Student government is returning to Quincy University this 2026 spring semester at the students’ request.

Student government was previously at QU, however, the organization disbanded around the time of COVID-19. After the club had its last meeting in the spring of 2019, there was no initiative to reinstate it. Now, the decision to bring back student government at QU comes after students expressed a desire to make a direct impact on the activities and opportunities offered at the university.

One of the founders and president of the new student government is a senior, Luísa Andrade.

“I feel like a lot of people here think, ‘Oh, I’m going to college and this is how it is.’ That’s not exactly the way we see it. We are here to better stuff, that’s how progress happens. Since I’m already a senior, I really want to see this flourish in a sense of more people joining for next year,” Andrade said.

She also mentioned that the club is already making moves by getting its first policy passed. The policy highlights students being able to represent their school clubs and organizations on their graduation stoles. Previously, stoles were only allowed to have academic organizations that were in the national scope. Now, students on campus can represent their clubs, such as Women in Law, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and other organizations at QU.

Cassie Phillips, the director of student engagement, is an advisor for the newly formed club.

“My job is to give students a space to express themselves and give them a voice and a choice. I think I’m just excited to see what they do with that and how they can better the campus and help with other clubs and organizations,” Phillips said.

She adds that since the university is predominantly athletes, working with students’ schedules is the main challenge.

Current students are also looking forward to the creation of a student government at QU.

“A student government on campus can help the culture of QU by promoting inclusion and supporting the diverse cultures at QU. Some changes I’m looking to see are improving dorm maintenance and cleanliness,” Haley Martin, QU freshman, said.

The club’s next idea is to write up a petition to give to the city council asking them to add a four-way stop in the crossing between Chestnut Street and 20th Street. Accidents happen frequently on this corner of campus. Even though the streets are not directly on campus, it would create a safer environment for students to cross the street and drive.

QU recently had a club and organization fair, which the QU Student Government Association took part in to recruit new members. They are also active on social media and are trying reach more students on Instagram. QU advertises its clubs frequently, several of them allowing students to join anytime throughout the semester.

The association is currently seeking new members. Organizers say this club is more than just a governing body; it is a chance for students to leave their mark and make an impact at QU.