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.

Collegiate debate program
University of Arkansas at Monticello
- University of Arkansas at Monticello — Monticello campus · Monticello, AR
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.
SourceSourceAlso known as UAM Debate Team.
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Claim or manage this programHow 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
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
History and achievements
UAM reports more than two dozen national championships and thousands of individual and team awards since the program’s founding.Source
Sources and verification
- UAM News — 2025 Bulldog Classic results
Checked 2026-11-03
- UAM News — team overview and student eligibility
Checked 2026-11-03
- 2026 IPDA National Championship — official event dates and schedule
Checked 2026-11-03
- 2026 IPDA National Championship — novice results
Checked 2026-11-03
- Campus photograph: Brandonrush · CC0
Checked 2026-11-03
- Campus photograph license: CC0
Checked 2026-11-03
Historical connections and results describe the named program and season. Contact the program for current participation details.
