03/07/2026
Rutgers University Newark Deabte team gears up for the International Forensic Association Championship in Athens, Greece
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03/07/2026
Rutgers University Newark Deabte team gears up for the International Forensic Association Championship in Athens, Greece
09/10/2025
Rutgers-Newark Debate is out here recruiting a new generation of change-makers!!!
09/03/2024
Rutgers University–Newark Debate Team Shines in Tanzania: A Successful Summer Academic Tour The Rutgers University–Newark Debate Team concluded a remarkable Summer Academic Debate Tour in Tanzania, showcasing their skills and contributing significantly to the cultural and intellectual exchange between American and Tanzanian universities. The tour, held from June 4-15, was part of a…
06/24/2024
RUN debate takes Paris!
Rutgers University Newark debate was invited to attend the Transatlantic Dialogue in Paris France hosted at Ecole De Guerre including a beautiful and bountiful Gala bringing together representatives and dignitaries from Democracies Globally.
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06/09/2024
It’s been a whirlwind but Day 2 and 3 of the first ever International Social Justice Debates hosted at Dar Es Salaam University of Tanzania. Rutgers Debaters explored the conception founded by Morehouse Illustrious Director Kenneth Newby. Rutgers Debater Temitope Ogundare was top 7 international team and 1st place overall speaker of the international contingency. Rutgers School of Public Affairs and Administration - SPAA
06/07/2024
Rutger University Newark debate will be competing at the first international Social Justice Debate at Dar Es Salaam University.
04/20/2024
Rutgers University Newark Debate will be competing in Part Duex of the Trans Atlantic Dialogue. Teams are currently in conversation with their French Military Mentors. The teams will be discussing:
“How, if at all, should Western liberal democracies prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion to enhance unit cohesion and military readiness?”
Research and development of a strong policy proposal including vigorous review by mentors.
04/17/2024
Rutgers University Newark Debate in partnership with the Rutgers University Newark Pre-Law Society.
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Congratulations to Rutgers University Newark Debater Julie Jang for making it to finals. Being one of the Top 9 speakers at the 1st Trans-Atlantic dialogue hosted by LMU Forensics debate team.