Request Log

FOI #26-204 (03-24-26, 6:54 pm) - Subject - UConn Cybersecurity research on behalf of or in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security

Name -

Affiliation -

Under the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act § 1-200 et seq., I am requesting an opportunity to inspect or obtain copies of public records, documents, and email chains that pertain to UConn’s National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAEC-C), the Northeast University Cybersecurity Center for Advanced and Resilient Energy Delivery (“CyberCARED”), the Office of University Programs (OUP), Benjamin Fuller, and any additional cybersecurity research and development on behalf of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

If there are any fees for searching or copying these records, please inform me if the cost will exceed $25.  However, I would also like to request a waiver of all fees in that the disclosure of the requested information is in the public interest and will contribute significantly to the public’s understanding of the university’s educational and research ties to the Department of Homeland Security and tangentially utilized cybersecurity networks. This information is not being sought for commercial purposes.

The Connecticut Freedom of Information Act requires a response within four business days.  If access to the records I am requesting will take longer, please contact me with information about when I might expect copies or the ability to inspect the requested records.

If you deny any or all of this request, please cite each specific exemption you feel justifies the refusal to release the information and notify me of the appeal procedures available to me under the law.

Thank you for considering my request.


FOI #26-203 (03-24-26, 7:59 pm) - Subject - UConn-Israeli relations

Name -

Affiliation -

Any documents from 08/25/2025 to 03/24/2026 detailing contracts and contributions between the University of Connecticut, UConn departments, and companies based in Israel, private or federal, as well as government agencies and universities in Israel. Including but not exclusive to the Israeli Defense Forces, the Technion, etc. Documents should include the dollar amounts of contracts and contributions between UConn and Israeli companies, government agencies, academic institutions.

The Connecticut Freedom of Information Act requires a response within four business days. If access to the records I am requesting will take longer, please contact me with information about when I might expect copies or the ability to inspect the requested records.

If you deny any or all of this request, please cite each specific exemption you feel justifies the refusal to release the information and notify me of the appeal procedures available to me under the law.

Thank you for considering my request.


FOI #26-202 (03-24-26, 7:59 pm) - Subject - UConn - NIUVT Emails

Name - Student Student

Affiliation - Student

Emails of the University of Connecticut Office of the Vice President for Research, University Provost, University President, College of Engineering with the University of Rhode Island and the National Institute for Undersea Vehicle Technology (NIUVT) regarding the National Institute for Undersea Vehicle Technology. This should include funding allocated to the NIUVT, contracts between the afformentioned parties and the Department of War/Defense regarding the NIUVT, and research programs conducted with the NIUVT.


FOI #26-201 (03-24-26, 6:54 pm) - Subject - Immigration

Name -

Affiliation -

The requested documents should include any and all email correspondences, facsimile transmissions, and letters exchanged between the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the U.S. Department of Justice; and university departments including but not limited to the Office of the President, the Office of the Provost, the Office of Student Life and Enrollment, the Center for International Students and Scholars, the Office for Diversity and Inclusion, UConn Graduate School, the Dean of Students, UConn Police Department, Facilities Operations, and the UConn Office of the General Counsel.

The requested documents should include terms including but not limited to:
1. Immigration, immigrant, and other variants of these terms;
2. F-1, Visa, student visa, work visa, J-1, O-1, H-1B;
3. Undocumented, documentation, illegal, alien, non-citizen, and variations of these terms;
4. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Customs and Border Patrol, and their abbreviations and variations of these terms;
6. Arrest, detention, raid, investigate, prosecute, and variations of these terms;
7. And Unamerican, anti-american, subversive, terrorism, sedition, and their variations.

Requested documents should include standard operating procedures, policies, and agreements between the above government agencies and university departments.

It is respectfully requested that these forms be produced piecemeal according to which medium is available first, e.g. emails before faxed documents before scanned mail.


FOI #26-200 (03-24-26, 6:54 pm) - Subject - Procurement and Contracts with Macdougall / Walker, MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution

Name -

Affiliation -

Under the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act § 1-200 et seq., I am requesting an opportunity to inspect or obtain copies of public records since 8/26/2025 to 03/24/2026 including procurement records, contracts, delivery records, and communications with Macdougall / Walker, or the MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution. Procurement requests or contracts may include but are not exclusive to furniture procurement and repairs for UConn Storrs dining hall facilities. Parties to procurement requests or contracts may include but are not exclusive to "Stephen Sharkis". Procurement records may include but are not exclusive to UConn Dining Services. Please provide all relevant records, not exclusive to the examples I have provided to aid in discovery.

