Mun Y. Choi, PhD President | University of Missouri-Columbia
Mun Y. Choi, PhD President | University of Missouri-Columbia
FOIA Request to University of Missouri - Columbia regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
Columbia News has submitted a formal request for public records to the University of Missouri - Columbia under the Missouri Sunshine Law § 610.023 et seq. The request, sent on October 22, 2025, seeks detailed information about the university's governing board or board of trustees. Specifically, the request asks for a current list of board members, including their full names, titles or positions, and terms of service. Additionally, it requests any official headshots or photographs maintained by the university for use in publications or directories and any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the university.
The request was made by Columbia News as part of its commitment to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The organization emphasized its role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency to the public. In line with this mission, Columbia News has requested a fee waiver as a media professional.
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 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.
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