Yellowhammer Times

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

A request for public records was submitted to Auburn University by Yellowhammer Times under the Alabama Open Records Law. The request seeks comprehensive information about the University's governing board or board of trustees. Specifically, the request includes a current list of board members, detailing each member's full name, title or position, and term of service. Additionally, it asks for any official headshots or photographs maintained by the University for use in official publications or directories. The request also seeks any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the University for press releases or public profiles.

The request emphasizes the role of Yellowhammer Times in providing news coverage on local governmental affairs and highlights the importance of access to public records in fulfilling its responsibilities. The requester also mentions eligibility for a fee waiver as a media professional due to their involvement in disseminating information to the public.

Yellowhammer Times 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 details about this organization can be found on their website.

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.