Studies. Speech and
Debate, also known as "Forensics", is a co-curricular activity. The squad travels near and far to compete at
tournaments where each student competes in one or more different "events",
beginning in preliminary rounds and advancing during the course of the day to
score points for the team. OCC's squad
has enjoyed much success throughout its history, winning many local, state and
national titles. These include an
impressive six national championships, and a second-placing at nationals in
2004.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://orangecoastcollege.edu/academics/lit-lang/special-programs.html
https://www.instagram.com/orangecoastforensics/?hl=en
Contact Info
Shauhin Davari Head Coach shauhindavari@gmail.com
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northwest (Corvallis, OR)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/soc/speech/forensics-team
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063691262751
Contact Info
Mark Porrovecchio Direcor of
Forensics and Debate mark.porrovecchio@oregonstate.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: Mid America (Ottowa, KS)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Public Forum Debate Speech Events
Team Information
Small, liberal-arts college
in eastern Kansas; traveling a national circuit
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Range of scholarships:
comprehensive competition
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.ottawa.edu/academics/degree-programs/undergraduate/communication/speech
https://www.facebook.com/englishdebatingsociety/
https://linktr.ee/englishdebatingsociety
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: North Central (Westerville, OH)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
Otterbein students of all
majors and levels of experience have the opportunity to compete in debate
tournaments and individual events (public speaking, oral interpretation, and
extemporaneous speaking) tournaments, which provide travel opportunities to both
local and out-of-state contests. Along with intercollegiate competitions the
team participates in on-campus debates on current topics of interest. Otterbein
is a member of the Ohio Forensics Association, National Forensic Association,
Public Communication Speech and Debate League, and Pi Kappa Delta, a national
forensics honorary.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.otterbein.edu/communication/
Contact Info
Susan Millsap Director of
Forensics smillsap@otterbein.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: North Central (Owensboro, KY)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IDEAState
Business Competition
Team Information
We have been in operation
since 1991. The team has been highly successful in both IPDA, NPDA, and
individual events. For many years we competed in NEDA debate and won a national
title in Crossfire Debate in 2008. But, our financial resources were reduced
and now we run along a state wide circuit of Kentucky tournaments. OCTC has won
numerous awards at KFA state and are the reigning 2016 Community College State
Champions in both Debate and Individual Events. Five OCTC team members have won
the Harlan Hamm award for Outstanding Speaker of the Year with Jacob Grant the
most recent in 2016.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
We have scholarships that we
give sporadically to experienced students ranging from $100.00 to $200.00 per
semester. But, we usually do that only for students with a proven track record
of collegiate success. We will off them to high school students but m
Web-Social Media Pages
https://owensboro.kctcs.edu/about/student-life/activities-organizations.aspx
Contact Info
Taylor Washum taylor.washum@kctcs.edu
Connor Goodwin Assistant
Director of Debate
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northwest (Forest grove, OR)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.pacificu.edu/clubs-organizations/sports-and-recreational/speech-debate
Contact Info
Daniel Broyles Direcor of
Forensics and Debate dsbroyles@pacificu.edu
Jennifer Connor
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southeast (West Palm Beach, FL)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Moot Court
Team Information
Fall 2018 will be the first
time Palm Beach Atlantic University has participated in intercollegiate debate.
We will begin with only a small number of students, but hope to grow
participation quickly. Debate and forensics competition will be one of the major
activities of our new program concentrating on civil discourse.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
None at this time
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.pba.edu/academics/schools/college-of-the-arts/communication/
Contact Info
Joseph Sowers Coordinator Joseph_Sowers@pba.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Southwest (San Marcos, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
We are a full service 2 year
college specializing in preparing high school students for transfer to
nationally competitive 4 year programs. We have strong transfer relationships
with Point Loma, Northern Arizona, Concordia University Irvine, and many others.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
No scholarships are
available.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.palomar.edu/speechandasl/palomar-forensics-speech-and-debate-team/
Contact Info
Dewi Hockett dhokett@palomar.edu
Brandan Whearty Assistant
Director bwhearty@palomar.edu
Marquesa Cook-Whearty Coach mcookwhearty@palomar.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: 4 year university
Region where this school is located: Mid America (Parkville, MO)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://my.park.edu/ICS/Campus_Life/
https://www.instagram.com/parkspeechanddebate/
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: North Central (Champaign, IL)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
Brian Cafarelli Director of
Forensics bcafarelli@parkland.edu
Julie Weishar jweishar@parkland.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Pasadena, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events arta
Team Information
We are a competitive
intercollegiate forensics team. We have three full-time coaches and two
assistant coaches. We offer speech and debate in our program.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
At the end of each forensics
season, we offer scholarships to the most valuable speaker, most improved,
rookie of the year, and sometimes a transfer award. The scholarships vary from year to year based
on the budget and funding. The past
scholarships ha
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
Jacqueline Yu Director of
Forensics jyu128@pasadena.edu
Allan Axibal-Cordero Coach
Jay Arntson Coach jarntson@pasadena.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Purcellville, VA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Moot Court Model
UN
Team Information
Patrick Henry College's
liberal arts model marries both the rich Classical model of education with an
emphasis on rhetoric and communication as part of that education. To that end
PHC competes in two national forensic leagues (moot court and mock trial) and
two international leagues (British Parli and Model UN), giving students a wide
variety of experience in different types of public speaking.
The result is a versatile
graduate who can speak effectively in a committee setting (Model UN), before an
audience (BP and Mock Trial) or in more personal, and one-on-one settings (Moot
Court). It is also exceptional prep for law school, as these forms of debate
are the best forms of prep for law school.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
PHC offers scholarships for
two types of forensic speakers: those who perform well at regional and national
tournaments, and those who are skilled in mentoring and the formation of new
debaters. PHC's unrivaled success in moot court and emerging skill in
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.facebook.com/PHCMootCourt/
Contact Info
Susan Johnson shjohnson@phc.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (State College, PA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NFA-LD Debate NEDA
Debate
Team Information
The Penn State Speech &
Debate Society participates in a variety of competition formats. For debate,
students compete in Lincoln-Douglas debate. Lincoln-Douglas debate is a
one-on-one format under the purview of the National Forensic Association (NFA).
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://cas.la.psu.edu/undergraduate/student-organizations/speech-and-debate-team/
https://www.instagram.com/psuforensics/?hl=en
Contact Info
Tim Michaels Director of
Forensics trm5449@psu.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Malibu, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Team Information
Pepperdine competes
nationally and internationally in British parliamentary debate and within the
Civic Debate Consortium. Experience levels on the team vary and although we
appreciate high school success, we are much more concerned with commitment
level and character.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Pepperdine offers a number of
partial tuition scholarships for debate each year. Our amounts vary according to skill and
commitment level. Scholarships generally increase the longer you are on the
team. In addition, the financial aid
department at Peppe
Web-Social Media Pages
https://seaver.pepperdine.edu/communication/student-opportunities/real-world-experiences/debate/
https://www.instagram.com/pepperdinedebate/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwHH57WxrLX3Vc-lOFIXXAg/videos
Contact Info
Abi Smith Director abi.smith@pepperdine.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Demorest, GA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://piedmontroar.com/debate/
Contact Info
Janice Moss Professor of Mass
Communication jmoss@piedmont.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southwest (San Diego, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NPDA-NPTE Debate IPDA Debate NFA-LD Debate
Speech Events
International Tournaments
Team Information
PLNU competes in all 11 AFA
Individual Events, NPDA Parliamentary debate and NFA LD debate and attends some
international travel tournaments such as Tokyo last year and Dublin this
year. We are probably better known for
success in Parli Debate having won various NPDA National Titles in recent
years, but we stress a balanced program, encouraging speakers to compete in
both debate and IEs. It is possible
though to do 4 IEs for those that prefer not to debate. The school combines faith and education in an
uplifting Christian university setting on the most attractive seaside campus in
the country. There are lifestyle rules
against participating in the recreational use of drugs or alcohol, smoking, etc. . . that you should be aware of if that
is an important part of the college experience for you.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
The campus is generous in its
support of the program, but due to the size of the team the scholarships are
spread around to all team members based on past experience and success. We can help, but we won't come close to
providing anyone with a full ride,
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.pointloma.edu/opportunities/speech-debate
https://www.instagram.com/lomadebate/
Contact Info
Skip Rutledge Director of
Forensics, Professor of Communication Studies skiprutledge@pointloma.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/3/2025
Type of School: 4 year College
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Winter Haven, FL)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NFA-LD Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
We offer scholarships!
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
Christina Gesmundo Professor
and Coach cgesmundo@polk.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/3/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: North Central (Chicago Heights, IL)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
Team Members may enter
several events in any one tournament, and all of the events during the year.
Most students will specialize in two to six events.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://prairiestate.edu/academics/liberal-arts-and-social-sciences/communication.aspx
https://www.facebook.com/PSCSpeechTeam/
Contact Info
Dana Trunnell Coach dtrunnell@prairiestate.edu
Ed Schwarz coach eschwarz@prairiestate.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/3/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Princeton, NJ)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
BP Debate APDA
Debate
Team Information
The Princeton Debate Panel,
also known as the PDP, is one of the premiere collegiate debating societies in
the country. Throughout the year, the PDP competes in weekly tournaments across
the country sanctioned by the American Parliamentary Debate Association (APDA),
of which Princeton was a founding member.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
Srishti Gosh President princetondebatepanel@gmail.com
Brian Litchfield Team
President
This information was last confirmed 7/3/2025
Type of School: 4 year college
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Flushing, NY)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Public Forum Debate Speech Events
Team Information
Members of the Queens College
Speech Society will be given a unique opportunity to hone public speaking and
presentation skills through a variety of events tailored to many speaking
formats within Platform Speech and Interpretation events.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.qcspeechsociety.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Queens-SpeechTeam-780714165433031/
https://www.instagram.com/qcspeech/?hl=en
Contact Info
Randy Perez Director qcspeechteam@gmail.com
Rebecca Kalendareva VP
This information was last confirmed 7/3/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Ashland, VA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
BP Debate Civic Debate, Public Debate
Team Information
The Franklin Debating Society
provides opportunities for students to engage in argumentation, debate,
advocacy, and a variety of speaking events. We believe these opportunities are
important to facilitating critical thinking, developing mind and character, and
being well rounded individuals. Rather than advancing a particular party or
ideological perspective, the Society engages in critical discussion and debate
to deepen understanding of cultural, social, and civic issues. Opportunities
include a variety of debate types and locations, including parliamentary
debate, civic debate, social justice competitions, online events, in-person
travel events, and on campus debates, discussions, and events. By offering a
range of opportunities, it meets our students where they are: many do not have
prior experience, many students want to participate in other parts of college
life (such as sorority or fraternity, athletics, student clubs, and/or jobs).
Doing so also fits within the mission of the College, to develop the mind and
character of our students, while also demonstrating the liberal arts tradition:
of examining the ways in which argumentation and debate are relevant to many
aspects of college experience, demonstrating breadth of experiences.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
RMC offers numerous merit
scholarships based on academic achievement and a student's record in
extra-curricular activities. Participation in high school debate or forensics
is most definitely a factor in the award of such scholarships; however, we do
not
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.rmc.edu/campus-life/clubs/franklin-debating-society/
https://www.instagram.com/rmcfranklindebate/?hl=en
Contact Info
Ruth Beerman Assoc. Professor
RuthBeerman@rmc.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/3/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Northeast (branchburg township, NJ)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.raritanval.edu/student-life/student-clubs/academic-clubs
Contact Info
Andrea Vaccaro Advisor andrea.vaccaro@raritanval.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/3/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Rockies (Denver, CO)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
BP Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 7/3/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Texas (Houston, TX)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NPDA-NPTE Debate Speech Events
Team Information
The George R. Brown Forensics
Society is Rice University’s competitive intercollegiate speech and debate
team. Founded in 1984, the society replaced the original Rice Forensics
Society, which existed from 1954 to 1964. The team represents Rice by competing
in speech and debate tournaments throughout the United States. The George R.
Brown Forensics Society has a strong tradition of success. The society has
brought home numerous national championships. Most recent was Jarvis Sam’s 2013
national championship in Communication Analysis.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://humanities.rice.edu/speech-and-debate
Contact Info
David Worth Director of
Forensics forensic@rice.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/3/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Whittier, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NPDA-NPTE Debate IPDA Debate NFA-LD Debate
Public
Forum Debate Moot Court Mock Trial
Team Information
Full service program
(platforms, limited prep, debate and interp) serving the Rio Hondo College
Community. Open to all students enrolled at the college. Program boasts a high
transfer and graduation rate.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Our foundation has a $200
scholarship for students who successfully compete at Phi Rho Pi.
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
Grant Tovmasian Forensics
Coordinator (DOF) gtovmasian@riohondo.edu
Patricia Hughes Co-Coordinator
phughes@riohondo.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/3/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Winter Park, FL)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Team Information
The Rollins College Debate
Team was inaugurated in the fall of 2007 by Dr. Eric D. Smaw with the help and
guidance of Dr. Roger Casey (former Provost). Since its inaugural year, the
debate team has celebrated many notable achievements, including top place
finishes at the state, national, and international level, and top place awards
in speaking and overall team performance. The members of the Rollins Debate
Team are proud to have the opportunity to represent Rollins College at home and
abroad, and we look forward to continuing our tradition of excellent debating.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
http://www.rollins.edu/debate-team/index.html
Contact Info
Joshua Brown Debate Team
Coach jrbrown@rollins.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/3/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (New Brunswick, NJ)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
BP Debate APDA
Debate CPFL
Team Information
The Rutgers University Debate
Union (RUDU) is the debate team at the Rutgers University New Brunswick campus.
