UWG Debate Team
UWG’s Debate Team combines IPDA-style competition with campus public debate and outreach. It won the 2026 University System of Georgia Regents Cup.
Collegiate debate program
University of West Georgia
- University of West Georgia — Carrollton campus · Carrollton, GA
Activity: Active
UWG won the University System of Georgia Regents Cup, held April 14–15, 2026, in IPDA format.
Season 2025-2026. Evidence dated 2026-04-14. Verified 2026-11-03.
SourceAlso known as UWG Debate Team.
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The University of West Georgia has supported competitive debate since 1935. Today the Debate Team competes in IPDA-style rounds, hosts public debate on campus and brings students into practice through Wolf Connect. The team’s 2026 season included the University System of Georgia’s Regents Cup, where UWG won the overall team trophy in a 16-institution field. The program describes extensive tournament practice and welcomes students with varying levels of experience. Prospective members can use the team page to connect with the director and find the current Wolf Connect practice schedule.
Debate formats
Circuits and associations
Not documented.
Joining and participation
- Eligibility
- The university describes participation for students with different levels of debate experience.Source
- How to join
- Connect through Wolf Connect or contact the team director using the official team page to confirm meetings and joining details.Source
History and achievements
UWG reports a debate tradition dating to 1935 and describes public campus debates and community-facing activity.SourceSource
2026 · University System of Georgia Regents Cup Debate Series
UWG won the 2026 University System of Georgia Regents Cup in a 16-institution field.
IPDA public debate
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Sources and verification
- UWG Debate Team — official team and participation page
Checked 2026-11-03
- University System of Georgia — 2026 Regents Cup results
Checked 2026-11-03
- UWG News — debate team wins 2026 Regents Cup
Checked 2026-11-03
- Wikimedia Commons file: Universitystadium.jpg
Checked 2026-11-03
- Campus photograph: Blastoids · CC BY-SA 3.0
Checked 2026-11-03
- Campus photograph license: CC BY-SA 3.0
Checked 2026-11-03
Historical connections and results describe the named program and season. Contact the program for current participation details.
