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Virtual Regents’ Cup celebrates free speech, civil discourse at ¼ϲ public universities

WHAT: The Regents’ Cup debate competition celebrating free speech, civil discourse and democratic engagement among students from all of ¼ϲ’s public universities will take place as a virtual event April 24.

The public can watch the 2021 Regents’ Cup competition

Students participating in the Regents’ Cup will compete in the debate-style competition during an event illustrating the commitment of the universities to upholding the intrinsic rights of all students to freedom of speech.

This tri-university competition features student team members engaging in debate and speech events. Participants in the Regents’ Cup compete for scholarships to advance their education at the universities.

¼ϲ’s public universities are recognized as exemplars in free speech; ¼ϲ State University, Northern ¼ϲ University and the University of ¼ϲ are all recognized with the highest “ from FIRE (the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education).

WHO: Students from ¼ϲ’s public universities will participate in the day-long Regents’ Cup. Judges for the event include leading figures from government, industry and academia.

WHEN: Saturday, April 24, 2021 

8 to 8:30 a.m. 

Opening remarks 
9 to 10 a.m.  First round, Oxford debate 
9 to 10:15 a.m.  First round, persuasive storytelling
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.  Second round, Oxford debate 
11 a.m. to 12:15 a.m. 

Second round, persuasive storytelling
12:30 to 1 p.m. 

Keynote address, Keith Whittington, professor of politics, Princeton University, author “Speak Freely: Why Universities Must Defend Free Speech;” Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) President and CEO Robert Schibley 
1:30 to 2:30 p.m. 

Quarterfinals
3:30 to 4:30 p.m. 

Semifinals
5:30 to 6:30 p.m

Finals
7:30 p.m.

Awards reception 

CONNECT: Each event will be broadcast live. Watch the 2021 Regents’ Cup competition

Contact:

Sarah Harper, 602-229-2542, 602-402-1341 | Sarah.K.Harper@azregents.edu