FOIA Request to Murray State University regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Murray State University by Jackson Purchase News on June 16, 2025. The request seeks specific records related to Chinese National students enrolled at the university. This inquiry is made under the Kentucky Open Records Act § 61.872 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The request comprises several detailed points. Firstly, it 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 request asks for a total number of such students broken down by department.
Secondly, the request seeks documentation that reveals all current Chinese National students, including details about each scholarship they receive and the source of these scholarships.
Thirdly, it requests a list of recipients of any scholarships granted by entities affiliated with the Chinese Scholarship Council unless this information is already covered in the previous point.
Fourthly, the request asks for any policies or procedures that describe how Murray State University monitors its students, including Chinese Nationals, to protect intellectual property and other confidential information.
The request emphasizes that it is sent on behalf of Jackson Purchase News and The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy. As a media professional involved in news gathering and reporting, there is an appeal for a fee waiver based on the role’s importance in ensuring transparency and accountability within public institutions.
For more information about The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests, visit their website.
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.
