The First Forensics Society
By Oregon Forensics | October 28, 1876
Just ten days after the University of Oregon opened its doors, students wasted no time forming a debating society. At a school of fewer than 200 students, this group became the social and intellectual heartbeat of the new campus. From the beginning, forensics wasn’t just an extracurricular — it was the stage where future leaders tested their ideas and honed their voices.
Citation: Sheldon, H.D. (1940). History of the University of Oregon.
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Two weeks before classes began, the University canceled Oregon Forensics.
This decision ends nearly 150 years of nationally recognized excellence in debate, speech, and mock trial. We are deeply disappointed.
But the legacy is too strong to vanish. Alumni, students, and supporters are working together to ensure Oregon Forensics endures beyond this moment.
If you believe in the power of communication, advocacy, and leadership training, we invite you to stand with us.
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