Kansas State Debate

08/25/2026

If you're interested in joining the K-State Debate Team, we're hosting an info meeting for new debaters on September 1st at 5:30 PM in Nichols 219. We'd love to see you there!

08/20/2026

Everyone should take debate! Check out this article from today's Washington Post article: "As a 2026 college graduate, I have some advice for the students heading to class this fall. Whether you are an incoming freshman or a fifth-year senior, find a course or program that teaches debate and discourse. It may end up the most meaningful part of your college experience. And it will help you succeed in whatever career you pursue."

I couldn’t believe I had never learned this before.

07/24/2026

It’s been a great week here at the K-State Debate Camp! Glad we got to enjoy some time in the sunshine before the storms hit. Debaters are now getting ready for the camp tournament this afternoon!

07/22/2026

We’re having a great time here at the K State Debate Camp! Yesterday, Dr. Nate Birkhead, chair of K State’s Political Science department, provided a guest lecture for our campers on the political implications of US Health Care policy.

06/18/2026

Did you come back from Nationals excited about debate but haven't signed up for camp yet? There's still 12 days left to sign up for the K-State Debate Camp! Get your registrations in before the end of the month!

All students must have a parental consent form to participate in any K-State Debate Camp or Clinic. The parental consent form is available on the registration page.

04/27/2026

Early bird registration for the K-State Debate Camp ends at the end of April! Get your registration in now to receive $100 off of tuition at the K-State Debate Camp! Come learn from K-State's college debaters and coaches and experience the beautiful K-State Manhattan Campus in a fun and safe learning environment!

All students must have a parental consent form to participate in any K-State Debate Camp or Clinic. The parental consent form is available on the registration page.

04/08/2026

Today is K-State's Day of Giving! The K-State Foundation has set up a dedicated page just for the K-State Debate team, and you can donate here. You already know the K-State Debate team is growing and reaching new competitive heights. This is the second year in a row we have qualified two teams to the NDT. We also travelled four teams to CEDA Nationals this year. However, this growth is coming at a challenging time, when the cost of tournament travel keeps going up every year. These donations not only help us ensure that we can provide scholarships for K-State Debate students, they also allow us to meet the rising costs of travel while providing crucial opportunities for more students than ever to represent K-State Debate. Help support the amazing legacy of K-State Debate by donating today!

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04/07/2026

Friends of the K-State Debate Team - tomorrow is K-State's Day of Giving! We'll have a special fundraising link just for the K-State Debate team available tomorrow. Help us ensure we've got the resources we need to continue growing as a team and reaching new levels of competitive success. Be on the lookout for the link to help support the team tomorrow, April 8th!

04/06/2026

The 80th National Debate Tournament,
After 8 rounds of competition across 3 days in Houston Texas both teams grabbed some wins and valuable experience, with some victories over Indiana, West Georgia, Navy and Samford to round out the tournament. A special thank you to Nine for all of the help! The cats are finishing up in New York for CEDA, more on that soon!

03/24/2026

Registration is now active for the 2026 K-State Debate Camp! The K-State Debate Camp is the perfect option for students looking for a shorter camp, late in the summer or students who would like to add an extra week of camp at the end of the summer to really help hone their skills. All of our staff are K-State coaches and debaters who know how to help students prepare for the upcoming season, whether they are competing locally or on the national circuit. Camp will run Sunday July 19-Sunday July 26, 2026. We have options for commuters and residential students. There's also an early bird discount for $100 off your registration if you register before May 1.

All students must have a parental consent form to participate in any K-State Debate Camp or Clinic. The parental consent form is available on the registration page.