FOIA Request to Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania on October 22, 2025. The request seeks information under the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law, specifically focusing on details about the university’s governing board or board of trustees.
The request, sent by Lycoming News, a media organization dedicated to covering local governmental affairs, asks for a current list of members of the university’s governing board or board of trustees. This includes each member’s full name, title or position, and term of service. Additionally, the request seeks any official headshots, portraits, or photographs maintained by the university for use in official publications, directories, or on its website. Furthermore, it requests any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared or maintained by the university for purposes such as press releases and public profiles.
The requester has indicated that access to these public records is crucial for fulfilling their role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. They have also requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional.
Lycoming News is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids 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 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.
