FOIA Request to University of Connecticut Hartford regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
A request for public records was sent to the University of Connecticut Hartford under the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act. The request, made by Constitution State News, seeks a comprehensive list of the current members of the University’s governing board or board of trustees. This includes 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 directories. It also seeks any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared or maintained by the University that are used for press releases, board directories, or public profiles.
The request highlights the role of media professionals in gathering and reporting news to ensure transparency and accountability in public institutions. Constitution State News has expressed its intention to receive these records in electronic format and has requested a fee waiver due to their status as a media organization.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting 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 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.