If you’re interested in debate or public speaking, we are always looking for
new members.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://rutgersdebate.wixsite.com/rudu
https://www.facebook.com/RutgersNewarkDebate
Contact Info
Willie Johnson Director wj107@newark.rutgers.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/3/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Mission Viejo, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Readers Theater
Team Information
The Saddleback Forensics Team
attends many tournaments throughout California and across the nation competing
in both Individual Events and Debate. Our team is nationally recognized for our
students' competitive success, as well as our commitment to maintaining a team
that views competition as an engagement that demands dedication, respect, and
ethical behavior.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.saddleback.edu/programs-degrees/all-programs/communication-studies
Contact Info
Shawn O'Rourke sorourke@saddleback.edu
Lucas Ochoa
Heidi Ochoa
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: North Central (University Center, MI)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events Moot Court
Team Information
Has participated in the
forensics and debate competitions for the past two years. They placed 2nd at
the State Novice Forensics Tournament. Some of the categories in forensics
include extemporaneous, prose interpretation, persuasion, dramatic interpretation,
informative speaking, and poetry interpretation, after dinner speaking,
rhetorical criticism and dramatic duo interpretation.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://svsu.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/svsuforensic
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: North Central (Saint Cloud, MN)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
NFA-LD Debate Public Forum
Debate Congress
Team Information
Comprehensive program
offering training and competition in 11+ individual events and multiple forms
of debate.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Scholarships are available;
contact the program for more information.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://stcloudstate.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/forensics-competitive-speech
https://www.facebook.com/ScsuSpeechAndDebate/
Contact Info
Scott Wells Director of
Forensics sdwells@stcloudstate.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Moraga, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NPDA-NPTE Debate
Team Information
The Macken Debate &
Speech Team Welcome to Macken Collegiate Forensics! The Macken Collegiate
Forensics program supports SMC's competitive debate & speech team. We
develop and enhance critical thinking, advocacy, and research skills through
competitive participation in public communication: parliamentary debate and
individual events (platform and limited preparation). The team welcomes
students from all academic disciplines and is designed to develop skills in
ethical and socially responsible public communication and public policy
analysis. Team membership also provides opportunities to expand social and
professional horizons.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Macken Collegiate Forensics
Scholarship Program — $300-$5000 Saint Mary's College Macken Collegiate
Forensics program is able to offer several scholarship opportunities to
incoming freshman, transfer students, and currently enrolled SMC students.
Students
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.stmarys-ca.edu/student-life/activities-clubs/macken-debate-speech-team
Contact Info
Andrea Brown Lead Debate
Coach alb11@stmarys-ca.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Homewood, AL)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
CEDA NDT Debate
Team Information
The Samford Debate Team has
continued to flourish under the leadership of Dr. Ryan Galloway. Last year, our
debate team continued its tradition of competition at the highest level,
representing Samford at Georgia State University, the University of Kentucky,
the University of Alabama, Harvard College, Wayne State University, Wake Forest
University, University of North Texas, University of Texas-Dallas, State
University of West Georgia, University of Florida, Augustana College, the
University of Texas, the University of Kansas, the District VI/SEC CEDA
Regional Championships, the ADA National Debate Tournament, the CEDA National
Debate Tournament, and the National Debate Tournament (N.D.T.). In addition to
our nationally competitive teams, Samford also hosts the Samford University
Summer Forensics Institute, the Samford University Public Debate Series, the
Bishop Guild Debate Tournament, and the Birmingham Area Debate League.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
We offer a range of merit
scholarships given for outstanding performance and promise as a college
debater.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.samford.edu/arts-and-sciences/debate
https://www.instagram.com/sudebate/?hl=en
Contact Info
Michael Janas Director mjjanas@samford.edu
lee quinn assistant director thelquinn@gmail.com
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Texas (San Antonio, TX)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 6/24/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Southwest (San Diego, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NPDA-NPTE Debate
Team Information
We are a full service
forensics program and are willing to let students explore whatever events they
want. We operate under the philosophy that winning is a consequence, not an
objective. Unlike other programs, we do not concern ourselves with limiting our
entry or focusing our efforts towards sweepstakes. We believe learning is the
objective and striving for excellence yields competitive success.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
We offer a $500 scholarship
for a student that has been on the team for at least one year. This is a cash
scholarship.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.sdmesa.edu/campus-life/get-involved/speech-and-debate/
https://www.facebook.com/alumnimesaforensics/
Contact Info
Kim Perigo Co-Director of
Forensics kperigo@sdccd.edu
Bryan Malinis Co-Director of
Forensics bmalinis@sdccd.edu
Scott Plambeck Coach splambek@sdccd.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southwest (San Diego, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NPDA-NPTE Debate
Team Information
CA and national competition
in CEDA, NPDA, BP, NFA LD, and AFA NIET individual events based on AFA and NFA
circuit models.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Limited scholarship money may
be available on a year-to-year basis. Inquire with the Director at: anuckelscuevas@sdsu.edu, or members
of the coaching staff for more information.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://communication.sdsu.edu/student-experience/speech-and-debate/speech-and-debate-coaches
https://www.facebook.com/1162450673905379
Contact Info
John Loo Director of
Forensics jdloo@sdsu.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southwest (San Francisco, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
Forensics is a unique
activity that offers students the opportunity to develop, refine and master
communication skills in a competitive environment. The team prides itself on
fostering the development of new speakers and seasoned competitors. In fact, supporting
and encouraging first-time speakers is one of our team's greatest strengths.
Students on the team travel to speech tournaments both inside and outside
California. Each year several members of the team qualify to compete at
national tournaments.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://communicationstudies.sfsu.edu/archive/speech-and-debate-team.html
Contact Info
Theodore Albiniak Director Albiniak@sfsu.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Pasadena, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.msjc.edu/communicationstudies/forensics.html
Contact Info
Jennifer Baney Director of
Forensics jbaney@msjc.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Stockton, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NPDA-NPTE Debate IPDA Debate NFA-LD Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
Competitive Events offer at
Delta College: Persuasive Speaking Informative Speaking Communication Analysis
Extemporaneous Impromptu Poetry Duo Prose Dramatic Reader’s Theatre
Parliamentary Debate Lincoln–Douglas Debate Programmed Oral Interpretation After
Dinner Speaking/Speech to Entertain
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://deltacollege.edu/program/speech-debate
Contact Info
Tyffani Upton Benton Director
of Forensics, IE Coach tyffani.upton-benton@deltacollege.edu
Steven Farias steven.farias@deltacollege.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southwest (San Jose, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
NFA-LD Debate Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Although we do not have
scholarships for competitors, we do have Graduate Teaching Associates positions
available that offer tuition reimbursement and pay a stipend while earning a MA
in Communication Studies.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.sjsu.edu/comm/programs/forensics/competition.php
Contact Info
Kim Yee Director of Forensics
kim.yee@sjsu.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Santa Rosa, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NFA-LD Debate Speech Events
Readers Theater Performance
Studies Festivals
Team Information
If you like to advocate,
perform, travel, and grow, join the SRJC Forensics Speech, Debate, and
Performance Team! We offer students opportunities to develop, refine, and
practice communication skills. SRJC has a 100-year history of developing new
speakers into confident performers, and guiding competitors to intramural
tournament success, state titles, and national championships. Get transferable
and repeatable units (Comm 52A or B), enroll and compete every semester, grow
communication and performance skills, play and experiment with ideas, advocate
for a better world, make memories and connections, travel to new cities and
campuses, expand your worldview, enhance your resume for your career,
transferring, and graduate school, and work to be a national champion… all in a
fun and supportive atmosphere. No experience is required to join and no
auditions are held. We travel to regional, state and national tournaments.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Yes
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.facebook.com/SRJCspeechanddebate/
https://linktr.ee/srjcspeechandperformance
https://www.facebook.com/SRJCspeechanddebate/
Contact Info
Joshua Hamzehee jhamzehee@santarosa.edu
Jennifer O'Mahony jomahony@santarosa.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Orange, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NPDA-NPTE Debate IPDA Debate NFA-LD Debate
Team Information
We are a nationally
recognized team in Individual Event Speaking, Lincoln Douglas Debate,
Parliamentary Debate and Reader’s Theater.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://sccollege.edu/students/SitePages/Speech-and-Debate.aspx
https://www.instagram.com/sccforensicsteam/?hl=en
Contact Info
Jared Kubicka-Miller miller_jared@sccollege.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/2/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: Northwest (Seattle, WA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
BP Debate
Team Information
The Seattle Debate Union
welcomes you to debate on our program. We have a robust debate program in
BP/Worlds debate. We compete in the YODL League, in the Northwest Forensics
Conference and at BP Debates nationally. We provide individualized coaching with
practices, drills, and topic preparation. We win many awards each year and
students improve and grow on our team. Beginners and Experienced students
welcome. Join us!
Are scholarships available at the
school?
We have small grants for
continuing team members renewed based on participation and work effort. Seattle
University also offers solid financial aid.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.nwforensics.org/su-debate/index-join-our-team.htm
www.facebook.com/seattleu.debate/
https://www.instagram.com/seattleudebateclub/
Contact Info
Jim Hanson Director of
Forensics hansonj@seattleu.edu
Alex Cruz acruz2@seattleu.edu
Brian Sung
This information was last confirmed 7/3/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (South Orange, NJ)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
The Brownson Speech Team of
Seton Hall University fully supports the university's mission to foster
academic and ethical development of students and to prepare them to become
leaders in their professional and community lives. The team flourishes as a
competitive, academic, co-curricular activity dedicated to the advancement of
logic, argumentative skills, advocacy, creativity, rhetorical excellence, and
performance artistry through undergraduate intercollegiate forensics. This
enriching activity spans the growth of leadership, determination, hard work,
and effective communication. Further, this activity increases students'
awareness and critical evaluation of current political, social, economic, and
cultural issues.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.shu.edu/human-development-culture-media/brownson-speech-and-debate-team.html
Contact Info
Catherine Zizik Director zizikcat@shu.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/3/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: North Central (Shepherdstown, WV)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
The Team is coming off a
First Place finish for Team Debate at the 2016 State Tournament (run by the
WVIFA). The Team competes in numerous tournaments each year and has several
impressive finishes in all recent tournaments.
We also have had individuals earn First-Place finishes in events such as
Lincoln-Douglas Debate, Parliamentary Debate, Rhetorical
Criticism/Communication Analysis, Extemporaneous Speaking, Poetry
Interpretation, and Informative Speaking.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.shepherd.edu/political-science/debate-forensics
https://www.facebook.com/sudebfor/
https://twitter.com/Shepherd_DF
Contact Info
Alyssa Nazarok Coach &
Advisor anazarok@shepherd.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/23/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northwest Canada (Burnaby, BC)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.facebook.com/SFUDebateSociety/
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 6/23/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: North Central (Indianola, IA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
NFA-LD Debate Public Forum
Debate Speech Events Readers Theater
CPFL
Team Information
We offer a comprehensive
speech and debate program. If you are a current NSDA member, your points will
transfer to Simpson, and you will have the opportunity to attend the Pi Kappa
Delta national tournament. Simpson won debate sweepstakes at PKD in 2016.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Scholarship are available.
Amounts depend on experience. https://simpson.edu/academics/beyond-classroom/speech-and-debate/speech-debate-and-mock-trial-scholarship-application
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064528429203
Contact Info
Tiana Brownen Director of
Speech & Debate tiana.brownen@simpson.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/3/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Slippery Rock, PA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NEDA
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
Heather Frederick heather.frederick@sru.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/26/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Northhampton, MA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
BP Debate APDA
Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://socialnetwork.smith.edu/organization/debate
https://www.facebook.com/smithcollegedebatesociety/
https://smithdebatesociety.weebly.com/
https://www.instagram.com/smithdebatesociety/
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 7/3/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Fairfield, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NPDA-NPTE Debate IPDA Debate Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.instagram.com/solano_forensics/?hl=en
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 6/21/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: North Central (Brookings, SD)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
Jackrabbit Forensics is a
comprehensive co-curricularforensics program that competes in the 11 American
Forensics Association eventsand parliamentary debate. Our team is one of the
oldest student organizationson campus. We have a rich tradition of excellence
in collegiate oralinterpretation, speech and debate. Our program is rooted in
education forspeakers of all levels.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.sdstate.edu/school-communication-journalism/jackrabbits-forensics
https://www.facebook.com/JackrabbitForensics/
Contact Info
Andrea Carlile Director of
Forensics andrea.carlile@sdstate.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/3/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Mid America (Harrisburg, IL)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 6/26/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Mid America (Durant, OK)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events CPFL
Team Information
For nearly a century, the
speech and debate team has been a standard of excellence in expressing the
human experience through well-crafted communication. As Southeastern’s only
competitive intercollegiate debating organization, we compete in national, regional,
and state tournaments in policy and nonpolicy debate and individual event
categories such as Extemporaneous, Impromptu, Persuasive, Informative, After
Dinner, and Oral Interpretation—Prose, Poetry, and Dramatic.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.se.edu/act/speech-and-debate/
Contact Info
Fendrich Clark Team Advisor frclark@se.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/3/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Texas (Dallas, TX)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
Our program believes that
Forensics represents the best way to develop the human voice of students. We
believe competition is an appropriate means for developing strength of
character and a degree of excellence necessary for the formation of civic
leaders. We strive for the strongest development of the human voice because it
is the most ideal means of resolving conflicts, establishing our personal
identities, and advocating for the well being others. With these goals in mind
we submit to rigorous processes of research, organization, presentation, and
judgment in order develop student abilities to speak well.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
We do not have debate
specific scholarships. We do influence and refer students for SMU's top
scholarship awards based on merit such as the Meadows scholars and the
Presidential scholars.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://connect.smu.edu/organization/smudebate
https://www.facebook.com/SouthernMethodistDebate/
Contact Info
Ben Voth Director bvoth@smu.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/3/2025
Type of School: 4 year university
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Baton Rouge, LA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.instagram.com/subrdebate/p/C3n2YqHRbEy/?img_index=1
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 7/3/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Mid America (Bolivar, MO)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.sbuniv.edu/campus-life/student-activities/speaking-bearcats.php
https://www.facebook.com/sbucom/
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 7/3/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: North Central (Marshall, MN)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
SMSU Forensics focused on
blending competition, education, and fun into a transformative experience. We
welcome all types of students with any skill and experience level.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Scholarships can be found on
our website: www.smsu.edu/go/forensics
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.smsu.edu/academics/programs/communicationstudies/smsu-forensic-team.html
Contact Info
Julie Walker Director of
Forensics julie.walker@smsu.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/3/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year College
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Atlanta, GA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 6/26/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Mid America (Canton, IL)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 6/24/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: Northeast (, NH)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.anselm.edu/debate-society
https://www.instagram.com/saintanselmdebate/
Contact Info
David Trumble debate coach debateteam@anselm.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/3/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: North Central (St. Cloud, MN)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
The Communication Studies
Club is for students who desire to work together in the areas of community
service, professional networking and social support. The club encourages
camaraderie and communication between students and faculty, to serve students
in the pursuit of their educational and career goals and to provide a social
outlet for Communication Studies majors and minors. Comm Club has been awarded the "2017
Outstanding Educational Program" award for bringing Green Card Voices to
campus. For more information, contact advisors Wendy Bjorklund and Matthew
Vorell.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://stcloudstate.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/forensics-competitive-speech
Contact Info
Scott Wells Director sdwells@stcloudstate.edu
Matthew Vorell Advisor msvorell@stcloudstate.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/3/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Jamaica, NY)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 6/24/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Moraga, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.stmarys-ca.edu/student-life/activities-clubs/macken-debate-speech-team
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 6/26/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year College
Region where this school is located: Mid America (Northfield, MN)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 6/24/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Stanford, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
BP Debate APDA
Debate
Team Information
The Stanford Debate Society
participates in a variety of different debate events on campus, throughout the
United States, and across the globe. We are active on the intercollegiate
circuits of APDA (American Parliamentary Debate Association) and NDT (National
Debate Tournament). We compete at the World Debate Championships (British
Parliamentary style). We also try to bring debate to the campus and greater
Stanford community by engaging in public debates on various issues. Each year,
we hold both a High School Invitational Tournament and a summer debate camp,
for the benefit of high school speakers and debaters nationwide.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Please contact directly for
more information.
