The Joseph L. Brechner Freedom of Information Project provides research, expertise and advocacy for journalists, policymakers and the general public in acquiring government information to foster an engaged and informed citizenry.
Illinois student wins 2025 FOI Award for exposing safety issues for student-athletes
November 18, 2025
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To showcase the most useful research in freedom of information, the Brechner Center publishes The Journal of Civic Information, a peer-reviewed online open-access quarterly journal. Read the latest edition here, and subscribe to receive free updates here. Also, subscribe to the monthly email Brechner Report, with FOI news and practical tips.
The Brechner FOI Project also coordinates national Sunshine Week and national Sunshine Fest which promote the public’s right to know each March, with support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. Check out the project’s national Secrecy Tracker, which provides the latest legislation in your state related to public records and open meetings.
For research insights and national context regarding FOI, or for expert observations/quotes for media stories regarding freedom of information, contact Director David Cuillier at cuillierd@ufl.edu.
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Dr. David Cuillier, director, cuillierd@ufl.edu
Joseph L. Brechner Freedom of Information Project
University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications
1204 Weimer Hall
P.O. Box 118400
Gainesville, FL 32611
General office phone: (352) 392-2273
General office email: brechnerreport@jou.ufl.edu