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 […]

Stanford researchers and Bay Area community groups launched Forgotten Flowers to preserve the legacy of Asian American flower growers who leased Stanford land from 1890–1960. Archaeologist Laura Jones found records showing chrysanthemum farms once existed where Stanford’s shopping center, research park, and Escondido Village stand today. The project highlights an overlooked part of Bay Area […]

Olympic gold medalist snowboarder Chloe Kim is producing her first documentary, with Parallel joining as financier and executive producer as she prepares for a return to the 2026 Winter Games. Now in production, the film offers an intimate behind-the-scenes look at the physical, emotional, and psychological demands of elite competition. Kim tore her labrum during […]

Kevin Riley was sworn in as police chief of Parma, becoming the first Asian American police chief in Ohio. A Parma native with more than 35 years of law enforcement experience, Riley has led all major divisions of the department and holds advanced degrees from Michigan State University and Harvard Extension School. Born in Vietnam, […]

Filipino American cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw earned her first Oscar nomination for “Sinners,” making history as the first woman of color recognized in her category. She said the nomination is especially meaningful because she is only the fourth woman nominated overall. “Sinners,” a vampiric film directed by Ryan Coogler, follows two brothers returning home and has reportedly become the most-nominated film […]