How We Are Funded

The MNUDL is a program of Augsburg University, assisted by an advisory board, and funded through individual donations, foundations and corporations, and the legal community. Select funders include:

Other Sponsors Include

  • City & County Credit Union

  • MN Office of Higher Education – Summer Academic Enrichment Program

  • Lilian Wright & C. Emil Berglund Foundation

  • Alerus

Mayors Challenge Sponsors

The MNUDL is a program of Augsburg University, assisted by an advisory board, and funded through individual donations, foundations and corporations, and the legal community. At our annual Mayors Challenge, community leaders invest in debate. 

We hope to see you again in 2025! Last year’s generous funders include:

  • Alex Thiele
  • George Dow
  • Jill Skogheim
  • John & Joan Evans (Augsburg graduates)
  • Karon Garen
  • Mark Raderstorf
  • Meg Luger-Nikolai
  • Richard Ginsberg
  • Steve Liss
  • Veena Iyer
  • Media Sponsor: The Minnesota Star Tribune
  • Hogen Adams: $7,500
  • Minnesota Humanities Center: $7,500
  • Zimmerman Reed: $7,500
  • Entenza Law Firm: $5,000
  • Lathrop GPM: $5,000
  • Little Law LLC: $5,000
  • Lockridge Grindal Nauen PLLP: $5,000
  • National Association for Urban Debate Leagues (NAUDL): $5,000
  • Taft: $5,000
  • Allianz Life: $2,500
  • Adam Garen & RBC Wealth Management: $2,500
  • Blaze Credit Union: $2,500
  • Briol and Benson: $2,500
  • Dorsey: $2,500
  • Faegre Drinker: $2,500
  • Greenberg Traurig: $2,500
  • Greene Espel: $2,500
  • Gustafson Gluek PLLC – Minneapolis: $2,500
  • Nilan Johnson Lewis: $2,500
  • Shavlik Family Foundation: $2,500
  • Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A: $2,500
  • Zelle LLP: $2,500
  • University of Minnesota Hubbard School of Journalism: $1,000

LEVERAGE YOUR RESOURCES!

To learn more about how you can get your workplace involved in supporting the Minnesota Urban Debate League, email Amy Cram Helwich, Executive Director: cramhe@augsburg.edu