The Connecticut Freedom of Information Act requires a response within four business days. If access to the records I am requesting will take longer, please contact me with information about when I might expect copies or the ability to inspect the requested records.

If you deny any or all of this request, please cite each specific exemption you feel justifies the refusal to release the information and notify me of the appeal procedures available to me under the law.


Thank you for considering my request.


FOI #26-199 (03-24-26, 6:54 pm) - Subject - Graduate Educator's Union Contract Negotiations

Name - Student Student

Affiliation -

Correspondence between the university administration and representatives and contract negotiators of the GEU-UAW regarding any of the following terms or terms derived from the following: "international students", "migrant students", "ICE", "Immigration and Customs Enforcement", "DHS", "Department of Homeland Security", "CBP", "Customs and Border Patrol", protections for graduate students, "Trump", "federal government". "Kristi Noem", "visa", "student visa", "green card"

emails to search would those of President Radenka Maric, Interim Provost Pamir Alpay, Vice President for Student Life and Enrollment Nathan Fuerst, Director of Government Relations Gail Garber, Senior Director of Governmental Relations Joann Lombardo, Interim Vice President of Human Resources Renee Boggis, Interim Vice President for Finance Reka Wrynn, University Ombus Jim Wohl, Leslie Shor Vice Provost for Graduate Education and Dean, The Graduate School


FOI #26-198 (03-24-26, 6:54 pm) - Subject - Correspondence with Immigration & Customs Enforcement

Name - Student Student

Affiliation -

Request for correspondence on activity of Immigration & Customs Enforcement, “ICE,” DHS, UConn involvement, student and staff safety, immigration, undocumented, international, immigrants, migrants.


FOI #26-197 (03-24-26, 6:54 pm) - Subject - Copy of results of completed FOI #25-145

Name -

Affiliation -

Copy of results of completed FOI #25-145


FOI #26-196 (03-24-26, 6:54 pm) - Subject - Correspondence with Immigration & Customs Enforcement

Name - Student Student

Affiliation -

Correspondence with regional campus UConn staff and ICE, or regarding "ICE", "Immigration", "undocumented immigrants", "immigrants"


FOI #26-195 (03-24-26, 3:18 am) - Subject - Public Record Request

Name - Sarah Harmon

Affiliation - SmartProcure

SmartProcure respectfully requests electronic copies of any current or active contracts, agreements, and related procurement documents maintained by University of Connecticut. Specifically, I am seeking any records related to contracts, agreements, procurements, or solicitations involving transportation vendors and/or platforms, including but not limited to:

* TransLoc / TransLōc
* Passio
* Peak Technologies
* Spare Labs
* TripShot
* TripSpark
* Clever Devices
* Lyft
* Liftango
* ETA Transit

For each relevant contract or agreement, I would appreciate if you could include the following details:

* Names of the contracting parties
* A brief description of the nature and purpose of the contract (including scope of services or products)
* Contract start and end dates
* Total value, cost, or pricing structure
* Any amendments, extensions, renewals, or addenda

If possible, I kindly request that these records be provided in electronic format (email attachments or a secure download link preferred).

If any part of this request requires clarification or narrowing, I would be happy to adjust accordingly. Additionally, please let me know in advance if there are any fees associated with fulfilling this request, along with an estimate of those costs. Thank you very much for your time and assistance. I appreciate your help and look forward to your response.


Name Affiliation Subject Location Request Status
UConn Cybersecurity research on behalf of or in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security UConn Storrs In progress
UConn-Israeli relations UConn Storrs In progress
Student Student Student UConn - NIUVT Emails UConn Storrs In progress
Immigration UConn Storrs In progress
Procurement and Contracts with Macdougall / Walker, MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution UConn Storrs In progress
Student Student Graduate Educator's Union Contract Negotiations UConn Storrs In progress
Student Student Correspondence with Immigration & Customs Enforcement UConn Storrs In progress
Copy of results of completed FOI #25-145 UConn Health Complete
Student Student Correspondence with Immigration & Customs Enforcement UConn Regional Campus In progress
Sarah Harmon SmartProcure Public Record Request UConn Storrs In progress