Cornhusker State News

FOIA Request to University of Nebraska-Lincoln regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.

A request for public records was submitted to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln under the Nebraska Public Records Law § 84-712 et seq. The request seeks detailed information about the members of 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 official publications or directories. It also seeks any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the University that are used for press releases, board directories, or public profiles.

The request was made by Cornhusker State News, a media organization dedicated to comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. The requester has expressed a need for these records to fulfill professional responsibilities related to transparency and accountability in public institutions. As part of this request, Cornhusker State News is seeking a fee waiver based on its role as a media entity.

The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through 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.