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· Michelle De Pacina
Asian Studies class at UC Berkeley offered extra credit to students to join pro-Palestine walkout
An Asian Studies class at the University of California (UC) Berkeley offered extra credit to students if they attended a student walkout to show solidarity with Palestine. Extra credit: In the now-viral email shared on X, teaching assistant Victoria Huynh instructs students to…
· Bryan Ke
Video of Chinese students reenacting Shinzo Abe assassination stirs debate
A high school play performed during a school event in China has caused a stir online after a short video of the presentation, in which the students reenacted the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, widely circulated on Chinese social media. Key details:…
· Michelle De Pacina
10 Nepali students, 3 Filipinos and 21 Thai workers confirmed dead in Israel-Gaza war
Filipino and Thai laborers and Nepali students have been killed or taken hostage amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Filipino casualties: Two Filipinos have lost their lives in the war, the Philippine Embassy in Tel Aviv said on Wednesday. The victims include a…
· Carl Samson
USC gynecologist accused of sexually abusing Chinese students dies before trial
A former gynecologist at the student health clinic of the University of Southern California (USC) who was accused of sexually abusing hundreds of students — many of them Chinese — was found dead ahead of his trial. Background: George Tyndall, who worked at the Engemann Student…
· Bryan Ke
Asian American medical students face racism, discrimination: Yale study
A new study learned that Asian American medical students often experience anti-Asian racism and discrimination from both the medical community and patients. Details to know: The study was conducted by Dr. David Yang, who now works as a fellow in the Department of Emergency…
· Carl Samson
Judge dismisses suit v. Yale Law alleging retaliation on students who refused to testify against Amy Chua
A federal judge dismissed a retaliation lawsuit by two Yale Law School (YLS) students against their dean and other administrators in connection with the investigation into Amy Chua, according to a report. Background: Chua, one of the school’s professors — and known to the larger…
· Carl Samson
Japanese city eyes robots to attend classes for students with anxiety issues
A city in southwest Japan plans to let robots attend classes in place of students who miss them due to anxiety, stress and other mental health issues. How it will work: Equipped with cameras, microphones and speakers, the one-meter-tall robots will let students view and hear…
· Ryan General
Malaysian teacher creates giant ‘Barbie’ boxes to improve students’ learning
“If you guys [sic] tired with all negative and demotivating news in the social media… I hope this can give you guys a break”
· Carl Samson
South Korea seeks 300,000 foreign students by 2027
South Korea plans to attract 300,000 international students by 2027, a move it hopes will boost local universities’ global competitiveness and secure skilled foreign workers in high-tech industries. Current landscape: As of June 2023, there are 207,126 international students in…
· Michelle De Pacina
Discrimination during pandemic significantly harmed Asian American students’ mental health: study
The mental health of Asian American students was significantly harmed due to the rise of anti-Asian discrimination fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study. Pandemic-fueled stressors: The National College Health Assessment (NCHA) found that Asian and Asian…
· Michelle De Pacina
Asian American students less likely to be accepted to universities than white applicants: study
Asian Americans are less likely to be accepted to colleges or universities than white applicants, according to a recent study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research. About the study: Researchers analyzed five admission cycles from 2015 to 2021 and found that Asian…
· Michelle De Pacina
Chinese students post unflattering graduation photos to reflect reality of China’s job market
Instead of holding flowers or throwing their caps into the air, Chinese graduates are posting photos of themselves lying on the ground to reflect their feelings toward entering a tough job market. About the trend: The viral trend shows fresh graduates draped over bridges and…
· Michelle De Pacina
Japanese coach offers hour-long lessons on how to smile to Gen Z students for $55
Gen Z students in Japan are signing up for hour-long classes from professional instructors to learn how to smile after years of wearing face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. Smile Education: Since Japan removed its mask requirements in March, the demand for smile coaches have…
· Ryan General
Asian trailblazers featured in new card game developed by Columbia University students
A creative group of Columbia University students has developed an innovative card game aimed at promoting awareness and appreciation of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) history and culture during AAPI Heritage Month. The game, titled “Trailblazer Heroes,” was created…
· Carl Samson
Refugee high school students in Maryland allegedly assaulted, told to ‘go back’ to Afghanistan
A group of Afghan refugee students at a Maryland high school has allegedly suffered from racist bullying and physical assault, with at least two seeking medical attention for injuries they reportedly sustained following an attack. The Maryland office of the Council on…
· Michelle De Pacina
Viral video of Italian students mocking Asian family on Milan train prompts university statements
Three universities in Italy have released statements in response to a group of Italian students who were captured in a viral video mocking and laughing at an Asian American family on vacation. The trio were recorded by TikTok user Mahnoor Euceph as they were riding a train from…
· Michelle De Pacina
Japan: Students who are late due to reporting sexual assault should not be penalized
The Japanese government has asked schools not to penalize students for being late to class if they were filing a police report regarding a sexual assault they experienced during their commute to school. The request is part of the government’s anti-groping campaign aimed to…
· Michelle De Pacina
Chinese colleges give students a week off to ‘go fall in love’
Nine colleges in China are giving students a weeklong spring break to “enjoy love” amid China’s declining birth rate. The schools, which are run by the Fan Mei Education Group, announced last week that students and teachers are free to “go fall in love” from April 1 to 7. The…
· Ines Shin
Asian American high school students more likely to feel alienated and invisible, report reveals
A recent study on the experiences of Asian American high school students in Boston has found that they are more likely to feel overlooked and marginalized than other students. The researchers compared survey results from six Boston Public School (BPS) high schools where at least…
· Bryan Ke
VA school district responds to AG’s demand they cease ‘illegal discrimination’ against Asian students
The Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) system has responded to Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares’ demands for it to cease its “illegal discrimination” against Asian and white students. An FCPS email sent to Cooper Middle School parents, as well as other FCPS parents,…