Cornhusker State News

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

On August 6, 2025, Cornhusker State News submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The request seeks access to a comprehensive list of course syllabi for all undergraduate and graduate courses offered during the Spring 2025 academic semester. This includes syllabi from all departments, schools, and colleges within the university, regardless of whether the courses were conducted in-person, online, or through hybrid formats.

The request specifically asks for relevant metadata associated with each course syllabus. This metadata includes the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit responsible for the course, and the delivery format of each course (online/in-person/hybrid).

Cornhusker State News emphasizes its role as a media organization dedicated to providing accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The organization underscores that access to public records is crucial for fulfilling its professional responsibilities of holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As such, they have requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media entity.

Additionally, Cornhusker State News is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found at 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.