UP Gazette

FOIA Request to Northern Michigan University regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Northern Michigan University on October 22, 2025, by UP Gazette. The request seeks specific records related to the university's governing board or board of trustees. The requested information includes a current list of board members with details such as 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. Furthermore, any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the university are also requested.

The requester is affiliated with UP Gazette, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. They emphasize that access to these public records is crucial for their role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given their media status, they have requested a fee waiver for accessing these records.

The requester is also associated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found at this link.

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.