William Pitt Debating Union

Collegiate debate program

University of Pittsburgh

• University of Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh campus · Pittsburgh, PA

Activity: Unconfirmed

Pitt reports current-season competition results from the 2025 NFA-LD season, but its official report does not provide the event date.

Season 2025-2026. Verified 2026-11-03.

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How the program debates

The William Pitt Debating Union combines competitive NFA Lincoln-Douglas debate with public forums and community outreach. Housed in Pitt’s Department of Communication, the Union traces its roots to the university’s Division of Public Speaking in 1912. Interested students can arrange a visit and conversation with a coach through the official joining page.

At the 2025 NFA-LD Washburn Warm Up, the WPDU varsity division won the tournament and its junior-varsity division finished second.

Debate formats

• NFA Lincoln-DouglasSource

Circuits and associations

• National Forensic Association · Documented participation · 2025-2026Source

Joining and participation

How to join

Students interested in the William Pitt Debating Union can use the Department of Communication’s joining page to arrange a conversation with a coach and visit the program.Source

History and achievements

• 2025 · NFA-LD Washburn Warm Up

  Won the varsity division and placed second in the junior-varsity division at the NFA-LD Washburn Warm Up.

  NFA Lincoln-Douglas

  Source

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