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UIC Forensics

UIC Forensics is a university speech and debate program; its 2025–26 team was recognized in the Chancellor’s student leadership program.

Collegiate debate program

University of Illinois Chicago

Activity: Active

The April 16, 2026 Chancellor’s awards program identifies the 2025–26 Forensics / Speech and Debate Team and its director while describing its regional and national competition season.

Season 2025-2026. Evidence dated 2026-04-16. Verified 2026-11-02.

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How the program debates

UIC Forensics competes in intercollegiate speech and debate. The Center for Student Involvement describes the program’s development and coaching staff. The April 2026 Chancellor’s Student Service and Leadership Awards program identifies the 2025–26 team and Director of Forensics Vance Pierce, and reports regional and national competition.

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Circuits and associations

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Joining and participation

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Coaches and notable connections

Vance Pierce

Director of Forensics

UIC lists Vance Pierce as Director of Forensics and identifies him as the director leading the 2025–26 UIC Forensics / Speech and Debate Team.

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History and achievements

The Center for Student Involvement page records the program’s development as a registered student organization beginning in 2016.Source

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    Historical connections and results describe the named program and season. Contact the program for current participation details.

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