FOIA Request to Mississippi Valley State University regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Mississippi Valley State University by WC Mississippi News on June 16, 2025. The request seeks specific information concerning Chinese National students enrolled at the university. The request was made under the Mississippi Public Records Act § 25-61-1 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The requested records include documents or lists showing all current students who are Chinese Nationals and their respective departments of study. If individual names are protected, the request asks for a total number of such students and a breakdown by department. Additionally, it seeks information on scholarships received by these students, including amounts and sources, with particular interest in scholarships affiliated with the Chinese Scholarship Council.
Furthermore, the request asks for any university policies or procedures related to monitoring students, including Chinese Nationals, to safeguard intellectual property and confidential information.
The requestor represents both WC Mississippi News and The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy. As a media professional involved in news gathering and reporting, they have requested a fee waiver due to their role in promoting transparency and accountability in public institutions.
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.
