National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA)

🌟 Today is the day! Join us for a very special chat with alum Lindsey Cormack! Lindsey is an associate professor of Political Science and Director of the Diplomacy Lab at Stevens Institute of Technology. She has authored two books, How to Raise a Citizen (And Why it’s Up to You to Do It) and Congress and U.S. Veterans: From the GI Bill to the VA Crisis. She created and maintains the digital database of all official Congress-to-constituent e-newsletters at www.dcinbox.com. She earned her PhD in Government from New York University and is raising a daughter on the Upper East Side. She currently serves as the Secretary for Community Board 8. Ask her your questions today at 12:30 p.m. CT!

Alumni webinars are one of the benefits you receive as a member of our alumni community. These give you the opportunity to learn from and engage with other amazing speech & debate alumni! Join today so you don’t miss the next one! ➡️ bit.ly/NSDAAlumni

Join us tomorrow for a very special Q+A with speech and debate alum Lindsey Cormack! In addition to many other credits, Lindsey is an associate professor of Political Science and Director of the Diplomacy Lab at Stevens Institute of Technology. She has authored two books, and will be giving away a signed copy of "How to Raise a Citizen (And Why it’s Up to You to Do It)." Tune in tomorrow for your chance to win and have your questions answered by Lindsey Cormack!

Whether you're a seasoned debate coach or just starting out, the NSDA has got your back! Check out our coach resources, such as our: ✅ The Coaches' Network ✅ Community Learning Series ✅ New Coach Quick Start Guide ✅ Start Here Series for coaching new events ✅ Coaching Accreditation Series Visit our website to learn more! ➡ https://bit.ly/3NAtOBs

It's the final day of #MembershipAppreciationWeek and the meme contest is back! Post your memes and tag @speechanddebate to enter! The winner gets an NSDA swag package for their superior "speech and debate" themed (and honor code friendly🙃 ) meme!

Today, for Membership Appreciation Week, we celebrate our amazing students! Thank you for using the power of your voices to impact change. Here's to another great season of powerful performances and amazing memories with your team!

Calling all Congress judges! Tonight you're invited to join NSDA Board Member, Adam Jacobi, to learn about the role of serving as a parliamentarian in Congressional Debate on October 24 at 7:00 p.m. Central Time. Register now! ➡ https://bit.ly/4eZI3LX

We love catching up with our alumni doing amazing things in their field, that's why we're thrilled to announce a new Instagram Live Q+A with Lindsey Cormack! Lindsey Cormack is an associate professor of Political Science and Director of the Diplomacy Lab at Stevens Institute of Technology. She has authored two books, How to Raise a Citizen (And Why it’s Up to You to Do It) and Congress and U.S. Veterans: From the GI Bill to the VA Crisis. She created and maintains the digital database of all official Congress-to-constituent e-newsletters at www.dcinbox.com. She earned her PhD in Government from New York University and is raising a daughter on the Upper East Side. She currently serves as the Secretary for Community Board 8. Join us live with your questions for Lindsey next Tuesday, October 29! 🌟

Here's to our incredible alumni who shaped a century of excellence in speech and debate! As we gear up for our 2025 Centennial Celebration, we're eager to feature your enriching stories. Share your journey, connect with fellow alums, and let's celebrate together! Visit our website to share your speech and debate story ➡ https://bit.ly/4feX78x

Today, as we thank our alumni members for inspiring the next generation of public speakers, let's take a trip down memory lane to see the pictures and hear the stories that made your journey so memorable. 📸 Whether you were the ultimate debate champion, a master of public speaking, or the behind-the-scenes coach extraordinaire, share your most unforgettable, funny, or even cringeworthy photos in the comments or post them and tag us @speechanddebate! We hope you enjoy these throwback pics from the NSDA staff!