Student Association Elections 2026
UB Forward
A new vision for the University at Buffalo. Real change, real action, and real results.
The Ticket
Meet our team.
A diverse group of student leaders committed to making UB better for all.
President
Grant Peterson
VP Advocacy
Josh Brodsky
Treasurer
Kaly Lin
VP Clubs
Roja Khanam
Events
Joe Laurita
President
Grant Peterson
VP Advocacy
Josh Brodsky
Treasurer
Kaly Lin
VP Clubs
Roja Khanam
Events
Joe Laurita
Why UB Forward
Built by students, for students.
We're a diverse coalition of campus leaders ready to advocate for the issues that matter most to you.
Know what you're voting for.
Students deserve to know what they're voting for. Real proposals, not slogans, vibes, or vague promises.
Fix the obvious problems.
24-hour dining, Commons meal swipes, healthier food, and student space are not abstract ideas. They're fixable problems.
Substance over personality.
Actual proposals, actual reasoning, built from actual experience in student governance. We chose substance.
Know what you're voting for.
Students deserve to know what they're voting for. Real proposals, not slogans, vibes, or vague promises.
Fix the obvious problems.
24-hour dining, Commons meal swipes, healthier food, and student space are not abstract ideas. They're fixable problems.
Substance over personality.
Actual proposals, actual reasoning, built from actual experience in student governance. We chose substance.
Our Platform
What we stand for.
24-Hour Dining
Students who study late or work nights shouldn't go hungry. We'll work with Campus Dining to pilot at least one 24-hour option.
Bring Back Student-Run Spaces
The current booking system is inequitable in practice. Groups with different needs deserve more than a one-size-fits-all policy, and we're pushing for student-run space back.
Protect Student Protesters and Free Speech
UB's current rules leave gray areas around assembly that put students at risk. We'll push for clear, enforceable protections on our campus.
Overhaul SA Finance Policy
The tier system creates arbitrary barriers. We'll replace it with a service-based model that funds clubs based on what they actually provide to students, not how much of last year's budget got spent.
Meal Swipes in Commons and Healthier Options
Meal swipes should work at Commons. Students deserve food that isn't just fast and cheap. We'll push for expanded access and better options.
Merge Club Coordinators into Club Services
Responsibilities are split in ways that confuse clubs and slow things down. One office, one point of contact, less runaround.
24-Hour Dining
Students who study late or work nights shouldn't go hungry. We'll work with Campus Dining to pilot at least one 24-hour option.
Bring Back Student-Run Spaces
The current booking system is inequitable in practice. Groups with different needs deserve more than a one-size-fits-all policy, and we're pushing for student-run space back.
Protect Student Protesters and Free Speech
UB's current rules leave gray areas around assembly that put students at risk. We'll push for clear, enforceable protections on our campus.
Overhaul SA Finance Policy
The tier system creates arbitrary barriers. We'll replace it with a service-based model that funds clubs based on what they actually provide to students, not how much of last year's budget got spent.
Meal Swipes in Commons and Healthier Options
Meal swipes should work at Commons. Students deserve food that isn't just fast and cheap. We'll push for expanded access and better options.
Merge Club Coordinators into Club Services
Responsibilities are split in ways that confuse clubs and slow things down. One office, one point of contact, less runaround.
Make Your Voice Heard
Your vote shapes UB's future.
SA Elections are coming up. Vote UB Forward and help us build a better University at Buffalo for every student.
Voting opens on the UB Student Association portal.