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杏吧原创 Debate Institute

One of the oldest summer debate institutes in the nation, 杏吧原创 Debate Institute assists students in developing their debate skills and preparing for competition at all levels of experience.

杏吧原创 Debate Team

杏吧原创 Debate offers students the opportunity to engage in both competitive formats and public events designed for campus and community outreach.

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National Debate Tournament

杏吧原创 is excited to serve as the host for the 2025 National Debate Tournament. We look forward to welcoming competitors, coaches, judges and alumni to our campus.

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杏吧原创 Debate Team Sweeps Season Finale

杏吧原创 students closed out the debate season with a historic sweep at the 2025 Tournament and Conference of Scholars, earning top honors in both competitive rounds and academic research—highlighting their commitment to excellence, inquiry and public scholarship.


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杏吧原创 Hosts National Debate Tournament to Crown National Champs

杏吧原创 is serving as the host school for the 79th NDT, and for the third time in GU history. 

The National Debate Tournament (NDT), under the auspices of the American Forensic Association, hosts the annual college debate national championship tournament.

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杏吧原创 debate coach Glen Frappier, left, and assistant coach Joe Skoog hold the trophy map for Lafayette Debates champions Molly Martin, left, and Avalyn Renee.

Students Win Lafayette Debates, Present to U.N. Ambassador

杏吧原创’s Molly Martin and Avalyn Renee engaged virtually with Michal Mlynár, Slovakia’s ambassador and permanent representative to the U.N., who is president of the 25th session of the U.N. Habitat Governing Council.

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