Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
AAARI Appointed by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Dr. Khandaker will serve a three-year term and prove York College as an important institution in the geological sciences. The USNC/IUGS serves as a focal point for U.S. discussions on how to promote the advancement of geological sciences both in the United States and around … Read more
The California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees has appointed Richard Yao, Ph.D., to serve as the fourth president of California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI). Yao, who identifies as a Chinese Filipino American, currently serves as interim president of CSUCI, a role he has held since January 2021.
In an opinion issued on Wednesday, Jan. 26, the Department of Justice’s Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) helped clear the way for the Equal Rights Amendment, according to leading ERA advocates. In January of 2020, under Trump, the OLC issued an opinion arguing that Congress had no power to remove a seven-year timeline for ratification … Read more
The vote will follow a month-long effort by community groups urging lawmakers to allow New Yorkers to weigh in on the map proposals. But the groups have been met with silence, and it’s unclear if they’ll get a hearing before the vote, despite support from one member behind the task force drafting the maps.
The 72 Hour Shootout: The 72 Hour Shootout is a high-profile global filmmaking competition that amplifies the voices of underrepresented filmmakers with a focus on Asian Americans. Filmmakers compete for exhibition in the annual Asian American International Film festival on national television through the Film Lab’s television series “Film Lab Presents,” and for network and … Read more
Brooklyn College, a vibrant senior college of The City University of New York (CUNY), invites applications for a motivated and talented financial leader to support its executive team. Reporting to the Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration (SVPFA), with latitude for independent judgment and decision making, the Assistant Vice President for Budget and Finance … Read more