Category: Speech and Debate

Announcing next coach of Wisconsin Speech and Debate

Coach news: We are sad to say goodbye to A.J., who is moving to England after four years of coaching Wisconsin Speech and Debate, and thank him for all he has done for it. At the same time, we are excited to announce that in fall 2023, Austin Thoma will join Wisconsin Speech and Debate as our new …

Wisconsin Speech and Debate Wins national debate championship, Daily Cardinal

L&S Honors students, UW Speech & Debate celebrate national championship

The University of Wisconsin–Madison Speech & Debate team has secured its first national championship in decades. Among the championship team of six UW students are four L&S Honors students, including Zachary Heintz (Honors in the Major), William Darbyshire (Comprehensive Honors), MK Denton (Comprehensive Honors), and Ethan Park (Honors in the Liberal Arts). Please join the …

Surveys reinforce UW–Madison’s longstanding commitments to free speech, civil dialogue and belonging

Wisconsin Speech and Debate 2023 spring booklet published

WSDS elects spring 2023 Exec Board

Wisconsin Speech and Debate wins Loyola debate tournament, places 4th in forensics

The University of Wisconsin–Madison Speech and Debate team won the Loyola Rambler Debate Tournament and placed fourth at the Mid-America Forensics League’s fourth tournament last week.

Wisconsin Speech and Debate Secretary Marina Kerekes chosen as Convocation Speaker

WSDS Wins the Deans Award of Excellence

The Deans Award of Excellence is a prestigious award which recognizes The Wisconsin Speech and Debate Society (WSDS) for its value on campus.  This award is presented to a student organization that excels in three pillars: Wisconsin Experience, Discovery, and Innovation. The Wisconsin Experience revolves around the idea that together we create and apply learning inside and outside …

WSDS Elects fall 2022 Exec Board

The Wisconsin Speech and Debate Society (WSDS) elected a new executive board on March 8, 2022. The ‘22 WSDS executive board will be composed of President Sophie LaRose, Treasurer Ria Dhingra, Secretary Marina Kerekes, and Corresponding Secretary Zach Dyar.