Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
AAARI Researchers at the Krieger Klein Alzheimer’s Research Center in the Rutgers Brain Health Institute reviewed 25 years of data on Alzheimer’s disease and dementia risk in India. Their findings were published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia, highlighting the need for more information and research on South Asian Americans.
Thank you to everyone who has already submitted feedback to the National Asian Pacific American Museum Commission. Your comment can help shape the Commission’s recommendations and demonstrate the importance of preserving and sharing Asian Pacific American history and culture.
Now a third-year student at the CUNY School of Medicine in Harlem, Khan is preparing to spend the upcoming academic year in Kathmandu, Nepal, where she will work with researchers to develop a community-based approach to dengue fever prevention. Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral disease endemic throughout much of the tropical and subtropical world … Read more
New Butterfly Lovers: The Butterfly Agreement is a contemporary reimagining of the classic Chinese love story, set between Shanghai and New York City in 2026. Zhu Yingtai, a Shanghai television host, is desperate to escape a future already chosen for her, with a bride price attached. With a fake acceptance to an elite New York … Read more
How are AAPI Americans feeling about their lives right now? They are proud of who they are, but not entirely safe or stable, as inflation, immigration enforcement, and waves of layoffs press in.
The Humanities Department is seeking instructors for the following classes for the Fall 2026 semester: Art History: Asian Art, Modern Art Communication: Gender and Health Communication, Public Speaking Latin American Studies with a focus on Art History, Women and Gender Studies and Literature (Theatre) Theatre: Theatre History or Theatre Studies with a focus on American … Read more