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FOIA Request to Morgan State University regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025.

On June 16, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Morgan State University by Baltimore City Wire. The request seeks detailed information about Chinese National students enrolled at the university. This inquiry is made under the Maryland Public Information Act Title 4 and requests the information in electronic format.

The FOIA request comprises several specific items:

1. A list or documents showing all current students who are Chinese Nationals, including their respective departments of study. If student names are protected, a total number of such students and a breakdown by department is requested.

2. Documentation detailing scholarships received by current Chinese National students, specifying the amount and source of each scholarship.

3. Identification of scholarship recipients with grantors affiliated with the Chinese Scholarship Council, unless this information is already included in the second request.

4. Policies or procedures that describe how Morgan State University monitors its students, including Chinese Nationals, to protect intellectual property and other confidential information.

The request emphasizes the importance of transparency and accountability from public institutions. It also mentions that the requester is part of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws.

Baltimore City Wire has requested a fee waiver for this FOIA request due to its role as a media organization committed to disseminating news to the public.

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.