Education
UOG’s 64th Student Government Association and Student Regent take office
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University of Guam August 19, 2025
Jonas Macapinlac, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
University of Guam August 19, 2025
Devin Calvo Santos (right), takes the oath of office as Student Regent with University of Guam Board of Regents Chairperson Agapito “Pete” Diaz (left) presiding during the SGA inauguration ceremony held Aug. 10, 2025. (University of Guam)
The University of Guam celebrated the inauguration of its 64th Student Government Association (SGA) and new Student Regent during a ceremony held Sunday, August 10, 2025, at the Westin Resort Guam.
The event welcomed the incoming SGA leaders, joined by friends, family, faculty, and campus community members. Devin Calvo Santos also officially took his oath as Student Regent, representing UOG students on the university’s nine-member Board of Regents.
Student Regent
Devin Calvo Santos, Junior, Agriculture & Life Sciences: Tropical Agriculture Production
Executive Officers
President: Keana Ardiente, Senior, Public Administration
Vice President: Brian Teodosio, Senior, Business Administration
Treasurer: Tai-ana Salas, Junior, Computer Science and Business Administration
Secretary: Grace Anne Dela Cruz, Senior, Nursing
Public Relations Officer: Shannah Solamillos, Sophomore, Biology: Bio-Medical
Keana Ardiente, President of the 64th Student Government Association at the University of Guam, provides remarks at the SGA inauguration ceremony held Aug. 10, 2025. (University of Guam)
Senators
Angela Arcega, Sophomore, Bio-Medical: Pre-Dental Track
Amara Austria, Junior, Business Administration
Rolly De Juan, Senior, Pre-Physical Therapy
Nio Demaclid, Sophomore, Criminal Justice
Merry Ann Ocampo, Senior, Biology: Bio-Medical Track and Chemistry: Forensics Track
Caden Poblete, Sophomore, Political Science and Public Administration
Kaitlyn Punzalan, Sophomore, Biology: Bio-Medical Track
Sara Rekdahl, Sophomore, English and Political Science
Cian Rivera, Junior, Computer Science
President Keana Ardiente said that SGA plans to host monthly “Triton Town Halls” to engage students in decision-making and elevate student voices.
“The Student Government Association plays a vital role in amplifying the voices of our students and shaping the Triton experience,” said UOG President Anita Borja Enriquez. “We look forward to the leadership, service, and dedication the 64th SGA will bring to our university community.”
The officers and senators of the University of Guam’s 64th Student Government Association take a group photo during the SGA inauguration ceremony held Aug. 10, 2025. Back row, left to right: Senators Caden Poblete, Merry Ann Ocampo, Amara Austria, Nio Demaclid, Cian Rivera, Kaitlyn Punzalan. Front row, left to right: Senator Angela Arcega, Secretary Tai-ana Salas, Vice President Brian Teodosio, President Keana Ardiente, Treasurer Grace Ann Dela Cruz, Public Relations Officer Shannah Solamillos, and Senator Sara Rekdahl. (University of Guam)