SPRINGFIELD, IL (April 3, 2023) - The UIS Speech and Debate Team had a record 2022-2023 season. This academic year saw the team reach its largest size in a decade with 12 students becoming part of the organization. The team also competed in nine virtual competitions throughout the season.

The UIS Staff and Faculty Volunteer Initiative Committee would like to thank those who filled out the volunteer interest survey this past February. This provided us with valuable information to gauge interest in volunteer initiatives.

We encourage you to participate on the UIS team for the United Way Day of Action on Friday, April 28, from 1-4 p.m. Register by Friday, April 7, to ensure your spot on the UIS team.

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SPRINGFIELD, IL (March 27, 2023) – The UIS Speech and Debate Team completed their competition season by taking part in the Asynchronous Speech Championship, an online speech tournament. Thirty-eight schools participated in this week long competition.Returning competitor Clark Morgan represented UIS at this tournament. He participated in impromptu speaking, an event that requires the student to construct a five minute speech in less than two minutes. Morgan has been practicing this event all year.

SPRINGFIELD, IL (March 6, 2023) – The final regular season tournament for the UIS Speech and Debate Team was hosted virtual by Southwest Minnesota State University. Their Online Asynchronous Tournament Series (OATS) has been a staple of UIS's competition schedule this academic year. The OATS 6 Tournament had 56 teams in attendance, representing 25 different states. This was one of the largest regular season tournaments of the year.