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· Michelle De Pacina
Harvard probed over alleged harassment of students during anti-CCP protest
House officials initiated a probe into Harvard University after students protesting a speech by Chinese Ambassador Xie Feng on April 20 were removed from the event and allegedly harassed by Chinese students. Students Cosette Wu and Tsering Yangchen were physically dragged out of…
· Ryan General
Asian students in Maryland report highest rate of racial discrimination
A new Maryland Department of Health survey reveals that Asian students in the state report the highest rate of poor treatment based on race. The survey, conducted in 2022, involved nearly 60,000 middle and high school students across Maryland. Key findings: Sixty-two percent of…
· Michelle De Pacina
U.S. to restrict Chinese students in STEM fields
Speaking to the Council on Foreign Relations on Monday, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell stated that U.S. universities will be restricting Chinese international students’ access to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields involving sensitive…
· Michelle De Pacina
The Princeton Review’s controversial college admissions advice for Asian students sparks debate
A controversial tip from the second edition of The Princeton Review’s “Cracking College Admissions” that advises applicants with “Asian-sounding names” to include a photo of themselves to prove their race has sparked discussions on social media. Key points:
· Carl Samson
Asian students racially attacked by taser-wielding man on SF bus
Families and students of Lowell High School in San Francisco are demanding a hate crime investigation and increased police presence after a man brandished a stun gun in an anti-Asian attack on a Muni bus last week. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Asian family donates $5 million to Black students in honor of family who helped them
A Chinese American family is giving back to the Black community by donating to San Diego State University’s Black Resource Center (BRC) in honor of a family who helped their parents have a home when no one else would in the late 1930s. Struggle for a home: Racially restrictive…
· Michelle De Pacina
Yale explores ways to help Chinese graduate students banned from re-entering US
Yale University is reportedly exploring solutions to help Chinese graduate students who have been banned from re-entering the U.S. complete their studies and earn degrees. The forced deportations: Dozens of students, despite holding valid visas, are facing challenges re-entering…
· Ryan General
Chef serves up cricket tteokbokki, other bug dishes to San Diego State students
Renowned Chef Joseph Yoon served dishes made from insects at the Bug Banquet held in San Diego State University on Feb. 23. About the Bug Banquet: Chef Yoon, a pioneer in entomophagy (the practice of eating insects) and chef advocate for the United Nations‘ International Fund…
· Bryan Ke
Thai lawmaker says more Thai students ‘should consider US’ as Vietnamese lead in study abroad
Suchatvee Suwansawat, a notable member of Thailand’s Democrat Party, continued his call for the government to help Thai youth as the latest data shows Vietnam as the leading Southeast Asian country for individuals sent abroad to study. What he found: Suchatvee recalled a time…
· Michelle De Pacina
Asian American students less likely to attend Ivy League schools than white peers: study
A study shows that Asian American students — especially South Asian applicants — are less likely to attend Ivy League and other prestigious institutions compared to white students despite having similar academic and extracurricular credentials. Key findings: The study, recently…
· Michelle De Pacina
Supreme Court rejects case alleging discrimination against Asian American students in Virginia
On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a case alleging discrimination against Asian American students in admissions at the elite Thomas Jefferson (TJ) High School for Science and Technology in Virginia. About the case: The case challenged the Fairfax County School…
· Carl Samson
White House condemns attacks on Indian students, vows accountability
The Biden administration has condemned the recent spate of violent attacks against students of Indian descent in the U.S., calling them “unacceptable” and vowing to hold those responsible behind them into account. Driving the news: One Indian national has been murdered on U.S.…
· Michelle De Pacina
Pakistani British teen with IQ higher than Einstein’s calls for more support for gifted students
Mahnoor Cheema, a 17-year-old student in Britain with an IQ of 161, is advocating for better support for gifted students in state schools. About the student: Cheema, who arrived in Britain from Lahore, Pakistan, at the age of 9, was denied the opportunity to advance academically…
· Michelle De Pacina
4 Vietnamese exchange students disappear in Australia within a month
Four Vietnamese students participating in an exchange program in South Australia have gone missing within a month, with 17-year-old student Sunnie Nguyen being the latest. About Nguyen’s disappearance: Described as shy and struggling with English, Nguyen disappeared after dinner…
· Michelle De Pacina
China says US immigration interrogated, deported Chinese students with valid visas
The Chinese government has lodged a protest with the United States regarding the alleged mistreatment of Chinese students arriving in the country. What China is claiming: Chinese Ambassador Xie Feng reportedly stated that dozens of students, despite holding valid visas, were…
· Ryan General
Chinese students embrace intense ‘Korean girl study’ method that lasts for hours
These sessions reportedly offer virtual companionship and a sense of shared struggle among Chinese students who have come to view their Korean peers as “spiritual leaders” of exam preparation
· Michelle De Pacina
S. Korean students sue after 8-hour college admission exam ended 90 seconds early
A group of high school students in Seoul is suing the government after a teacher ended their crucial eight-hour college admission exam 90 seconds early. What they are saying: The lawsuit, filed by at least 39 students on Tuesday, alleges that the teacher’s early bell ringing…
· Ryan General
Hong Kong announces mandatory course on ‘patriotism’ for primary students
The six-year program aligns with a recent patriotic education law passed by the National People’s Congress Standing Committee
· Michelle De Pacina
Increase in international students in US fueled by surge from India
The number of international students at U.S. colleges and universities has almost rebounded to pre-COVID levels, fueled by a surge from India and other South Asian countries. About the report: According to an Open Doors report from the Institute of International Education, there…
· Michelle De Pacina
Cornell student arrested for threatening to ‘shoot up’ campus, kill Jewish students
A junior student at Cornell University was arrested for allegedly making violent online threats against Jewish individuals. Dai’s violent threats: Patrick Dai, a 21-year-old engineering student from Pittsford, New York, allegedly threatened to “shoot up” a campus dining hall…