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Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholars (APIA Scholars) Statement on Affirmative Action

June 29, 2023
View ArticleAPIA Scholars is an organization that supports diversity, equity and inclusion and we decry the Supreme Court’s decision today to repeal affirmative action. Numerous studies on affirmative action bans have demonstrated that the result is an immediate and long-term decrease in diversity and representation and prevents equitable access to opportunities for students. As an organization… Read More

Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholars (APIA Scholars) Congratulates the Class of 2023 and Extends Gratitude to Our Donors

June 12, 2023
View ArticleFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE–Washington, DC (June 12, 2023) APIA Scholars, a leading organization dedicated to educating, elevating, and empowering Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) students, wishes heartfelt congratulations to the remarkable Class of 2023. We also express our sincere and official thank you to our donors who make our work possible. APIA Scholars… Read More

Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholars (APIA Scholars), Californians Together and UnidosUS Host Briefing on English Learner Students and AANHPI Needs

June 2, 2023
View ArticleAPIA Scholars (Asian Pacific Islander American Scholars) hosted a briefing in Sacramento with Californians Together (CalTog) and UnidosUS on May 11 on English Learner Students and the unique needs of Asian American and Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) students. The event attendees included California’s State Assemblymember Mike Fong and State Senator Dave Min, as well… Read More

Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholars (APIA Scholars) Chief Strategy Officer and SVP Julie Ajinkya to Join the Department of Education’s RAISE THE B.A.R. Summit

May 1, 2023
View ArticleFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE–Washington, DC (May 1, 2023) APIA Scholars (Asian Pacific Islander American Scholars) Chief Strategy Officer and SVP Julie Ajinkya joined the Department of Education’s RAISE THE B.A.R. Summit today about using data to drive improvement in student success. The event included Department Secretary Miguel Cardona, senior members from the Department and the White… Read More

APIA Scholars Adds Meredith Randle and Jo Ann Paanio to Team

April 19, 2023
View ArticleFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE–Washington, DC (April 19, 2023) APIA Scholars (Asian Pacific Islander American Scholars) is excited to announce Meredith Randle as the new Senior Director of Development and Jo Ann Paanio as the new Senior Director of Policy and Advocacy.   Meredith Randle (she/her) is Senior Director of Development at Asian Pacific Islander American Scholars…. Read More

APIA Scholars Leads Sign-On Letter to Increase AANAPSIs Funding

April 18, 2023
View ArticleAPIA Scholars (Asian Pacific Islander American Scholars), with the support of 281 organizations and individuals in higher education, policy, and the AANHPI community, sent a letter to members of to urge for increased funding for Asian American and Native American Pacific-Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs). AANAPISIs have been historically underfunded since their inception in 2007, and… Read More

APIA Scholars Meet with Members of Congress

March 14, 2023
View ArticleAsian and Pacific Islander American Scholars (APIA Scholars) Meet with Congressman Kilili Sablan, Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata, and Congressman James Moylan APIA Scholars Discuss the Unique Needs of Pacific Islander Students on Capitol Hill FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE–Washington, DC (March 15, 2023) APIA Scholars (Asian Pacific Islander American Scholars) thanks Congressman Kilili Sablan, Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata, and… Read More

United Health Foundation Increases Support to APIA Scholars

March 12, 2023
View ArticleLong-Time Partner Increases Support to $1 million Level to Build a More Diverse Health Workforce to Serve Underserved Communities FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE–Washington, DC (March 13, 2023) APIA Scholars (Asian Pacific Islander American Scholars) thanks the United Health Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) for its increased support of $1 million to Asian… Read More

APIA Scholars on the State of the Union

February 7, 2023
APIA Scholars (Asian Pacific Islander American Scholars) thanks President Biden and Vice President Harris for their support of Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) students and their ongoing commitment to college affordability Read More

Asian Pacific Islander American Scholars Welcomes Two New Members to the Board of Directors

January 30, 2023
APIA Scholars (Asian Pacific Islander American Scholars) announces Jacinta Titiali’i-Abbott and Jennifer Peru Gary joined the Board of Directors to advance academic, personal, and professional success of Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students. Read More