New York casino expansion targets Asian Americans

Critics say major casino operators use aggressive advertisements tailored towards the community. Opponents argue the use of culturally significant symbols and celebrations preys on the historically marginalized group for profit.

Sherman Family Korea Emerging Scholar Lecture Award

Established in 2017 through the generous support of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Sherman and family, the Award encourages and contributes to the advancement of thought leadership for a new generation of Korea scholars and professionals. Each year The Korea Society recognizes an emerging expert and provides the awardee with an opportunity to share their expertise … Read more

Three QC Professors To Tackle Immigration Challenges as FWD.us Fellows

FWD.us, a bipartisan political organization founded by Mark Zuckerberg that advocates for evidence-based reforms in the areas of criminal justice and immigration, has announced its immigration fellows for the 2024–25 cycle. Only eight fellows were selected nationwide, and three of them are Queens College professors: Amy Hsin (Sociology), Francesc Ortega (Economics), and Kevin Shih (Economics). Immigration … Read more

2024 Spectrum Scholars Program

The Spectrum Scholars Program is a two-year educational program for eligible rising college juniors with financial need who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino or Native American. The annual scholarship program awards college students $20,000 each, half during their junior year and half during their senior year.

2023-2024 Asian American Education Project Sticker Contest

The Asian American Education Project’s 3rd Annual Sticker Contest wants to know what the power of solidarity looks like to you! Use creativity to share a message with the world about the importance of solidarity in building a better world. Deadline May 15, 2024.