By Victoria Cruz
News Writer
The Student Government Association is kicking off preparations for the 2026–27 academic year with the launch of another class election. This cycle saw many exciting candidates and opportunities for students.
Each election creates an opportunity for students to serve as the voice to undergraduate students and implement change.
“Students should be interested in SGA because it’s a place where voices can be heard directly from a students perspective,” business information systems major Catalina Espinosa, a junior, said.
The current election cycle had 14 representative-at-large positions and 18 candidates in the running. Voting concluded on April 22.
Results will be announced at the first body meeting in the fall semester on August 27. A new chapter is set to begin at the first meeting, as all incoming members will be sworn in and eligible to vote immediately.
Following the swearing in of new members, the new SGA president will be elected through an internal vote of all seated members.
All candidates are eligible to campaign during a set time period while abiding by the Student Code of Conduct.
Campaign budget is limited to $200 and promotional materials can be shared only in designated locations.
Political science major William Moroz, a senior and the current president of SGA, detailed future initiatives that he believes the next cabinet could explore.
The first topic of discussion was student attendance policies. Moroz said that students should be graded based on how they engage with the material, not on their physical presence.
“If a student can demonstrate mastery of the material without attending every class, that raises important questions about how we define performance and accountability,” Moroz said.
He also encouraged future representatives to continue the Community Hour initiative that he started this year.
“This was a major focus this past year, and its long-term success will depend on continued attention and followthrough,” Moroz said.
Finally, Moroz said he believes that the future SGA should work to maintain the work of the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Moroz said this initative is important, as 58% of the university population identifies as people of color.
As Moroz prepares for his next chapter, he shared some parting words of wisdom with the incoming representatives and the student body.
“Use your voice. It carries more weight than you may realize. Attend SGA meetings, get involved and take advantage of the opportunities around you. Your undergraduate experience moves quickly,” Moroz said.
When reflecting about accomplishments during his term, Moroz stressed that every success they achieved was the result of a collective effort.
“I am proud of the spaces we have entered, the questions we have raised, and the advocacy we have carried forward as an organization. I am confident in where this organization is headed,” Moroz said.
As election results are announced and the new SGA steps up, they look to uphold the standard for success set by their predecessors while consistently encouraging the student body to explore ways they can get involved.
