As candidates take the stage to make the arguments of their lives, the question remains whether debates actually change people’s minds.
Commission on Presidential Debates
Opposing arguments
September 16, 2020
Volunteer opportunities during the vice presidential debate
August 14, 2020
The Debate Steering Committee at the University of Utah is looking for engaged volunteers to assist with this once in a lifetime opportunity.
Vice Presidential Debate virtual media day
July 23, 2020
Officials provided planning updates to Utah media for the October debate.
Vice presidential debate planning gears up
July 2, 2020
National debate at Kingsbury Hall will proceed as scheduled on Oct. 7, but size and scope will be scaled back.
Academic programming during the vice presidential debate
April 24, 2020
The debate is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020.
University of Utah to host 2020 Vice Presidential Debate
October 11, 2019
The Commission on Presidential Debates announced that the University of Utah has been selected to host the vice presidential debate on Oct. 7, 2020, at Kingsbury Hall. This is the first time a national debate will be hosted in Utah.
2020 presidential debate bid
March 21, 2019
Together, the Utah Debate Commission and the University of Utah are applying to host a presidential debate in 2020.