Gonzaga Debate Institute
One of the oldest summer debate institutes in the nation, Gonzaga Debate Institute assists students in developing their debate skills and preparing for competition at all levels of experience.
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Gonzaga Debate Team
Gonzaga University Debate offers students the opportunity to engage in both competitive formats and public events designed for campus and community outreach.
National Debate Tournament
Gonzaga University 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.
Gonzaga Debate Team Sweeps Season Finale
Gonzaga University 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.
Gonzaga Hosts National Debate Tournament to Crown National Champs
Gonzaga University 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.
Learn more about the tournament.
Students Win Lafayette Debates, Present to U.N. Ambassador
Gonzaga’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.