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Boston College undergraduates have elected juniors Jonah Renz and Addie Weiss as Undergraduate Government of Boston College president and vice president, respectively, for the 2026-2027 academic year. They will begin their terms later this semester, succeeding seniors Cameron (Cami) Kulbieda and Reagan Marino.

鈥淚t鈥檚 truly an honor,鈥� said Renz and Weiss in a joint statement. 鈥淏oth of our lives have been defined by leadership in various ways and we are constantly pursuing new opportunities to grow in our abilities as leaders. It鈥檚 extremely rewarding to know that the students see us as a good fit for these positions, and we鈥檙e excited to use our roles to better the student experience over the course of next year.

In their campaign, Renz and Weiss focused on a five-pillar policy鈥攃ommunity building, belonging and dialogue, service and social impact, campus life, and internal improvement鈥攁ll of which they said were grounded in the conviction of community. Their top three priorities for their leadership term will emphasize this community, as well as transparency and service.

Renz, a Milton, Mass., native in the Carroll School of Management with a double major in accounting and business analytics and a Managing for Social Impact minor, began his journey to student government after relentlessly searching for purpose and affinity during his early years on the Heights. This past summer, Renz worked on campus as an orientation leader, where he found his stride in giving back to students on a similar quest as him.

鈥淭hat role instilled in me a love for helping other students and building community on campus,鈥� said Renz, who currently serves as UG海角社区鈥檚 coordinator of student initiatives. 鈥淗aving felt a version of struggle that some students express, I ran for president primarily because I want to use my final year at 海角社区 to give back to other students, helping them find that sense of belonging to not only push past their struggles but also find a true love for Boston College.鈥�

Weiss, a sociology major in the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences with minors in International and Hispanic studies, first discovered a love for advocacy participating in student government at her high school in Green Bay, Wisc. The first QuestBridge scholar to be elected to the UG海角社区 Executive Council, she realized during her first year at the Heights that UG海角社区 offered a similar opportunity for service. 聽

鈥淢y love for UG海角社区, the senate, and the potential of the organization has grown in the years since then,鈥� said Weiss. 鈥淚 felt drawn to the role of vice president because it allows me to facilitate the many moving parts of the senate and hopefully make it the most cohesive, effective space it can be.鈥�

Renz and Weiss agree that diverse leadership will be vital in bringing unique viewpoints to meetings and discussions across UG海角社区鈥檚 seven divisions and three committees. By making this a priority, they hope that every student on campus feels their interests are shared by all members of the student government, and that UG海角社区 is a resource to turn to when they need change or advocacy.

When it comes to allocating resources in the form of time, effort, and money, the president and VP-elect say their ultimate goal is to build a community of thoughtful discussion where all voices are heard.

鈥淭he balancing act between members spending intentional time within their own respective group and interacting across other divisions and committees will be a challenge. We hope for a combination of both in our [leadership] efforts, allowing cross-divisional collaboration and ensuring that each division is strong on its own.

鈥淲e also plan to engage in open dialogue with division directors and committee chairs about how they can be best supported in this manner and with other issues that are division- or committee-specific.鈥�

Renz said he hopes that, by the end of his term, UG海角社区 鈥渉as helped students find their place and a sense of love for 海角社区. I hope people see UG海角社区 as an organization that is there to help students and not one that operates in the shadows.鈥�

Weiss sees her legacy as all about success that is shaped by passion and love.

鈥淪uccess in this role to me means making every member love being a part of this organization. That love will show through in their initiatives and be apparent to the students who benefit from them. I want to look back at this upcoming year with full confidence in the next generation of student leaders to grow and spread love through the work that UG海角社区 does.鈥