The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Student Government Association (SGA) held its annual Swear-In Ceremony for newly elected senators on September 9. The event took place in the Hamilton Math & Science Building, marking the beginning of the 2024-2025 academic year for the student-led governing body.
Newly elected senators include:
Freshman Senator - Josie Rasmussen
Freshman Senator - Faith Jacobs
Sophomore Senator - Caylor Medders
Sophomore Senator - Joslin Nave
Junior Senator - Ali Miracle
Junior Senator - Samuel Kennedy
Senior Senator - Meg Anderson
Paul V. Hamilton School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Senator - Aylani Collins
School of Business Senator - Jordann Reagan
College of Mathematics, Sciences, and Health Professions Senator - Blake Adkins
Carter and Moyers School of Education Senator - Emma Talley
Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine Senator - Holly Bonomo
School of Engineering Senator - Parker Meldrum
Caylor School of Nursing Senator - Jalina Stapleton-Parks
School of Medical Sciences Senator - Ashlynn Reed
The SGA serves as a vital communication link between students, faculty, staff, and administration. The organization works to represent the student body, striving to create an ideal learning environment at LMU. The structure of SGA includes an executive cabinet, senators, and representatives from every undergraduate club and organization. The executive cabinet is responsible for guiding SGA's overall direction, while senators draft and vote on legislation affecting student life. Representatives act as a voice for their respective organizations during General Assembly meetings.
“Student Government is the cornerstone of leadership development and advocacy within a college community,” said SGA President McKenna Gudger. “It empowers students to be the voice of their peers, driving meaningful change and fostering a sense of responsibility and civic engagement.”
SGA Advisor Dawson Delph echoed Gudger's sentiments. “I firmly believe that LMU’s Student Government Association is the primary avenue for the student voice to be heard by University Administration. Being involved in student government allows students to leave a lasting impact on the culture of student life at LMU,” said Delph.
SGA boasts a membership of over 30 students who gather at General Assembly meetings held bi-weekly on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. in the Hamilton Math & Science Building, Room 348.
In recent years, SGA has passed several key pieces of legislation, including the implementation of a Student Activity Fee that increased student programming in addition to a bill that established a fall break. The Executive Cabinet is also exploring opportunities for students within SGA to attend conferences.
For more information on how to get involved with SGA, students can visit Student Government Association (lmunet.edu).
Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about the undergraduate and graduate programs available at LMU, contact the Office of Admissions at 423-869-6280 or email at admissions@LMUnet.edu.
