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FOIA Request to University of Minnesota-Morris regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025.

On June 16, 2025, WC Minnesota News submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the University of Minnesota-Morris. The request seeks specific records related to Chinese National students under the Minnesota Data Practices Act § 13.01 et seq.

The media organization has requested documents or lists that identify all current students who are Chinese Nationals and their respective departments of study. If student names are protected, the request asks for a total number of such students and a breakdown by department. Additionally, the request seeks information on scholarships received by these students, including the amount and source of each scholarship. Specifically, it requests details about scholarships affiliated with the Chinese Scholarship Council.

Furthermore, the FOIA request asks for any university policies or procedures that outline how it monitors students, including Chinese Nationals, to safeguard its Intellectual Property and other confidential information.

WC Minnesota News has emphasized its role in providing transparency and holding public institutions accountable through access to public records. The organization has also requested a fee waiver due to its status as a media entity involved in disseminating news to the public.

The request was made on behalf of WC Minnesota News and The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit corporation that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information laws.

Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.