Regents' Cup | Arizona Board of Regents

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March 22-23, 2024

Arizona State University

Applications are now open for the 2024 Regents' Cup, a tri-university speech and debate competition presented by the Arizona Board of Regents. Student orators attending Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University or University of Arizona may apply to represent their university at this annual event in Oxford Debate and Storytelling categories. The application window closes October 23, 2023.

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This Year's Theme:

Democracy, Justice and the Rule of Law

“All important decisions in the United States have been made based on civil discourse and free speech, and those decisions have yet to waver.”

Alicia Hall, UArizona
“Being able to freely voice our opinions, being able to discuss what we truly believe and think, creates a society that is conversational, more connected and one that can make mistakes, discuss what went wrong and correct their ways to enhance society even further.”

Ciara Tetreault, UArizona
“Open discourse is, and has always been, an engine of innovation and a matter of contention.”

Jacob Soulvie, UArizona
“As Americans, we were given freedom of speech, not just to speak our minds, but to speak out against the travesties and injustices that many of us are facing.”

Misty Knight, UArizona
“Free speech and civil discourse have been core tenets of our nation since the moment of its inception. Respectful discussion and introduction of new ideas has been what has allowed us to grow and flourish as a thriving republic.”

Chase DiBona, ASU
“There exists a fundamental right to freedom of speech, and that right is the key to the preservation of all others. Put plainly, it is the most important right, even ahead of the right to vote.”

Linus Ros, ASU
“Allowing all persons to share their opinion is essential in a democracythat seeks understanding and common ground regarding conflicting viewpoints.”

Omar Aljubouriy, ASU
“Often, the largest roadblocks to progression tend to be ego or personal feelings that affect debates. By removing these things and raising awareness on issues, civil discourse and free speech both prove their immeasurable worth to society.”

Dhruv Dalmia, ASU
“Regents’ Cup participants exemplify what we seek in our leaders – treating those with opposing viewpoints with respect and engaging in civil discourse.”

Paul Luna, Helios Education Foundation President and CEO
“The Regents’ Cup is a shining example of the best of our democracy. Our students always inspire as they share stories from personal experiences during storytelling events and engage in spirited debate characterized by civil discourse."

Regent Lyndel Manson
“Embracing diversity of thought is fundamental to critical thinking, creativity, conflict resolution, personal growth and much more, all essential skills for the advancement of a democratic society.

Regent Larry E. Penley

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