FOIA Request to Mississippi State University regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Mississippi State University by GTR Times, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request seeks detailed information about Chinese National students currently enrolled at the university.
The request specifically asks for documents or lists that provide details on the number of Chinese National students and their respective departments. It also requests information on scholarships received by these students, including the amount and source of each scholarship. Additionally, the request seeks to identify recipients of scholarships affiliated with the Chinese Scholarship Council. Furthermore, it asks for any university policies or procedures related to monitoring students, including Chinese Nationals, to protect intellectual property and confidential information.
GTR Times emphasizes its role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency through access to public records. The organization is requesting this information under the Mississippi Public Records Act and has requested a fee waiver due to its status as a media entity.
The FOIA request is supported by The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies 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.
