Student Government

Incoming SBP, administration work to make structural changes with Student Government

This restructure will focus on creating new roles and cabinets designed to make Student Government more accessible and efficient for students.

Graduate and Professional Student Federation to vote for 2021-2022 president

The 2021-2022 Graduate and Professional Student Federation elections take place Tuesday. UNC graduate students will get to vote for the GPFS president. Here's a rundown of the presidential candidates and their positions from last Wednesday’s GPSF presidential forum. 

Carolina Athletic Association presidential election heads to runoff

The president's role is to represent student athletes within CAA and serve as a liaison between UNC athletics and student sports fans. The election will take place on Tuesday.

Sophomore Lamar Richards elected 2021-2022 student body president

Richards received 59.7 percent of the 3,219 votes cast in the election, defeating his opponent, junior Keshav Javvadi, by 851 votes, according to the results from the Board of Elections. 

UNC Student Body Elections

Election Day for student body offices is Tuesday, Feb. 23. Polls are open from midnight to midnight. Visit this dashboard to read everything you need to know about the two Student Body President candidates.

Student body president candidates discuss policy goals at final debate

The candidates debated topics including Greek life, LGBTQ+ student support, mental health policies and other student and faculty concerns.

Javvadi campaign found guilty for harmful behavior, receives six-point penalty

The BOE found Javvadi not guilty for misrepresentation and falsification because of “lack of intentionality.” However, Javvadi was found guilty for harmful or malicious behavior due to the harm that disseminated misinformation caused to the Richards campaign. 

SBP candidates discuss goals for representing students at first debate

Each candidate had two minutes to answer their question with a one-minute follow-up. Questions were submitted by students beforehand or asked in real time by those who chose to watch live.

LISTEN: UNC Student Body President Election

Virtual campaigning challenges: From ballot signature sharing to an ethics complaint

The Board of Elections held a hearing for the complaint at 2 p.m. on Sunday. The Board said after the hearing that it will release its verdict from the complaint in the next 24 hours.

'We are out to build a foundation': Meet student body president candidate Lamar Richards

“What we’re doing is we’re undoing the entire foundation, and we’re building a new foundation that is built on collective belonging and inclusivity," Lamar Richards said.

Editorial: Meet Student Body President candidate Lamar Richards

Learn more about student body president candidate Lamar Richards.

Editorial: Meet Student Body President candidate Keshav Javvadi

Learn more about student body candidate Keshav Javvadi and his platform.

UNC Student Government representatives provide key upcoming election information

On election day, students will be given a link that will take them to the voting screen. Students will have to log in with either their PID or Onyen. From there, they can choose their ideal candidates for student body offices. 

'Help other people': Meet student body president candidate Keshav Javvadi

Regardless of Tuesday’s election results, Keshav Javvadi hopes to leave a lasting impact on the University. “Your voice matters, get involved,” he said. 

Explaining the UNC student body election process as campaign season gets underway

Election season at UNC officially began Tuesday when candidates for student body elections publicly launched their campaigns. Students involved with student body elections explained how the process works, how it has changed because of the pandemic and what students should expect moving forward.

Student Government demands accountability from the University in memorandum

Members of the UNC Student Government undergraduate executive branch cabinet and the student safety and wellness committee wrote a memorandum to Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz, outlining 11 demands for student safety. 

Here's what you need to know about the Commission on Campus Equality and Student Equity

The Commission on Campus Equality and Student Equity met for the first time Tuesday. During the meeting, the commission discussed plans to address representation and support for minority groups on campus. 

'Source of student advocacy': Student Body President Reeves Moseley looks to year ahead

Reeves Moseley didn’t expect to begin his term as student body president during a pandemic.  The rising senior took on his role in April with the goal to #BridgetheDivide between UNC and traditionally marginalized student groups. 

Undergraduate Senate urges BOT to involve UNC community in renaming process

The Undergraduate Senate passed a concurrent resolution at its full meeting Wednesday night, calling on the Board of Trustees to take action in renaming buildings on campus following the decision to lift the 16-year freeze.