Yellowhammer Times

FOIA Request to Alabama State University regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Alabama State University by Yellowhammer Times on October 22, 2025. The request seeks specific records related to the University's governing board or board of trustees. The requested information includes a current list of board members, detailing each member's full name, title or position, and term of service. Additionally, the request asks for any official headshots or photographs maintained by the University for use in publications or directories, as well as any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the University.

The request emphasizes the importance of these records for journalistic purposes, highlighting the role of media in ensuring transparency and accountability within public institutions. Yellowhammer Times has also requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media organization involved in news dissemination.

The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website at 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.