As the team's leader, they have achieved national rankings and compete at the national level. He received his B.A. from the University of Pittsburgh with an emphasis in international relations, political theory, and political philosophy. He has an M.A. from Wake Forest University in Communication and is completing his work toward his PhD in Communication and Rhetorical Studies at Duquesne University. He is an active researcher with publications on intercollegiate debate. Dr. Laurie Miller lmiller@clarion.edu