FOIA Request to Nicholls State University regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Nicholls State University by Houma-Thibodaux News on June 16, 2025. The request seeks information under the Louisiana Public Records Act concerning Chinese National students at the university.
The request specifically asks for documents or lists that detail all current students who are Chinese Nationals, including their departments of study. If student names are protected, the request allows for redaction or grouping of information where applicable. Additionally, it requests data on scholarships received by these students, specifying the amount and source of each scholarship. Particular attention is given to scholarships affiliated with the Chinese Scholarship Council.
Furthermore, the FOIA request seeks any policies or procedures that describe how Nicholls State University monitors its students, including Chinese Nationals, to protect intellectual property and other confidential information.
The requester represents both Houma-Thibodaux News and The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy. As a media professional involved in news gathering and reporting, they have requested a fee waiver for accessing these public records. This waiver is justified by their role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency.
For more details about The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, please visit their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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.
