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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 Finishes Busy Weekend in Top Four

January 21, 2026 - Featured News

MSU Debate had four teams debating across two tournaments last weekend and finished in the Final Four at the Crowe Warken Debates. Arielle Gearring, a...

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