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FOIA Request to University of Nebraska at Omaha regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.

Cornhusker State News has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the University of Nebraska at Omaha. The request seeks access to a complete list of course syllabi for all undergraduate and graduate courses offered during the Spring 2025 academic semester. This includes syllabi for courses across all departments, schools, and colleges, regardless of whether they were conducted in-person, online, or in hybrid formats.

The request specifically asks for relevant metadata associated with each course syllabus. This includes the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and the course delivery format (online/in-person/hybrid). Cornhusker State News has expressed a preference for receiving this information in electronic format.

In their communication, Cornhusker State News emphasizes the importance of accessing public records as part of their role in gathering and reporting news to the public. They argue that such access is essential for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. The organization also notes its affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information laws.

Cornhusker State News has requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional involved in disseminating information to the public.

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.