Cornell Speech & Debate Society

06/24/2025

The Cornell International Summer Debate Camp stands out due to its innovative cohort structure. Put simply, our cohort model is a game-changer. We strategically place campers into groups based on their prior experience, then provide precision-tailored instruction. This prevents beginners from feeling overwhelmed and empowers them to excel, while seasoned debaters remain stimulated and challenged. It's a system designed for optimal learning, building confidence, and ensuring an outstanding camp experience for every participant.
Don't miss out, sign up your child for the Cornell International Summer Debate Camp July 27-August 4
debate@cornell.edu

06/13/2025

The 2024-2025 academic year marked a period of exceptional achievement for the Cornell University British Parliamentary (Worlds) Debate Team and the broader Cornell Speech & Debate Program. The team successfully met and exceeded high expectations across all key areas, including recruitment, member retention, active participation, and competitive performance.
The BP team will be ready to go at it again in the coming academic year. We wish everyone (alumni, students, staff and supporters) a great summer!

05/09/2025

We had our end of year banquet at The Statler Hotel at Cornell University on Sunday, May 4, 2025. It was a delightful way to wrap up a stellar year. Our Cornell Speech & Debate Society teams continue to impress and turn in excellent performances at regional, national and international tournaments.
We used the occasion of the banquet to celebrate graduating seniors and bid them a fond farewell.
Program director Sam Nelson presented a special friend of Cornell Speech and Debate award to Brigid Beachler in recognition of her great support of our program.
Distinguished alum, Angela Lu, received the Almnus of the Year Award!

03/31/2025

Third best speaker NAUDC 2025, Eamin

03/31/2025

Second best speaker at NAUDC. Soreness Jensen

03/31/2025

The Cornell Worlds (BP) team is participating in the NAUDC being hosted at Queens University in Kingston ON. So far so good

03/02/2025

The Cornell University BP team is attending USUDC at Dartmouth. Our teams are doing great both as debaters and adjudicators. Go Big Red!

01/28/2025

Be a Paid Audience Member!
Cornell Speech is looking for volunteers this weekend, Feb 1st & 2nd. Scan the code in the picture or email Jcs525@cornell.edu

11/25/2024

Calling on all CSDS alums.
Please support our crowdfunding effort to keep the program going:
https://crowdfunding.cornell.edu/project/44404

Help Cornell University raise $40,000 for the project: Speech and Debate: Any Speaker, Any Dreamer. Your gift will make a difference!

11/25/2024

College experience and amazing diversity are two of the things that set the Cornell International Summer Debate Camp apart from other camps. Join us for the summer debate camp, July 27-August 4, 2025: debate@cornell.edu

11/21/2024

🎉 Get ready for the ultimate debate experience! 📚 Join us at Cornell International Summer Debate Camp, July 27 - Aug 4, on Cornell's beautiful Ithaca campus! 🏛️

11/21/2024

https://crowdfunding.cornell.edu/project/44404?utm_source=scalefunder&utm_campaign=site_share&utm_medium=facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawGral5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHRjYxVeaFkS_Fm7-tj3B4QSsCWe0dhkcXI2tWARTZuQfg9Lv_CzS4Ak1dw_aem_B8RwaZ2ssKYhL3a4hVEvoA

Help Cornell University raise $40,000 for the project: Speech and Debate: Any Speaker, Any Dreamer. Your gift will make a difference!