FOIA Request to Southern University Law Center regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
A request for public records has been submitted to the Southern University Law Center by Pelican State News. The request seeks detailed information about the University’s governing board or board of trustees. Specifically, it asks 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. Lastly, it requests any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the University for press releases or public profiles.
The request was made under the Louisiana Public Records Act § 44:1 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format. Pelican State News emphasizes its role in providing transparency and holding public institutions accountable through news reporting. As part of this effort, they have requested a fee waiver due to their status as a media organization.
Pelican State News is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using 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.
