The Spencer Museum of Art opens its spring exhibitions Feb. 19, showcasing Japanese and Asian American art across generations. Highlights include Street Nihonga: The Art of Jimmy Tsutomu Mirikitani, the largest exhibition to date of works by Jimmy Tsutomu Mirikitani.  Also on view, Brush, Block, and Blood: Three Generations of Yoshida Women Printmakers unites works by Fujio, […]

The University of Southern California has named Beong-Soo Kim as its 13th president, making him the university’s first Asian American president. After serving as interim president following Carol Folt’s retirement, Kim led USC through a $200 million budget deficit that resulted in significant cuts and more than 1,000 layoffs. In his first State of the University […]

At New York Fashion Week, a new generation of Asian American designers used heritage and personal history to redefine contemporary fashion. Drawing on traditions, migration stories, and “Third Culture Kid” identities, designers like Kim Shui, Prabal Gurung, Sandy Liang, and Anna Sui transformed cultural references into modern, boundary-pushing collections. Together, their work positions Asian American […]

Southern California rang in the 2026 Lunar New Year on Feb. 17 with colorful celebrations welcoming the Year of the Horse, symbolizing energy and power. Families gathered across the region for lion dances, firecrackers, prayers, and festivals focused on good luck, prosperity, and tradition. From Westminster to Little Saigon and Chinatown, the holiday highlighted family togetherness, honoring […]

American Samoan and Hawaiian students are now eligible for in-state tuition at New Mexico Highlands University through new agreements with American Samoa and Hawaii. The policy reduces annual education costs by about $5,000, making college more affordable for students and families. University leaders say the initiative reflects NMHU’s commitment to expanding access to higher education […]

Kiefer Sherwood, acquired by the San Jose Sharks in a Jan. 19 trade, brings physical play and rare Japanese American representation to the team. The 30-year-old winger, with over 300 NHL games played, highlighted the value of diversity in hockey while noting he has always identified first as a hockey player. As he adjusts to San Jose and its […]

The article spotlights 14 Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander athletes competing in the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics, featuring a mix of reigning champions, returning Olympians, and historic first-time competitors. Athletes like Chloe Kim, Eileen Gu, Alysa Liu, and Madison Chock headline the group, while newcomers and trailblazers such as Tallulah Proulx and Mystique […]

On the eve of Super Bowl LX, Asian American and Pacific Islander athletes, leaders, and artists gathered at San Francisco’s Asian Art Museum for “Champions of the Game,” an event co-hosted by the Asian American Foundation and the NFL. The gathering highlighted the AAPI community’s historic impact on football, acknowledged ongoing underrepresentation in the league, […]

The reporting examines the expanding inclusion of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history in K–12 education, with Florida as a recent case. Bipartisan legislation passed in 2023 has begun closing long-standing gaps in U.S. history education by introducing AAPI content into teacher training and classrooms. As more states adopt required curricula or academic standards, […]

Filipino-American composer and music director Marco Paguia won a Grammy at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards for Best Musical Theater Album for Buena Vista Social Club, shared with producers Dean Sharenow, David Yazbek, and the original Broadway cast. The win follows Paguia’s historic 2025 Tony Awards achievements, where he became the first Filipino and Asian to receive […]

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo (Feb. 6–22) will feature several Asian American athletes competing for different countries. Notable competitors include Eileen Gu, the San Francisco–born freestyle skier returning for China after winning two golds in 2022; Tallulah Proulx, a 17-year-old making history as the first Filipina Olympic skier; Zhu Yi, a […]

Justice Sanjay T. Tailor was sworn in as the first Asian American justice on the Illinois Supreme Court, marking a historic milestone for representation in the state judiciary. With more than 23 years on the bench, Tailor previously served as an associate judge in Cook County and as a justice on the Illinois Appellate Court. Nationally, Asian […]