The Women's Debate Institute

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

08/26/2026

CALLING ALL WDI ALUMNI!

Wherever debate took you — courtrooms, classrooms, campaigns, city councils — we want you back in the room. Make sure we can still reach you: students and staff!

Stay tuned and comment below what year(s) you were involved with WDI.

Rhian Love x Reeyana Sehgeh
WDI Alumni Coordinators

08/15/2026

Camp ended last Sunday and we’re still not over it! To everyone that contributed to making camp happen this year, we are happy to report that it was amazing! The lake, the high ropes course, the demo debate, and about a hundred questions from students in between. The 2026 Women’s Debate Institute was a success!

Students, staff, board members and donors, THANK YOU!

Until 2027. 💚

08/08/2026

Day: 4 We were eggs, now we’re Beyonce.

It wouldn’t be a Women’s Debate Institute camp without evolution! Would you brave the journey from egg to Beyoncé?

08/07/2026

Thank you, Iyana!

08/07/2026

Day:3 Staff and Board Introduction RECAP

Yesterday after lunch, the WDI board and camp staff introduced themselves to the students… long form. They had a chance to hear a bit more about the people they’re learning from and working with during WDI week.

08/06/2026

Day 2- Lectures Lectures Lectures

Foundations of Argumentation with KC and McKayla
Argumentation Refutation/Extension with Heather
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Scholars prepping for their demo debate with Toya and Marge

08/06/2026

Keynote Speaker - Dr. Cassandra Osei

Introducing our 2026 Keynote Speaker!
We’re so happy to have Dr. Cassandra Osei with us this year.

Last night, our debaters and staff had the privilege to hear her present. It was stellar!

08/05/2026

Day 1 - The students have arrived!