Ft Wayne Times

FOIA Request to Purdue University Fort Wayne regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Purdue University Fort Wayne by Ft Wayne Times, seeking detailed records concerning Chinese National students enrolled at the university. The request, made under the Indiana Access to Public Records Act, aims to obtain information in an electronic format for ease of access and analysis.

The request includes several specific inquiries:

1. A list or document showing all current students who are Chinese Nationals, along with their respective departments of study. If student names are protected, the request asks for a total count of such students and a breakdown by department.

2. Documents or lists detailing scholarships received by current Chinese National students, including the amount and source of each scholarship.

3. Information on recipients of scholarships granted by entities affiliated with the Chinese Scholarship Council, unless this data is already included in the previous request.

4. 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 FOIA request highlights the role of Ft Wayne Times in gathering news and holding public institutions accountable through transparency. The publication seeks a fee waiver due to its media status and its involvement with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating governmental agencies using freedom of information laws.

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.