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Northwestern Debate Society

An intercollegiate debate program with travel support and opportunities for newcomers.

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Collegiate debate program

Northwestern University

Activity: Active

The society organized the September 2026 Owen L. Coon tournament; Harvard’s subsequent report corroborates that the event took place.

Season 2026-2027. Evidence dated 2026-09-12. Verified 2026-11-02.

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How the program debates

Northwestern describes a preseason workshop, intercollegiate competition and public campus debates. Its program page explains travel support and need-based Hardy Scholarships.

Debate formats

Not documented.

Circuits and associations

Not documented.

Joining and participation

Novice participation
Students with limited or no prior debate experience can join the rookie or junior varsity program.Source
Scholarships
The program describes need-based Hardy Scholarships; verify current availability with the university.Source
Travel support
Northwestern pays documented tournament travel costs, including transportation, lodging, entry fees and a meal allowance.Source

Coaches and notable connections

Daniel J. Fitzmier

Director of debate

Northwestern’s faculty biography identifies Fitzmier’s work directing the Debate Society in NDT-style college competition.

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