FOIA Request to University of Mississippi regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
On October 22, 2025, Magnolia State News submitted a formal request for public records to the University of Mississippi under the Mississippi Public Records Act ยง 25-61-1 et seq. The request seeks detailed information about the university’s governing board or board of trustees. Specifically, Magnolia State News has asked 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 publications or directories and any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the university.
The media organization emphasizes its role in providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs and underscores the importance of access to public records in fulfilling its responsibilities. As part of this effort, Magnolia State News is seeking a fee waiver due to its status as a media professional entity.
The requestor 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 coalition can be found on their website 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.
