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

On June 16, 2025, SC Minnesota News submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Minnesota State University-Mankato. The request seeks information about Chinese National students currently enrolled at the university. The records requested include documents or lists showing all current Chinese National students and their respective departments of study. If specific student names are protected under privacy laws, the request asks for the total number of such students and a breakdown by department.

Additionally, the request seeks details on scholarships awarded to these students, including the amount received and the source of each scholarship. There is also a specific interest in identifying recipients of 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 protect intellectual property and confidential information.

The request was made under the Minnesota Data Practices Act § 13.01 et seq., with a preference for receiving this information in electronic format. SC Minnesota News emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news as part of its professional responsibilities and requests a fee waiver based on its media status.

This FOIA request is made in collaboration with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing transparency in government actions through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.

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.