FOIA Request to University of Arkansas System eVersity regarding university board member information on October 22, 2025.
A request has been submitted to the University of Arkansas System eVersity under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. The request seeks a comprehensive list of records related to the university’s governing board or board of trustees. Specifically, it asks for a current list of board members, including their full names, titles or positions, and terms of service. Additionally, the request includes any official headshots or photographs maintained by the university for use in publications or on its website. Lastly, it seeks any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the university for press releases, directories, or public profiles.
The request was made by Natural State News, a media organization dedicated to covering local governmental affairs comprehensively and accurately. The organization emphasizes that access to these public records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. In light of their role in disseminating information to the public, they have requested a fee waiver as media professionals.
Natural State News is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit corporation that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition 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.
