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Debate has a history dating back to at least the 1950s at Michigan State University. MSU debate teams, housed with the Honors College, have advanced over forty teams to the elimination rounds of the National Debate Tournament.

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MSU Debate Starts Season in Sweet Sixteen

September 16, 2026 - Featured News

By: Carly Watson MSU Debate reached the Sweet Sixteen at the Owen L. Coon Memorial Debate Tournament at Northwestern University this past weekend. Henry Martin –...

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