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!” […]
AAPAAN invites you to a special private tour of the Udvar-Hazy Center Saturday, November 8, in Chantilly, Virginia. We will gather for a casual networking meetup at Shake Shack (located onsite at the museum) from 2:30–3:00 p.m. before beginning the two-hour private tour, guided by Wee Yee (Engr class of ’74). At 3:00 p.m., we […]
Donation Matching Opportunity What is your American Dream? Whatever it is, I hope you are well on your way to achieving it. Or better yet, like me you have achieved it. For the young students who are just starting their journeys, there are many obstacles including financial stress. To give back to the community and […]
Welcome to AAPAAN’s first book club! We invite you to vote on the book of your choice to read and join us monthly to discuss the book. We’ll dive into its themes, plots, characters and how it relates to our Asian American experience. Please vote on the book through this form.
Hello, friends! We just released our 2024-2025 annual report, which demonstrates how UVA’s Asian and Asian Pacific American Alumni Network (AAPAAN) remained dedicated to its mission of establishing a network that fosters connections and provides support for Asian alumni within the University of Virginia community. Our engagement committee, led by Sanjeev Kumar (Com class of […]
Hello, friends! During the 2024-2025 academic year, UVA’s Asian and Asian Pacific American Alumni Network (AAPAAN) remained dedicated to its mission of establishing a network that fosters connections and provides support for Asian alumni within the University of Virginia community. In April, we held our first Asian Alumni weekend. This expanded our signature AAPAAN dinner […]
We are so appreciative of the many ways our alumni support AAPAAN – from sharing your time, talents, and expertise to donating to support our scholarships and events – we couldn’t do it without you! To learn more about ways to get involved with AAPAAN or to make a donation, please visit our website or […]
We can’t wait to celebrate with you April 25-27, 2025, during Asian Alumni Weekend! This weekend will be focused on celebrating the AAPAAN community, honoring our scholarship and award recipients, and share about our 2025 scholars campaign. We hope you will join us on-Grounds for what promises to be a memorable weekend! Questions? Email Sanjeev […]