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FOIA Request to University of Missouri St. Louis regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the University of Missouri St. Louis by North STL News on June 16, 2025. The request, filed under the Missouri Sunshine Law § 610.023 et seq., seeks information related to Chinese National students enrolled at the university.

The request specifically asks for documents or lists showing all current students who are Chinese Nationals and their respective departments of study. If this information is protected, the requester asks for a total number of such students and a breakdown by department. Additionally, details about scholarships received by these students, including amounts and sources, are requested. Particular attention is given to scholarships affiliated with the Chinese Scholarship Council.

Furthermore, the request seeks any policies or procedures that describe how the university monitors its students, including Chinese Nationals, to protect intellectual property and other confidential information.

North STL News emphasizes that access to public records is crucial for media professionals in fulfilling their role of holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. They have also requested a fee waiver due to their status as a media organization involved in news gathering and reporting.

This FOIA request is made on behalf of both North STL News and The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists 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.