Asian American Studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Now that the semester is winding down, it's the perfect time to start planning for Fall 2026. AAS has everything you need to fulfill your Gen Ed requirements, explore new topics, and maybe even check off a Minor in Asian American Studies.
Check out Course Explorer to learn more about how AAS can fit into your fall schedule!

AAS is excited to be a part of the Spring 2027 Humanities Research Lab! Professor Soo Ah Kwon will be leading AAS 215: US Citizenship Comparatively with an emphasis on community-based research.

Congratulations to Associate Professor Sarah Park Dahlen on being selected as one of six jurors for the 2026 Kirkus Prize!

Dahlen will serve as a juror for the young readers’ literature category, which includes picture, middle-grade, and young adult books.

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Please join us on Thursday, April 16th for a dynamic talk from Dr. Eman Abdelhadi, Assistant Professor of Comparative Human Development at the University of Chicago and co-author of the groundbreaking speculative fiction novel 'Everything for Everyone: An Oral History of the New York Commune 2052-2072'.

Dr. Abelhadi’s talk will be held in Room 2035 in the Campus Instructional Facility, 1405 Springfield Avenue. The talk begins at 5:00 PM. A reception and book sale will follow the event.