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Lawrence Debate Union The Lawrence Debate Union is an intercollegiate debating program at the University of Vermont, with over a 120 year history.

We are committed to debate as a tool to develop skills in argument and advocacy, and to use debate to promote social change.

This past weekend we competed in the SJD Season Opener! Our debaters have been spending their time researching and prepa...
09/22/2026

This past weekend we competed in the SJD Season Opener! Our debaters have been spending their time researching and preparing cases on the topic of food justice. We are so excited to continue to explore this subject over the year. Special shoutout to Ella for placing as 1st Novice Speaker!

Dust the Rust Off 2026!!
09/08/2026

Dust the Rust Off 2026!!

Congratulations to another graduating member of the LDU—Merrick Modun–who gave a stunning commencement speech today! Way...
05/16/2026

Congratulations to another graduating member of the LDU—Merrick Modun–who gave a stunning commencement speech today! Way to go Merrick! You did us more than proud. Wishing all of our seniors the best as they take their next steps forward!

05/15/2026

Shout out to one of the LDU's graduating seniors-- Ariel Schuck! Ariel's work with SPEAK and disability advocacy has been highlighted by the UVM College of Arts & Sciences in this year's Senior Spotlights. Students on the team universally agree Ariel's advocacy work has been instrumental in making the LDU and larger debate community more aware of disability and accessibility issues. Congratulations Ariel! Can't wait to see what you do next!

Our public debate was a blast! Thanks to everyone who came and asked questions!
04/12/2026

Our public debate was a blast! Thanks to everyone who came and asked questions!

Our own Serena Bueno is competing with UDSM’s Bonaventure Batinamani in the OPPRC Debate Series British Parliamentary De...
04/08/2026

Our own Serena Bueno is competing with UDSM’s Bonaventure Batinamani in the OPPRC Debate Series British Parliamentary Debate!

Expect 🔥 arguments, 💡 brilliant minds, and ⚡ intense debate energy you won’t find anywhere else!

🗓 10th April 2026
⏰ 12PM EST

Head to Brennan’s to watch our public debate this Thursday! We’re discussing The Main Street Project. Hope to see y’all ...
04/07/2026

Head to Brennan’s to watch our public debate this Thursday! We’re discussing The Main Street Project. Hope to see y’all there!

Come to Brennan’s on Thursday for our public debate! We’re discussing The Main Street Project. We’d love to see you ther...
04/07/2026

Come to Brennan’s on Thursday for our public debate! We’re discussing The Main Street Project. We’d love to see you there!

Tune in this Sunday!
03/07/2026

Tune in this Sunday!

YODL 4 was this last weekend! The LDU came out in force. Congrats to Agnes and Lily for making it to finals and to Neil ...
02/25/2026

YODL 4 was this last weekend! The LDU came out in force. Congrats to Agnes and Lily for making it to finals and to Neil and Gavin for making it to semis! Additionally, Gavin and Neil tied for 5th place speaker and Sam got 9th speaker! Another super fun yodl in the books!

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