Vanderbilt Insight Debate

Vanderbilt University's College Republicans and Democrats came together for an Insight Debate on the intersection of faith and governance, exemplifying the school's commitment to “dialogue across difference" in pursuit of understanding.  Read More

This semester, Dialogue Vanderbilt engaged more than 4,500 people through events, debates and workshops. More than 450 students participated in Insight Debates, tackling topics like institutional neutrality and the impact of TikTok. The program also brought compelling visitors to campus and hosted initiatives like the first-ever free speech debate competition with eight participating universities, which was part of the Global Free Speech Summit. We are thrilled to build on this success and deliver even more transformative programming in 2025.   Read More

Free Speech Week will feature three student debates, a lecture by American Civil Liberties Union President Deborah Archer, and the inaugural Global Free Speech Summit, a two-day symposium with renowned national and international guests advancing efforts for free speech around the globe.   Read More