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
Darrius Tan darrius@stanford.edu
Rich Boltizar Director
This information was last confirmed 7/3/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: Mid America (Sterling, KS)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
NFA-LD Debate Speech Events
Team Information
Sterling College participates
in Parliamentary and Lincoln-Douglas Debate as well as the typical Forensics
events. We are members of AFA, NFA, NPDA and Pi Kappa Delta - usually
particiapting in all of the national tournaments provided by those organizations.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Typical debate/forensics
scholarships range from $6,000 to $15,000 depending on level of commitment and
ability.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.sterling.edu/academics/debate-and-forensics
https://www.facebook.com/groups/6169305215/
Contact Info
Ken Troyer Director of
Forensics ktroyer@sterling.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/3/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Binghamton, NY)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.binghamton.edu/organizations/speech-and-debate/index.html
Contact Info
Joe Leeson-Schatz Director of
Speech and Debate debate@binghamton.edu
Maureen Kollar
This information was last confirmed 7/3/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Swarthmore, PA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
BP Debate
Team Information
Swarthmore's Peaslee Debate
Society attends APDA and BP style tournaments in the US and abroad. doesn’t
hold tryouts for new members; anyone is welcome and encouraged to join. Thanks
to an endowment from Amos J. Peaslee ’07 (1907, that is), the society is able
to pay for all of the expenses of attending a tournament.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Swarthmore is consistently a
top team on the American Parliamentary debate circuit. Swarthmore doesn’t hold
tryouts for new members; anyone is welcome and encouraged to join. Thanks to
the generous endowment from Amos J. Peaslee, the society is able to pa
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.instagram.com/swarthmoredebate/
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 7/3/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Syracuse, NY)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Team Information
The Syracuse University
Debate Society is a member of the American Parliamentary Debate Association
(APDA). We have fun writing cases, expressing arguments, and working on our
speaking skills to participate in regional tournaments. Our format is parliamentary
debate, which is a lot more fun than it sounds. Each round typically lasts an
hour or so, and pits two teams of two against each other with one or more
judges presiding over the round. What do we debate about? Well, everything. Of
the two teams, one of them is the Government, which brings the case to the
round against the other team, the Opposition. Cases ranging from economics,
policy, social issues, ethics, romance, and the buoyancy of Beyonce's posterior
in survival situations are all eligible for discussion. Its fun and
educational, improves public presentation, sharpens wit, and augments our
ability to organize and express rhetorical thought. Naturally, our organization
consists of wonderful, unique individuals that are true, true friends.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://haleyrocks24.wixsite.com/debateclub-su
https://www.instagram.com/debateclubsu/
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 7/3/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Tallahassee, FL)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
We are comprehensive program
which travels nationally to compete against both 2 year colleges and
universities. We focus on the individual events, as most of the tournaments in
our region offer the 11 AFA events. Each spring we attend at least one national
tournament.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
All students who qualify for
our travel squad receive scholarship money. The college covers all travel
expenses and entry fees for team members, including a food money allocation.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.tcc.fl.edu/student-life/arts-and-culture/forensics-speech--debate/
Contact Info
John Schultz Director of
Forensics schultzj@tcc.fl.edu
Eva Nielsen-Parks Professor
of Theatre nielsene@tcc.fl.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/3/2025
Type of School: 2 year junior college
Region where this school is located: Texas (Fort Worth, TX)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.instagram.com/tcctrojandebate/p/DCmyIhFvj6Q/
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 6/21/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Philadelphia, PA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
APDA Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://temple.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/TempleDebate
https://www.instagram.com/templedebate/?hl=en
Contact Info
Stephanie Tschanz Advisor tudebate@temple.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/3/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Nashville, TN)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
Forensics is the competitive
art of public speaking. Whether it is an interpretative event or a prepared
speech, the activity of forensics helps students develop one of the most
important skills of life - the ability to command the spoken word .
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
http://www.tnstate.edu/Communications/forensics.aspx
Contact Info
Sean Allen Forensics Coach sallen28@tnstate.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/3/2025
Type of School: 4 year university
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Cookville, TN)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.tntech.edu/cis/communication/student-orgs.php
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 6/21/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Texas (College Station, TX)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
The Texas A&M Speech and
Debate Team started as a student-run, student-funded, and student-oriented
organization. Currently, we operate jointly as a through the office of student
activities and the Aggie Agora. We compete in 11 individual speaking and acting
events, as well as parliamentary style debate. Our decree is to compete at a
national level while impacting both our community and the world at a grassroots
level. It’s not enough to just give empty speeches at TAMU, instead we strive
to turn our debate experience and our speech topics into real movements and
community involvement that we feel both betters the competition, the community,
and ourselves. For more information contact: Ryan Rigda (Advisor) at rsrigda@tamu.edu. Meetings are Wednesdays at
6pm in Bolton 016.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://getinvolved.tamu.edu/org/speech-and-debate
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 7/4/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Texas (Fort Worth, TX)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NPDA-NPTE Debate IPDA Debate Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.facebook.com/TCUForensics/
Contact Info
Amorette Hinderaker Convenor
of Debates a.hinderaker@tcu.edu
Chris Harper Assistant
Director of Forensics c.t.harper@tcu.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/4/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Texas (Houston, TX)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
NFA-LD Debate Speech Events
Readers Theater Moot Court Model UN Mock Trial
Team Information
Since its inception in 1949,
and continuing to 2016, without interruption, the TSU Debate Team has
contributed to the personal growth and development of students, through active
participation in the program of the forensic arts.At its initial meeting, the
team selected the name, Sigma Pi Alpha, to represent Socrates, Plato and
Aristotle, the earlier Greek philosophers who critically studied matters of
ethics, science, politics, logic, analytical thought and more, and who set an
example in oratory and dialectics.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Minimum scholarships are
available for Debate Students, annually, ranging between $1000 and $5000.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://tsu.edu/student-services/departments/debate-team/index.php
https://www.facebook.com/TEXASSOUTHERNUNIVERSITYDEBATETEAM/
https://www.instagram.com/tsudebateteam
Contact Info
Gloria Batiste-Roberts Dr. Gloria.Batiste-Roberts@tsu.edu
Jordon Evander Williams Assistant
Coach j.evanderwilliams1@gmail.com
Trendi Nguyen Assistant Coach
Trendi.nguyen@tsu.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/4/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Texas (San Marcos, TX)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
Wayne Kraemer is the
President of the Texas Intercollegiate Forensics Association and Operations
Manager for the Cross Examination Debate Association (CEDA) National Debate
Tournament. He is also the University Interscholastic League Debate Consultant,
advising on debate polices and issues in Texas. Mr. Kraemer directs the LBJ
Debate Society and the Elton Abernathy Forensics Society. The students he
directed have received state, regional, and international acclaim, and he and
his team are regularly invited to attend international events. The South
Central Region of CEDA has honored Wayne Kraemer as the Coach of the Year in
1997, and again in 1998.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.commstudies.txst.edu/speech-and-debate.html
https://www.facebook.com/txstatecomm/?ref=br_tf
Contact Info
Wayne Kraemer Director speechanddebate@txstate.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/4/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Texas (Lubbock, TX)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
BP Debate Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.depts.ttu.edu/comc/programs/commstudies/debate/
Contact Info
Scott Thomson scott.thomson@ttu.edu
Joe Provencher Assistant
Coach joseph.provencher@ttu.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/4/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: Northwest (Caldwell, ID)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
BP Debate NFA-LD Debate
Moot Court
Model UN
Team Information
The College of Idaho is a
comprehensive forensics squad. Students are expected to participate in both
speech and debate events.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Some modest scholarships are
available to First Year and Transfer Students interested in Speech and Debate
competition.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.collegeofidaho.edu/academics/departments/theatre-speech-arts/speech-debate
Contact Info
Kyle Cheesewright Director of
Speech and Debate Kcheesewright@collegeofidaho.edu
Ron Price Assistant Director
of Speech and Debate
Una Kimokeo-Goes ukimokeogoes@collegeofidaho.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/4/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: Northeast (New York, NY)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Mock Trial
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.tkc.edu/student-life/student-organizations/the-kds/
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 7/4/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (New York, NY)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
CEDA NDT Debate
Team Information
New School Debate is housed
in the Office of Civic Engagement & Social Justice of Lang College. This orients both our research and our
service mission as a team. The team focuses
on supporting regional debate (both is our own region and in the West) with
selective national travel opportunities for team members based on participation
in regular season tournaments. The team
supports novice, jv, and open debate as appropriate for members, which a strong
history of novice development. Students
can receive credit for debate participation in the Spring semesters.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
New School does not have
debate scholarships available. We have a small annual award for 1-2 team
members based on service, and numerous opportunities to be hired to judge on
weekends in the NYC area
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.newschool.edu/lang/student-groups/#
https://www.facebook.com/NewSchoolDebate/
https://www.instagram.com/newschooldebate/
Contact Info
Vik Kennan newschooldebate@gmail.com
Nick Fiori Assistant
Coach/Instructor nick.fiori@gmail.com
This information was last confirmed 7/4/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Texas (Tyler, TX)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NPDA-NPTE Debate
Team Information
A nationally competitive
parli debate program. We participate in both NPDA and NPTE competitions.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Scholarships are available
for those students who qualify.
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
Joe Provencher Debate
Sponsor/ Advisor jprovencher@uttyler.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/4/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Towson, MD)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Team Information
Towson debate has a long
legacy of student excellence, both inside and outside of debate. Our students
have won national championships, but we are not only here to collect trophies.
A Towson debater models for our debate and academic communities excellent
scholarship, integrity in argumentation, passion for justice, and will to
succeed in whatever they set to accomplish.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.towson.edu/cofac/centers/debate.html
https://www.facebook.com/TowsonDebate/
Contact Info
Michael Harrington Director
of Debate mharrington@towson.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/4/2025
Type of School: 4 year university
Region where this school is located: North Central (Lexington, KY)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.transy.edu/academics/program/writing-rhetoric-and-communication/forensics/
Contact Info
Gary Deaton Instructor gdeaton@transy.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/4/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Hartford, CT)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
BP Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://tcddebate.wordpress.com/
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 7/4/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: Texas (San Antonio, TX)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
CEDA NDT Debate
Team Information
Trinity Debate is committed
to providing debaters with a variety of opportunities to participate at all
levels of college debate. The team is composed of students from all across the
country with diverse backgrounds and mixed levels of debate experience. From
late elims at the Tournament of Champions to a few regional rounds, we welcome
everyone onto the squad. Whatever your argumentative choice, someone on the
squad will be there to help you develop your arguments successfully. With a
supportive atmosphere, everyone will find a place on the team. As a nationally
competitive squad, we have a proud history of success, from regularly
qualifying two teams to the National Debate Tournament to consistently reaching
elimination rounds at tournaments. Please contact us to find out more.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
The department offers Baker
Duncan scholarships that reward exceptional student talent in debate. All
students with high school debate experience who are interested in pursuing
debate in college are invited to apply. Baker Duncan scholarships are merit-ba
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.trinity.edu/academics/departments/human-communication-and-theatre/debate
https://www.facebook.com/DebateatTrinity/
Contact Info
William Jensen Director wjensen@trinity.edu
Collin Roark Assistant
Director of Debate croark@trinity.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/4/2025
Type of School: 4 year university
Region where this school is located: southeast (Troy, AL)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.instagram.com/trojan_debate/?hl=en
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 7/4/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Mid America (Kirksville, MO)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
NFA-LD Debate Speech Events
Team Information
The Truman Forensic Union is
a small, comprehensive forensic program at Truman State University in
Kirksville, Missouri. We compete in NFA-LD debate and individual events speech
at both the regional and national levels. The team has been very successful since
it's founding in 1880, most recently winning a national championship in LD
debate in 2012 and remaining a top 5 team in NFA-LD since 2010.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Between 4 and 6 scholarships
are awarded each spring to incoming first-year and transfer students who show
promise as a member of the Truman Forensic Union and as citizens of Truman
State University. The scholarships are awarded based on application mater
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.facebook.com/TrumanForensics/
Contact Info
Ben Davis Director of
Forensics & Instructor of Communication bdavis@truman.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/4/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Middlesex, MA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
APDA Debate
Team Information
Tufts Debate Society is a
completely student-run organization and the only competitive debate team at
Tufts! We travel all over the country, mostly the east coast, competing against
other top universities on the American Parliamentary Debate Association Circuit.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.instagram.com/tuftsdebate/?hl=en
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 7/4/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southeast (New Orleans, LA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Team Information
Revived in 2010, the Tulane
University Debate Team is quickly becoming one of the Southeast’s most
successful debate programs. We represent our university in Parliamentary-style
debate tournaments as a member of the National Parliamentary Debate Association.
Explore this site to learn more about our team and what we offer to Tulane
students.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://tulane.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/debate-team
https://www.facebook.com/tulanedebateteam/
Contact Info
Megan Holt Team Adviser mholt1@tulane.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/4/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Mid America (Tulsa, OK)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
NFA-LD Debate Public Forum
Debate Speech Events Readers Theater
Team Information
Forensics: We offer 5
Communications/Forensics courses within the Communication Arts degree. There is
a tuition waiver available. Participation includes preparation, practice, class
performances and competitions. Students will perform various individual events
including oral interpretation events (dramatic and humorous interpretation,
interpretation of prose and poetry, and duo interpretation, program of oral
interpretation, reader’s theatre, and platform speaking events (persuasive and
informative speaking, impromptu and extemporaneous speaking, after dinner
speaking, communication analysis, Student Congress, Parli-Debate, IPDA, and
Lincoln Douglas debate).
