There’s no debate: UMW team is No. 1

The University’s debate team ranked first in the nation at the American Debate Association’s national championship tournament held at Liberty University in March. The top varsity ranking is a first in the school’s history.

The American Debate Association is one of three intercollegiate debate-ranking bodies whose membership includes such schools as Boston College, Cornell University, and Dartmouth College.

“This is a historic accomplishment,” said Tim O’Donnell, associate professor of speech and director of debate. “We’ve been second before, but this is the first time UMW has finished first in any of the rankings.”