Press Releases


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…


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…


Fall 2025 Special Election #1 Results Press Release

17 September 2025UA SGA Elections Board Announces Unofficial Fall 2025 Special Election ResultsTUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama Student Government Association (SGA) Elections Board has announced the unofficial results of the Fall 2025 special election. In the Fall 2025 special elections announcement, the elections board released information on the ballot include one (1) Senate…


The Try Tuscaloosa Internship Program is now open!

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — In partnership with the College of Communication and Information Sciences (C&IS), The University of Alabama Student Government Association (SGA) is excited to announce the launch of Try Tuscaloosa, a new internship program designed to connect students with meaningful, hands-on opportunities across West Alabama. Applications open today, September 2, and close September 21.…


Fall 2025 Student Organization Seating

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The Student Organization Seating assignments for the Fall 2025Football Season have been finalized. The map can be found on the Student GovernmentAssociation (SGA) Website, Instagram and Facebook. Organizations were graded based upon their applications and the rubric below: Safety meetings will be held virtually Sunday, Aug. 29 at 5:00 p.m. and Tuesday,…


Capstone Wellness Explorer Registration is Now Open

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama Student Government Association is excited to announce that registration for the 2025–2026 Capstone Wellness Explorer (CWE) is officially open! The CWE is an engagement-tracking program that seeks to promote student participation in events that fall under one or more of the seven dimensions for student wellness, outlined in…


SGA Announces Airport Transit Program

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama Student Government Association is proud to announce the successful launch of the Airport Transit Program, fulfilling a key campaign promise made by SGA President Lucy Bonhaus. The program, designed to ease travel logistics for out-of-state and international students, will provide affordable, reliable shuttle transportation to and from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth…


The University of Alabama SGA Hosts Annual Awards Banquet

Tuscaloosa, Ala. — The University of Alabama Student Government Association (SGA) celebrated the achievements of outstanding student leaders, university faculty and staff, and community partners at the annual SGA Awards Banquet. This event was held on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at the Tuscaloosa River Market. The following individuals and organizations were honored: Most Outstanding Cabinet…


UA SGA Leaders Present at Prestigious NASPA Strategies Conference

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama Student Government Association (SGA) proudly announces that President Samad Gillani and Vice President for Belonging and Wellness Aubrei Grisaffe presented at the NASPA Strategies Conference earlier this month. Accompanying them in the presentation was Dr. Ruperto Perez, Vice President for Student Health and Wellbeing and his team members,…