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Tulsa Community College
offers a tuition waiver for qualified students who compete with the TCC
Forensics team. This is renewable each semester.
Web-Social Media Pages
http://catalog.tulsacc.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=2&coid=3023
Contact Info
John Mikolajcik john.mikolajcik@tulsacc.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/4/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Texas (Tyler, TX)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NPDA-NPTE Debate IPDA Debate Speech Events
Team Information
Our team competes in
Parliamentary Debate, IPDA, and all of the individual events.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
We do have scholarships
available up to $2,000.00
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.tjc.edu/info/20203/speech/203/speech_and_debate_team
Contact Info
M'Liss Hindman Director of
Forensics mhin@tjc.edu
Joan Andrews Assistant
Director of Forensics
This information was last confirmed 7/4/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Rockies (Colorado Springs, CO)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
BP Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.usafa.edu/forensics-team/
Contact Info
Gina Iberri-Shea gina.iberri-shea@usafa.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/4/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Annapolis, MD)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
CEDA NDT Debate
Team Information
The USNA Debate Team
participates in intercollegiate debate at the Novice, JV, and Varsity level. We
are privileged to have the strong support of several alumni and have been
designated as a Brigade Support Activity. We stress a strong work ethic and encourage
a team mentality, but are flexible in order to give midshipmen the time they
need for study and other activities.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.usna.edu/MidActivities/ECA/Debate.php
https://www.instagram.com/navydebate/?hl=en
Contact Info
Danielle Verney Director verney@usna.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/4/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Jackson, TN)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.instagram.com/uudebate/?hl=en
Contact Info
Seth Brake Director of Debate
sbrake@uu.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/4/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: North Central (Akron, OH)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
The University of Akron
Speech and Debate Team, housed in the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences’
School of Communication, is a co-curricular program offered to all
undergraduate majors. In preparation for intercollegiate competitions,
participating students learn critical thinking, writing and speaking skills.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.uakron.edu/im/news/rise-of-ua-speech-and-debate-in-the-cob
https://www.instagram.com/uakronspeech/
Contact Info
Mark Rittenour Team Coach mritten@uakron.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Tuscaloosa, AL)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
The Alabama Forensic Council,
the competitive speech and debate program at the University of Alabama, aims to
promote intellectual discovery, enable professional development, strengthen and
utilize one’s unique voice, construct democratic messages, engage in
interpersonal and rhetorical exploration, and foster community.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://live-ua-cis.pantheonsite.io/undergraduate/get-involved/#student-organizations
https://www.facebook.com/BamaForensics
https://www.instagram.com/bamaforensics/
Contact Info
Ben Pyle Director bspyle@ua.edu
Cody Paul Harrison Assistant
Director cpharrison@ua.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northwest (Anchorage, AK)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
BP Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/programs/seawolf-debate/
https://www.facebook.com/SeawolfDebate/
https://www.instagram.com/seawolfdebate
Contact Info
Shawn Briscoe Director seawolfdebate@gmail.com
Shawn Briscoe Coach shawn.debate@gmail.com
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Mid America (Monticello, AR)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Team Information
MONTICELLO, AR — The debate
team at the University of Arkansas at Monticello is enjoying a strong fall
semester in competitions in Arkansas, Texas, Tennessee and Louisiana and may be
in position to win the school’s first national championship in debate since the
2007-08 academic year, according to Debate Coach Jim Evans.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.uamont.edu/academics/arts-humanities/mfa-dc.html
Contact Info
Jim Evans Debate Coach evans@uamont.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northwest Canada (Vancouver, BC)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
BP Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.ubcdebatesociety.com/
https://www.facebook.com/UbcDebateSociety/
Contact Info
president@ubcdebatesociety.com
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Davis, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NPDA-NPTE Debate Public Forum
Debate Speech Events
Team Information
We compete primarily in NPDA
parli as well as Worlds (WUDC) parli. Typically we attend 6-8 tournaments per
year.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Unfortunately, we do not have
any scholarships to offer.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://aggielife.ucdavis.edu/debate/home/
https://www.facebook.com/DavisDebateClub/
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southwest (San Diego, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NPDA-NPTE Debate IPDA Debate
Team Information
UCSD Speech and Debate is
focused on allowing its members to achieve their full potential on the
competitive forensics circuit, maximizing team camaraderie, and preparing for
the working world. Our team has a wealth of resources, a dedicated core of officers,
and great potential for growth.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
None at this time. Hopefully
in the future!
Web-Social Media Pages
https://speechdebate.ucsd.edu/about/index.html
Contact Info
A.J. Edwards Aedwardsjr@ucsd.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year university
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Santa Barbara, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.instagram.com/ucsbdebate/?hl=en
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 6/21/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Riverside, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
BP Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://linktr.ee/debatesocietyucr
https://www.instagram.com/debate.society.ucr/
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 6/21/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Berkeley, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
Parliamentary Debate at
Berkeley is the student-run, nationally competitive parliamentary debate
program at UC Berkeley. We travel to both regional and national tournaments,
and aim to make involvement in the team as accessible as possible for debaters
with all types of experience.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
None, because we're
student-run.
Web-Social Media Pages
http://parliatberkeley.weebly.com/
https://callink.berkeley.edu/organization/pdb
https://www.instagram.com/calparli/?hl=en
Contact Info
Trevor Mark JR Greenan tgreenan@berkeley.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Berkeley, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
CEDA NDT Debate
Team Information
The department offers Baker
Duncan scholarships that reward exceptional student talent in debate. All
students with high school debate experience who are interested in pursuing
debate in college are invited to apply. Baker Duncan scholarships are merit-based
and awarded in addition to other scholarships and financial aid. We encourage
interested candidates to schedule a campus visit and meet with the director of
debate and the Trinity debaters. Applicants should submit: A letter of interest
outlining their involvement in competitive debate and their academic goals and
interests A tournament-by-tournament record of their debate competitions A
letter of recommendation from their high school debate coach(es) Optional:
Letters of recommendation from anyone in a position to evaluate the applicant's
potential as a Trinity debater The award is renewable for up to eight
semesters, excluding summer, as long as the recipient participates at an
acceptable level in debate and maintains full-time enrollment and a
pre-determined grade point average. For more information about Baker Duncan
Debate Scholarships, contact Will Mosley-Jensen at wmosleyj@trinity.edu or call
210-999-8582.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Scholarships – Cal’s debate
team does not have scholarship funding for incoming students. This has created
a big recruitment barrier for attracting talented, low-income, prospective
students interested in debate. This barrier is compounded by the costs th
Web-Social Media Pages
https://lead.berkeley.edu/student-engagement-units/cal-debate/
https://callink.berkeley.edu/organization/policydebate
Contact Info
Ben Crossan Assistant
Director
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Los Angeles, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
BP Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
none
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.debateunionatucla.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/uclaspeechanddebate/
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Mid America (Conway, AR)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Team Information
UCA Debate and Forensics
participates in IPDA Debate and AFA-NIET Individual Events. While the primary
focus is on the debate side, the goal to to build a robust forensics program as
well. The program travels to 8-10 events each academic year.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
UCA Debate and Forensics
offers scholarships of $1200 a semester to members of the team who major or
minor in communication or public relations. Contact the Director of Forensics
for more information.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.facebook.com/UCADebateandForensics/
https://www.instagram.com/uca_debate/
Contact Info
Anthony McMullen Director of
Forensics amcmullen@uca.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Orlando, FL)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events Public Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
The University of Central
Florida offers numerous need and merit scholarships. Students should contact
the Director of Debate for more information about admissions and funding
options.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://sciences.ucf.edu/communication/
https://www.facebook.com/UCFDebate/
https://www.instagram.com/ucfspeechanddebate/?hl=en
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 7/8/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Mid America (Warrensburg, MO)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
NFA-LD Debate Speech Events
Team Information
The University of Central
Missouri is proud to be a decorated and competitive program offering several
types of debate, including Parliamentary Debate. A Pi Kappa Delta (National
Forensics Fraternity) school, UCM travels both nationally and internationally
each year - participating in NPDA, NFA-LD, Individual events, and British Style
Parliamentary debate.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
UCM welcomes all skill
levels. While we do not require an audition process, our scholarships are
competitive and given mid-semester to those who demonstrate hard-work ethic,
potential and strong commitment to the team and activity. We also offer several
n
Web-Social Media Pages
http://www.ucmo.edu/comm/involved/forensics.cfm
https://www.facebook.com/ucmforensics/
Contact Info
Jordan Compton Director of
Forensics jordancompton@ucmo.edu
Nikki Freeman Assistant
Director of Forensics nfreeman@ucmo.edu
Alex Amos Graduate Assistant
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Mid America (Edmond, OK)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
CEDA NDT Debate
Team Information
Central Oklahoma is home to a
nationally competitive NDT/CEDA debate program. The program travels students to
approximately 15 tournaments throughout the school year including: Kentucky,
Wake Forest, UMKC, University of North Texas, Texas, Texas-Dallas, and a number
of other locations. Broncho Debate also hosts a college debate tournament, a
high school workshop, a high school debate tournament, and a series of public
debates throughout the year. All UCO students may join the debate team
regardless of past experience. Experienced high school debaters are encouraged
to join before classes begin their first year on campus, and will work with the
team throughout the summer in preparation for the upcoming season.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Broncho debate has many
scholarship opportunities for students. Students are eligible for tuition
waivers, cash scholarships, and endowed scholarships depending on the
experience and contributions to the team. Most students who participate in
debate are a
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.facebook.com/University-of-Central-Oklahoma-Debate-169221893156315/
Contact Info
Matt Moore Director mmoore3@uco.edu
Shae Bunas Assistant Director
sbunas@uco.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: North Central (Chicago, IL)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
BP Debate APDA
Debate
Team Information
The Chicago Debate Society is
the parliamentary debate team of the University of Chicago. We compete on the
American Parliamentary Debate Association and British Parliamentary Debate
circuits and send debaters to tournaments almost every weekend. CDS has
consistently met tremendous success on APDA, qualifying teams to Nationals
every year and routinely winning Speaker and Team Awards at tournaments.
Additionally, we are offering BP opportunities for the first time this year. We
welcome prospective members of all experience levels to drop by our practices
every Wednesday at 6pm, Thursday at 6pm, and Sunday at 2pm in Cobb. For more
information, please browse this website or direct any questions to our friendly
officer board.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.chicagodebatesociety.org/
https://www.facebook.com/Chicago-Debate-Society-157231304304189/
Contact Info
Sarthak Agrawal Director
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: North Central (Dayton, OH)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NEDA Debate
CPFL
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://udayton.edu/artssciences/academics/communication/oaa/speech_debate.php
Contact Info
Jeff Geers jgeers1@udayton.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Newark, DE)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
APDA Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://studentcentral.udel.edu/organization/delawaredebatesociety
https://www.instagram.com/uddebate/?hl=en
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Gainsville, FL)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events Public Debate
Team Information
The University of Florida
Speech & Debate Team is comprised of both a policy debate squad as well as
an individual events squad and intramural public debate squad. The policy
debate and individual events squads each travel to approximately 10-12 tournaments
per year on the national and regional levels and have a competitive budget for
a team our size. In the last several years, the policy squad has qualified
teams for the National Debate Tournament and competed in elimination rounds at
the Cross Examination Debate Association National Tournament as well as won
several junior varsity and novice tournaments and speaker awards. The
individual events squad qualifies students every year for the AFA-NIET with
students representing UF in the elimination rounds. While the team does not
currently offer scholarships, there are several opportunities at the University
of Florida for funding. The University of Florida has both a Director of
Forensics and a Policy Debate Coach as well as several Assistant Coaches who are
either faculty or graduate assistants. If you would like more information about
the University of Florida Speech & Debate Team, please contact any of the
coaches at the email addresses provided.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
At the present time, UF does
not offer any scholarships for debate.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://speech-debate.clas.ufl.edu/
https://www.facebook.com/UFspeechanddebate/
https://linktr.ee/UFSpeechAndDebate
Contact Info
Kellie Roberts robertsk@ufl.edu
Erin Schoch Graduate
Assistant IE
Emily Rine Butler Assistant
IE Coach
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Athens, GA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
CEDA NDT Debate
Team Information
Policy debate program that
travels both regionally and nationally. The program has a Director who is a
member of the faculty, a Head Coach who is a member of the faculty, and there
are graduate students assigned to work with the team.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
We have awards ranging from
$500 to $2500 annually. Additionally, we work with students who have very
strong academic credentials to secure out-of-state waivers. The waiver
decisions are made on a case-by-case basis by the UGA admissions office.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://comm.franklin.uga.edu/uga-debate
Contact Info
Johnnie Stupek Head Coach john.stupek25@uga.edu
Bjorn Stillion Southard Acting
Director bjorn@uga.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Texas (Houston, TX)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
CEDA NDT Debate
Public Debate
Team Information
Policy debate located in the
honors college at the University of Houston
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
http://www.uh.edu/honors/Programs-Minors/honors-minors-programs/debate/
https://www.facebook.com/HoustonDebate
Contact Info
Richard Garner Program
Director ragarner@uh.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: North Central (Chicago, IL)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events speech
Team Information
The University of Illinois at
Chicago Speech Team provides undergraduate students with the unique opportunity
to develop as a competitive public speaker, while simultaneously learning the
logistical end of running a forensics program. As an entirely student-run
program, competitors have full autonomy in determining the direction of our
speech team. An audition for the team is required; no prior forensics
experience is necessary, but we do value high school forensics experience and
success.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
The University of Illinois at
Chicago offers numerous academic scholarships for incoming students. Most
students on the team have received some form of scholarship from UIC, so UIC
Speech is willing to dialogue with any academically talented speech compet
Web-Social Media Pages
https://involvement.uic.edu/programs-events/uic-forensics/
https://www.instagram.com/uicspeech/
Contact Info
Vance Pierce Director of
Forensics vpierce4@uic.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year university
Region where this school is located: north central (Champaign, IL)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.instagram.com/illinoisspeechdebate/?hl=en
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 6/21/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: North Central (Springfield, IL)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
The University of Illinois
Springfield, competed in IPDA debate tournaments and we are competing
exclusively in online speech tournaments (asynchronous) and debate tournaments
(synchronous).
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Scholarships are available
for incoming students (first-year and transfer).
