Jefferson City News

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

On June 16, 2025, Jefferson City News submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Lincoln University of Missouri. The request seeks detailed information about the university's current Chinese National students under the Missouri Sunshine Law § 610.023 et seq. The media organization aims to obtain these records in an electronic format.

The request specifically asks for documents or lists that provide details on all current students who are Chinese Nationals, including their department of study. If student names are protected by privacy laws, the requester has asked for redacted information or grouped totals by department. Additionally, they seek information on scholarships received by these students, including the amount and source of each scholarship.

Furthermore, the request includes a specific inquiry about scholarships affiliated with the Chinese Scholarship Council. If this data overlaps with previous requests, clarification is sought on which scholarships satisfy this query.

The FOIA request also extends to any policies or procedures that describe how Lincoln University monitors its students—particularly Chinese Nationals—to safeguard intellectual property and other confidential information.

Jefferson City News is acting in conjunction with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. The news outlet emphasizes its role in holding public institutions accountable and seeks a fee waiver due to its status as a media professional entity.

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.