Thank you for your continuing participation in the AAPI Advancement Award selection process! As a reminder, this is a biennial award given to a current UVA faculty member in recognition of his/her contributions towards greater understanding and appreciation of Asian culture or Asian-American relations. The faculty member who secures the highest number of votes will […]
I am writing to remind you that nominations for the AAPI Advancement Award close on Friday, February 13. We’re seeking input from young alumni like you who have unique insights into which faculty members are making a difference for the AAPI community on and off Grounds. The AAPI Advancement Award is a biennial award established […]
Hello, friends! We kicked off the 2025-2026 academic year with our annual Summer Picnic at Quincy Park in Arlington, VA. Our many alumni enjoyed delicious food and lots of fun! This year’s Fall garden party, called YARrden, was hosted by the School of Architecture and celebrated the UVA Architecture in China program. It was wonderful […]
AAPAAN wants your input! We launched the AAPI Advancement Award in the spring of 2022 to honor current UVA faculty members who have made significant contributions towards greater understanding and appreciation of Asian culture or Asian-American relations. We were thrilled by the strong support of the AAPI alumni community for the award since its inauguration, and we want to make the 2026 award our most inclusive yet - so once again we are asking you to […]
This application period for AAPAAN scholarships is open now through February 8, 2026, via the AwardSpring platform. If you or someone you know is a first-third year undergraduate student interested in applying, please encourage them to do so! Visit our scholarships page to learn more about the scholarships available. These scholarships would not be possible […]
The Professional Networks Committee is focused on activating, accelerating, and engaging the Asian professional and philanthropic community among UVA via industry-focused social and networking events. Please welcome our newest committee members: Juhee Bae (Col class of ’18), Events Adam Luo (Grad class of ’20), Fundraising and Budget Minah Kim (Grad class of ’25) and Hedan […]
Join us on Grounds April 24-26, 2026, for our second annual Asian Alumni Weekend! Throughout the weekend we will be honoring our scholarship and award recipients, sharing about our 2026 scholars campaign, and celebrating the AAPAAN community. More information about ticket sales and the itinerary will be out soon. In the meantime, mark your calendars […]
Happy 2026! As a member of the Asian and Asian Pacific American Alumni Network (AAPAAN) Board and chair of the AAPI Advancement Award, I want to thank you for staying connected with UVA’s growing AAPI alumni community. I would also like to personally invite you to participate in the AAPI Advancement Award selection process. The […]
Meet the 2025-2026 Alumni Engagement Committee! We are so grateful for the work of our amazing Alumni Engagement Committee! This year’s members are Kira Chung (Col class of ’26), Olivia Jung (Col class of ’26), Seirrah Kors (Com class of ’23), Sanjeev Kumar (Com class of ’23, Col class of ’23), Emily Le (Col class […]
Kira Chung (Col class of ’26), Student Representative Fun Fact: “My favorite food is mulnaengmyeon (cold soup) and I will eat it all year round, even in the winter!” Olivia Jung (Col class of ’26), Marketing Intern Fun Fact: “I run a clothing alterations business on Grounds!” […]