Yellowhammer Times

FOIA Request to Alabama A&M University regarding university board member information on October 22, 2025.

A request for public records was submitted to Alabama A&M University by Yellowhammer Times under the Alabama Open Records Law § 36-12-40 et seq. The request seeks specific information about the University's governing board or board of trustees. The details requested include a current list of board members with their full names, titles or positions, and terms of service. Additionally, the request asks for any official headshots, portraits, or photographs maintained by the University for use in official publications, directories, or on its website. Furthermore, it seeks any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared or maintained by the University that are used for press releases, board directories, or public profiles.

The request emphasizes the importance of access to public records for media professionals in fulfilling their role of holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Yellowhammer Times has also requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media organization. The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.

Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.