Cornhusker State News

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

Cornhusker State News has submitted a request under the Nebraska Public Records Law § 84-712 et seq. to the University of Nebraska at Omaha. The request seeks specific records related to the university's governing board or board of trustees. The information requested includes a current list of board members, detailing each member's full name, title or position, and term of service. Additionally, the request asks for any official headshots, portraits, or photographs maintained by the university for use in official publications or on its website. Lastly, it seeks any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the university for press releases, board directories, or public profiles.

The requester emphasizes their role as a media professional involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. They argue that access to these public records is crucial for fulfilling their responsibilities of holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As such, they have requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional.

The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website here.

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.