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Appalachian State Forensic Union and Debate Team

App State’s Forensic Union has competed since 1963, trains in research-intensive policy debate and supports public forums. Its 2024–25 squad placed second in PKD debate sweepstakes.

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Sanford Mall at Appalachian State University, looking toward the library and student union.

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Appalachian State University

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The university maintains a team page with current meeting and faculty contact information; its most recent listed national tournament finish is from the 2024–25 season.

Verified 2026-11-03.

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Also known as Appalachian State Forensic Union and Debate Team.

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How the program debates

Appalachian State’s Forensic Union and Debate Team combines research-intensive policy debate with public service. The university says it has supported intercollegiate competition since 1963, meets Tuesdays at 5 p.m. and can help campus or community nonprofits organize public forums on controversial issues. The team’s listed results include a second-place debate sweepstakes finish at the 2024–25 Pi Kappa Delta National Tournament, following novice and JV parliamentary national titles the prior year. Students can contact faculty advisor Mark Bentley through the Department of Communication to ask about current recruitment and practice details.

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Program support

The Department of Communication has supported the Forensic Union since 1963; the team also helps community and campus nonprofits organize public forums.SourceSource

Joining and participation

How to join
Email faculty advisor Mark Bentley through the Department of Communication to ask about current membership and meetings.Source
Practice arrangements
The team page lists Tuesday meetings at 5 p.m. in Walker Hall room 107; confirm the current schedule with the advisor.Source
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History and achievements

In 2023–24, App State won novice and JV NPDA national titles; the team also lists 2024–25 second place in debate sweepstakes at PKD Nationals.Source

  • 2025 · Pi Kappa Delta National Tournament

    App State placed second in debate sweepstakes at the Pi Kappa Delta National Tournament.

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