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It's been a busy week of campaigning, but UMKC is finally welcoming their new student government leaders.

SGA Election Results

Aurora Wilson, Staff Writer
March 24, 2023

  Ophelia Griffin is the new Student Government Association (SGA) president.    Griffin, a communications major, is elated to be taking over as president after yearlong tension within SGA and her predecessor, Tim Nyguen.   “I am feeling so excited. A huge weight...

Ripped pieces of document with the UMKC SGA logo centered.

SGA impeaches president, selects interim figurehead

Claire Powell, Staff Writer
March 7, 2023

  Tim Nguyen was removed as UMKC SGA president, a historical decision rendered for a “failure to carry out the duties of student body president,” according to the article of impeachment passed during the Monday student organization meeting.   Eight senators, including...

UMKC SGA considers tuition change proposal

UMKC SGA considers tuition change proposal

Claire Powell
February 15, 2022

The Student Government Association (SGA) discussed possible reforms to UMKC’s tuition payments in its Feb. 7 meeting. Dr. Jennifer Lundgren, the executive vice chancellor of the College of Arts and Sciences, presented a differential tuition project which would substitute...

SGA October updates: hygiene resources, Roos Give Back and climate resilience

SGA October updates: hygiene resources, Roos Give Back and climate resilience

Gabe Bartholome
November 3, 2021

Last Thursday, the Student Government Association (SGA) met over Zoom to discuss issues and proposals impacting the campus community. A key topic at the meeting was Resolution SR 15, also known as the Hygienic-Product & Disposal Access Resolution. Written by business...

Alumni association raises money for Kangaroo Pantry, helps provide for students in need

Alumni association raises money for Kangaroo Pantry, helps provide for students in need

Joeli Toscano
October 5, 2021

Monday signaled the end of the UMKC Alumni Association's weeklong virtual 5K in support of the Kangaroo Pantry. The 5K raised money and awareness for the pantry, which works to ensure no student goes without food and basic necessities during the school year. Donations from...

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