Department ofAsian Studies

News and Events

News and Events

Upcoming Events

Channels: Asian Diasporas In Film, Art, And Media

Friday, April 17, 2026 |

1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.

302 Pond Laboratory

East and Southeast Asian Film Series

Friday, April 17, 2026 |

6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

Carnegie Cinema, 113 Carnegie Building

East and Southeast Asian Film Series

Friday, April 17, 2026 |

6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

Carnegie Cinema, 113 Carnegie Building

Recent News

South Asian studies minor student combines tech and language

Assessment findings prompt Chinese language program enhancements

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Xuanming Zhang Wins the CGS Undergraduate Thesis Prize Award

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Audrey Maier wins Korean First Place Award

Liberal Arts students embed themselves in Korean culture

Six Penn Staters earn Gilman Scholarships to study abroad

Jessamyn Abel Awarded Northeast Asia Council Grant

Penn State and National Taiwan Normal partner for Chinese language program

Communications from the Department Head

An Update from Erica Brindley – Fall 2021