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UGA's participation in the Lafayette Debates

The University of Georgia is excited to announce its participation in the Lafayeete Debates, sponsored by the Higher Education Department of the French Embassy in partnership with the George Washington University.  Our debaters chose to participate with the hopes of winning a tour of France (which goes to the two highest placing teams).  Current debaters Amy Feinberg, Tucker Boyce, Kristin White, and Eilidh Geddes contiunue to…
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Alumni News, Press, Public Debate

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UGA Makes Kiplinger's Best Value List

UGA has made Kiplinger's "Best Value" list for U.S public colleges!  It places 10th in the nation, underscoring its improving academic profile and its great overall value (i.e. little debt, scholarship/aid opportunities, etc.).   You can read about the ranking here. Go Dawgs!
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Alumni News, Press

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University of Georgia college tournament invite

The invitation to our college debate tournament, held January 31 through February 2, is now available online.   Downloads UGA College Tourney Invite - 2014
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Alumni News, Press, War Powers Topic

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Georgia Debate Union starts season on a strong note

The Georgia Debate Union's season began this past weekend at Georgia State University. An extremely competitive tournament with close to 100 teams in the varsity division alone, Georgia State saw many Georgia debate teams start the season on a very strong note.  The team of Shyam Shanker (senior) and Will Caplan (sophomore) were the 23rd seed in the elimination rounds, losing a rasor-close debate to a talented team from Georgetown. Their…
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Tournament Results, Alumni News, Press, War Powers Topic

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2014 University of Georgia Bulldog Debates

Friends and Colleagues,              The University of Georgia Debate Union is pleased to invite you to the Fifteenth Annual Bulldog Debates that will be held in Athens, Georgia, on February 28th through March 2nd, 2014. We wish to make this year’s Bulldog Debates an enjoyable and educational experience. Last year, our tournament drew 100 teams from three states. We are a TOC Qualifier in policy debate at…
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Novice Debate, Alumni News, Press, High School Debate, TOC Bid

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Downtown Athens featured in the New York Times!

The renaissance of downtown Athens, Georgia has been featured in the New York Times.   Always a wonderful place, the downtown area has recently experienced a cultural, financial, and social revival.  It's no longer just a college town with great music - it's got a little bit of everything. You can check out the coverage here. And it's also been called the "best town in the world".  
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Alumni News, Press

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Shunta Jordan Makes UGA's "40 Under 40" List

Congratulations to Shunta Jordan a member of the University of Georgia Alumni Association’s 40 Under 40 class of 2013!  Shunta is a highly successful debate coach and teacher at Pace Academy.  We are excited that an alumnus of the debate program has been recognized for her contributions to the interscholastic debate community and the Pace academic community. I would encourage UGA debate alumni to nominate other members of our community…
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Alumni News, Press, High School Debate


The Georgia Debate Union begins 2013-14 on a strong note

On August 5, the coaches and debaters of the Georgia Debate Union formally began their preparation for the 2013-14 college debate topic, which revolves around the question of whether to restrict the president's war powers.  Composed of a small yet hard working group, the Georgia Debate Union has high expectations going into 2013-2014 and everyone - new and old, varsity and novice - is excited over the prospect of another successful year.…
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Novice Debate, Alumni News, Press, War Powers Topic

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2013-14 College Debate Topic

Last week, the NDT/CEDA college debate topic for 2013-14 was announced.   Resolved: The United States Federal Government should substantially increase statutory and/or judicial restrictions on the war powers authority of the President of the United States in one or more of the following areas: targeted killing; indefinite detention; offensive cyber operations; or introducing United States Armed Forces into hostilities. It reads: Resolved:…
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Novice Debate, Alumni News, Press


Georgia Debate Union finishes ranked in the Top 20

The NDT sweepstakes rankings were recently released and the Georgia Debate Union finished in the Top 20 schools from around the country.   Thanks in part to tremendous year-long success - at both the varsity and junior varsity levels - the Georgia Debate Union was able to improve its overall ranking and accumulate 75 more sweepstakes points than the prior year.   The result is a testament to the hard work of both the debaters and the…
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