Texas Woman’s University Student Government Association has recently reorganized itself, now mirroring the U.S. government’s branches. With the organization endeavoring to promote greater influence on the Denton campus, SGA has implemented numerous changes to encourage student participation. After the recent election and voting campaigns, the 2025-26 leadership positions have been released. This new team will place in action the new changes and growth. 

Election Results

Student Body President
Danika Murphy 
Vice President of Campus Affairs
Sydney Kurtz
Vice President of Community Relations
Reen Tahir 
Commuter Senator
Tomi Choyce 
Residential Senators
Idalayd Granados 
Kaelah Ngame 
Arts and Sciences Senators 
Neha (Alex) Rajput 
Aliya Daniel 
Monica Orozco 
Business Senator
Fyona Woldu
Health Sciences Senators
Lori Malphurs 
Kendall Trujillo 
Nursing Senators 
Elia Leon 
Kamdilichukwu Izundu

“This past summer, SGA underwent a large restructuring and more than doubled its current membership,” states Dr. Samantha Sorensen, advisor of SGA. “Expanding from a one-to-three-branch system has allowed more students to get involved, increasing the overall membership opportunities from 29 in the Student Senate to 76 positions across all three branches.”

Students’ requests are heard by SGA accordingly. Latest improvements include the Senate passing a resolution to extend Dining Hall hours to later times, as well as hosting a Night Walk. SGA’s FLOC, or First Year Leaders on Campus, walked alongside TWU staff across Denton campus to identify safety and accessibility concerns. 

“Jumping into SGA in January has been an educational and intriguing experience. Especially being so involved with the campus voting process,” states Janjay Greene, SGA Leadership Team member. “As Elections Commissioner, I am able to interact with a diverse array of students who care about the campus, which furthers my educational experience.” 

The practice of civic participation within a university setting produces further engagement in politics. In a representative democracy formally practiced by the U.S, the governing body relies upon participating citizens who pay attention to elected officials. Initiatives and the fostering of civic engagement among college campuses help spread public awareness and official accountability. 

“Being a Pioneers Vote intern has let me become more civically campus and in the Denton campus,” reflects Greene. “People who are socially involved in college tend to have a greater connectivity with the local community.”

With the latest restructuring of SGA, the organization works with Pioneers Vote and other initiatives at TWU so that students become successful in both college and post graduate life. SGA’s additions include new leadership members, committees such Academic Affairs and Community relations, and further outreach with students. 

Elections are anticipated to be held every spring semester, in which open positions will be filled through an elections process. Janjay Greene, manages the elections process. Campus wide voting was held April 1st-3rd, where enrolled students voted for their preferred candidate. 

SGA is located in SUHH 1st floor. Students may request further information by contacting sga@twu.edu or contacting the head advisor, Samantha Sorensen. Further membership information and SGA news can be found on Pioneer Engage.

Annalise Soto-Serrano can be reached via email @asotoserrano@twu.edu.