College Debates and Discourse Alliance - A Braver College Debate

Thursday, October 15, 2026 College Debates and Discourse Alliance Title: A Braver College Debate at SUU The College Debates and Discourse (CD&D) Alliance, an initiative of the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA), runs an expansive national program that teaches students and faculty to honor ideological diversity, foster civil discourse on college campuses, and develop as leaders to carry the movement forward. CD&D debates and dialogues are not competitive or performative events separating speakers and audiences. They are immersive and highly participatory, inviting everyone in the room to express themselves freely in a civil exchange of ideas. Conducted in a light parliamentary format and chaired by trained experts, they teach students to express their views, frame persuasive arguments, listen deeply, and engage respectfully around the most challenging political and social issues dividing our nation today. Presented in partnership with the Michael O. Leavitt Center for Politics and Public Service. CD&D Curricular Fellow Dr. Bryan Paul (SUU MAPC, '17) will chair the debate. Get Involved: Learn more about the Braver College Debate format. (Video) Register for the event. Contact Mary Weaver Bennett at mwbennett@suu.edu if you are interested in being one of our opening speakers.