For over forty years, the UCLA Asian American Studies Center has been at the forefront of educating the American public about the intellectual, cultural, and political diversity of the Asian American and Pacific Islander experience.
The Center has sought to advance new fields of scholarship and teaching in Asian American Studies since its founding. The individual work of the Center's faculty, staff, and students, as well as the larger-scale projects of its affiliated research institutes, continue that legacy.
AAPI Nexus is a national journal focusing on policies, practices and community research to benefit the nation’s burgeoning Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.
Your gifts to the UCLA Asian Ameircan Studies Center help transform the role of education, the quality of health care, research, community service and the arts.
They make a lasting contribution to students, communities, economies and the world.
Walter and Shirley Wang Establish First Endowed Chair and Program on US-China Relations and Chinese American Studies
George and Sakaye Aratani Pledge $1 Million Community Advancement Research Endowment at the Center
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Gift Fund
Yuji Ichioka Endowed Fund for Social Justice
Internationally renowned historian and Asian American Studies pioneer Yuji Ichioka died on Sunday, September 1, 2002, in Los Angeles. Prof. Ichioka dedicated much of his life to social justice and scholarly research in the U.S., Japan, and Latin America.
Jun.16: UCLA Asian American Studies Dept Commencement Ceremony
Jun.16: Asian and Pacific Islander Graduation Celebration
40+ Years of Asian American Studies @ UCLA
"The Center will hopefully enrich the experience of the entire university by contributing to an understanding of the long neglected history, rich cultural heritage, and present position of Asian Americans in our society."
-- from the Center Steering Committee Mission Statement, 1969
AASC receives $100k to study the impact of the foreclosures crisis in Los Angeles
Donate & Gift Giving
Since its founding in 1969, the UCLA Asian American Studies Center has benefited from the extraordinary generosity, support, and dedication of thousands of students, alumni, community leaders, donors, staff, and faculty. We are extremely grateful for your commitment and assistance in working with us to build the largest and most comprehensive Asian American Studies program in the nation. Read More >>
Alumni & Community
Reconnecting with Alumni, Students, Faculty, and Friends at the Annual Award Reception