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.uis.edu/speech-debate
Contact Info
Dr. Claire Gordon Director of
Speech and Debate cgord@uis.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: North Central (Indianapolis, IN)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.uindy.edu/cas/communication/forensics-speech-and-debate-team/
https://www.facebook.com/uindyspeech/
Contact Info
Stephanie Wideman Director of
Forensics widemans@uindy.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: North Central (Iowa City, IA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
CEDA NDT Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
To learn about available
scholarships contact Tyler Snelling.
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
Paul Bellus Department
Executival Officer paul-bellus@uiowa.edu
Tyler Snelling Debate Coach tyler-snelling@uiowa.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Mid America (Jamestown, ND)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
Jonna Reule Director of
Forensics Jonna.Reule@uj.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/24/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Mid America (Lawrence, KS)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
CEDA NDT Debate
BP Debate
Team Information
KU offers students the
opportunity to compete in a nationally competitive policy debate program. KU
has been one of the most successful debate programs in the country for more
than 70 years. We have one of the largest coaching staffs in the country and provide
students of varying levels of experience the opportunity to travel to
tournaments all over the country.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
KU provides some limited
scholarship funds to members of the debate team.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://twitter.com/kansasdebate
Contact Info
Scott Harris Director sharris@ku.edu
Brett Bricker bricker312@gmail.com
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: North Central (Lexington, KY)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
CEDA NDT Debate
NFA-LD Debate Public Forum
Debate CPFL
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Yes--several partial to full
rides available.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://ci.uky.edu/debate/about/prospective-students
https://www.facebook.com/kentuckydebate/
Contact Info
Dave Arnett Director david.arnett@uky.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southwest (La Verne, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
The philosophy here is
dedication and education, providing method to madness, to work hard and play
hard. You are not here to serve the program; it is here to serve you. However,
we have not, cannot, and will not make guarantees. We thrive under a meritocracy.
There is no such thing as “seniority” here. The only thing we can provide is
the right amount of forensic training and the privilege of trying out for team
slots. Try-outs for representing our program are the heaviest competition that
you will face, speaking among some of the best in the nation to compete against
the very best in the world. It is possible that a person will be a part of our
program, but never represent it outside the campus. That part is left up to
you. But remember, you are a La Verne student first, a La Verne forensics
competitor second. Come here for the school, not the program.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
We are pleased to award
deserving students Performance Scholarships. These are granted on the basis of
talent, industry, and level of commitment.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://artsci.laverne.edu/rhetoric/debate-team/
https://www.instagram.com/ulvspeechanddebate/
Contact Info
Matthew Schaupp Director mschaupp@laverne.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year university
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Lafayette, LA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.facebook.com/ULSpeech/
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 6/21/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: North Central (Louisville, KY)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
CEDA-NDT Debate
Team Information
The Malcolm X Debate Program
participates in two-person policy debate. We are members of NDT and CEDA. UofL
is committed to national excellence in these two organizations, at each level
of competition: novice, junior varsity, and varsity. Students lacking the time
commitment to compete for the inter-collegiate squad can participate in
non-competitive campus debate activities, i.e. public debates and forums for
members of the community. Cardinal Debate offers a variety of opportunities for
you to grow intellectually, emotionally and culturally.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
We offer a variety of
scholarships.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.facebook.com/louisvilledebate/
Contact Info
Tiffany Dillard-Knox Director
tiffany.dillard@louisville.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Lynchburg, VA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NPDA-NPTE Debate NFA-LD Debate
Speech Events
Participates in the CFA League
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Yes, we have scholarships.
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
Paula Youra Director youra@lynchburg.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/26/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (College Park, MD)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Team Information
Maryland Parliamentary Debate
Society is the parliamentary debate team for the university of Maryland. We are
a member of APDA.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://terplink.umd.edu/organization/maryland-parliamentary-debate-society
https://www.facebook.com/MarylandDebate
https://www.instagram.com/marylanddebate/?hl=en
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Boston, MA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://sites.google.com/view/umassdebate/home
https://www.facebook.com/UMassDebateSociety/
https://www.instagram.com/p/CkOfWa-PM4x/?hl=en
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Coral Gables, FL)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
BP Debate
Team Information
We are a full service
collegiate debate program, committed to national competition in CEDA/NDT/ADA
policy debate, international competition in British Parliamentary Debate
(World’s), public debate and community programs. We are committed to diversity
and service. UM Debate travels to 12-15 tournaments per year from coast to
coast with the goal of competing at the National Debate Tournament, ADA
Nationals, and CEDA Nationals. In 2014, we were ranked in the top 20 by CEDA
and NDT, and #6 Nationally by the American Debate Association. We are also a
co-curricular activity, closely affiliated with majors and minors in Public
Advocacy. The University of Miami is a private research university with a
diverse student body of more than 15,000 students from around the world. Ranked
in the top 50 universities by US News and World Report, The University is a
rising star among the World’s great educational institutions.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
UM awards merit-based
scholarships to incoming undergraduate students based on their academic
achievements. Students are automatically considered for an academic scholarship
when they apply for admission to UM. It
is estimated that University of Miami st
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.facebook.com/UMDebate/
Contact Info
David Steinberg Director dave@miami.edu
Patrick Waldinger Assistant
Director of Debate waldinger@miami.edu
Oliver Brass Assistant Debate
Coach
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: North Central (Ann Arbor, MI)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
CEDA NDT Debate
Speech Events CPFL
Team Information
The University of Michigan
Debate Team has an amazing record of competitive and academic success
throughout more than 50 years of competition in NDT style debate. Michigan
Debate has reached the finals of the National Debate Tournament seven times,
including 2021-2023. 56 teams have participated in the elimination round at the
NDT with 24 reaching the quarterfinals or better. Our academic success has been
even more impressive. Michigan Debate alums have a strong track record of
getting accepted to top graduate programs and having successful careers. Colin
Kahl was the Undersecretary of Defense for Policy and Deputy Assistant to the
President and National Security Advisor to the Vice President. Kelly Steele was
the Campaign Spokesman for United States Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.
Professor Robert Hirshon is the former President of the American Bar
Association. There are well over two hundred active former UM debate alums.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
The University of Michigan
Debate Team has been part of the Division of Student Life since 2002 and Dean
of Students Office since 2010. There are merit scholarships specifically for
debate that are renewable for up to four years.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.instagram.com/michigandebate/?hl=en
Contact Info
Aaron Kall Director akall@umich.edu
Kurt Fifelski Assistant Coach
fifelski@umich.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Mid America (Ann Arbor, MI)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
Aaron Kall Director of Debate
This information was last confirmed 6/24/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Mid America (Dearborn, MI)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 6/24/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: North Central (Minneapolis, MN)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
CEDA NDT Debate
CARD Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
The Minnesota Policy Debate
Team was re-launched in Fall 2007 after a nearly two-decade hiatus and has
enjoyed considerable success, including First Round at Large Bids to the NDT in
2013 and 2015, qualification of at least one team to the NDT, winning the 2015
ADA National Championship, and frequent participation the elimination rounds at
CEDA Nationals. The debate team receives a high level of support from the
administration. The squad is made up of an outstanding group of students that
is committed to building a strong program that balances competitive excellence
with a commitment to debate as a powerful pedagogical tool and platform for
social change. The team competes extensively on both the regional and national
circuits, sending students to over twenty tournaments over the course of the
season. The University of Minnesota is a world-class university that is located
in the heart of one the best metropolitan areas in North America. The U has a
diverse and accomplished faculty, and offers over 150 undergraduate degree
programs. The Twin Cities are a fantastic place to live and go to school—great
music scenes, internationally renowned theaters and art galleries, a reasonable
cost of living, diverse (and nearby) outdoor recreational opportunities, and
all the amenities of a major city.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
The University offers a wide
array of merit- and need-based scholarships, and special consideration is given
to students with a debate background. The U also recently changed its tuition
structure so that out-of-state tuition closely matches in-state tuit
Web-Social Media Pages
https://cla.umn.edu/comm-studies/undergraduate/student-organizations/mn-forensics-team
Contact Info
Dr. Dave Cram Helwich Director
cramhelwich@gmail.com
Natalie Woodward Dwyer Assistant
Director nwoodward@gmail.com
Al Hiland Graduate Assistant al.hiland@gmail.com
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southeast (University, MS)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
BP Debate
Team Information
The University of Mississippi
Speech and Debate Team engages global communication through British
Parliamentary Worlds Style Debate. Housed under the Department of Writing and
Rhetoric, the University of Mississippi Speech and Debate Team challenges students
of all majors and backgrounds to think critically and improve their
communication skills through debate and public speaking. As a team, we practice
regularly to grow these skills and prepare to compete on the national circuit
across the United States against the best and brightest of competitors. We host
several on campus public debates throughout the year and invite all of our
students, faculty, staff, and community to come and participate in these
exhibitions as judges. Also, every year we host the university’s high school
speech and debate tournament as well as Speaker’s Edge, a public speaking
competition for our MBA and Masters in Accountancy Programs.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
The University of Mississippi
Speech and Debate Team does not offer scholarships, but provides travel,
housing, registration and food for all off campus tournaments/events.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://rhetoric.olemiss.edu/debate/
https://www.instagram.com/umissdebate/
Contact Info
Jacob Justice jwjustic@olemiss.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Mid America (Columbia, MO)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
NFA-LD Debate Speech Events
Team Information
Mizzou Debate and Forensics
aims to cultivate a community of learned academics and student scholars from
every walk of life, to help facilitate competitive public speaking both in
intercollegiate competition and performance art, and to create a group of student
leaders who use their critical thinking skills to better the world for those
around them.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Currently, we don't offer a
scholarship, but many of our team members have received sizable institutional
scholarships largely stemming from high school merit, including involvement in
speech and debate. Though we have occasional opportunities for other k
Web-Social Media Pages
https://engage.missouri.edu/mdf/home/
https://www.instagram.com/mizzoudebateforensics/
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northwest (Missoula, MT)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Team Information
The UM forensics team
sponsors individual and team competition in NFA LD Debate. The team is
sponsored by the Department of Communication Studies and Associated Students of
the University of Montana (ASUM), with support from alumni and several UM
offices. The team travels to regional competitions and hosts on-campus events
and intermural debates. No prior experience in forensics is required and
students from all majors are welcome.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
There are no debate specific
scholarships; however, there are a number of scholarships available through the
university's general scholarship program.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.umt.edu/communication-studies/clubs/
Contact Info
Joel Iverson Director of
Forensics joel.iverson@umontana.edu
Danielle Cooney danielle.cooney@mso.umt.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Mid America (Kearney, NE)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events Model UN
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
We have scholarships
available as well as activity grants for any team member.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.unk.edu/academics/communications/student_organizations.php
https://www.facebook.com/unkforensics/
Contact Info
Kristen Majocha Faculty
Advisor majochak2@unk.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Mid America (Lincoln, NE)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NFA-LD Debate Speech Events
Team Information
The University of
Nebraska-Lincoln has a full service Speech and Lincoln Douglas Debate Team. Our
team has been around for more than 100 years and regularly ranks as one of the
top ten in the country in both speech and LD Debate.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
We have 5 $1,000 scholarships
available for incoming students.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://comm.unl.edu/experiential-learning/speech-and-debate/
https://www.facebook.com/cornhuskerspeechdebate/
Contact Info
Aaron Duncan Director of
Speech & Debate aduncan3@unl.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Mid America (Omaha, NE)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
MavFORENSICS is UNO's
nationally-ranked competitive speech team. We are dedicated to expanding the
co-curricular experiences and outlooks of undergraduates through public speech
and performance arts.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.facebook.com/MavForensics
Contact Info
Amanda Goodrich Co-Director
of Forensics agoodrich@unomaha.edu
Traelon Graham Co-Director of
Forensics tgraham@unomaha.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Las Vegas, NV)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NFA-LD Debate
Team Information
The University of Nevada Las,
Vegas (UNLV) began competing as a debate team in 2007. Today the Rebel Debate
team competes in NFA-LD and IPDA styles of debate. It has quickly risen in
prominence to become one of the best intercollegiate policy debate teams in
America. Our team emphasizes excellence at a variety of levels. We also have a
vibrant and successful novice program, and we compete at a healthy mix of
regional and national tournaments. The UNLV debate team hosts the Golden Desert
high school tournament (a TOC bid tournament in multiple events) and a
prestigious college debate tournament. The coaching staff is dedicated to
recruiting intelligent, hard working and highly motivated high school debaters.
Scholarship opportunities are available for incoming Communication majors. For
more information, or if you are interested in joining the UNLV Debate Team
please e-mail Dr. Craig Hennigan craig.hennigan@unlv.edu
and visit our website and fill out our recruiting form at www.unlv.edu/debate/join. HERE ARE A
FEW REASONS THAT YOU MAY PREFER UNLV OVER YOUR OTHER COLLEGE DEBATING OPTIONS:
1) You can get in on the ground floor of a team with incredible potential to
grow—You could literally be building the foundation for a national championship
in your time on the squad. 2) As a frosh, you may have the opportunity to
travel—you wouldn’t be stuck on the regional schedule to which many incoming
frosh are relegated. 3) A highly experienced coach willing to work with you to
meet your personal goals. We’ll work hard to help you grow into the best
debater that you can be. We’ll help you win a TON of college debates if you
decide to join us in Las Vegas. 4) Opportunities abound to work with local high
school debate programs. You can learn more as a debater through coaching, help
the debate community, and maybe even earn a few bucks in the process. 5) It’s
Vegas, baby!!! It’s an amazing town—diverse, interesting, and with tons of
stuff to do. Most other schools just don’t match up when you compare the social
life that you could have at UNLV. The college experience should be about
creating a whole person who is well-rounded—being in an amazing city that’s
constantly growing is an important aspect of fulfilling that goal.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Yes, the UNLV Debate Team has
multiple scholarship opportunities for incoming Communication majors. UNLV
debate scholarships are talent-based scholarships. The amount of your offer is
dependent upon being a Communication major and your ability to contribu
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.facebook.com/unlvdebate
https://twitter.com/UNLVDebate
https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/unlvdebateteam/
Contact Info
Craig Hennigan Lecturer and
Director of Debate Craig.Hennigan@unlv.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Reno, NV)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
The Intercollegiate Debate
Program at the University of Nevada was founded in 1928 by Doctor Robert
Griffin and University President, Walter Clark.
