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Asian American Studies Program

Welcome

The Asian American Studies Program (AASP) is an interdisciplinary program dedicated to exploring the historical and contemporary experiences of diverse Asian diasporic communities, including but not limited to those of North America.

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Academics

The AASP offers a range of courses on the history and contemporary experiences of Asian immigrants to the Americas, with close attention paid to how Asian immigrants are an integral part of the history and culture of the United States.

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News

Charles Tien
June 4, 2024
Professor Charles Tien Takes Over Hunter’s Asian American Studies Program

Professor Charles Tien, who will start in June, succeeds Professor Vivian Louie, who is stepping down after serving six years.

Daniel Woo
September 15, 2023
Hunter Names First Helen Zia Distinguished Lecturer

Hunter College has named Daniel Woo as the inaugural Helen Zia Distinguished Lecturer in Asian American Studies.

Vivian Louie Speaking
June 1, 2023
Hidden Voices: Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in United States ...

Our Hunter team, led by Vivian Louie, assisted the NYC DOE to create a social studies curriculum and resource guide.

(From left) Hon. Grace Lee, Hon. John C. Liu, and Dr. Vivian Louie
June 1, 2023
What We Need to Know About the Asian American Experience

Hunter Professor Vivian Louie led a discussion with leading policymakers and educators about a newly introduced bill.

Margaret Chin
May 6, 2021
Hunter@Home - Stuck: Why Asian Americans Don't Reach the Top of the ...

Professor Margaret Chin discussed her new book, "Stuck: Why Asian Americans Don't Reach the Top of the Corporate Ladder."

68th Street Campus
March 18, 2021
Statement From President Raab on Violence Against Asian Americans

The outbreak of targeted violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders here in New York and elsewhere in our country must stop immediately.

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October 26, 2020
Hunter Awarded $3.5M to Support Asian American and Other High-Need Students

Funding will be used to enhance academic and student support and related faculty and staff development to benefit students.

Vivian Louie
May 19, 2020
In the Daily News: Professor Vivian Louie Touts Education to Stop Violence

Professor Louie, director of Hunter’s Asian-American Studies Center, calls for critical thinking to combat anti-Asian racism unearthed by COVID-19.

Meena Alexander
November 27, 2018
Hunter College Mourns the Loss of Distinguished Professor Meena Alexander

Hunter College mourns the loss of our beloved colleague Meena Alexander.

Meena Alexander
November 26, 2018
Hunter College Remembers the Profound Work of Distinguished Professor ...

Hunter College mourns the loss of our beloved colleague and profound author, Meena Alexander.

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Events

The Asian American Studies Program hosts a variety of public events that explore Asian American topics beyond the classroom. Our offerings include film screenings, panel discussions, conferences, seminars, and other engaging talks.

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Faculty and Staff

Our faculty reflects the diversity of the Asian American experience and offer a wealth of knowledge that encapsulates the multifaceted cultural, social, and historical aspects of Asian diasporic communities.

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