USF Center for Asia Pacific Studies

USF Center for Asia Pacific Studies The USF Center for Asia Pacific Studies is San Francisco's academic gateway to the Asia Pacific

Since its founding in 1988, the University of San Francisco's Center for Asia Pacific Studies (formerly the Center for the Pacific Rim) has been a leader in bridging the Pacific through programs that promote understanding, cooperation, and cultural exchange. Through is research, teaching, publications, and public, programs, the center holds a unique and important position as San Francisco's academic gateway to the Asia Pacific.

Experience the stories that shaped generations. 📖✨ Join us for HERSTORY: The Legal History of Chinese American Women, a ...
08/28/2026

Experience the stories that shaped generations. 📖✨

Join us for HERSTORY: The Legal History of Chinese American Women, a three-part exhibition series by Dr. Chang C. Chen (邱彰) exploring the lasting impact of Chinese American women from 1852 to today. This exhibit honors generations of women who challenged injustice, broke barriers, and helped shape American life. Their victories opened doors for the generations who followed, and their stories deserve to be seen, heard, and remembered.

This exhibit will take place in the Kalmanovitz Hall Atrium on the following dates:
Herstory 1: Sept. 1–15, 2026
Herstory 2: Feb. 1–15, 2027
Herstory 3: Apr. 12–26, 2027

We hope to see you all there!

Introducing our new Program Manager, Evan Matthew Chan! “Hi, I’m Evan Matthew Chan, and I’m excited to join USF’s Center...
08/26/2026

Introducing our new Program Manager, Evan Matthew Chan!

“Hi, I’m Evan Matthew Chan, and I’m excited to join USF’s Center for Asia Pacific Studies as the new Program Manager! I was born-and-raised in San Francisco and am a USF alum. Before joining the Center, I led Asia-centered programs, events, and executive operations at Asia Society Northern California and Asia Society Seattle. As Program Manager, I look forward to continuing the Center’s amazing work of bringing our community together through public events and global experiences over our shared passion for the Asia Pacific and its diaspora.”

We’re so excited to have him on our team!

We’re back! Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table at Welcome Back Fest. We loved seeing you all and hope you en...
08/25/2026

We’re back! Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table at Welcome Back Fest. We loved seeing you all and hope you enjoyed stopping by!

07/18/2026

We’re hiring!

The Center for Asia Pacific Studies at the University of San Francisco is looking for a Marketing and Project Manager to join our team. We are hoping to fill this position soon and welcome applications from candidates who are creative, collaborative, and committed to advancing global engagement.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the Center’s growing portfolio of programs and initiatives -- developing creative marketing strategies, managing events and fellowships, building partnerships, and sharing the Center’s work with broader communities.

The ideal candidate is a thoughtful and organized professional who is passionate about international education, Asia Pacific affairs, and the power of cross-cultural exchange. This is a chance to work on meaningful projects at the intersection of education, public programming, and global engagement.

If you or someone in your network would be a great fit, we encourage you to apply and share this opportunity with others who may be interested.

Learn more and apply here:https://usfca.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/USF_Staff/job/Marketing-and-Project-Manager--Center-for-Asia-Pacific-Studies_R0012600

Congratulations to our Director Wei Menkus for receiving the “Innovation in Global Initiative” award! We are so proud to...
05/20/2026

Congratulations to our Director Wei Menkus for receiving the “Innovation in Global Initiative” award!

We are so proud to celebrate this incredible achievement and recognize all of her hard work and passion for creating meaningful global opportunities for our students and campus!

Congratulations to our center's Faculty Co-chairs, Shan Wang and Roger Chen, for being awarded the IAG grant for their p...
05/19/2026

Congratulations to our center's Faculty Co-chairs, Shan Wang and Roger Chen, for being awarded the IAG grant for their project, “Understanding Enterprise Adoption of AI Systems in the U.S.: Equity, Governance, and Responsible Organizational Transformation”.

Shan was also awarded another grant for a separate project, “Building Sustainable, Interdisciplinary Analytics Infrastructure for USF.”

We are so proud of their accomplishments and grateful to work alongside faculty whose research and leadership continue to make such a meaningful impact through the center. This post is a small celebration of all that they have achieved.

The Interdisciplinary Action Group (IAG) supports collaborative projects that reflect University of San Francisco’s commitment to justice, equality, and social responsibility while helping create a fairer and more sustainable future.

Congratulations to our Director Wei Menkus and Faculty Co-chair Liang Wang for receiving the Jesuit Foundation Immersion...
05/19/2026

Congratulations to our Director Wei Menkus and Faculty Co-chair Liang Wang for receiving the Jesuit Foundation Immersion Accompaniment Grant to support our students on their Shanghai Immersion trip this summer!

We are so proud of their dedication and the hard work they continuously put into creating meaningful opportunities and experiences for our students.

We are so happy to celebrate the incredible programs, memories, and people that made this year so special at the Center ...
05/18/2026

We are so happy to celebrate the incredible programs, memories, and people that made this year so special at the Center for Asia Pacific Studies!

Congratulations to our graduates, we are so proud of all that you’ve accomplished and cannot wait to see where your journeys take you next 💚🎓

Congratulations to Jamie Andan and Sofia Gomez, our graduate student candidates for the 2026 Fulbright Taiwan Summer Int...
05/14/2026

Congratulations to Jamie Andan and Sofia Gomez, our graduate student candidates for the 2026 Fulbright Taiwan Summer Internship!

Jamie is currently pursuing an MA in Professional Communication at USF, and Sofia is currently pursuing an MS in Applied Economics (4+1). They will represent the Center for Asia Pacific Studies as interns at the Fulbright Taiwan office in Taipei this summer. We are so excited to support them on this cross-cultural professional journey!

Stay tuned to hear more about their experience abroad!

Congratulations to our Asia Bridge Grad Fellows for presenting their research at CARD. We’re so proud of all the hard wo...
05/11/2026

Congratulations to our Asia Bridge Grad Fellows for presenting their research at CARD. We’re so proud of all the hard work they’ve put into their year-long research and presentations!

Thank you to everyone who joined us in support. Applications for our next cohort open in Fall 2026! ✨

Through the Center’s Asia Bridge Fellow Program, we’re training undergraduate and graduate students in the essentials of researching issues vital for our understanding of the Asia Pacific both historically and today. Fellows will emerge from the 9-month long program with skills that will help them succeed in their future careers—skills like research, data analysis, essay and report writing, and public speaking. They will also become part of a community of students and scholars that share a passion for Asia.

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