Lawrence Debate Union

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.

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!

We had such a wonderful time debating with UDSM this morning! The topic was on the glorification of peace and all debate...
02/22/2026

We had such a wonderful time debating with UDSM this morning! The topic was on the glorification of peace and all debaters brought some great argumentation!

This Sunday, tune in to our debate on the glorification of peace with debaters from UDSM!
02/20/2026

This Sunday, tune in to our debate on the glorification of peace with debaters from UDSM!

Novice Champs at Cornell was a blast! Our debaters had such a wonderful time meeting other teams and crafting exciting a...
02/17/2026

Novice Champs at Cornell was a blast! Our debaters had such a wonderful time meeting other teams and crafting exciting arguments. Congratulations to Devlin and Harry for placing as 3rd and 6th rookie speakers! Additional kudos to Harry and Devlin for being the first reserve team for novice break and Beni and Aliyah for being the second.

The LDU welcomes President Marlene Tromp to UVM! Thank you, Dr. Tromp, for joining us for a debate practice on whether t...
01/31/2026

The LDU welcomes President Marlene Tromp to UVM! Thank you, Dr. Tromp, for joining us for a debate practice on whether the US should constitutionalize the right to vote and for your insightful and heartfelt feedback. It was wonderful meeting you and we all look forward to working with you! UVM Alumni Association UVM English Department UVM College of Arts & Sciences

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Burlington, VT

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+18026560097

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