FOIA Request to The University of Southern Mississippi regarding university board member information on October 22, 2025.
A request for public records has been submitted to The University of Southern Mississippi by Magnolia State News. The request, sent under the Mississippi Public Records Act § 25-61-1 et seq., seeks specific information related to the University’s governing board or board of trustees. The requested records include a current list of board members with their full names, titles or positions, and terms of service. Additionally, the request asks for any official headshots or photographs maintained by the University for use in publications or directories, as well as any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the University.
The requester, representing Magnolia State News, emphasized the importance of access to public records in fulfilling their role as a media organization committed to providing transparency and holding public institutions accountable. They also requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional.
Furthermore, 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.
