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FOIA Request to Indiana University-East regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Indiana University-East by EC Indiana News on June 16, 2025. The request seeks information under the Indiana Access to Public Records Act concerning Chinese National students 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 student names are protected, the request asks for a total number of such students broken down by department. Additionally, it seeks information on scholarships received by these students, including the amount and source of each scholarship. There is also a specific interest in identifying recipients of scholarships affiliated with the Chinese Scholarship Council.

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

This FOIA request is part of an effort by EC Indiana News and The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy to provide transparency and hold public institutions accountable. The organization has requested that this information be provided in electronic format and has applied for a fee waiver as media professionals involved in news gathering.

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.