Now a part of the Communication Studies Department, the program continues
to sharpen the oratory skills of students and prepare them to become leaders in
the community. The team won a National
Championship in 2014 and 2009, has been ranked as a top ten team in the nation
for several years running, and hosted the 2013 National Championship. Any students interested in becoming a member
should contact the Director of Forensics, Phil Sharp. Follow the Team on Facebook
at:https://www.facebook.com/pages/Nevada-Debate-Union/151104779226
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.unr.edu/communication-studies/student-organizations
https://www.facebook.com/NevadaDebate/
Contact Info
Phil Sharp Director of
Forensics phil.sharp@gmail.com
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Charlotte, NC)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
The UNC Charlotte Forensics
team competes in intercollegiate speech and debate tournaments with other
colleges and universites through the United States. Students can compete in
both individual events (IE) such as Persuasive Speaking, Communication Analysis,
Informative Speaking and Program Oral Interpretation and in debate.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://communication.charlotte.edu/student-organizations/forensics-team
Contact Info
Nance Riffe Director of
Forensics nriffe@uncc.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Mid America (Grand Forks, ND)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
Forensics (derived from the
Latin word "forum," meaning to "speak publicly"), also
known as Speech and Debate Team, is a group of dedicated students committed to
the sport of competitive public speaking. Categories for competition include
Poetry, Prose, Inform, Impromptu, Communication Analysis, After Dinner
Speaking, Duo, Extemporaneous Speaking, Program of Oral Interp, Dramatic,
Persuasive and Debate. This is our fifth year back as a team, and we are aiming
for another successful year! We are members of three national organizations
that host national tournaments throughout the year: AFA, NFA and IOA. Forensics
is focused on competing against the best speakers in the region and nation, as
well as developing the students' research and speaking abilities for their
future careers. Speech and Debate has helped students in developing quality
speeches and bringing topics to life that can change the world. Every student
that has participated in the past few years has enjoyed being a part of the
team. Lots of fun and travel are involved throughout the year in Forensics, as
we go to various campuses in ND, MN, SD, IA, WI, and NE to compete. We are
always willing to take in students who want to join this worthwhile experience.
The competition season typically runs from October-April. If you are interested
or would like more information, please contact the organization president,
Thomas Muscha, at thomas.j.muscha@und.edu.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://involvement.und.edu/organization/undspeechanddebateteam
https://www.facebook.com/pages/UND-Forensics-Team/137242626438778
Contact Info
Thomas Muscha President thomas.muscha@gmail.com
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Oakwood, GA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
BP Debate Model UN 1
Team Information
The University of North
Georgia is the sixth largest public institution of higher education in the
state of Georgia. Within the University of North Georgia is the Georgia
Military College, and UNG is designated a Leadership University in the
University System of Georgia. It has over 20,000 students, with campuses at
Dahlonega, Oakwood, Watkinsville, and Cumming. Although UNG has mainly
participated in public forum, parliamentary, and WUDC, or World's (BP) debate,
it also affiliates with District 6 of the NDT and offers policy debate
competition in years when there is a student demand. It lies in a geographic
area known for the very best in policy debate. As a student-run squad, students
choose what form of debate in which to participate. UNG’s chief accomplishments
since its 2013 founding include Outstanding New Chapter at Pi Kappa Delta, one
of seven Pi Kappa Delta all-Americans chosen at the 2013 PKD National
Tournament and Convention, as well as 2015, and an excellent sweepstakes for
finishing 13th out of 87 schools in debate at PKD nationals. Most recently, the
Program finished second place overall sweepstakes in 2014 at the PKD National
Comprehensive Tournament in debate out of 60 schools, and won first place
sweepstakes awards at LSU’s Mardi Gras Tournament (overall) and at Oglethorpe
(Debate) The team is two-time defending champion at the Georgia Intercollegiate
Forensic Association's state tournament, and has finished runner-up overall
since starting up individual events in 2015. The team has a core that ranges
between 15-20 members, and last year, 80 students participated in some sort of
intramural or intercollegiate debate competition.. The team also competes in
individual speaking events in years where there is student demand and available
resources. Currently, UNG hosts the Chicken and Egg Debate Tournament each year
in the WUDC format, with divisions in both English and Spanish language debate.
Additionally, UNG is the current host of the GIFA state tournament, and end of
the semester primarily intramural debate events. . Students earn one hour per
semester of course credit for being on the debate team—the first course, Comm
2901, may be repeated up to four times; and the second one hour course, Comm
4901, is taken each semester the third and fourth years and has a coaching
component. The academic elements of this co-curricular activity are housed in
the Department of Communication, Media, and Journalism; and the club elements
of the team and its travel and event funding come from the Office of Student
Involvement, as well as private grant-writing and fundraising. Although Dr.
Preston supervises curricula related to debate and speech, two chapters of the
club--one at Dahlonega, and the other at Gainesville--decide who travels if and
when the team competes at away tournaments. Most recently in 2018, the Pi Kappa
Delta chapter consisting of members from both chapters defended its BP title at
Pi Kappa Delta; had a team finish in the finals of Spanish and Second Language
debate at the CMUDE world Spanish language tournament at Valparaiso, Chile in
July; had top Spanish Language Speaker at UNG's Chicken and Egg Tournament as
well as a team finalist, and had a team finalist in English Language debate. As
well, the team won first place limited entry sweepstakes at Berry College's
Autumn in the Mountains Tournament in October. Its entry into the World
Universities Debate Championships in Cape Town, South Africa, will represent
its fourth trip abroad to compete in debate.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
UNG is a volunteer,
student-run program run by student devotees to the art of persuasion, beautiful
and just--so, only the Georgia Hope and academic scholarships at this time, as
well as privately funded scholarships unrelated to debate competition--but a
Web-Social Media Pages
https://ung.edu/communication-media-journalism/clubs-and-organizations.php
Contact Info
Stephania Ortez Professor of
Communication and Advisor to the University of North Georgia Debate Club Stephania.Ortez@ung.edu
Dr. Ray-Lynn Snowden Associate
Professor and advisor to the Gainesville State College DFI Club and Mediation
Club
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Texas (Denton, TX)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
NFA-LD Debate Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
UNT debate is supported by
alumni scholarship funds. Scholarships are available in a limited number.
Web-Social Media Pages
http://www.facebook.com/UNTDebate
https://www.youtube.com/@UNTDebate
https://www.instagram.com/untdebate/
Contact Info
Brian Lain Director of Debate
blain@unt.edu
Louie Petit Assistant
Director of Debate louis.petit@unt.edu
Colin Quinn Debate Coach
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: North Central (Cedar Falls, IA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
CEDA NDT Debate
NFA-LD Debate
Team Information
The coaching staff is
dedicated to recruiting intelligent, hard working and highly motivated high
school debaters. Scholarship opportunities abound, and our travel budget allows
us to travel to the best tournaments in the nation. For more information, or if
you are interested in joining the UNLV Debate Team please e-mail Dr. Jake
Thompson at jacob.thompson@unlv.edu
and visit our website and fill out our recruiting form at www.unlv.edu/debate/join.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
The UNI Forensic Program is
able to offer several scholarships. The most frequently received of these
scholarships are the general program awards. Some specialized awards, such as
the Bartlett Freeland Debate Awards, the Ebel, and the Kohn, are also avail
Web-Social Media Pages
www.uni.edu/commstudies/forensics
https://www.facebook.com/UNISpeechandDebate
Contact Info
Squid Monteith Director of
Debate squid.monteith@uni.edu
Sade Barfield Co-Director
Individual Events sade.barfield@uni.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: North Central (Cedar Falls, IA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
The coaching staff is
dedicated to recruiting intelligent, hard working and highly motivated high
school debaters. Scholarship opportunities abound, and our travel budget allows
us to travel to the best tournaments in the nation. For more information, or if
you are interested in joining the UNLV Debate Team please e-mail Dr. Jake
Thompson at jacob.thompson@unlv.edu
and visit our website and fill out our recruiting form at www.unlv.edu/debate/join.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
The UNI Forensic Program is
able to offer several scholarships. The most frequently received of these
scholarships are the general program awards. Some specialized awards, such as
the Bartlett Freeland Debate Awards, the Ebel, and the Kohn, are also avail
Web-Social Media Pages
www.uni.edu/commstudies/forensics
https://www.facebook.com/UNISpeechandDebate
Contact Info
Sade Barfield Director of
Speech SABarfield@gmail.com
Sade Barfield Co-Director
Individual Events sade.barfield@uni.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: North Central (Notre Dame, IN)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
BP Debate Speech Events
Team Information
Notre Dame fields teams at
the novice and open levels and has about 20-30 students involved in parli.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Scholarships are available
beginning with the second semester of the first year and are awarded on the
basis of merit, performance, and financial need.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://speechanddebateteam.nd.edu/
https://www.instagram.com/ndspeechanddebate/
Contact Info
George LaMaster Director glamaste@nd.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/9/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Mid America (Norman, OK)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
CEDA NDT Debate
NFA-LD Debate Speech Events
Team Information
OU Forensics is a member of
Pi Kappa Delta, the National Parliamentary Debate Association, and the National
Forensics Association.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Some scholarships, both cash
awards and out-of-state tuition waivers, are available. Our program is very
interested in enabling debaters who would not otherwise have the opportunity to
study and debate at the university level.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.ou.edu/studentaffairs/about-us/departments/policy-debate
Contact Info
Lindsey Shook Head Coach policydebate@ou.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northwest (Eugene, OR)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
CARD Debate
Mock Trial
Team Information
The University of Oregon
offers CARD and mock trial (AMTA). Oregon Forensics also participates in
several outreach efforts promoting debate at the high school and college levels
in Oregon, including the state's largest high school forensics tournament (the
Robert Clark Tournament). We host the first David Frank Tournament of Scholars
for college debate (CARD) and the David Frohnmayer Invitational (mock trial).
Are scholarships available at the
school?
The Forensics team offers
limited small financial scholarships for team members who exhibit leadership
and dedication to the program. Substantial scholarship opportunities exist for
students enrolled in the UO Honor's College and for Oregon residents.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://honors.uoregon.edu/forensics
Contact Info
Trond Jacobsen Director of
Forensics and University Forum trond@uoregon.edu
Steve Clemmons Assistant
Director of Forensics
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Philadelphia, PA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
BP Debate
Team Information
Penn Speech competes on the
national AFA, NFA, CFA, CPF, APDA, and NPDA college circuits. We compete in
Individual Events encompassing Extemporaneous Speaking, Impromptu, Persuasion,
Poetry Interpretation, Prose, Program Oral Interpretation, Dramatic Interpretation,
Duo Interpretation, Informative Speaking, and After Dinner Speaking. Penn Debate competes on the national NFA-LD
college circuit. NFA-LD is similar to both high school policy debate (in that
resolutions deal with a policy issue that should be addressed by the United
States federal government) and high school Lincoln-Douglas debate (in that
NFA-LD is a one-on-one debate activity). Debate also competes on the NPDA
Parliamentary Debate Circuit and on the national Public Forum Circuit.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.penndebatesociety.com/
https://www.facebook.com/penndebatesociety/
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Pittsburgh, PA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NFA-LD Debate Speech Events
Public Debates
Team Information
The William Pitt Debating
Union (WPDU) is a co-curricular program that serves as a hub for a wide range
of speech and debate activities, including intercollegiate forensics, public
debate, and debate outreach. One of the oldest organizations of its kind in the
nation, the WPDU grew originally out of the University of Pittsburgh’s Division
of Public Speaking in 1912. The team transitioned from CEDA/NDT policy debate
and now competes in the national NFA, AFA, PKD circuits. A Pitt debater was 2nd
in Open NFA-LD at NFA in 2025, and Pitt ranked 5th in debate sweepstakes. The
team hosts at least two public debates each academic year.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Speech and debate
scholarships are available for incoming, returning, and transferring students
who are eligible to receive merit-based financial aid from the University of
Pittsburgh. Interested competitors may contact the team for more information.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.comm.pitt.edu/debate
Contact Info
Alvin Primack Associate
Director al.primack@pitt.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/8/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: Northwest (Tacoma, WA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
CARD Debate
Team Information
Since its inception in 1922
the University of Puget Sound Forensics program has maintained a commitment to
student learning through the teaching and practices of forensics. Although the
forms of competition have changed significantly over the past 100 years, the
core goals of the program remain stable--provide students with the critical
abilities to engage in public sphere deliberation through research, analytical
and critical thinking, argumentation, and the written and oral expression of
ideas. The University of Puget Sound Forensics program has three primary
pillars to its foundation: educationally focused competitive debate, public
debate, and social awareness through international debate travel.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Puget Sound Forensics
Scholarships are based on academic and forensics achievement. Awards for
incoming students usually are $1000-$3000, but can exceed those amounts. Awards
renewable for three years based on satisfactory participation in the forensics p
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
Derek Buescher Director dbuescher@pugetsound.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/3/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year College
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Richmond, VA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 6/26/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Rochester, NY)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
CEDA NDT Debate
BP Debate
Team Information
1) You can get in on the
ground floor of a team with incredible potential to grow—You could literally be
building the foundation for a national championship in your time on the squad.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
We are able to give aid for
previous debate experience. In order to inquire about debate oriented
scholarships, you should contact Director of Forensics, Brady Fletcher (brady.fletcher@rochester.edu).
Web-Social Media Pages
http://www.rochester.edu/debate
https://www.facebook.com/rochesterdebate
Contact Info
Brady Fletcher Director brady.fletcher@rochester.edu
Jefferson Yahom Assistant
Director of Forensics jyahom@sports.rochester.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/3/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southwest (San Francisco, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://myusf.usfca.edu/arts-sciences/rhetoric-language/debate-team
Contact Info
Robert Boller Director boller@usfca.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/3/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Columbia, SC)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
BP Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://garnetgate.sa.sc.edu/organization/spur-ingdebate
https://www.instagram.com/p/CzUuEmYOiYe/
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 6/21/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Los Angeles, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
CEDA NDT Debate
BP Debate Public Debate; Civic Debate; Los Angeles Metropolitan
Debate League
Team Information
The Trojan Debate Squad
(TDS), USC's first chartered student organization, is devoted to teaching
argumentation and analytic thinking skills to students through academic debate.
