Announcements


Fall 2024 Second Special Election Announcement

A second Fall SGA Special Election is scheduled to be held on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. A run-off election (if necessary) is planned for Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. Voting will be open on myBama from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. CT on the day of the scheduled election. Additional information regarding the election timeline will…


2024 Battle of the Bands Final Four

TUSCALOOSA, AL — The Student Government Association (SGA) is excited to announce the Final Four bands that will compete in the final round of this year’s Battle of the Bands, benefiting the Joe Espy Needs Based Scholarship. After a virtual round of performance voted on by the student body, these four student bands have advanced…


Voting Matters Week

TUSCALOOSA, AL – The University of Alabama Student Government Association (SGA) is hosting Voting Matters Week, Oct. 7 thorough Oct. 11. Voting Matters Week drives forth an initiative to encourage students to register to vote for the upcoming election through various events and programming. “Battle of the Ballots” is a competition against the University of…


SGA Partners with Local Food Bank

SGA Partners with Local Food Bank for Hunger Action Month to Fight Food Insecurity. Tuscaloosa, AL — In an effort to fight food insecurity in the Tuscaloosa community, the Student Government Association (SGA) recently partnered with The West Alabama Food Bank to make an impact during Hunger Action Month. Over the past week, SGA Executive…


SGA Confirms Senate Parliamentarian

The University of Alabama Student Government Association (SGA) Senate proudly announces the appointment of its 29th Student Senate Parliamentarian, Kyle Staus, following a successful confirmation vote. Kyle Staus, a junior majoring in Management with a minor in Spanish, was unanimously confirmed by the Student Senate. Staus, who previously served as a first-year councilor within the…


2024–25 Senators

The legislative branch of the University of Alabama SGA is composed of a group of fifty senators from every college on campus. These senators are elected to a one year term beginning in April. At the beginning of the legislative session, the Senate elects their own leadership in the form of the Speaker of the…


2024–25 Belonging and Wellness Initiatives

Upon review of Student Government Association (SGA) Programs in response to recent state law, The University of Alabama Student Government Association is implementing changes, as well as reaffirming its commitment to ensure every student on campus feels fully supported. These changes include the sunsetting of the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (VP for…