Detroit Urban Debate Education (DUDE) is a non-profit organization and University of Michigan student group that works to increase opportunities for debate education in the metro Detroit area. We work with Detroit-area public and charter schools to provide teaching, coaching and research assistance for urban debate programs.

Our organization also provides professional development and training workshops for aspiring debate teachers and coaches and organizations interested in learning more about public speaking, advanced research skills and argument construction, as well as offering consultation to develop debate curricula and program structures.