The TDS is one of the nation's leading collegiate debate programs and focuses
on competitive policy debate, research on the digital transition in debate and
expanding debate in Los Angeles public schools. Learn more.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.usctrojandebate.com/
https://www.instagram.com/trojandebatesociety/?hl=en
Contact Info
Sean Kennedy Director sckenned@usc.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southeast (hattiesburg, MS)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.usm.edu/media-communication/speech-and-debate-about-us.php
https://www.facebook.com/USMSpeechandDebateTeam/
Contact Info
L. Paul Strait Director of
Forensics l.strait@usm.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Mid America (St. Paul, MN)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://career.stthomas.edu/organizations/university-of-st-thomas-speech-debate/
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 6/26/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Knoxville, TN)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Team Information
The University of Tennessee
Speech and Debate Society (UTSDS) believes that excellent communication skills
and the ability to have civil discourse are essential for empowering engaged
citizens, skilled professionals, and honorable leaders in a global society. We
connect, support, and inspire a diverse group of University of Tennessee
students committed to excellence through competitive speech and debate
activities.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://utk.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/debate
https://www.facebook.com/UTKDebate/
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Texas (El Paso, TX)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Team Information
Forensics competition at UTEP
is an exciting and challenging academic activity that prepares undergraduate
students to represent our campus in intercollegiate speech tournaments
nationwide in the areas of Debate, Public Speaking, and Oral Interpretation of
Literature. The UTEP Forensics Team is a winning team with an outstanding
state, regional and national record. It has earned a reputation for ethical
competition and scholarly excellence, enhancing the academic image of The
University of Texas at El Paso from coast to coast.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.utep.edu/liberalarts/communication/resources/utep-forensics.html
https://www.instagram.com/utep.forensics/?hl=a
Contact Info
Carlos Tarin Director catarin@utep.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Texas (Dallas, TX)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
Established in the Fall of
1996, UT Dallas Debate has distinguished itself as one of the premier
destinations in inter-collegiate debate, consistently ranking in the top 25
debate programs nationally. Students engaged in college debate devote hundreds
of hours per season researching and defending a specific policy resolution
against some of the nation’s most prestigious academic institutions, in the
process gaining a graduate-level understanding of complex social and political
issues. Competitive debate is a tool with a 2,500-year history at the heart of
the Western intellectual tradition. Debate teaches valuable skills such as
persuasion, public speaking, research and ethics. Cross-Examination (CX) debate
develops other valuable skills, such as critical thinking, listening, argument
construction, and advocacy.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
UT Dallas offers an extensive
package of merit-based and need-based assistance to a large portion of each
incoming class. There are also scholarships reserved for experienced incoming
debaters. Interested students should contact the director of debate for
Web-Social Media Pages
https://honors.utdallas.edu/debate
Contact Info
Scott Herndon Director of
Debate Scott.Herndon@utdallas.edu
Phil Samuels Assistant
Director phil.samuels@gmail.com
Eric Robinson Assistant Coach
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year university
Region where this school is located: Texas (El Paso, TX)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.utep.edu/liberalarts/communication/resources/utep-forensics.html
Contact Info
Carlos Tarin Director catarin@utep.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/21/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Texas (Austin, TX)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
CEDA NDT Debate
NFA-LD Debate Public Forum
Debate CPFL
Team Information
3) Unprecedented financial
and university support for the team. We are endowed by a private donor and have
a generous budget.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Scholarships are available,
including out-of-state tuition waivers. UT has fantastic honors programs for
exceptional students.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://commstudies.utexas.edu/forensics/ut-debate
https://www.instagram.com/texasdebate/?hl=en
Contact Info
Brendon Bankey Director brendon.bankey@austin.utexas.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Texas (Austin, TX)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
The Individual Events Team,
Texas Speech, is the official competitive speech organization for UT, housed in
the College of Communication, and is supported by the Dept. of Communication
Studies with additional support from the Student Government SSBC of the
University of Texas. The team is also the organizing point for the historical
records and forensic history established originally in 1883 as the Athaeneum
Literary Society, followed later by the Rusk Literary Society, the Delta Sigma
Rho – Tau Kappa Delta National Speech Honorary Society, and finally the Texas
Forensic Union.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://commstudies.utexas.edu/forensics/texas-speech
https://www.instagram.com/texasdebate/?hl=en
Contact Info
Eva Margarita Director of
Individual Events emr3225@utmail.utexas.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Texas (San Antonio, TX)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Moot Court Mock Trial
Team Information
The UTSA Debate Team is an
official university team activity housed in the College of Liberal and Fine
Arts and the Communication Department. The debate program is directed and
coached by Skip Eno. UTSA has fielded an active forensics team since 1980. UTSA
students have competed as members of the Cross Examination Debate Association
(CEDA) since 1982. Currently our debaters participate in both CEDA and NDT
competitions. Folks that are interested in joining the team should email debate@utsa.edu.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
We have a fair number of
scholarships of varying sizes, depending on the applicant’s background and
competition record. UTSA is a good financial bargain, and San Antonio is a laid
back place to live.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.facebook.com/utsadebateteam/
Contact Info
Jalisa Jackson Director jalisa.jackson@utsa.edu
Alonso Pena Assistant Debate
Coach Alonso.pena91@gmail.com
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: North Central (williamsburg, KY)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Team Information
We compete in NPDA and IPDA
debate, and IE Events. We mostly travel regionally, to about 8 to 10
tournaments a year. For past six years, we have competed at Pi Kappa Delta/
National Honorary Tournament and National Christian Colleges Tournament. We
have competed in IPDA Nationals the last three years.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
We do not offer scholarships
at this time, but are pursuing offering stipends for participation.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.ucumberlands.edu/student-life/clubs-organizations
https://www.facebook.com/CumberlandsDebate/
Contact Info
Justin Durbin Director of
Forensics justin.durbin@ucumberlands.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southwest (Stockton, CA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NPDA-NPTE Debate IPDA Debate NFA-LD Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
We are a full service program
that does NPDA, NFA L/D, and all IEs. We have a coaching staff of six.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Scholarships for
undergraduates range from a few thousand dollars to a complete financial aid
package. Scholarships for Asst. Coaches are a full MA ride plus a stipend.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.facebook.com/PacificSpeechandDebate/
Contact Info
Steve Kalani Farias Director
of Forensics sfarias@pacific.edu
Joshua Harzman Director of
Debate
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Mid America (Tulsa, OK)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.instagram.com/speech_debate_tu/
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 6/26/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Rockies (Salt Lake City, UT)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NPDA-NPTE Debate IPDA Debate Speech Events
Team Information
see webpage.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
available. see webpage.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.instagram.com/johnrparkdebate/
Contact Info
Jeannie Hunt Director of
Forensics u6044236@utah.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Burlington, VT)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
BP Debate
Team Information
Speaking truth to power since
1899, the Lawrence Debate Union is comprised of committed coaching staff and
talented debaters. We’ll work hard to help you grow into the best debater that
you can be.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
The LDU does not have any
debate scholarships, but the team can offer you readings and research credit
for debate, there are Work Study employment opportunities and numerous cash
prizes available to students at the end of the year.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.uvm.edu/cas/english/lawrence-debate-union
https://www.instagram.com/lawrencedebateunion/?hl=en
Contact Info
Helen Morgan Parmette Director
Hxmorgan@uvm.edu
Justin Morgan Parmett Assistant
Debate Coach justin.morgan-parmett@uvm.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Charlottesville, VA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
APDA Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://atuva.student.virginia.edu/organization/CSD
https://www.facebook.com/parli.at.uva/
Contact Info
Tony Boese arb5mr@virginia.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northwest (Seattle, WA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
BP Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://sites.google.com/uw.edu/uw-debate-society/our-team
https://www.instagram.com/uwdebatesociety/
Contact Info
Griffin Hehmeyer Student
President griffheh@gmail.com
Ariel Brennan arielbrennan@icloud.com
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Pensacola, FL)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
The UWF Forensics Program
allows undergraduates the opportunity to develop their communication skills
through participation in regional and national tournaments. Students travel
several weekends each semester to intercollegiate speech or debate tournaments
where they have the opportunity to compete against peers from across the nation
and receive feedback from members of the academic community all while acting as
ambassadors for UWF.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
http://uwf.edu/cassh/departments/communication/student-organizations/speech-and-debate/
https://www.facebook.com/uwfspeechanddebate/
Contact Info
Adam Blood Director of Speech
and Debate ablood@uwf.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Carrollton, GA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
CEDA NDT Debate
CARD British
Parliamentary: Our BP team is focused on debates with international friends of
our program, like the Jamaican Association for Debate and Empowerment. You can
see UWG's BP team in action on Northern Caribbean University TV's YouTube show,
"On that
Team Information
UWG Debate is one of the
oldest organizations on our campus, beginning in 1935. Since 1973, we have been participating in
NDT-CEDA debate, and in that time, we have qualified to the NDT over 50 times,
earned 23 First Round At Large Bids, made over 30 NDT elimination appearances,
won 2 CEDA National Championships, 2 CEDA Runners-up, and hosted the NDT
twice. Although evidence-based policy
debates are the focus of our program, we are a full-service debate program that
participates in many formats of debate and supports different levels of
experience and time commitment.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
UWG debaters have access to
out-of-state tuition waivers, so no matter where you are from, you start at our
much lower in-state tuition rate. In
addition, UWG has debate scholarships beyond the waiver, and many of our
debaters also receive substantial ac
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.westga.edu/scfm/debate/
Contact Info
Geoff Lundeen Head Coach lundeeng@gmail.com
Justin Kirk Director jkirk@westga.com
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: North Central (Eau Claire, WI)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
UWEC Forensics competes in
Individual Events only. However, we are one of the few I.E. programs that
compete in the AFA-NIET, the NFA and the Interstate Oratory Contest.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Grace Walsh Scholarships are
available for both new and returning students.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.uwec.edu/academics/college-arts-sciences/departments-programs/forensics/
Contact Info
Kelly Jo Wright Assitant
Director of Forensics wrightkj@uwec.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: North Central (Madison, WI)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
BP Debate Speech Events
Team Information
UW-Madison offers BP debate
as well as a full slate of Individual Event / Foensics competition.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
N/A
Web-Social Media Pages
https://speechanddebate.ls.wisc.edu/
Contact Info
Austin Thoma Austin.Thoma@wisc.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: North Central (Whitewater, WI)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
www.facebook.com/whitewaterforensics
Contact Info
Brian Schanen Co-Director of
Forensics schanenbh13@uww.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Rockies (Laramie, WY)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
CEDA NDT Debate
Public Forum Debate Speech Events
CPFL
Team Information
6) Opportunities abound to
work with local high school debate programs through the Las Vegas debate league
(LVDL). You can learn more as a debater through coaching, help the debate
community, and maybe even earn a few bucks in the process.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
We offer a limited number of
in-state and out-of-state scholarships. Please contact the director for further
information.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.uwyo.edu/cojo/debate/
Contact Info
Mack Sermon Director ssermon@uwyo.edu
Zach Moss Graduate Assistant
Coach 2014-16 zach.moss@gmail.com
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (West Point, NY)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
CEDA NDT Debate
Team Information
Established as an intramural
team in 1840 and designated as a competitive team in 1935, the United States
Military Academy Debate Team is one of the oldest continuously competitive
teams at West Point. In 1947 the National
Debate Tournament was founded at West Point and the invitational national
finals was hosted at USMA for the next 20 years before it became a traveling
event. Notable cadets that began their
service to the Army and the nation with debate include General Wesley Clark,
who served as Supreme Allied Commander of NATO forces in Europe, former USMA
Commandant Lieutenant General Sidney Berry, General Glenn Otis, George Walker
who won the NDT in 1956, James Blackwell of CNN, Brigadier General Daniel J.
Kaufman former Dean of USMA, Brigadier General Michael Meese and Colonel Gingee
Guilmartin a current military police officer and brigade commander at Fort
Bragg, North Carolina.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
School is all scholarship
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.instagram.com/its_a_link/
Contact Info
Joe Patrice Co-Director joepatrice@gmail.com
Adam Scher Officer Coach
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Rockies (Logan, Utah)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.usu.edu/today/story/usu-debate-team-wins-national-championship-debut
Contact Info
Gordon Peer
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Valdosta, GA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Team Information
Valdosta State University
participates in NPDA debate. In addition, we field students in many of the
national IE events including extemp, impromptu, dramatic interp, dram. duo,
prose, persuasion, informative, and program oral interp. Also, communication analysis
(CA) for the true rhetoricians.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
We have limited scholarships.
for more information, email the DOF, Dr. Mike Eaves meaves@valdosta.edu
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.valdosta.edu/colleges/arts/communication-arts/communication/student-activities.php
https://www.instagram.com/p/BfFPiYRD7ok/
Contact Info
Mike Eaves Director of
Forensics meaves@valdosta.edu
Jessica Pope Assistant DOF,
Former Kansas Wesleyan debater jrpope@Valdosta.edu
Keven Rudrow Assistant DOF,
Former VSU Debater
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Mid America (Valley City, ND)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
Valley City State is a small
regional public four-year university. The school offers more than 60 degrees.
The speech team is housed in the Department of Communication Arts. Speech team
members are from a wide variety of departments across campus and often
participate in multiple activities throughout the year.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Scholarships at VCSU are
available for many students. Learn more about scholarships at https://www.vcsu.edu/admissions/financial-aid/
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
Tammy Jo Taft tammyjo.taft@vcsu.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/26/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Nashville, TN)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
BP Debate Model UN Mock
Trial CPFL, Civic Debate
Team Information
Vanderbilt does BP Debate and
Civic Debate. (Note: There are Model UN and Mock Trial organizations at
Vanderbilt, but they are student-run, and NOT sponsored by the debate team.)
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Vanderbilt offers only
academic scholarships. The University’s Opportunity Vanderbilt program is
designed to meet 100% of a family’s demonstrated financial need without loans
Web-Social Media Pages
https://as.vanderbilt.edu/communication/debate/
https://www.facebook.com/vandydebate/
Contact Info
M.L. Sandoz Director of
Forensics mary.l.sandoz@Vanderbilt.Edu
John Koch Director of Debate john.p.koch@vanderbilt.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Poughkeepsie, NY)
Events this School Competes in
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records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Team Information
When not promoting engaging
and provocative conversation on campus, the Vassar Debate Society competes
against the most prestigious universities in the country in tournaments
throughout the Northeast. Vassar is a member of the American Parliamentary Debate
Association, whose debate format is modeled loosely on British Parliamentary
Debate, which is born from the decorum of the UK parliament. This type of
debate focuses on argument and rhetoric rather than time-consuming research,
allowing participants the opportunity to debate practically anything under the
sun from pop-culture to serious public policy. The Debate Society also hosts an
annual debate between the Vassar Democrats and the Moderate Independent
Conservative Alliance, assists a local high school's debate club, hosts both
annual inter-collegiate and intra-mural debate tournaments, and leaves its door
open during practice for anyone who wants to practice their public speaking
skills.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.facebook.com/groups/349073241866204/
https://www.instagram.com/vassardebate/
Contact Info
Antony Manokhin Director debate.vsa@vassar.edu
Colin Crilly Team President
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Ettrick, VA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 6/26/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Winston-Salem, NC)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
CEDA NDT Debate
Team Information
Wake Forest University enjoys
a century and half old tradition of debate success (since 1835). Debate at the
highest level is an enjoyable process of intellectual and personal
self-discovery. This level of individual success is, by definition available to
students of all experience and talent levels, so our team is open to all that
are willing to strive to achieve such success. Everyone shares in the joy of
the accomplishments of everyone else, from novice to NDT champion.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Scholarship information
available at team webpage under recruiting-- undergraduate--scholarships and
finanancial aid.
