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FOIA Request to University of Michigan-Flint regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the University of Michigan-Flint by Genesee News on June 16, 2025. The request seeks information concerning Chinese National students currently enrolled at the university. The request is made under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act § 15.231 et seq., with a preference for receiving the data in electronic format.

The specific records requested include documents or lists detailing all current students who are Chinese Nationals and their respective departments of study. If privacy concerns prevent sharing individual names, a total count of such students, broken down by department, is requested. Additionally, the request seeks information on scholarships received by these students, including amounts and sources. In particular, it asks for details about scholarships granted through affiliations with the Chinese Scholarship Council.

Furthermore, the FOIA request asks for any policies or procedures that outline how the university monitors its students, including those who are Chinese Nationals, to safeguard intellectual property and other confidential information.

The requester notes their affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy and emphasizes their role as a media professional in disseminating news to the public. They have requested a fee waiver based on this role and have expressed readiness to redact protected information where necessary.

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.