What is the Debate Society at Northwestern?
Well, for starters, the Debate Society is the oldest co-curricular student organization at Northwestern. Established in 1856, one year after induction of the University’s first class of students, the Debate Society is the oldest most successful continuous program of its kind in the United States. From our perspective, debate is regarded as an educational tool for developing students’ analytical and communication skills. Accordingly, every aspect of the program – independent research, individual coaching, small group discussions, and intercollegiate competition – is planned with a view to the contribution it can make to the educational process.
