7,000 Students Descend on Richmond for the World's Largest Academic Competition

The 2026 National Speech & Debate Tournament, hosted by the National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA), kicked off this week in Richmond, Virginia. More than 7,000 students from across the globe will ...
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Hattiesburg High’s Waldrop to be inducted into NSDA Hall of Fame

DES MOINES, IOWA. (WDAM) - Hattiesburg High School’s speech and debate head coach will be inducted as a new member of the National Speech & Debate Association Hall of Fame this year. NSDA announced on ...
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NSDA Director Says Events Empower Students to 'Use Their Voice for Good'

Lauren Giella is a Senior Reporter based in New York. She reports on Newsweek's rankings content, focusing on workplace culture, health care and sustainability, profiling business leaders and ...
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Vocalize announces exclusive partnership with NSDA, opening doors for UAE students to gain international recognition in debate

This new partnership is offering students—whether seasoned debaters or novice beginners— a chance to gain international recognition and build confidence through debate Dubai, UAE – Vocalize, a pioneer ...