Wayne State University has historically been a strong supporter of high school debate in the Detroit metropolitan area and the state of Michigan. By hosting various debate clinics and workshops, tournaments and summer institutes, WSU helps provide high school students and coaches with debate skills and experience. Most recently, Wayne State has provided leadership to the Detroit Urban Debate League, bringing debate experiences to the Detroit Public Schools via a generous grant from the Open Society Institute.

James A. McMonagle Debate Clinic 
The Debate team hosts an annual debate clinic for high school students one evening each fall, prior to the start of the debate season.  Click the link above for details. 

Edward Pappas High School Tournament
WSU hosts a weekend debate tournament for high school students each fall.  Click on the link above for dates and registration information.

WSU High School Summer Debate Institute
The summer debate insitute is traditionally held in late June or early July.  Please contact the department at (313) 577-2946 after May 1 for more information and to find out how to register.

Detroit Debate League
The Department of Communication traditionally participates in the administration and organization of the Detroit Urban Debate League, hosting meetings and workshops as well as occasional debates.