These are challenging times for higher education. The National Asian Pacific Islander Council (NAPIC) is deeply disappointed by recent federal decisions to end support for many of our Minority-Serving Institutional members. Community colleges founded on expanding access now face halted programs, harming low-income and first-generation students’ ability to graduate and contribute to the economic vitality and..

The California Asian American & Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus, in partnership with the California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs (CAPIAA) and Asian Pacific Americans in Higher Education (APAHE), condemns the federal administration’s decision to eliminate critical funding for Minority-Serving Institutions. This harmful action by the Trump administration undermines the mission of these..

When: Thursday, September 25, 2025 12pm–1pm PT / 9am-10am HT / 2pm–3pm CT / 3pm-4pm ET5am–6am (+ 1 day) Pacific Description: Join us for "Speak Up and Lead: Student Voices on the Power of AANAPISIs”, a dynamic student-focused webinar celebrating AANAPISI Week 2025. This event brings together student leaders from AANAPISI-designated colleges and universities to share..

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities and a coalition of organizations that includes Asian Pacific Americans in Higher Education and National Coalition of Predominantly Black Institutions, joined in the signing of letters to House and Senate members urging action to protect critical federal resources for Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs). The letter follows an announcement made..

When: Monday, September 22, 2025 12pm–1pm PST / 9am-10am HST / 3pm-4pm EST Description: This panel will explore the critical role of Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs) in advancing educational equity and student success through research, practice, and policy. Featuring insights from educational researchers, practitioners, and policy advocates, the discussion will..

Contact: Dr. Rowena M. TomanengPresident of APAHEapainhighered@gmail.comwww.apahenational.org Asian Pacific Americans in Higher Education (APAHE) strongly condemns the recent decision by the U.S. Department of Education to end discretionary funding for Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) designations, including Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISI) and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions (NHSI). This action represents an unprecedented attack..

AANAPISI Week takes place September 22–28, 2025 and celebrates the vital role of Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs) — a federal designation created by Congress on September 27, 2007. These institutions are committed to expanding access to higher education and improving outcomes for low-income, first-generation Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific..

The 2026 APAHE National Conference will take place from Sunday, April 12 to Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at the Anaheim Marriott in Anaheim, California!

Dear APAHE Community, As a member of The National Council of Asian Pacific Americans,  https://www.ncapaonline.org/, APAHE is proud to share NCAPA’s latest report, Shifting Policies, Lasting Impact: A 100-Days Review for AANHPI Communities. As the second Trump Administration begins, the pace and breadth of executive actions have intensified. Yet, the specific impacts on Asian American,..