Web-Social Media Pages
http://facebook.com/wakedebate
Contact Info
Jarrod Atchison Director atchisrj@wfu.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 2 year College
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Morristown, TN)
Events this School Competes in
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records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Team Information
Debate is an excellent
preparation for a number of careers, including those in education, ministry,
law, communications, business and public service.Having won some of the
earliest honors in the history of our college, Walters State Debaters have been
demonstrating excellence in intercollegiate competition for over four decades,
including a National Championship in Novice Parliamentary Debate at the Phi
Kappa Delta Comprehensive Tournament in 2006. Our 2011-12 season included
participating in and winning or placing in the Chicken or Egg, Smoky Mountain,
Tennessee Porch Swing, Volunteer Classic, Northeast State and The Little Brown
Jug tournaments. A limited number of work scholarships are available each year
for students who participate in the debate team.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://ws.edu/student-services/org/index.aspx
Contact Info
Belle Elliott Belle.Elliott@ws.edu
Marci Nimick Co-Advisor
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Mid America (Topeka, KS)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NFA-LD Debate
Team Information
Washburn Debate is a
parliamentary debate program. We attend around 5 national-level tournaments per
semester and end the year attending both the NPDA Championships and the
National Parliamentary Tournament of Excellence.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
We offer around 20-25
scholarships, ranging in amount.
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
Kevin O'Leary Director of
Forensics kevin.oleary@washburn.edu
Steve Doubledee Assistant
Director of Forensics steve.doubledee@washburn.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Mid America (University City, MO)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Team Information
Since Debate should teach
skills which can be ported to the rest of your life, we do not confine
ourselves to any particular space in which to speak. We compete primarily in
the Northeast to hone our delivery and extemporaneous speaking skills with the
American Parliamentary Debate Association. Experience is preferred but not
required. If you attend the weekly meetings and complete the suggested
assignments, we will do our best to get you to tournaments. We travel to about
12 tournaments a year.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
No scholarships are available
at this time.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://wustl.presence.io/organization/debate-team
https://www.instagram.com/washudebate/
Contact Info
Lawrance Fung President fungjl@wustl.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Mid America (Wayne, NE)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.wsc.edu/directory-record/20895/forensics-team
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 6/24/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: North Central (Detroit, MI)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Public Forum Debate Speech Events
Team Information
Wayne State is one of the few
truly “open” teams that has a 50 year track record as a top 25 team in the
nation. In terms of being open, we maintain a philosophy that every
student—whether they have elite high school experience or no experience at all
in forensics—is important to our program. Since 1958, we have had 6 top 10
speakers at the NDT, seven first round at large qualifiers to the NDT, two
final round appearances at the NDT, with an additional 24 appearances in the
NDT outrounds. In 2006 and 2007, Wayne reached the semifinals of CEDA and the
NDT and had the Top Speaker of the NDT. In addition, Wayne State has a highly
successful Individual Events team. In recent years, the team finished 1st in
the Michigan state tournament and finished in the top 25 of both the NFA and
AFA tournaments with students in finals, semifinals, and quarterfinals.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Wayne State offers numerous
scholarship opportunities. We have almost full tution scholarship for our top
forensics students and several $500-1500 scholarships for students.
Additionally, at the end of the season, we give out monetary awards to the
season
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.facebook.com/Speech-Debate-Team-at-Wayne-State-University-118195118756/
Contact Info
Ronald Stevenson Director of
Forensics rstevenson@wayne.edu
Sydney Pasquenelli Director
of Debate pasquinelli@wayne.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Rockies (Ogden, UT)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
CARD Debate
Speech Events CARD
Team Information
Established in 1922, Weber
State Debate specializes in academic Policy Debate (NDT/CEDA) as well as
Collegiate Advocacy and Research Debate (CARD) where our student competitors
regularly rank in the top 25 programs in the nation, often against the finest
public and private universities. Our student competitors come from a wide range
of backgrounds and experience levels to learn advanced research, argumentative
and rhetorical skills.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
In-State and Out-of-State
Scholarships are available based on merit, grade point average, and other
considerations (such as diversity). Please contact Omar Guevara or visit www.weberdebate.com for more information.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.weber.edu/communication/student-organizations-events.html
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Weber-State-Debate/133302175451?fref=ts
Contact Info
Lauren Johnson Director of
Debate laurenjohnson10@weber.edu
Mark Galaviz markgalaviz@weber.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Wellesley, MA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Team Information
Wellesley Debate Society
(WDS) is the only and best (!) debate team on campus! We are a member of the
American Parliamentary Debate Association, or APDA, and travel each weekend
across the east coast to compete. APDA includes dozens of other elite colleges
and universities across the nation, and along with them we are proud debaters
of the American Parliamentary style. In addition, each year WDS hosts a
tournament at Wellesley! Check out our tournament page for more info.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://wellesley.presence.io/organization/wellesley-debate-society-wds
https://www.instagram.com/wellesleydebatesociety/?hl=en
Contact Info
wellesleydebatesociety@gmail.com
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (West Chester, PA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://ramconnect.wcupa.edu/wcuforensics/home/
https://www.instagram.com/wcupa.4n6/
Contact Info
Nicholas Prephan nprephan@wcupa.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Texas (Canyon, TX)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
Kelsey Abele kabele@wtamu.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: North Central (Morgantown, WV)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
CEDA NDT Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://politicalscience.wvu.edu/undergraduate/debate-team
https://www.facebook.com/wvudebate/
Contact Info
Samantha Godbey Director samanthaegodbey@gmail.com
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: North Central (Bowling Green, KY)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
CEDA-NDT Debate
IPDA
Debate NFA-LD Debate
Speech Events
Team Information
WKU is the only team to win
the American Forensic Association National Individual Events Tournament Team
Championship, the National Forensic Association Individual Events Team
Championship, and the National Forensics Association Debate Team Championship all
in the same year, a benchmark the team has set nine times.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Forensics scholarship are
awarded competitively. Contact Ganer Newman at ganer.newman@wku.edu.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.wku.edu/forensics/
https://www.facebook.com/mywkuforensics/
Contact Info
Ganer Newman ganer.newman@wku.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northwest (Bellingham, WA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
CARD Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://chss.wwu.edu/communication-studies/debate-team
https://www.westerndebateunion.org/
Contact Info
Travis Cram Director of
Forensics traviscram@gmail.com
Korry Harvey Asst. Director Korry.Harvey@wwu.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year College
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Wilmington, PA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.westminster.edu/campus/involved/org-info.cfm?org=SPEECH
Contact Info
This information was last confirmed 6/26/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Rockies (Salt Lake City, UT)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NPDA-NPTE Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://westminsteru.edu/student-life/speech-and-debate-program.html
Contact Info
Ahmer Afroz
This information was last confirmed 6/26/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: North Central (Wheaton, IL)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
BP Debate
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.wheaton.edu/academics/programs/communication/debate-team/
Contact Info
Rebecca Sietman Director of
Forensics, Assistant Professor of Communication rebecca.sietman@wheaton.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/5/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: Northwest (Walla Walla, WA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NPDA-NPTE Debate IPDA Debate Public Forum
Debate Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.whitman.edu/life-at-whitman/whitman-debate-and-forensics
Contact Info
Baker Weilert Director weilerba@whitman.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/6/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northwest (Spokane, WA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Speech Events Readers
Theater Ethics Bowl
Team Information
Whitworth competes in all
individual events and IPDA, a debate style that is communication and audience
centered. Whitworth usually hosts an international touring debate team each
fall for public debates in our community. The team of about 20 students is open
to all students whether or not they competed in high school. The team travels
in the Pacific Northwest and flies to several national tournaments.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Whitworth offers
scholarships, called talent awards, to students each semester. Visit the
website to see the application form and key details.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.whitworth.edu/cms/academics/forensics/
https://www.facebook.com/whitworthforensics/
https://www.instagram.com/arguingbucs/
Contact Info
Mike Ingram Dr. mingram@whitworth.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/6/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Mid America (Wichita, KS)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
CEDA NDT Debate
Team Information
Wichita State travels both
nationally and regionally, winning awards at most tournaments we attend. Our
team provides opportunities for all students to compete, regardless of prior
experience. We travel to approximately 12 tournaments per year, including
several major national tournaments. We attend CEDA Nationals and usually
qualify for the NDT.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Every member of the debate
team will receive a scholarship. Generous scholarships are available for the
best students in our program. Contact the coach or visit the webpage for
additional information.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/elliott/Debate.php
https://www.facebook.com/ShockerDebate/
Contact Info
Phil Samuels Head Coach phillip.samuels@wichita.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/6/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Texas (Marshall, TX)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Speech Events
Team Information
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.wileyc.edu/the-melvin-b-tolson-denzel-washington-forensics-society
Contact Info
Ernest Mack Director of
Forensics emack@wileyc.edu
This information was last confirmed 6/26/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Wilkes-Barre, PA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
Speech Events
Team Information
We are a speech and debate
program that competes nationally and internationally in Individual Events,
Parliamentary Debate and Policy Debate.
Our students travel extensively throughout the competitive season on the
east and west coasts and in Canada.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
We do not have scholarships
at this time.
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.wilkes.edu/academics/communication-studies/speech-and-debate.aspx
Contact Info
Christine Mellon Director christine.mellon@wilkes.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/6/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northwest (Salem, OR)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
BP Debate Model UN
Team Information
The Willamette University
Debate Union offers three interrelated programs: Intercollegiate Debate, Public
Debate, and International Debate.Worlds Style Debate, the form in which we
participate, is the most popular form of debate in the world, with numerous
tournaments in Europe, Asia, Australia, and Canada. Our program participates
reginally, nationally and internationally in Worlds Style Debate
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Yes, approximately $5,000
renewable up to 4 years
Web-Social Media Pages
https://my.willamette.edu/site/debate
https://www.instagram.com/wu.debateunion/?__d=1%3Futm_source%3Dig_embed
Contact Info
Kyle Sessions Director ksessions@willamette.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/6/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Williamsburg, VA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
APDA Debate
Team Information
We are a Parliamentary Debate
Society that competes in APDA parliamentary debate and send teams to compete in
BP for the World's competition. We have consistently ranked as one of the top 2
public college on APDA while also having the top speaker in the league in the
2014-5 season. We pride ourselves on both competitive accomplishments and
building a strong sense of team and community. Our alumni have gone on to work
for companies such as Google and have pursued graduate work at universities
such as UPenn and Georgetown.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
N/A
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.wm.edu/as/speech/debate/
Contact Info
Len Neighbors Advisor elneighbors@wm.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/6/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Southeast (Hattiesburg, MS)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
IPDA Debate
Public Forum Debate Readers Theater
Team Information
William Carey attends Pi
Kappa Delta Nationals, the American Forensic Association National Tournament,
as well as the National Forensic Association National Tournament. The team has
placed top 2 in the Nation at PKD for 7 years and is in the top 20 for both AFA
and NFA. While success is important, our top priority is helping students
discover life long learning skills that will benefit their future. For example,
many students have been able to pursue graduate degrees at programs across the
country as paid graduate assistants.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Evendors though William Carey
is a private University, it is not nearly as costly. Tuition and room and board
cost approximately 13,000 per year. The team offers $5,800 for on campus and
$4,100 off campus per year. Thsee amounts pay approximately 60% of a
Web-Social Media Pages
https://catalog.wmcarey.edu/content.php?catoid=6&navoid=97#clubs-and-organizations
Contact Info
Brandon Knight Director of
Forensics, Assistant Professor bknight@wmcarey.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/6/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: Mid America (Liberty, MO)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
NPDA-NPTE Debate
Team Information
William Jewell has a long
history of competition in intercollegiate debate (including one of the first
women to debate at the college level). Our program focuses exclusively on
parliamentary debate, with memberships in the National Parliamentary Debate Association
(NPDA) and the National Parliamentary Tournament of Excellence (NPDE). The
program is directed by Adam Testerman. Jewell won the NPDA National Tournament
in 2016, and finished as Semi-Finalists in 2014 and 2008. William Jewell Debate
is one of the longest-running and most successful programs on campus.
Scholarships are available for students with substantial high school
experience.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Are scholarships available at
the school? Yes - interested students should email Adam Testerman at testermana@william.jewell.edu
and check out https://www.jewell.edu/afford/scholarships/talent-scholarships
Web-Social Media Pages
https://www.facebook.com/William-Jewell-Debate-101749126032405
https://www.instagram.com/williamjewelldebate/
Contact Info
Joshua Hoops Director hoopsj@william.jewell.edu
Gina Lane Chair, Department
of Communication and Theatre laneg@william.jewell.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/6/2025
Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year
Region where this school is located: Northeast (Williams College, MA)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
BP Debate APDA
Debate
Team Information
One of the oldest student
organizations on the Williams College campus, the Debating Union allows
students to compete in parliamentary debate on the American Parliamentary
Debate Association (APDA) circuit in addition to holding campus events to
promote discourse.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
https://sites.williams.edu/debate/
Contact Info
Vincent Tocci Co-President vat1@williams.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/6/2025
Type of School: 4 year University
Region where this school is located: Northeast (New Haven, CT)
Events this School Competes in
Check with the school but according to our
records, this team went to at least 2 tournaments in the previous year in the
below events:
BP Debate APDA
Debate CPFL
Team Information
As Yale's only competitive
intercollegiate debating organization, we compete in the American Parliamentary
style of debate as a member of the American Parliamentary Debate Association
(APDA) and in the British Parliamentary style as a member of the US Universities
Debating Association (USUDA). We represent Yale both across the country and
around the world.
Are scholarships available at the
school?
Web-Social Media Pages
Contact Info
Ely Altman President ely.altman@yale.edu
This information was last confirmed 7/6/2025
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