Hirono, Chu recognize Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week
US lawmakers introduced a resolution recognizing Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week. The resolution honors the role of these institutions in providing higher education access to Pacific Islander and Asian American students.
US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and US Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA), Chair Emerita of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, introduced a bipartisan, bicameral resolution recognizing Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving-Institutions Week, from September 27-October 3, 2026. This week honors the vital role of AANAPISIs in expanding access to quality higher education for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students.
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