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51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ is hosting the final presidential debate of 2016. Here’s how we landed the big event and what that says about the rise of our university and our city.

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Journalism students to broadcast live from the presidential debate media center for 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ-TV and KUNV radio.

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Students and the Las Vegas community will gather to watch live streams of the debates leading up to the final contest Oct. 19 at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.

Richard M. Nixon and John F. Kennedy

Communication studies professor Jacob Thompson on campaign history and how 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's selection as a debate site will leave a lasting mark on campus. Plus: Details on community watch events.

High School students practice debate skills

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's top-ranked debate program helps local teens get over their fear of public speaking and prepare for national competitions.

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ junior Sara Beth Brooks and freshman Matt Gomez

Students in 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's Sanford I. Berman Debate Forum win the Las Vegas Classic Invitational Collegiate Debate Tournament.

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51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s top-ranked Sanford I. Berman Debate Team hosts intensive training camp for high school debaters July 15 to 27.

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The coach of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's nationally ranked debate team offers a few pointers on making your point.

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Rebels Tied for Tenth Among Varsity Teams in National Debate Tournament Rankings; Team Holds Top Spot in Western District

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Recently resurrected debate team already nationally ranked.