Yellowhammer Times

FOIA Request to University of Alabama in Huntsville regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the University of Alabama in Huntsville on October 22, 2025. The request seeks detailed information about the university's governing board or board of trustees. Specifically, the request asks for a current list of board members, including their full names, titles or positions, and terms of service. Additionally, it requests any official headshots or photographs maintained by the university for use in official publications or directories. Furthermore, the request includes a demand for any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the university for press releases or public profiles.

The FOIA request was sent by Yellowhammer Times, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. The organization emphasized its role in holding public institutions accountable and promoting transparency. They also requested a fee waiver as media professionals involved in disseminating information to the public.

The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.

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.