2026 USUSA Inauguration celebrates officers statewide
Utah State University Student Association officers were officially sworn into office on April 17 during the 2026 USUSA inauguration.
The ceremony took place in the Evan N. Stevenson Ballroom in the TSC, and officers from all 30 USU campuses were invited to attend.
2025-26 USUSA President Brandon Sorensen began the ceremony with a speech highlighting the success USU had this past year in fostering belonging and community.
“This year, I had a heavy focus on statewide success and involvement because leadership at Utah State is special,” Sorensen said during his speech. “It doesn’t just stop in Logan. It reaches every campus, every region and every student.”
Sorensen announced USU now has over 100 clubs and organizations, sold out student sections across campus and worked together to shape change as colleges were merged.
He said these successes were made possible by the Aggie spirit, a term derived from the institution’s history as agriculturalists or farmers.
“A farmer works hard. They plant a seed. They tend to it consistently, adapt through the challenges and trust that their hard work will produce growth,” Sorensen said.
Sorensen went on to thank friends, family, staff and faculty before leaving the new officers with some advice for the upcoming year.
“You were not chosen to think the same, but you were chosen to serve the same purpose,” Sorensen said. “So, be intentional about the culture you create this year.”
The new officers were called up on stage, and Sorensen administered the Oath of Office to newly inaugurated USUSA President Max Alder, who then swore in the remaining officers.
The night concluded with a speech from Alder who emphasized gratitude for his position and pride for his school.
“I grew up living a very USU-centered life,” Alder said during his speech. “This place means a lot to my family, and it means everything to me.”
Alder told the audience one of the first and best pieces of advice he received at USU came from the USUSA president during his freshman year: to get involved.
“There are so many different ways to be involved on every single campus and region, and as we always say, there truly is a place for everyone,” Alder said.
Alder shared a story of how staying up late one night to read through old USU Buzzer yearbooks influenced his perspective on campus.
“The campus we walk today is built on the foundation of those who came before us, but the leaders up here with me will shape the future of Utah State,” Alder said. “I have no doubt that the lasting impacts they make will be astounding. They are it. We are ready.”
Alder concluded by highlighting the familial bond USU creates across generations of students and his excitement for the year to come.
“Utah State University has something for everyone. For me and other leaders in this room, it doesn’t just have something — it has everything,” Alder said. “So, with that, I think it’s time for us to get started.”