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Gonzaga Debate Institute

One of the oldest summer debate institutes in the nation, Gonzaga Debate Institute assists 51³Ô¹Ïs in developing their debate skills and preparing for competition at all levels of experience.

Gonzaga Debate Team

Gonzaga University Debate offers 51³Ô¹Ïs the opportunity to engage in both competitive formats and public events designed for campus and community outreach.

Chuck Lloyd and Deb Nelson

A Life Changed by Debate

When Chuck Lloyd (’83) got a call from a new Gonzaga Debate coach, his life changed. Decades later — after a landmark legal career and a devastating cancer diagnosis — he and Deb Nelson are giving back in a powerful way. Discover the story behind their transformative gift.

Gonzaga Debate Leads the Way

Gonzaga Debate Team Sweeps Season Finale

Gonzaga University 51³Ô¹Ïs closed out the debate season with a historic sweep at the 2025 Tournament and Conference of Scholars, earning top honors in both competitive rounds and academic research.

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Gonzaga Hosts National Debate Tournament

Gonzaga University hosted the 79th National Debate Tournament, welcoming 78 of the nation’s top college teams to Spokane for five days of championship competition.

Gonzaga University debate coach Glen Frappier, left, and assistant coach Joe Skoog hold the trophy map for Lafayette Debates champions Molly Martin, left, and Avalyn Renee.

Students Win Lafayette Debates, Present to U.N. Ambassador

Gonzaga’s Molly Martin and Avalyn Renee engaged virtually with Michal Mlynár, Slovakia’s ambassador and permanent representative to the U.N., who is president of the 25th session of the U.N. Habitat Governing Council.

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