San Francisco Hamilton Cast Visits SVUDL Debate Camp (KQED, San Francisco)

July 27, 2019 - It turns out debate and public speaking are legitimately a lot like theatre... Read More

New Brand and New Executive Director (NAUDL News)

July 25, 2019 - NAUDL signals significant organizational change and growth with the launch of new website and logo.... Read More

Chicago Debater: Presidential Scholar and Harvard-Bound (Inside CPS, Chicago Public Schools)

June 12, 2019 - Amado Candelario said he always knew he’d attend Harvard University... Read More

There’s More to College Than Getting Into College (The Atlantic)

May 22, 2019 - Applying to schools has become an endless chore—one that teaches students nothing about what really matters in higher education.... Read More

Meet 2019 UDNC’s Top Speaker

This Kansas City, Kansas, high school student is one of the nation's best debaters... Read More

Back to Back Titles for 2019 UDNC Champs

Lane Tech debater 1st ever to win back-to-back national titles, team 1st to win 3... Read More

High School Doesn’t Have to Be Boring

Debate gives students a "chance to speak in their own voices on issues"... Read More

Debate Promotes Self Confidence in Queens, NY

Using the art of debate as a way to reduce anxiety in elementary and middle school students... Read More