FOIA Request to Arkansas State University regarding university board member information on October 22, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Arkansas State University on October 22, 2025, by Natural State News. The request seeks specific records concerning the University’s governing board or board of trustees. The requested documents 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 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 requester has indicated that they are a member of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
Natural State News emphasizes the importance of access to public records for media professionals to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public. They have also requested a fee waiver due to their role in disseminating information as part of the media.
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.
