Est. 1897

Michigan’s college students, finding their voice since 1897.

The Michigan Intercollegiate Speech League gives college students competitive public speaking and performance opportunities across the state — fostering oratory skill and professional presence for over a century.

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Years strong

Individual events

Speech sections

Annual tournaments

A college student speaking to an audience

Since 1897

“A vital academic and competitive tradition with a history stretching back over a century.”

Undergraduate students from any Michigan college are welcome

The season

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Sep 30MISL Mini + WorkshopSaginaw Valley State U.Novice

Dec 2Fall MISLFerris State U.Invitational

Feb 17Novice State ChampionshipsNorthwood U.Novice States

Mar 2State ChampionshipsWayne State U.State Finals

Dates rotate each season and are hosted by member colleges. Registration runs through SpeechWire.

Four sections of competitive speech

Speech 101 →

PAPrepared / Public Address4 events

LPLimited Preparation2 events

IPInterpretive Performance5 events

DBDebate2 events

League Membership

Bring your college into MISL

Any two-year or four-year college or university in Michigan may request membership. Annual League dues are $30, and member schools take part in all League activities.

✓Full season of MISL tournaments
✓State Championship eligibility
✓Workshops open to every member

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Student-run programs may ask about dues waivers

From the archive

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2018 State Championships

Kaitie Taylor sweeps Interpretation

Dramatic Interpretation, Duo, and Program Oral Interpretation titles at the Wayne State U. state finals.

Feb 2016 · Novice States

Oakland Community College doubles up

Brandon Burnett (Poetry) and Jessica Spriggs (Programmed Oral Interp.) take first at Novice States.

2014 State Championships

Eastern Michigan takes Team Sweepstakes

EMU led by Patrick Seick's After Dinner, Communication Analysis, and Extemp titles.