FOIA Request to University of North Carolina Asheville regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
Old North News has submitted a formal request for public records to the University of North Carolina Asheville. The request, made under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. ยง132-1., seeks specific information about the university’s governing board or board of trustees. The details requested include a current list of board members with their full names, titles or positions, and terms of service. Additionally, the request asks for any official headshots or photographs maintained by the university for use in official publications or directories, as well as any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the university.
The request emphasizes the importance of access to public records for media professionals in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As part of this process, Old North News has also requested a fee waiver based on its role in disseminating information to the public.
The requester 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 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.
