FOIA Request to St. Mary’s College of Maryland regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
Maryland State Wire has submitted a request under the Maryland Public Information Act Title 4 to St. Mary’s College of Maryland. The request seeks specific records related to the University’s governing board or board of trustees. The requested information includes 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, portraits, or photographs maintained by the University for use in official publications, directories, or on its website. Furthermore, it seeks any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared or maintained by the University that are used for press releases, board directories, or public profiles.
The requester emphasizes the importance of access to public records in fulfilling professional responsibilities as a member of the media. This includes holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given this role in disseminating information, Maryland State Wire is seeking a fee waiver as a media professional.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists news media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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