debate organization at Emory University. The center is named in honor of Emory alumnus Alben Barkley, 35th Vice President of the United States. Debating was established at the university in 1837 and the intercollegiate debate team was formed in 1914. Emory's Barkley Forum debate team has won three National Debate Tournaments and over 25 individual champion speaker awards.
=== Community service ===
The university received the 2008 Presidential Award for General Community Service, which is the highest federal recognition given to higher education institutions for their commitment to community service, service-learning and civic engagement. About 25% of Emory students participate in Volunteer Emory, Emory's umbrella community service group. Emory Cares International Service Day contributes to projects organized by Emory and partners around the city of Atlanta, and beyond.
=== Newspaper ===
The Emory Wheel is the student-run newspaper of Emory University. Serving the Emory community since 1919, the Wheel is editorially …
