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· Carl Samson
UC Berkeley professor warns even top tech students are no longer guaranteed jobs
UC Berkeley computer science professor James O’Brien warns that a tech degree no longer assures employment, even for top-tier students. Driving the news: O’Brien, who has worked with film and game companies on integrating advanced simulation physics into special effects and…
· Ryan General
Gong Lum v. Rice: the ruling that solidified segregation for non-white students
On this day in 1927, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Gong Lum v. Rice, upholding Mississippi’s authority to enforce racially segregated public schools under the “separate but equal” doctrine established in Plessy v. Ferguson (1896). The case arose when…
· Carl Samson
Why thousands of Chinese students bicycled overnight for dumplings
Nighttime cycling for dumplings has become a viral sensation in central China, drawing thousands of university students who pedal from Zhengzhou to Kaifeng for a taste of the city’s famous “guantang bao” (a type of soup dumpling). State media say the craze began on June 18 when…
· Bryan Ke
South Korean students ban Rosé’s ‘APT.’ as college entrance exams near
South Korean students have decided to “ban” Rosé’s “APT.” among themselves as they prepare for the nation’s College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) to avoid being distracted. The exam, locally known as “suneung,” will be held on Nov. 14. Driving the news: Several students…
· Editorial Staff
Kidnapped in the Philippines, Korean Students Bullied, Nightmare Lyft Ride
Good Morning – October 21, 2024 Your daily update on stories impacting the Asian and Asian American community, along with business, entertainment, and social trends. Wall Street Predicts a Harris Presidency
· Michelle De Pacina
LA school accused of failing to address brutal bullying of Korean American students
Korean American students at Larchmont Charter School in Los Angeles, including a first grader, were reportedly bullied and assaulted by white classmates, sparking outrage among Korean American parents over the school’s response. The parents are now accusing the administrators of…
· Carl Samson
New York ‘equal rights’ proposal slammed for potential discrimination against Asian students
Critics argue that New York’s “Equal Rights Amendment,” also known as Proposition 1, intended to expand anti-discrimination protections, could inadvertently harm Asian American students by altering admissions standards for the city’s prestigious high schools. The measure will be…
· Ryan General
Asian American students most impacted by racism in US schools: CDC
A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revealed that nearly one-third of American high school students experienced racism in 2023. The nationwide survey of over 20,000 students in grades 9-12 found that racism significantly impacts students’…
· Bryan Ke
Students learn the science of coffee making at Chinese university’s new program
The College of Tropical Crops at Yunnan Agricultural University welcomed its first batch of students majoring in China’s first-ever coffee science and engineering program this September. A total of 100 students reportedly enrolled in the course, which opened in Pu’er City, where…
· Michelle De Pacina
Brown, UNC, Amherst sees more Asian American students after SCOTUS affirmative action decision
Following the Supreme Court’s June 2023 ruling against affirmative action, three more institutions — Brown University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) and Amherst College — saw increases in Asian student enrollment. MIT previously reported a similar trend,…
· Michelle De Pacina
Yale, Princeton sees drop in Asian American students after SCOTUS affirmative action ruling
Yale and Princeton universities’ Class of 2028, the first admitted after the Supreme Court’s decision ending affirmative action in June 2023, saw a decrease in Asian American enrollment compared to the previous year. The numbers: According to admissions office data, Asian…
· Editorial Staff
Suicides of Chinese students abroad expose mental health crisis
A pair of Chinese students in Australia recently died in an apparent murder-suicide, underscoring severe mental health challenges facing international students who often grapple with cultural isolation and limited support. The incident, along with a similar case in New Zealand,…
· Michelle De Pacina
Chinese students spend up to $50K on career coaching in tough job market
Chinese students are increasingly seeking expensive career coaching services, spending as much as $50,000 to land finance jobs in a challenging job market. Even with the growing demand for these services, many students still struggle to find employment as Wall Street firms…
· Michelle De Pacina
Chinese students report harassment during US entry
Many Chinese students and tech professionals are raising alarms on social media about harassment during secondary inspections by U.S. immigration and border authorities. They describe these experiences as occurring in a “small dark room” and have led to heightened concerns among…
· Michelle De Pacina
MIT sees rise in Asian American students after SCOTUS affirmative action ruling
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has seen a significant shift in the demographics of its incoming class, with an increase in Asian American and international students following the Supreme Court’s ruling that struck down race-conscious admissions policies. Class…
· Bryan Ke
More Asian students are choosing Asian countries to learn English: study
A new study from the British Council published on Aug. 13 found that Asian students are increasingly choosing to study English in closer countries like China rather than moving to traditional English-speaking destinations such as the U.K. The study noted that the number of…
· Michelle De Pacina
Asian American students in NYC public schools rises for 1st time in 9 years
New York City’s public school enrollment from prekindergarten to 12th-grade programs saw a slight increase this year, with over 912,000 students, ending an eight-year decline. Notably, the composition of the student body is changing, with the number of English language learners…
· Carl Samson
Asian students sue California massage school over alleged discrimination
Six Asian students are suing the California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC) for allegedly denying them certification based on their English language skills. Among them, Qian Zhang, who spent $6,000 and completed over 500 hours of training, was rejected after an informal phone…
· Michelle De Pacina
Chinese students studying abroad drops while Indian students in US increase
Chinese international students have gradually returned to Western institutions since China’s post-pandemic reopening, with the U.S. remaining the most popular destination with 289,000 Chinese students enrolled in the 2022–2023 school year. Other top destinations are Canada and…
· Bryan Ke
Hanoi university loosens height requirements for students amid outrage
The Hanoi School of Business and Management (HSB), part of the Vietnam National University in Hanoi, removed its height requirement for students on June 6 amid public outrage. The requirement previously applied to all four of its undergraduate programs, but now HSB only…