FOIA Request to University of Kentucky regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the University of Kentucky by Metro Lex News on June 16, 2025. The request seeks specific records related to Chinese National students at the university.
The requested information includes documents or lists that identify all current students who are Chinese Nationals and their respective departments of study. If privacy laws protect the students’ names, a total count of such students broken down by department is requested instead. Additionally, the request asks for details 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 seeks any policies or procedures that outline how the university monitors its students, including Chinese Nationals, to safeguard intellectual property and other confidential information.
Metro Lex News has emphasized its role in providing transparency and holding public institutions accountable through access to public records. They have requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media organization. This FOIA request is also supported by The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which aids media outlets in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information laws.
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.
