By Jill Christensen NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Barriers do not exist at Beacon Hill International Elementary School, both physically and culturally. With its open concept classroom style, Beacon Hill Elementary not […]
Asian American students rejected by Harvard at center of affirmative action fight
By SADIE GURMAN and MARIA DANILOVA Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department said last week it had no broad plans to investigate whether college and university admission programs […]
Diversity initiatives at the UW Michael G. Foster School of Business
By Jenn Doane NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY In both business and academics, it’s no secret that diversity breeds innovation, attracts top talent, and drives competitiveness. As such, the Foster School of […]
ArtsFund awards $60K in grants to foster a multicultural community
By Janice Nesamani NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Twelve organizations in the Seattle area will receive matching grants of $5,000 each. Several of the groups are Asian and help enrich the cultural […]
Quiet Washington teen finds confidence, award from governor
By LYNN THOMPSON Seattle Times BELLEVUE, Wash. (AP) — Moses Shiong didn’t feel supported at home. His parents, Hmong refugees from Laos, didn’t seem to understand their American son. He […]
US colleges send warm welcome overseas amid dip in interest
By COLLIN BINKLEY Associated Press Many U.S. colleges and universities, seeing declining numbers of applications from overseas, are trying to reassure potential international students they will be welcome on campus […]
UW students ‘Stay Spoke,’ create movement for AAPI Heritage Month
Can you name five Asian American Pacific Islander influencers off the top of your head?
Washington state school district halts international trips
KENT, Wash. (AP) — A school district in Washington state has halted all international field trips over concerns students in the country illegally wouldn’t be able to get back in. […]
1st-generation immigrant from Malaysia gets accepted by 8 Ivy League schools
By Staff NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY A 17-year-old Malaysian immigrant in Orange County, Calif. has stunned everyone with her extraordinary achievement of getting acceptance letters from eight Ivy League universities. Cassandra […]
Minnesota releases its first major study of violence against Asian women and children
Leaders in Minnesota’s Asian community are calling for additional efforts to support Asian women and children experiencing violence in Minnesota following the March 30 release of a first-of-its-kind study. The […]
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