FOIA Request to Grambling State University regarding university board member information on October 22, 2025.
A request for public records has been submitted to Grambling State University under the Louisiana Public Records Act § 44:1 et seq. The request was made by NW Louisiana News, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request seeks a current list of members of the University’s governing board or board of trustees, including each member’s full name, title or position, and term of service. Additionally, it requests any official headshots, portraits, or photographs maintained by the University for use in official publications, directories, or on the University’s website. Furthermore, the request includes any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared or maintained by the University for press releases, board directories, or public profiles.
The requester emphasized that access to these public records is crucial for fulfilling professional responsibilities such as holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency to the public. Given their role in disseminating information as a media professional, they have requested a fee waiver.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists news media companies and advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies. More information about this organization can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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