Request Log

FOI #26-574 (09-4-26, 1:45 pm) - Subject - Public Records Request

Name - Redmond Redmond

Affiliation - The Data Branch

We request all records, including executed contracts, purchase orders, invoices, and solicitation/RFP documents for products or services purchased from ESS/ESI, Kokua Education, Scoot Education, Zed Educate, and BuildEd, covering the past three years to present.

Spreadsheet exports preferred; PDF, Word, or standard ERP/finance reports also work. This is a commercial research request, and we're happy to narrow or clarify the scope to ease fulfillment.


FOI #26-573 - Subject - FanWord

Name - Daniel Libit

Affiliation -

Pursuant to Connecticut's public records laws, I request a copy of the university’s agreement with FanWord or its parent company, as announced in this press release:


FOI #26-572 (09-4-26, 12:15 pm) - Subject - Ryan Coles Investigation

Name - Gianna Rivera

Affiliation - Former Student

Pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act (C.G.S. § 1-200, et seq.):

I hereby request electronic copies of the following public records

1) The formal 26-page rebuttal statement or counter-report submitted by former Assistant Professor Ryan Coles to the University of Connecticut.

2) The final internal investigation report compiled by the UConn Office of University Compliance regarding Ryan Coles' travel expenses and outside business interests. Please provide these records in electronic format (such as PDF) to avoid copying fees. If any portions of these documents are redacted under statutory exemptions, please disclose all segregable, non-exempt portions and cite the specific legal exemption for any withheld text.


FOI #26-571 - Subject - Carahsoft Technology

Name - Amber Petraites

Affiliation - Smart Procure

I am writing on behalf of SmartProcure to formally submit a Public Records Request.

We respectfully request electronic copies of records from January 1, 2022 to the present relating to the current and active contract between University of Connecticut and following Vendors.

Carahsoft Technology

If any such contracts exist, I would appreciate receiving the associated documentation that includes the following details:

• The names of the contracting parties..
• A description of the nature and purpose of the contract..
• The contract’s start and end dates..
• The total value or cost of the contract..
• Any amendments, extensions, or renewals related to the contract..

If the requested records are available in digital format, I would appreciate receiving them electronically. You may either email the documents directly or upload them securely using the link below:
http://cargo.govspend.com/agency-upload?id=5c3cd26d0867cc0031e2b25e-8c15069be7c943799ad7e7b42d3593c7


FOI #26-570 - Subject - Public Records Request — Infringement Reports Contract

Name - Daniel Brooks

Affiliation -

I request an electronic copy of the complete contract between the University of Connecticut and Infringement Reports that was in effect during 2026.
Please include the executed contract and all exhibits, schedules, statements of work, amendments, renewals, extensions, pricing provisions, and other documents incorporated into or modifying the agreement.
If Infringement Reports provides services for the University through another contracting entity, please provide any contract or agreement in the University’s possession governing or authorizing those services.
If any portion is withheld or redacted, please identify the specific legal basis. If the University has no responsive contract or agreement, please confirm that.


FOI #26-569 (-3-26, 10:11 pm) - Subject - Athletics - game contracts

Name - Paul Doyle

Affiliation - Hearst Connecticut Media Group

We are requesting game contracts for the following men’s basketball 2026-27 preseason and regular season games:

Oct. 13 vs. Syracuse
Oct. 20 at Michigan State
Oct. 27 vs. Purdue
Nov. 2 vs. Gardner-Webb
Nov. 6 vs. Michigan
Nov. 9 vs. Wagner
Nov. 13 vs. Ohio State
Nov. 18 at Arizona
Nov. 25 vs. Duke
Nov. 30 vs. Rider
Dec. 4 vs. Illinois
Dec. 8 vs. Mississippi Valley State
Dec. 12 vs. Kansas
Dec. 15 vs. Delaware State
Dec. 20 vs. Virginia


FOI #26-568 (09-3-26, 5:25 pm) - Subject - Athletic contracts

Name - Dushan Shepeard

Affiliation -

I hope you are doing well. I am currently working on a project focused on head coaches in Power 4 conferences and, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I am requesting the most up to date contract for basketball coach Dan Hurley.

