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Mississippi State Speech and Debate Council

Mississippi State’s Speech and Debate Council combines IPDA competition with public speaking and debate activities on campus and in the community.

Old Main Academic Center at Mississippi State University.

Collegiate debate program

Mississippi State University

Activity: Active

Mississippi State Speech and Debate Council appears in the official 2026 IPDA National Championship entries; the completed event page dates the tournament April 10–13, 2026.

Season 2025-2026. Evidence dated 2026-04-13. Verified 2026-11-03.

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Also known as Mississippi State Speech and Debate Council.

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How the program debates

The Speech and Debate Council represents Mississippi State in intercollegiate competition and promotes public speaking and debate on campus and in the community. Its official page identifies IPDA as the team format and says members come from across the student body, from first-year students to graduate students and across majors. The page also reports that the Council was established in 2015 and won the 2025 IPDA season-long national championship.

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Circuits and associations

  • International Public Debate Association · Documented participation · 2025-2026SourceSource

Joining and participation

How to join
The Council draws members across class years and majors. Contact the Council through its official page for current intake and practice information.Source
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History and achievements

  • 2025 · IPDA Season-Long National Championship

    Mississippi State won the 2025 IPDA season-long national championship.

    IPDA public debate

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