ASWSU Senate Confirmed Six New Student Organization Chairs
The student senate voted to approve new leadership for several key campus organizations in Pullman.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in People
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The ASWSU Senate has officially confirmed six new chairs for various student organizations. These leadership appointments were finalized during the week of September 23, 2026.
Why it matters
The confirmations ensure that diverse student groups have designated leadership to guide their activities and represent their memberships. These roles are essential for the ongoing operations and advocacy efforts of student organizations at the university.
The ASWSU Senate confirmed 6 new student organization chairs out of 6 nominations submitted for the current term. The full scope of departmental budgetary oversight for these new chairs remains unresolved.
The players
ASWSU Senate
This is the representative student government body responsible for legislative decisions and organizational oversight at the university.
Chancé Shungu
He is the newly confirmed chair of the Black Student Union.
Jaclyn Crawford
She is the newly confirmed chair of the Gender and Sexuality Alliance.
Ben Metzger
He is the newly confirmed chair of the Asian American Student Coalition.
Farrel Fahmy
He is the newly confirmed chair of the International Students' Council.
The details
The senate conducted a vote to confirm the appointment of these student leaders to their respective organizations. Among the confirmed chairs are representatives for the Black Student Union, Gender and Sexuality Alliance, Asian American Student Coalition, International Students' Council, and Movimiento Estudiantil Chicanx de Aztlán, along with co-chairs for the Crimson Group.
Timeline
The senate confirmed the six new student organization chairs during the week of September 23, 2026.
Market Landscape
This confirmation process follows the university's annual ASWSU leadership transition protocols, which ensure consistent governance across student groups. These appointments solidify the organizational structure, positioning each group to execute their stated missions for the coming year.
Students involved in these organizations can now engage with their new leadership to address campus concerns and access resources. These changes affect the day-to-day advocacy and programming available to the broader campus community.
The takeaway
Effective student leadership is vital for maintaining the representation of diverse student voices within university governance. Students should contact their respective organization chairs to participate in upcoming meetings or voice their concerns.
Further reading
For more information on university student government activities, visit the People section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Daily Evergreen.
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