Genesee News

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

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the University of Michigan-Flint on October 22, 2025. The request, sent by Genesee News, seeks detailed information about the university's governing board or board of trustees. Specifically, the request asks for a current list of board members, including their full names, titles or positions, and terms of service. Additionally, it requests any official headshots or photographs maintained by the university for use in publications or directories. Furthermore, the request includes a demand for any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the university for press releases or public profiles.

The requester emphasizes the importance of access to public records in fulfilling professional responsibilities as a member of the media. They highlight their role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. As part of this effort, they have requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional.

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 organization 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.