FOIA Request to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Dubois regarding university board member information on October 22, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by the Happy Valley Times to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Dubois. The request seeks detailed information about the members of the University’s governing board or board of trustees. Specifically, the request asks for a current list that includes each member’s full name, title or position, and term of service. Additionally, it requests any official headshots, portraits, or photographs maintained by the University for use in official publications, directories, or on the University’s website. The request also includes any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared or maintained by the University for press releases, board directories, or public profiles.
The Happy Valley Times is committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. Access to public records is crucial for fulfilling its professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency to the public. As a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, they have requested a fee waiver under their role as media professionals.
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.
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.
