While there are many other summer speech Institutes offered throughout the country, Northwestern University will offer unique opportunities for individual event preparation for the upcoming high school forensics season. We have invited a nationally recognized faculty of former Forensic Champions in all areas to join us this summer. They all remain dedicated to the value of forensics in every genre. The Northwestern University Speech Team; has garnered 4 national titles in the past 7 years.

We have also had national finalists in limited preparation, public address, Lincoln-Douglas Debate and interpretation events. Each spring, the team hosts the annual Tournament of Champions in Extemporaneous Speaking. For more information on NU’s Tournament of Champions, log on to www.tocextemp.com.

Each season our team continues to grow as one of the top speech/forensics programs in the nation. We stress quality over quantity in building our national profile and you will see that reflected in our summer Institute. We look forward to welcoming you to what will most certainly be a unique and rewarding experience for anyone who is dedicated to the education and the work that is involved in being a successful speech competitor. We are able to coach ALL state and NFL speech events.

WHAT FACULTY SAY

“The Speech summer Institute will involve weeks of intensive study, research and fun among a diverse and talented group of individuals committed to the excellence that forensics participation ultimately evokes.”

“ NHSI Speech Division empowers students to develop the skills necessary to communicate effectively in any setting, and to be more effective speakers, thinkers, and citizens.”

“A powerful performance is honest, nuanced, and focused; learning those qualities is about shedding inhibition and assuming control. At NHSI we provide the necessary components to achieve that performance”

WHAT STUDENTS SAY

“This program has been so challenging. I have grown so much as a person, student, performer and competitor.

I will definitely be back next year. GREAT TEACHERS.“

 

"I wanted to let you know that I placed first at the Illinois state speech competition in extemp. It was honestly the most exciting moment of my entire speech career; I was never more thrilled in my life. Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to succeed; I have no doubt that everything I learned at Northwestern's Speech Institute helped me to do well."

“I can not believe how hard I worked, but everything I did was 100% worthwhile. I was excited to come to class everyday. The instructors were excellent.“