asian american studies

2026 Betty Lee Sung Research Endowment Fund

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Betty Lee Sung, co-founder of the Asian American / Asian Research Institute (AAARI), Professor Emerita, City College of New York, and recipient of the 2017 Association for Asian American Studies Lifetime Achievement Award, has established an endowment of $100,000 at the City University of New York to create a research fund under the auspices of AAARI, on Asian American topics. The fund is intended to support the research by providing funds for a research assistant, copywriter, research travel, acquisition or access to research material and similar costs so that the researcher can complete the project.

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CUNY FORUM Volume 12:1

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CUNY FORUM Volume 12:1 commemorates five decades since the Fall of Sài Gòn and the Vietnamese refugee diaspora—one of the largest forced migration movements of the 20th century. This issue brings together leading scholars, artists, and community voices to explore the lasting impacts of the Việt Nam War, refugee resettlement, and Vietnamese American community formation.

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Call for Submissions – “Asian American Voices” 2026 Journal (LaGuardia Community College/CUNY)

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Asian American Voices, published by LaGuardia Community College/CUNY, is a collection of student literary and visual works that celebrate the rich cultural diversity of Asian and Asian American heritages at the City University of New York (CUNY). The journal showcases student works that highlight the many aspects of Asian American life, including cultures, histories, religions, … Read more

2025 Betty Lee Sung Research Endowment Fund

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Betty Lee Sung, co-founder of the Asian American / Asian Research Institute (AAARI), Professor Emerita, City College of New York, and recipient of the 2017 Association for Asian American Studies Lifetime Achievement Award, has established an endowment of $100,000 at the City University of New York to create a research fund under the auspices of AAARI, on Asian American topics. The fund is intended to support the research by providing funds for a research assistant, copywriter, research travel, acquisition or access to research material and similar costs so that the researcher can complete the project.

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