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University of Miami Debate Team continues to shine

University of Miami Debate Team continues to shine During the 2025 season, the University of Miami Debate Team brought home three top prizes, along with many other distinctions. From left: First year students and debate team members Olivia Pisinski and Ping Areeanchuleekorn face off against another debate team in the Rochester Civic Debate tournament, where they made it to the finals. Photos courtesy of the University of Miami Debate team. By Babara Gutierrez 1-9-2026 This story originally appeared in News@TheU. The University of Miami Debate Team [...]

2026-01-29T09:23:53-05:00January 29, 2026|Communication Studies, School of Communication|
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Vice presidential debate watch

The UM Debate Team is hosting an engaging group watch of the 2024 vice presidential debate, with Professors Steinberg and Waldinger sharing brief commentary before and after. All are welcome to attend and join the conversation. Refreshments will be served.

2024-09-30T12:49:59-04:00September 30, 2024|, , , , , , , , , , , , |
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What makes a good debater?

CNN is hosting the first presidential debate this election season between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. Photo: The Associated Press By Barbara Gutierrez Thursday night at the CNN studios in Atlanta, Georgia, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will face each other in the first presidential debate of the 2024 election season. There will be no audience. Each candidate will get to outline their political platform and why they are the best candidate for the job. David Steinberg, associate professor of professional practice at the University [...]

2024-06-27T10:58:57-04:00June 27, 2024|Communication Studies, School of Communication|
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Building community through debate

Video: Matthew Rembold/University of Miami The University of Miami Debate Team strives to cultivate a strong sense of community among its members through the art of debate. These passionate debaters not only sharpen their skills but also foster meaningful connections through the club’s various tournaments and meetings. From strategy sessions to cheering each other on at tournaments, this tight-knit group exemplifies the power of collaboration and camaraderie. This story originally appeared on News@TheU.

2024-05-02T16:27:21-04:00May 2, 2024|Communication Studies, School of Communication|
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YODL Debate Tournament: Day 2

Come join the University of Miami Debate Team for the two-day virtual YODL Debate Tournament where students are encouraged to meet in-person and work together. Students can participate in a debate or judge the debaters. If debating, prior research is required. For more information visit the UM Debate Team’s Instagram page, @umdebateteam.

2024-01-24T14:08:35-05:00January 24, 2024|, , , , |
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YODL Debate Tournament: Day 1

Come join the University of Miami Debate Team for the two-day virtual YODL Debate Tournament where students are encouraged to meet in-person and work together. Students can participate in a debate or judge the debaters. If debating, prior research is required. For more information visit the UM Debate Team's Instagram page, @umdebateteam.  

2024-01-24T14:09:08-05:00January 24, 2024|, , , , |
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Debate Team Hosts First Miami Oceans Debates

By Barbara Gutierrez The tournament brought 14 schools and colleges to the University of Miami to engage in a verbal exchange about the pros and cons of aquaculture. Capitalizing on Miami’s unique proximity to the ocean and its vulnerability to the effects of climate change, the University of Miami Debate Team hosted its first Miami Oceans Debates during the weekend of April 22-23 to discuss if “Accelerated Open Ocean Aquaculture Would Be Desirable.” “We were interested in a topic about the ocean because we live here,” said David Steinberg, associate [...]

2023-05-03T11:22:14-04:00May 3, 2023|Communication Studies, School of Communication|
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UChat: Title IX, Double Standards, Sexual Assault Awareness

The UM Debate Team hosts our next UChat which is open to the entire UM community! Come engage in discourse and learn about the topics of Title IX, double standards, and sexual assault awareness. This UChat is taking place at the School of Communication in Wolfson 4026.

2023-03-27T14:56:42-04:00March 27, 2023|, |
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UChat: The Relevance of the Royal Family

The University of Miami Debate Team welcomes all members of the UM community to our first UChat discussion of the year. Following the news of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, we've seen increased discourse surrounding the past and current legacy of the British Monarchy, and we want to hear what the UM community thinks. No prior debate experience is necessary and all opinions are welcome! The event will be taking place on Thursday, Sept. 22, from 5-6 p.m. in the Shalala Student Center, Iron Arrow Room 300. We hope [...]

2022-09-14T17:08:32-04:00September 14, 2022|, |
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