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UAM Debate Team

UAM’s Debate Team competes in IPDA, welcomes students from every major and publishes a direct coach contact. A UAM debater reached double-octafinals at 2026 IPDA Nationals.

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Collegiate debate program

University of Arkansas at Monticello

Activity: Active

A UAM debater earned six wins and advanced to novice double-octafinals at the IPDA National Championship held April 10–13, 2026.

Season 2025-2026. Evidence dated 2026-04-10. Verified 2026-11-03.

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How the program debates

The University of Arkansas at Monticello Debate Team offers an accessible route into collegiate competition and welcomes students from all majors. Its official team update names the coach and gives prospective members a direct contact route. UAM competed at the 2026 IPDA National Championship: a team member recorded six wins and advanced through double-octafinals in novice IPDA. Earlier seasons show a returning mix of novice competitors and travel to regional tournaments. Contact the program coach to confirm current meeting times and recruitment details.

Debate formats

Circuits and associations

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

Joining and participation

Eligibility
All University of Arkansas at Monticello students are eligible to join.Source
How to join
Contact head coach Jim Evans using the contact information on UAM’s official team page.Source
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History and achievements

UAM reports more than two dozen national championships and thousands of individual and team awards since the program’s founding.Source

  • 2026 · IPDA National Championship

    A UAM competitor posted six wins and reached double-octafinals in novice IPDA.

    IPDA public debate · Novice

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