International Public Debate Association

10/04/2023

A very Happy Birthday to IPDA President Keith Milstead!

09/26/2023

A very Happy Birthday to the IPDA's Managing Director Jorji Jarzabek!

07/29/2023

Day One of the 2023 Gulf Coast IPDA Camp is drawing to a close. Participants from Abilene Christian Univeristy, Bossier Parish Community College, Jefferson State Community College, Lee College, LSU-Shreveport, and the University of Texas are preparing for the upcoming season, forming friendships, and making some memories.

Two more days to go with lecture content, round table discussions, and mock tournaments on tap through Sunday.

07/26/2023

The IPDA would like to extend our most sincere condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Mark Lowery who passed away today at the age of 66.

Lowery most recently had served as the Arkansas State Treasurer and had previously coached debate at the University of Central Arkansas and competed in the IPDA's Professional Division.

07/08/2023

2023 IPDA Coaches’ Workshop & Retreat … all work and no play make coaches dull, but more likely to keep all their fingers.

07/07/2023

The 2023 IPDA Coaches’ Workshop & Retreat is underway in Little Rock, AR with coaches from a dozen programs in attendance for the weekend’s activities.

Our thanks to Anthony McMullen and the UA-Little Rock Bowen School of Law for being such wonderful hosts for this weekend.

04/13/2023

Congratulations to Mary Jarzabek on her induction into the IPDA Hall of Fame!

Whether you've taken a class or debated under LSUS professor Mary Jarzabek, many have felt her impact. Jarzabek was inducted into the debate Hall of Fame in late March, a deserving honor for someone who's meant so much https://www.lsus.edu/jarzabek-inducted-into-debate-hall-of-fame

07/28/2022

Belmont Abbey College (Belmont, NC) is accepting applications for a Director of Debate, taking over a program that competes primarily in the IPDA-style of debate. More information can be found at:

Director of Debate Home > About Us > Employment > Director of Debate Director of DebatePosition Summary Belmont Abbey College invites applications for the current position of Director of Debate. Job Responsibilities The Director of Debate oversees a nationally competitive debate team, competing prim...

07/21/2022

Happy Birthday to IPDA Executive Secretary Pat Richey!