Yellowhammer Times

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

A request has been submitted to Athens State University under the Alabama Open Records Law by Yellowhammer Times. The request seeks specific records related to the University's governing board or board of trustees. The requested documents include a current list of board members, their full names, titles or positions, and terms of service. Additionally, the request asks for any official headshots or photographs maintained by the University for use in publications or on its website. Furthermore, any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the University are also sought.

The requester identifies as a news reporter from Yellowhammer Times, emphasizing the importance of access to public records for media professionals in fulfilling their role of holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. In light of this role, a fee waiver is requested.

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 Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization 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.