FOIA Request to Salisbury University regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Salisbury University on June 16, 2025, by Maryland State Wire. The request seeks detailed information concerning Chinese National students currently enrolled at the university. Specifically, the request asks for documents or lists that show all current students who are Chinese Nationals and their respective departments of study. If student names are protected, the request suggests providing a total number of such students broken down by department.
Additionally, the request 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.
The FOIA request further asks for any policies or procedures that describe how Salisbury University monitors its students, including Chinese Nationals, to protect intellectual property and other confidential information.
Maryland State Wire has made this request as part of its commitment to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. The organization is seeking a fee waiver for this request due to its role in gathering and reporting news to the public. This request is made in collaboration with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating state and federal governmental agencies.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
