FOIA Request to University of Arkansas regarding State University Employee Compensation Data, FY 2025 on November 4, 2025.
A request for public records was submitted to the University of Arkansas under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act by Natural State News. The request seeks detailed employee compensation data for all individuals employed by the university during Fiscal Year 2025.
The requested information includes several specific data fields: employee name, gender (if recorded), age or year of birth (if not exempt), date of birth (if not exempt or limited to month/year), employer name, title or position, hire date, compensation amount (including base pay and any additional pay), compensation type (such as salary, hourly, stipend, bonus), and employment type (full-time or part-time).
Natural State News emphasizes its role in providing transparency and holding public institutions accountable through comprehensive news coverage. As a media organization committed to informing the public about governmental affairs, they have requested a fee waiver for accessing these records.
Additionally, the requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids 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.
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.
