Webster University Forensics Team & Club

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Webster University Forensics Team & Club

The Webster University Forensics and Debate Team, part of the School of Communications, is one of the most competitive in the country.

Webster's forensic and debate program prides itself on the opportunities it provides to students from all backgrounds and experience levels, ranging from the four-year high school competitor and national qualifier to the public speaking student interested in further speaking opportunities. The program prioritizes a team ethic while working closely with students to help each team member achieve his

or her own educational and competitive goals. The result is a forensic tradition in which the Webster team and individual students earn recognition regionally and nationally.

04/25/2026

Congratulations to Webster Forensics senior, Maral Mahdinia, on making it to semifinals at the Interstate Oratory Contest! This is the oldest public speaking competition in the U.S., established in 1874. Best of luck tomorrow, Maral!

04/19/2026

Webster Forensics is launching a new fundraising campaign!
We need your help in securing a sustainable budget for our team for the future! Please pledge to donate today!

We are introducing multiple payment plan options to make donating more accessible. You can choose to donate annually, monthly, or even biweekly!

We greatly appreciate your support. Go Gorloks!

04/11/2026

Webster Forensics Presents the 2026 senior showcase! Location: ISB (Browning Hall) auditorium, room 160
Time: THIS TUESDAY, 12-1:20 pm
Don’t miss it!

04/07/2026

March 18-22: Pi Kappa Delta
We recently competed at the Pi Kappa Delta national tournament and convention! PKD is the tournament we work for all year. This organization is integral to the foundation of Webster Forensics! Thank you to Missouri State for being amazing hosts this year!

We had an incredibly successful PKD this year, bringing home 10th place overall with only 13 competitors (out of 60 schools!) and even a national championship!

02/19/2026

Webster Wednesday: Weekend Recap
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February 13-14: MAFA State Championship— Webster University
Last weekend, our Gorloks competed in AND helped host our state tournament! We had an incredible weekend, with 7 of our Gorloks taking home individual awards! The hard work of all of our competitors earned us 5th place in sweepstakes in the open division. Shoutout to team member Maral Mahdinia for getting 1st place in oratory! She was the Oratory top novice, state champion, and a qualifier for the Interstate Oratory Contest! Congratulations to Maral and all of our Gorloks!
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02/12/2026

Webster Wednesday: Weekend Recap
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February 6-7: Jackson Purchase Swing: IPDA & Krider Invitational— Murray State University
This past weekend, our Gorloks traveled to Kentucky to compete at Murray State University. We had an amazing weekend, as every competitor on our team took home an individual award! Their hard work earned us second place in small school sweepstakes! Nice work Gorloks, and thank you to Murray State Speech and Debate Union for being amazing hosts!
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02/04/2026

Webster Wednesday: Weekend Recap
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January 23-25: The Gorlok Gala— Webster University
Each year we host one of the biggest tournaments in the nation. This year, due to the snow, we had to host the Gorlok virtually. While we were sad to make the change, it presented a rare opportunity for a couple of our students to be able to compete! Congratulations to and Maral Mahdinia on their outstanding performances at the Gorlok!
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January 31: NEAT NYC Metro Classic— Mid-Winter Swing I
This past weekend we had the opportunity to compete in a virtual tournament. This gave our team the chance to compete against teams from parts of the nation we don’t usually see! Congratulations to all who competed this weekend and a special shoutout to and Maral Mahdinia!
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01/30/2026

Forensics Friday: Event Spotlight Series
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To kick off the spring semester of 2026, we are highlighting each of our Individual Events. Here is an overview of our Interpretation events!
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12/30/2025

Join us in congratulating our Gorloks on an amazing semester! Fall of 2025 kept us busy, and we can’t wait to see what the spring semester has in store for the team. See you in 2026!
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11/04/2025

This weekend we are hosting The Webster Classic, a high school tournament that’s expected to bring over 20 high schools to webster’s campus. We are still looking for volunteers to judge this tournament! The times are listed on the flyer, but if you are free at any point during those, please consider signing up for a judging slot. Homemade meals will be provided for all volunteers and the team could really use your support!

Use the link below to sign up to be a judge!
https://forms.gle/qtkvqnFDitQHr1KZ9

Address

Webster Groves, MO
63119

Telephone

+18009819801

Website

http://www.webster.edu/communications/student-resources/forensics-debate-team.html

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