University of Portland Speech and Debate Union member Alex Parini (pictured), political science, was named as the 1st Place Speaker at the 2015 International Public Debate Association national tournament, held March 27-29 at Boise State University. Parini competed against 114 of the nation’s finest debaters to win this prestigious award. Out of 114 debaters, three […]
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Speech & Debate Team Results
The University of Portland’s Speech and Debate Union competed last weekend at the 41st annual Smelt Classic at Lower Columbia College, according to Brian Simmons, communication studies. Congratulations are due to the following students on their impressive accomplishments at that speech and debate tournament: Anna Murphy, Spanish and business administration, advanced to the final round […]