College of Eastern Idaho Debate Team Wins Gold at National Tournament in Washington, DC

May 30, 2023

IDAHO FALLS, ID — College of Eastern Idaho’s (CEI) debate team brought home a national title from the Phi Rho Pi Annual National Tournament in Washington, DC last month.

CEI sent two students, Gabe Clark and Liberty Madsen, to compete in the tournament and they were accompanied by their coach, Dr. Jill Kirkham, who is a General Education Instructor at the College. More than 50 community colleges from around the nation competed in this weeklong event, held April 10th through 15th.