We are super excited to announce AAPAAN’s 2026 AAPI Advancement Award recipient: Professor Sylvia Chong! The award honors faculty at the University of Virginia for their contributions to the AAPI community, and the recipient is chosen by alumni through an online nomination and voting process. We will honor Professor Chong at the AAPAAN Celebration Dinner […]
AAPAAN is thrilled to share that our Scholarship Committee has chosen the recipients for our four $5,000 AAPAAN Scholarships! We seek to present these awards to those who have demonstrated merit, academic achievement, leadership in their communities, and a strong interest in studying and promoting Asian cultures. Here are our 2026 AAPAAN Scholars: Jolina Dong […]
This is a reminder – we want your vote! Four candidates are in the running for the 2026 AAPI Advancement Award. This award is given to a UVA faculty member in recognition of his/her contributions to the AAPI community. The recipient will be presented with a special gift and a monetary prize of $1,000 at […]
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 […]