FOIA Request to Alcorn State University regarding employee compensation records for Fiscal Year 2025 on January 9, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Alcorn State University by Magnolia State News on January 9, 2026. The request seeks detailed records of employee compensation for all individuals employed by the university during Fiscal Year 2025.
The requested information includes various data fields such as employee name, gender, age or year of birth, date of birth, university name, department, employer name, title or position, hire date, compensation amount (including base pay and any additional pay), compensation type (e.g., salary, hourly, stipend, bonus), and employment type (full-time or part-time). The request specifies a preference for receiving this information in an electronic format.
Magnolia State News emphasizes the importance of access to public records for media professionals to fulfill their role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. As such, they have requested a fee waiver due to their status as a media organization. Additionally, 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.
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.