Additionally, I respectfully request any and all documents that reflect the terms and conditions of employment for the head coach and assistant coaches. This includes, but is not limited to, information regarding: (i) base salary; (ii) performance bonuses; (iii) fringe benefits such as insurance packages, annuities, vacation, automobiles, housing, travel, and country club memberships; (iv) termination provisions, including buyout and rollover terms; and (v) any other income or benefits provided by the institution.

I also request any available information or documentation concerning supplemental income or benefits received from third-party sources as a result of the coach’s position. This may include, but is not limited to, shoe, apparel, or equipment contracts, endorsements, media agreements, camps, and instructional content. If specific documentation is not available, a good faith estimate would be greatly appreciated.

This request encompasses employment agreements, contracts, correspondence, memoranda, payroll records, and any other relevant documents currently in effect.
For convenience, I would appreciate receiving these materials electronically at the email address provided above. If there are any associated costs, please feel free to include an invoice with the responsive documents.

Thank you very much for your time and assistance. I appreciate your attention to this request and look forward to your response.

Best regards,
Dushan Shepeard


FOI #26-567 - Subject - FOIA Request - Bloom Energy

Name - Heidi Brown

Affiliation -

Pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act, Conn. Gen. Stat. § 1-200 et seq., I am requesting records relating to the University of Connecticut’s agreement with Bloom Energy for the installation and operation of approximately 520 kW of fuel-cell electrical generation at UConn’s Stamford Campus. I refer specifically to the Bloom Energy Power Purchase Agreement presented to the UConn Board of Trustees for approval on April 23, 2025, with an approval amount of approximately $16 million and a term of 20 years. Please provide:

1. Executed Agreement: The fully executed Power Purchase Agreement (“PPA”) between UConn and Bloom Energy Corporation and/or any Bloom Energy affiliate, subsidiary, project company, or special-purpose entity relating to the Stamford Campus fuel-cell project, including all exhibits, schedules, appendices, attachments, and incorporated documents.

2. Amendments and Related Agreements: Any amendments, modifications, supplements, side letters, addenda, or other agreements associated with the PPA.

3. Final Negotiation Records: Any final term sheet, memorandum, summary, or other record documenting material changes to the pricing or commercial terms proposed by Bloom Energy and ultimately incorporated into the executed agreement.

I am requesting existing records in electronic format. If any responsive record contains information that UConn believes is exempt from disclosure, please provide all reasonably segregable non-exempt portions of the record and identify the specific statutory basis for each withholding or redaction.

If any portion of this request requires clarification, or if you believe narrowing the request would facilitate a more efficient response, please contact me before processing.


FOI #26-566 (09-3-26, 2:51 pm) - Subject - Information and communications pertaining to the installation of NoTraffic cameras along Storrs Road.

Name - Joey Gottlieb

Affiliation - Student

Any documents and/or communications relating to the installation of NoTraffic cameras along Storrs Road at the intersections of N Eagleville Road and Gurleyville Road, in addition to any receipts or logs of payments made for said installation.


FOI #26-565 (09-3-26, 11:16 am) - Subject - Football coach contracts

Name - Hayden Garrison

Affiliation -

PDF copies of the most recent employment contract for football assistant coach John Morookian.


Name Affiliation Subject Location Request Status
Redmond Redmond The Data Branch Public Records Request UConn Regional Campus No records available
Daniel Libit FanWord UConn Storrs In progress
Gianna Rivera Former Student Ryan Coles Investigation UConn Storrs In progress
Amber Petraites Smart Procure Carahsoft Technology UConn Storrs In progress
Daniel Brooks Public Records Request — Infringement Reports Contract UConn Storrs No records available
Paul Doyle Hearst Connecticut Media Group Athletics - game contracts UConn Storrs In progress
Dushan Shepeard Athletic contracts UConn Storrs In progress
Heidi Brown FOIA Request - Bloom Energy UConn Storrs In progress
Joey Gottlieb Student Information and communications pertaining to the installation of NoTraffic cameras along Storrs Road. UConn Storrs In progress
Hayden Garrison Football coach contracts UConn Storrs In progress