Asian Studies News
23 June 2025Bohan ’27 and Ramsay ’27 Elected as Student Trustees
Cori Bohan ’27 and Rupert Ramsay ’27 have been elected by their peers to serve as Junior Student Trustees.
Read More16 June 2025HWS Faculty Deepen Focus on Asia at National Conference
Four professors from Hobart and William Smith shared research and curricular innovations at the ASIANetwork Annual Conference, advancing conversations on Southeast Asia, India and China’s global presence.
Read More12 June 2025Rethinking China in Africa: HWS Students Challenge Media Narratives
Students explore Chinese-Zambian relations through innovative research, from global trade to social media.
Read More18 May 2025Four Members of the Class of 2025 Join Peace Corps
HWS seniors will serve two-year positions in Africa, South America and the Caribbean, continuing HWS’ long-standing commitment to service abroad.
Read More6 December 2024Zhou Discusses U.S.-China Relations for Trump's Second Term
Recent articles examine how factors such as tariffs, conflicts in Europe and the Middle East, cabinet appointments, and Taiwan’s issue could shape the next president’s approach to foreign policy with China.
Read More2 October 2024Zhou Explores How China Might React to U.S. Foreign Policy in the Post-Election Years
How the U.S.’ policy toward China may change following the presidential election.
Read More12 June 2024An Interdisciplinary Look at Modern Southeast Asia
Professor of History and Asian Studies Lisa Yoshikawa and Assistant Professor of Media & Society Jiangtao Harry Gu ’13 are participating in a summer institute in Hawai’i exploring Southeast Asia and ways to enrich the HWS curriculum.
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