FOIA Request to George Mason University regarding Virginia Public University Salaries FY2025 on January 14, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to George Mason University by Old Dominion News, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request seeks detailed records concerning employee compensation for all individuals employed by the university during Fiscal Year 2025.
The specific data fields requested include the employee’s name, gender (if recorded), age or year of birth (if not exempt), date of birth (if not exempt or limited to month/year), university name, department, employer name, title or position, hire date, compensation amount (including base pay and any additional pay), compensation type (such as salary, hourly, stipend, bonus), and employment type (full-time or part-time).
Old Dominion News emphasizes the importance of accessing public records in order to hold public institutions accountable and ensure transparency. As a member of the media engaged in news gathering and reporting, they have requested a fee waiver for this information. The requestor is also affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, an organization that supports media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government actions through FOIA and Sunshine Laws.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
