North STL News

FOIA Request to University of Missouri St. Louis regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.

A request for public records was submitted to the University of Missouri St. Louis under the Missouri Sunshine Law § 610.023 et seq. The request seeks a comprehensive list of members of the University's governing board or board of trustees, including 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. Furthermore, any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared or maintained by the University are requested, including those used for press releases, board directories, or public profiles.

The request was made by North STL News as part of their commitment to providing accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. As a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, they emphasize that access to public records is essential for fulfilling their professional responsibilities. They also highlight their eligibility for a fee waiver 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 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.