student government association

Over 300 student leaders celebrated at banquet

Over 300 students were nominated for an award and celebrated at the 2026 Student Leadership Banquet, held on April 13. Hosted in Efroymson Family Gym, members of dozens of student organizations gathered together to recognize the efforts of their peers. Amelia Black, a junior organizational communication and leadership major, received the Lori Ziemba & Ken…
Student Government Association welcomes next president and vice president

Following the election held on March 30, Douglas Baldino and Abigail McKenzie were announced as SGA’s next president and vice president. Multimedia Editor, Reilly Byron, sits down with the newly appointed executives to discuss their future plans.
SGA reimagines the blue chair space

“‘I feel like [the blue] chairs are inconvenient, it is not like you can do much, you just have to literally sit there'”
Networking event “bridges” students and Butler alumni

“The Founder’s College hosts monthly events in an effort to support its students in achieving their career goals.”
Ayotte and Clark elected atop uncontested SGA slate

SGA hosted a Q&A event in lieu of their annual presidential debate on March 26. Photo by Jonathan Wang. LEAH OLLIE | EDITOR-IN-CHIEF | lollie@butler.edu By the 8 p.m. poll closure on the Student Government Association (SGA) Engage page, 548 Butler students had cast their votes in the annual presidential election. The winners and only…
First unopposed SGA presidential candidates in years host Q&A

Sophomore Eloise Ayotte and sophomore Elena Clark’s campaign values are “Elevate. Innovate. Advocate.” Photo by Aidan Gregg. LEAH OLLIE | EDITOR-IN-CHIEF | lollie@butler.edu In a departure from traditional Student Government Association (SGA) election procedure, two students forming a single campaign ticket faced questions from an audience of peers on the Reilly Room stage. At 7…
What has SGA been up to?

“Butler’s SGA has been working to implement new initiatives and strategies to overall improve student life and Butler’s campus.”
Butler alumna works with campus organizations to elevate the mental health conversation

National Alliance of Mental Illnesses partners with Butler programs to bring more mental health resources to campus.
SGA starts to-do list for the 2023-24 school year

The Student Government Association plans to carry out efforts to improve accessibility, religious accommodations and more for Butler students.