Announcements


Spring 2026 SGA Elections Announcement

TUSCALOOSA — January 14, 2026 The Spring 2026 SGA General Election is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. A run-off election (if necessary) is planned for Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. Available positions on the ballot include the executive council and senators for each respective degree-awarding college/school. Voting will be open on myBama from 7:00 a.m.…


SGA Partners with Division of Student Life to Launch Student Engagement Stipend

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — January 12, 2026 — In partnership with The University of Alabama Division of Student Life, the Student Government Association (SGA) has launched the UA Student Engagement Stipend, a new initiative designed to support undergraduate students by reducing financial barriers to academic, leadership, and involvement opportunities. The stipend provides eligible undergraduate students with…


SGA Senate Confirms Michael Dobbs as Vice President for Student Affairs

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — November 2, 2025 — The University of Alabama Student Government Association (SGA) Senate has officially confirmed Michael Dobbs as the next Vice President for Student Affairs, following his nomination by the Executive Council and a comprehensive review and interview process conducted in accordance with the SGA Constitution and Code of Laws. Dobbs,…


Updated College Break Bus Schedule for Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks

The updated schedules for the College Break Bus can be found at the links below or in text format. All times are in CST unless otherwise specified. Thanksgiving Break Departures – Friday, November 21st The first bus will depart from Presidential Village at 6:45 AM and Tutwiler Rear Parking Deck at 7:10 AM. It will…


Student Government Association Announces Vice President for Student Affairs Vacancy and Next Steps

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — October 27, 2025 The University of Alabama Student Government Association (SGA) announces that John Michael Chandash submitted his resignation as Vice President for Student Affairs on Sunday, Oct. 26. The resignation has been accepted by President Lucy Bonhaus, and SGA extends its appreciation for Chandash’s service to the organization and the student…


The College Break Bus schedule for the Fall Holidays has been released!

Please see the image above for the schedule for the College Break Bus for both fall break and Thanksgiving break! A text version of the schedule will also be provided below. Please Note! This schedule is no longer up to date. A new schedule will be up on November 13th, 2025 detailing the Thanksgiving and…


SGA Secures Campus-Wide Wall Street Journal Subscription for UA

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama Student Government Association (SGA) has facilitated a partnership between the University of Alabama Libraries and The Wall Street Journal to provide a school-sponsored WSJ subscription to all University of Alabama students, faculty and staff. Through the partnership, subscribers will have full digital access to WSJ’saward-winning journalism via WSJ.com…


SGA Announces Legends Punch Card to Reward Academic Excellence and Support Local Businesses

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The Student Government Association (SGA) is excited to announce the launch of the Legends Punch Card, a new initiative that rewards students who were named to the Spring 2025 Dean’s List or President’s List with exclusive discounts and deals from local businesses. Fulfilling one of SGA President Lucy Bonhaus’ campaign promises, the…